The Three Hardest Business Lessons We've Learned And Mindset Hacks When These Challenges Arise. Business Partner Partners podcast

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In this episode, Chrissy sits down to recap the top tips, insights, and lessons they've gathered from interviewing entrepreneurial couples over the past year and a half. Whether you're already in business with your partner or considering it, this quick, insightful episode will help you navigate common challenges, avoid pitfalls, and set yourselves up for success—no matter how the business itself turns out.…

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Ep. 69/ Money Makeover: How We’re Spending Differently in 2025 14:15

8天之前14:15

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Join Chrissy for a quick but insightful chat about the big (and little) changes in how they’re managing money at Mountain Goat this year. She shares some eye-opening (and slightly embarrassing) financial habits, details on Mountain Goat’s switch to a new accounting system, and a bold move from a paid service to a free one—stay tuned to see if it’s worth it... If you’ve been thinking about reworking your budget, this episode will get your wheels turning. Tune in now! Links! Profit First Keynote Video (shout out to Kristin @ Southern Crafted Shutters for sharing! ep. 66) Profit First, by Mike Michalowicz…

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Ep. 68/ Counselor Tips for Business Ownership, How to Stay Sane in your Mind and Regulate your Body 31:09

15天之前31:09

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Running a business can be rocky at times, with extreme highs and lows all in a single day, (maybe even within an hour)! In this episode, Chrissy sits down with Kathryn Short, co-owner and co-founder of Reedy River Counseling and a Licensed Professional Counselor, to discuss the mental and physical toll of entrepreneurship. They explore practical strategies for managing stress, the impact of nutrition on focus, mood, and productivity, and how to build a lifestyle that supports long-term well-being. If you need a reminder—and actionable steps—on maintaining your mental health while running a business, this episode is for you. Kathryn has the unique insight of being a counselor and a business owner, so is able to approach this topic from both angles with useful insight- give it a listen! Website: Reedy River Counseling…

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Ep. 67/ Copy Our Simple Content Calendar for Small Businesses 15:50

22天之前15:50

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Join Chrissy for a quick episode on how Mountain Goat keeps content simple and manageable and keeps people coming in the door for more coffee, beer, and waffles! With so much happening behind the scenes, they needed a calendar that made sense without adding extra work. Chrissy shares how dividing social media tasks among the team helps and the best way to keep everyone on the same page. If you want to stay on top of content without overcomplicating it, this episode is for you!…

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Ep. 66 – Southern Crafted Shutters: Shutters Aside (Get It?!), This One’s Packed with Wisdom for ALL Businesses. 44:12

29天之前44:12

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If you think running a shutter business sounds boring, Adam and Kristin are here to prove you so wrong. These two started out building and selling barn doors, but when shutters stole the show, they went all in—and haven’t looked back. In this episode, they share their wisdom on trial and error, team building, and making bold business moves by jumping in quickly and figuring it out later. No matter what kind of business you run, you’ll find golden nuggets of wisdom you can apply right away- both from their mistakes and their wins. Don’t miss this one! website: https://scshutters.com/ Insta: @Southerncraftedshutters…

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Ep. 65/ Artificial Intelligence: It Will Change Your Small Business in 2025—Make Sure It’s for the Better 29:51

5 weeks之前29:51

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AI in Small Business: Hype or Help? Ryan breaks down the basics of artificial intelligence in a quick "AI for Dummies" lesson, making it easy to understand if you haven’t kept up. Then, Chrissy and Ryan dive into how AI is impacting their coffee and waffle business. While robots won’t be making lattes at Mountain Goat anytime soon, they share how they’re using AI now, future possibilities, and practical tips for incorporating AI into your own business. If you’re unsure where to start with the AI world, this episode is for you!…

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Ep. 64/ Chrissy's Worst Day of 2025 20:40

6 weeks之前20:40

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It’s not that serious—but even after 6.5 years of running a business, tough learning moments still happen. In this storytelling episode, Chrissy shares a challenging day at Mountain Goat when she had to face the chaos with her team. As a couple running a coffee and waffle shop, they know every day brings unique lessons and opportunities to grow—both together and independently, and Ryan was actually taking care of their children on this very day! Tune in to laugh at the mess-ups, learn from the mistakes, and feel less alone on the bad days of your business, because they’re bound to come. But hopefully, we’re all getting better by each experience in bouncing back for the next time.…

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Ep. 63/ Marco Suarez, Methodical Coffee: Multi-Location Expansion Timing, Money, Challenges, & Lessons 44:30

7 weeks之前44:30

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In this episode, Chrissy chats with Marco Suarez, one of the three owners of Methodical Coffee, Greenville, SC based Roaster and Coffee Shop about what it’s really like to open a second, third and (almost!) 4th brick-and-mortar location. Marco shares how they figured out it was the right time to expand, the financial and market factors that went into the decision, and whether it was all part of a plan or just a great opportunity that came along. They also talk about the vibe of each location, how to keep things consistent when you’re running more than one spot, and what he’s learned through the whole process. If you're running a business with one location and you're considering growing or have already decided you'll never open another (maybe us!), you should listen- I promise you'll walk away with new thoughts! website: www.methodicalcoffee.com insta: @methodicalcoffee…

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Ep. 62/ A Peek Behind The Curtain: 2024 Numbers Recap-What Sold, What Worked, What Ruled.  30:46

8 weeks之前30:46

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Ever wonder what makes a business tick behind the scenes? Join Chrissy and Ryan as they spill the beans on this episode all about 2024—sharing the top-selling items, the email subject line that made customers click, and other insider secrets you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re looking for actionable tips to boost your own business or just curious to peek behind the curtain of ours, this is your chance to lean in, listen, and learn! Website: www.partnerpartners.net Insta: @businesspartnerpartners…

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Ep. 61/ Rick Bryson, Branding Professional: What is Branding, When and How to Rebrand, Branding on a Budget 46:12

9 weeks之前46:12

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Chrissy sits down with Rick Bryson, Creative Director at Cargo, a full-service marketing agency in Greenville, SC, to explore the essentials of branding. This episode pairs perfectly with our discussion on marketing (see Ep. 59 with Jeremy Elrod) since branding and marketing are often confused—but they’re not the same! Rick offers invaluable advice for anyone building a brand, considering a rebrand, or looking to strategically expand an established brand. A must-listen for business owners who care about how their customers perceive them! Rick's Newly Published Book, Movies With Balls…

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Ep. 60/ BEST of for Chrissy, 2024: Book, Movie, Podcast, and more! 13:32

11 weeks之前13:32

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In this solo episode, Chrissy discusses what she loved in 2024 and that made her year better in all the different categories. This is a fun, quick listen to get some suggestions for your personal & business life and to get to know a little bit more about what inspires her! Come be friends with Chrissy! website: www.partnerpartners.net insta: @businesspartnerpartners…

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Ep. 59/ Jeremy Elrod, Marketing Expert: Does Marketing = Social Media?, Keeping Up with Trends, How To Spend Your Limited Marketing Budget 51:32

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Chrissy sits down with Jeremy Elrod, Owner and Business Coach of The Candid Entrepreneur, Owner and Idealist at Ideal Scenario, and co- founder of Common Pops to chat all things marketing. Jeremy's career path has given him a wide and deep marketing education which you'll quickly find by listening to this episode and taking in all of the tangible marketing tips and mindset shifts he has to offer. Chrissy and Jeremy discuss everything from how AI is affecting marketing to how we should really try to focus on who we are as a business before spending any money on marketing. This is a great listen for anyone interested in small business marketing, whether you're a solopreneur or a partner. Websites: Ideal Scenario: https://idealscenario.co/ The Candid Entrepreneur: https://thecandidentrepreneur.com/ Jeremy Elrod: https://www.jeremyelrod.io/ Resources Discussed Link in Bio Newsletter: https://www.milkkarten.net/ Extra Value, JT Barnett: https://extra-value.com/ Linked In News: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/linkedin-news/ Sprout Social: https://www.sproutsocial.com Semrush: https://www.semrush.com…

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Statice & Greenville Outdoor Living: The Bunns Balance Running two Businesses Separately, but Very Much Together. 45:02

13 weeks之前45:02

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The first episode of this kind: an interview with a couple who each run their own business, but share an office, ideas, and their family! Chrissy and Ryan sit down with Suzie Bunn and Steven Bunn to discuss everything from how to communicate with each other when you're each growing a new business, the ways they help each other out through brainstorming, growing, and holding each other accountable, and their goals and dreams for their businesses. This is a true power couple that has so much wisdom and insight that they share and you'll love them the moment you chat with them (or listen to them!). Statice Website: www.staticeflowers.com Instagram: @staticeeventdesign Greenville Outdoor Living Website website: www.greenvilleoutdoorliving.com Insta: @greenville_outdoorliving…

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Three Questions to Stir Up Gratefulness for your Business 15:32

14 weeks之前15:32

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It's easy to think of all the parts of your business that make your life harder, but what if you took the time to think about what your business has brought you that makes you feel thankful? Join Chrissy as she guides you through the three questions that will lead you to feeling more grateful around your business. This episode leads you down a path of adjusting your mindset to see all the good, even in the hard. instagram: @businesspartnerpartners website: www.partnerpartners.net…

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Be a Fly on the Wall: What's Not Working on our Podcast. 19:58

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