running a business

You know a strong foundation is essential to running a successful wedding planning business. But when it’s time to refine or restructure, getting to the bottom of things can seem daunting. 

Fallon Carter of Fallon Carter Events is here to help! She’s joining this week’s Wedding Industry Insider to talk about the essential (and pretty simple!) process of refining the foundation of your business. 

Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out!

In this podcast episode, Jen interviews Jordan, the co-owner of PSW Furnishings, a furniture company they started during the pandemic. They talk about the rapid growth of the business and how they handle customer complaints. Jordan highlights the importance of accepting feedback and using it to drive product improvements. They also touch on the challenges of starting a business and the personal growth that comes with it.

Today we discuss: 

• Why is patience considered a critical attribute when starting a business?
• The importance of recognizing and establishing boundaries when working with your partner. 
• The practice of taking customer feedback and how it contributes to the success and growth of a business.
• Strategies for fostering positive and lasting connections with customers.

Plus much more!

Connect with Jordan

Follow her and the business on Instagram: @jordanalainementor and @pswfurnishings

Follow the business on TikTok: @pswfurnishings

Visit their website: www.pswfurnishings.com

Need help with growing your product-based business? Check out profitableproductacademy.com

How To Get Involved:

Get ready to elevate your business game with Served Neat - the podcast that's all about taking your business to the next level! We serve up expert advice on sales, marketing, mindset, and business strategies to help you make six-figures and beyond.

Your host, Jen Hartmann, is the mastermind behind Neat The Agency. She's a PR strategist, coach, and marketing expert who helps business owners and their brands grow, scale, and succeed.

When Jen isn't busy leading her team, developing new strategies, or setting goals for her company, she can be found sipping on a glass of bourbon, exploring new places, and hanging out with her sweet pup, Bruin.

So, pour yourself a glass of your favorite bourbon and get inspired! Tune in to Served Neat to gain insider knowledge and learn how to start and grow your business like a pro. With Served Neat, taking your business to the next level has never been more fun!

Looking for more? 

Sign up for our weekly newsletter -  Neat The Agency

Connect with us on Instagram @neat_theagency

Check out our blog

If you’re ready to start using PR for your own business, book a call with us!

Let's be honest. Sometimes in life we're being pulled in so many different directions: work, home, family, intimacy, health, admin, taxes, community dynamics, and so much more. 

So, how do we show up in business when we are being pulled in 55 directions and are finding ourselves busier than we’d like?

Today I woke up late. I was unfocused, found myself complaining, and to top it off, I was in my luteal phase. But I also had business commitments (such as recording this podcast episode😉). In the past, I would have done one of the two:

• Put on my independent woman hat and push through, in spite of my body's signals begging me to pause

• Dropped everything to feel my deepest emotions 

Balancing masculine structure and feminine flow in life and business is a core value of mine. Thus, today I dedicated an hour to tend to my nervous system. AND then I showed up for my business. 

In this Body-led Business Podcast episode, I share what to do when you find yourself overwhelmed or under-resourced, with an intention to honor both: your body and your business. 

Dive Deeper into my World:

• The program for new coaches - Genesis :: https://aurikavalan.thrivecart.com/genesis-early-bird/ 

• Velocity Business Mastermind waitlist :: https://aurikavalan.myflodesk.com/velocity-2024 

• Say hi to me on Insta :: https://www.instagram.com/aurikavalan/

You went to school to help individuals live healthier lives, but then you decided to open up a practice. While you are knowledgeable within your discipline, you may feel a little out of your depth when it comes to the day-to-day operations of running a business, which is understandable since there were no classes for that in your degree programs. 

On this episode, we talk with Cindy Picht, MA, LPC, ACS and the owner of Light the Way Counseling in New Jersey. She talks about what she has learned about running a successful business over the last almost 20 years. 

Whether you currently own a business or are thinking about opening a business, this episode may be just what you need to hear. 

At Quotable Media Co we’ve been running on a 4 day work week for years. We asked you the listeners what you wanted to hear for this week’s podcast episode, and a majority of you voted to hear about how Quotable Media Co successfully runs on a 4 day work week. 

So Quotable Podcast host, Alessandra Pollina, will be sharing how this works for Quotable Media Co to give you insight into how you can successfully implement a 4 day workweek in your business. This is the real, imperfect, behind the scenes look at what we do as a PR agency and media company. While not all of it may be applicable to your business, you will enjoy this peek behind the curtain, and find many takeaways that you can implement no matter your industry. It will get you thinking about what’s possible for you and your company and give you some ideas for how you can enhance work-life balance and improve productivity. 

If you're curious how this could work for you, listen in to hear how you can take more control of your time by implementing a successful 4-day workweek.  

I always felt like I could accomplish more in four days than most companies do in five if I wanted to. And I knew that I could find a team of people who also could do that. - Alessandra Pollina

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Find out how a shortened workweek could drastically improve your life and work efficiency.

• Discuss practical strategies for successfully transitioning your company to a four-day workweek and how we make it work at Quotable Media Co.

• Appreciate the influential role women entrepreneurs play in shaping the work future and advocating for work-life balance. 

We need more time outside of work. We just need at least one more day for all the things that fill us up. - Alessandra Pollina

Connect with your host:

would love to hear how this helped you! Comment on this episode’s Instagram post and share how this inspired you. If you have any other tips or ideas leave a comment under the post for this episode on our Instagram page @quotablemediaco or shoot me a DM. You can also connect with us at our Quotable Magazine Instagram account @quotablemagazine

For any show ideas, to submit a guest to the podcast, or if you have any questions, please visit https://quotablemediaco.com/podcast.

On the very first podcast episode, host Kate Christy sets the scene for what you can expect from this podcast. 

I dive right into: 

The concept of what this podcast is.

My story of being creative.

How I left my jobby-job and opened my web design studio, Folk Founded. 

What this podcast means to me and to others. 

Let’s connect! 

My Website

My Instagram

Music By:
JW Lee

A cleaner's dilemma. Angela Brown answers a viewer's question about starting a cleaning business. Should the viewer treat it as a hobby or a serious business with a DBA or LLC? Angela suggests treating it like a business and diving into the deep end by learning as much as possible about the cleaning industry, customer interactions, employee interactions, sales, marketing, and more. She also recommends getting insured, having a business name, paying taxes, and being prepared to run a business. Angela offers resources to help the viewer, including her book "How to Start a Housecleaning Business," along with a playlist of videos. 

Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review)

*** A CLEANER'S DILEMMA CHAPTERS ***
0:00 - Meet Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru
0:43 - Should I start cleaning as a hobby?
0:54 - Will I need to have insurance?
1:11 - Is it okay to practice cleaning someone else's house?
1:26 - Should I clean my house every day to see if I like it?
1:37 - Will I need to have marketing?
1:46 - Should I file a DBA?
1:58 - If I hire employees, will I need to train them?
2:23 - Should I learn as much as possible about the cleaning industry?
2:43 - Will I need to be a salesperson?
2:54 - Do people make money cleaning?
3:20 - What is a leverageable business?
3:34 - Do hobbies cost us money?
3:51 - Do you have a book on starting a housecleaning business?

*** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES ***
(When available, we use affiliate links and as Amazon Associates, we earn a commission on qualifying purchases.)
How to Start Your Own House Cleaning Company: - https://amzn.to/3DXXX9J
Starting a Business All-in-One For Dummies 3rd Edition - https://amzn.to/3RrqDx4
Starting a Business QuickStart Guide: The Simplified Beginner's Guide... - https://amzn.to/40pko0L
LLC Beginner's Guide for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: - https://amzn.to/3JxpMcf
She Thinks Like a Boss : Leadership: 9 Essential Skills... - https://amzn.to/3jo9pUX

*** RATE THIS SHOW *** 
https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner  

*** RATE THIS PODCAST *** 
https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner 

*** TRAINING & CLEANING CERTIFICATION***
https://savvycleaner.com/join

*** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE ***
https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown 

*** CONNECT WITH ANGELA ON SOCIAL MEDIA ***
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AskAngelaBrown
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/AskAngelaBrown
Twitter: https://Twitter.com/AskAngelaBrown
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/AskAngelaBrown
Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/AskAngelaBrown
Linkedin: https://www.linkedIn.com/in/AskAngelaBrown
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AskAngelaBrown
Store: https://amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown

*** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? ***
Please email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com
Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at https://askahousecleaner.com 

*** FREE EBOOK – HOW TO START YOUR OWN HOUSE CLEANING COMPANY ***
https://amzn.to/3jHk4GL

*** PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ***
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalHouseCleaners/

*** VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING FACEBOOK GROUP ***
https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRBO.Airbnb.Cleaning/

*** LOOKING FOR A WAY TO GET MORE CLEANING LEADS ***
https://housecleaning360.com

*** SPONSOR A CLEANER - SAVVY CLEANER SCHOLARSHIP FUND *** 
Each year Savvy Cleaner gives away scholarships to the Savvy Cleaner Network, which includes training for house cleaners and maids, group coaching, and 24/7 network support. This trains them in personal protective equipment, chemical safety, cleaning equipment between jobs, how to clean techniques, and more. If you find value in this show and you want to pay it forward, you can sponsor a cleaner here: 
Give: https://savvycleaner.com/scholarship-fund
Apply - https://savvycleaner.com/scholarship-application

*** SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS *** 
We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us and you have a product or service that makes sense for the cleaning industry, here's how to work with us -https://savvycleaner.com/brand-deals

*** THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED IN PART BY ***
SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification – https://savvycleaner.com

VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING – Cleaning tips and strategies for your short-term rental 
https://TurnoverCleaningTips.com 

FUNNY CLEANING SHIRTS – Incentive and thank-you gifts for house cleaners and maids.
https://FunnyCleaningShirts.com 

HOARDING WORLD - Helping you change your relationship with stuff
https://HoardingWorld.com

*** VIDEO CREDITS ***
VIDEO/AUDIO EDITING: Kristin O  https://savvycleaner.com/reviews/kristin-o
HOST: Angela Brown  https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review
PRODUCER: Savvy Cleaner https://savvycleaner.com

A cleaner's dilemma. Angela Brown answers a viewer's question about starting a cleaning business. Should the viewer treat it as a hobby or a serious business with a DBA or LLC? Angela suggests treating it like a business and diving into the deep end by learning as much as possible about the cleaning industry, customer interactions, employee interactions, sales, marketing, and more. She also recommends getting insured, having a business name, paying taxes, and being prepared to run a business. Angela offers resources to help the viewer, including her book "How to Start a Housecleaning Business," along with a playlist of videos. 

Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review)

*** A CLEANER'S DILEMMA CHAPTERS ***
0:00 - Meet Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru
0:43 - Should I start cleaning as a hobby?
0:54 - Will I need to have insurance?
1:11 - Is it okay to practice cleaning someone else's house?
1:26 - Should I clean my house every day to see if I like it?
1:37 - Will I need to have marketing?
1:46 - Should I file a DBA?
1:58 - If I hire employees, will I need to train them?
2:23 - Should I learn as much as possible about the cleaning industry?
2:43 - Will I need to be a salesperson?
2:54 - Do people make money cleaning?
3:20 - What is a leverageable business?
3:34 - Do hobbies cost us money?
3:51 - Do you have a book on starting a housecleaning business?

*** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES ***
(When available, we use affiliate links and as Amazon Associates, we earn a commission on qualifying purchases.)
How to Start Your Own House Cleaning Company: - https://amzn.to/3DXXX9J
Starting a Business All-in-One For Dummies 3rd Edition - https://amzn.to/3RrqDx4
Starting a Business QuickStart Guide: The Simplified Beginner's Guide... - https://amzn.to/40pko0L
LLC Beginner's Guide for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: - https://amzn.to/3JxpMcf
She Thinks Like a Boss : Leadership: 9 Essential Skills... - https://amzn.to/3jo9pUX

*** RATE THIS SHOW *** 
https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner  

*** RATE THIS PODCAST *** 
https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner 

*** TRAINING & CLEANING CERTIFICATION***
https://savvycleaner.com/join

*** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE ***
https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown 

*** CONNECT WITH ANGELA ON SOCIAL MEDIA ***
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AskAngelaBrown
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/AskAngelaBrown
Twitter: https://Twitter.com/AskAngelaBrown
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/AskAngelaBrown
Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/AskAngelaBrown
Linkedin: https://www.linkedIn.com/in/AskAngelaBrown
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AskAngelaBrown
Store: https://amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown

*** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? ***
Please email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com
Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at https://askahousecleaner.com 

*** FREE EBOOK – HOW TO START YOUR OWN HOUSE CLEANING COMPANY ***
https://amzn.to/3jHk4GL

*** PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ***
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalHouseCleaners/

*** VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING FACEBOOK GROUP ***
https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRBO.Airbnb.Cleaning/

*** LOOKING FOR A WAY TO GET MORE CLEANING LEADS ***
https://housecleaning360.com

*** SPONSOR A CLEANER - SAVVY CLEANER SCHOLARSHIP FUND *** 
Each year Savvy Cleaner gives away scholarships to the Savvy Cleaner Network, which includes training for house cleaners and maids, group coaching, and 24/7 network support. This trains them in personal protective equipment, chemical safety, cleaning equipment between jobs, how to clean techniques, and more. If you find value in this show and you want to pay it forward, you can sponsor a cleaner here: 
Give: https://savvycleaner.com/scholarship-fund
Apply - https://savvycleaner.com/scholarship-application

*** SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS *** 
We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us and you have a product or service that makes sense for the cleaning industry, here's how to work with us -https://savvycleaner.com/brand-deals

*** THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED IN PART BY ***
SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification – https://savvycleaner.com

VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING – Cleaning tips and strategies for your short-term rental 
https://TurnoverCleaningTips.com 

FUNNY CLEANING SHIRTS – Incentive and thank-you gifts for house cleaners and maids.
https://FunnyCleaningShirts.com 

HOARDING WORLD - Helping you change your relationship with stuff
https://HoardingWorld.com

*** VIDEO CREDITS ***
VIDEO/AUDIO EDITING: Kristin O  https://savvycleaner.com/reviews/kristin-o
HOST: Angela Brown  https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review
PRODUCER: Savvy Cleaner https://savvycleaner.com

Katie and Sarah promote their new live show (8/21/22) at Helium Comedy Club St. Louis, MO, featuring Nikki Glaser. then they spin off into the challenges they've faced trying to promote this podcast. This is a great listen if you're working on producing anything, but only fine internet resources with an annoying focus on survivorship bias. Then they get into a great palate cleanse with a doable summer trip: the lake weekend. 

Some categories discussed are:

• Development of the business plan
• Planning
• Readiness and Preparation
• Engagement of the Subject Matter Experts
• Marketing and Advertising
• Budgeting and Record Keeping
• Hiring
• Website Creation and Management
• Office Space Selection
• Social Media Advertising
• Failing Early Concept
• Not giving up on yourself or your business
• Personal Brand

More personal and professional blog articles and podcast episodes at: www.heartandmindofaleader.com

DeHuff talked about two women who fell off a swing that was over 6,000 feet high in Russia.
Burger King employees who quit in style.
Addison Rae mocked the broadcast/media world.
And if scientists had no morals, what would they experiment on?