“We’re human. We make mistakes. But our mistakes, they don’t go away. They stay there forever.” Some industries have higher stakes than others. As someone who deals with the pressure of such a high stakes business in addition to all of the other elements that go into running a successful operation, Nahuel Hilal, owner and… Read more

Walking in someone else’s shoes can have so many benefits. This week’s guest, owner and founder of Ritual Hot Yoga uses that method in almost every aspect of her business. Lindsey Kaalberg designed her business around the experience of the customer—from conception to execution to feedback—all with the end goal of ensuring the guest experience… Read more

“Time is the most valuable kind of currency, so when people are giving you theirs, it’s important that you think about all of the details they may consider,” said Alex Bradberry, owner and founder of The Sparkle Bar, a full-service makeup studio. Anticipating customer needs can be tricky, but with thought, intention, and mindfulness, a… Read more

What does digital hospitality mean? “Every business needs to be digital first, and every business needs to be in the hospitality business,” says Shawn Walchef, owner of Cali Comfort BBQ and founder of Cali BBQ Media. And while this may sound like just another industry buzzword, its importance has been expedited over the course of… Read more

“Hiring is the most important thing in a business,” said Misty Akers, co-founder of Tampa, Florida-based shop The Candle Pour. “If you don’t have the right people, the entire experience is missed.” In this week’s episode, we bring back former guests Misty and Dennis to dive further into the topic of hiring and firing—something we… Read more

Many people can confidently say they care about small businesses and philanthropic causes, but baking those efforts into a business plan and executing on them every day is a different story. In our final episode during Women’s History Month, Angela Shen, owner and founder of Savor Seattle, shares more about the deep care she has… Read more

“We like to look at ourselves as detectives, and we go hunting for good stories,” said Amanda Scotese, owner and founder of Chicago Detours, a touring company that delivers more than your average city tour. In this week’s episode, we learn how she and her team have created an unforgettable—and more importantly, irreplicable—experience for their… Read more

When opening a business during a global pandemic, success is ultimately decided by the community. And Natasha Burton—owner of Mixed Fillings Pie Shop in Jacksonville, Florida—found that that her community would make her shop successful and much more. Natasha prides herself on customer service, and she believes that being able to relate to her customers… Read more