In this episode of Business is F'n Hard, we dive deep into the raw realities of entrepreneurship with two game-changing guests: Paige Renee, an Executive Performance and Branding Coach dedicated to empowering women in the corporate world, and Ryan Orrell, the driven CEO and founder of WebMonster.com.

Join us as Paige reveals her journey in helping professionals break through personal barriers and build unshakable confidence in their brands, while Ryan gives a candid look into his world of web development and digital marketing. Ryan sheds light on the challenges he’s faced and how new tech, like AI, is shaking up the industry. Get ready to hear real stories, real challenges, and real strategies to thrive in the chaotic, ever-evolving world of business!

Key Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to Business is F'n Hard

00:19 Meet our trailblazing guests, Paige and Ryan

02:48 Ryan’s entrepreneurial journey: facing down setbacks and finding resilience

05:52 Paige’s wisdom on building a powerful personal brand

09:29 Navigating the digital marketing landscape with Ryan

14:06 Paige’s real talk on coaching challenges and growth strategies

26:23 Inside their exciting future projects

30:12 Wrapping it up with some final insights

If you’re looking for real talk about the highs and lows of building a business, this episode is packed with advice and inspiration you won’t want to miss!

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In this episode of Business is F'n Hard, we welcome Christina Williams, founder of Christina Williams Consulting, and Garrett Brown, a custom tailor.

Kyndsie and the BIFH crew discuss the issues that often go unnoticed when running a business. We share our own stories and ideas for how to get past these problems. Christina talks about how to balance growth and profit as a solopreneur, and Garrett gives advice on how to change business products to meet changing customer needs in a world after a pandemic.

Strike a balance between work and life, effectively manage your time, and cultivate inspiration by listening to this episode and sharing it with your friends!

In this episode, we are joined by Geisha Cumberbatch, a seasoned travel industry professional and owner of the franchise travel agency, Geisha's La Rosa Negra by Dream Vacations.

Geisha talks about her journey in the travel business, how current events like the election year affected her clients' bookings, and how she has changed her focus to focus on luxury travel like river cruises and planned group trips.

We also talk about how important diversity is in travel marketing and how important it is to set limits to keep a healthy work-life balance.

Listen in to hear Geisha's tips on how to stay positive and deal with the tricky travel business!

Key Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:38 Meet Geisha Cumberbatch

01:14 Challenges in the Travel Industry

02:17 Impact of Current Events on Travel

03:23 Pivoting to Luxury Travel

04:55 Client Relationships and Financing

11:11 Diversity in Travel Marketing

17:33 Balancing Work and Personal Life

22:17 Cultural Connections and Cuisine

23:34 Closing Remarks and Elevator Pitch

In the second episode of the 'Businesses FN Hard' podcast, we welcome Emilio from Spain, an enthusiastic entrepreneur with a million followers on Instagram and TikTok!

Emilio shares insights about his marketing venture in Spain that creates immersive experiences of Mexico. We also hear from Kyndsie, our community marketing manager, and Mauricio, the designer at Semper Smart LLC.

Emilio delves into his entrepreneurial challenges, his method of 'failing fast,' and the importance of personal branding in scaling his business. We touch on the significance of market research, the benefits of failing fast, and balancing a personal brand with business growth.

The episode includes many more valuable entrepreneurial insights and conversations, so make sure to watch the whole episode!!

Key Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:26 Meet Emilio: A Passionate Entrepreneur

03:54 Emilio's Business Journey and Challenges

05:47 Insights from Kyndsie and Mauricio

06:30 Emilio's Unique Marketing Experience

15:10 Scaling the Business and Future Plans

23:39 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Welcome to the first episode of Business Is F'n Hard!

In this insightful episode, Calvin Smith, Brian Fisher, Kyndsie Huston, and Steve Hintz talk about how important it is to network, how important it is to be proactive with your time management, and how hard it is to find and keep good employees.

We touched on personal experiences from various industries, tips on hiring effectively, the importance of a solid business plan, and innovative marketing strategies.

Do you want to learn more about business lessons and useful advice? Then you should follow this podcast.

Don't forget to like and subscribe to our show so you know when we go live! Key Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Networking Insights

01:33 Challenges in Recruiting and Retention

02:49 Lessons from the Film Industry

04:22 The Importance of Hiring A-Players

07:55 Marketing Struggles and Strategies

13:03 Weekend Plans and Key Takeaways

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