Pivot, Prosper, & Persevere
Follow along as we visit with entrepreneurs ranging from main street makers to international business owners. The stories are diverse but the principal is that same. There is a certain mental toughness that comes with entrepreneurship.
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True West Horsemanship: A Journey of Faith, Family, & Perseverance (opens the original)
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In this episode, I sit down with Ben Longwell of True West Horsemanship to talk about his journey through horses, business, family, and faith. Ben shares some of the risks he has taken along the way, why those decisions were still terrifying, and how faith gave him the courage to move forward anyway. We also talk about perseverance, doing the hard things when you don’t feel like it, and what it takes to keep building a life and business around the values that matter most.
Find What Makes Money: Building 3 Businesses with Nick McCormack (opens the original)
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In this episode, I sit down with my friend Nick McCormack to talk about what he’s learned building three very different businesses—from custom leatherwork to cattle and outfitting. We get into finding the products that actually make money, narrowing your niche, knowing your numbers, building repeat customers, handling burnout, and why good customer service doesn’t have to cost you anything. Nick shares some practical lessons from years of figuring out what works, what doesn’t, and how the same c
Preparing For The Future Rather Than Reacting To The Present (opens the original)
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In this episode we talk about the realities of quarter 4 in a craft business. There are lessons we’ve learned over the years from both being prepared and not being prepared. If you’re not prepared for what’s to come, you can find yourself in a place of panic. It’s really hard to make good strategic decisions for your business when you are operating out of reactionary mode.
How We Prepare for a Trade Show: Our Complete Checklist (opens the original)
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After years of setting up at trade shows, we’ve developed a checklist that helps us stay organized, avoid last-minute problems, and make sure nothing important gets left behind. In this episode, I walk through how we prepare for a trade show, explain why different items are on our list, and share some of the lessons we’ve learned through experience. Whether you’re preparing for your first show or trying to improve your current system, this episode will help you arrive more prepared and ready to
Why Customers Think You’re Too Expensive (opens the original)
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Have you ever wondered why customers say your product or service is too expensive, even when you know the price is fair? In this episode, I’m talking about the gap between price and perceived value, and how that gap affects whether someone feels like they’re getting a great deal or being overcharged. We’ll look at what shapes customer perception, why people hesitate to buy, and how better communication, positioning, trust, and presentation can help customers understand what your offer is really
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