Business Collective

So You Want to Sell at a Trade Show?

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:29:43 +0000

Have you ever wanted to sell at a trade show? Listen as Sam and Tisha break down the different sides of trade shows and what to expect as a business owner.

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So You’re Having a Slow Season?

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:27:20 +0000

Business rarely stays moving at one speed. How do we as a business shift to stay on pace? Find out as Sam and Tisha talk on "coming out of the trenches".

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So You Want Long Term Customers?

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:24:28 +0000

What does it take to reel in a great client? Sam and Tisha talk on building relationships with their customers to turn them from an interested party to a repeat customer.

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So Let’s Talk About Brand Recognition

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:22:00 +0000

How do you build brand recognition? In this episode, Sam and Tisha dive into the different avenues of brand marketing.

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So You Made Resolutions for Your Business, Now What?

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:18:18 +0000

What goals are you setting for your business and how to do you stick to those goals? Sam and Tisha talk resolutions for the New Year and how to effectively incorporate them into your business.

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Finding Your Purpose

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 14:30:12 +0000

How do you find your reason for doing what you do? Sam and Tisha are breaking down ways you can figure out your purpose and work towards it.

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Understanding And Applying For the SBA Loan

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 14:30:12 +0000

This episode is all about making money by borrowing it from someone else. Sam and Tisha are here to give you the info you need to know on applying for the SBA loan and their struggles with getting one.

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Keeping Up With Sam Carujo

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:30:08 +0000

In part two of Our Life Update Nobody Asked For: Sam is filling us in on the wins and struggles she's had since we last got together.

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What's New With Tisha Ayers?

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:30:07 +0000

In part one of a life update nobody asked for, Tisha is giving us an update on where her business is both physically and financially.

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The Holidays When You Own A Business

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:30:09 +0000

What does it mean to own a business during the holidays? How do you deal with the inevitable slowdown and speed-up of holiday shoppers? Sam and Tisha are back to tell you what you can do to make the best of this season.

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Dealing With Negative Feedback

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:30:14 +0000

How Do you deal with a one-star review or bad customer feedback? Sam and Tesha are here to thelp you overcome the negativity in your business life.

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Maximizing Your Revenue Streams

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:46:53 +0000

How do you get the most bang for your buck out of your business? Tisha and Sam are here to help you make your revenue streams work their hardest.

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Creating A Business Community

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:30:12 +0000

Don't you want to go where everybody shares the same goals as you? It may not be Cheers, but Sam and Tisha have some helpful hints on how to find or start your own community of like-minded business people.

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Setting Business Boundaries

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:30:11 +0000

Do clients call you in the middle of the night? Do customers cancel last minute? How do you deal with that? Sam and Tisha are here to help you set some healthy boundaries within your business to save you the headache.

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So You Want to Put a Pause on Business?

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:40:31 +0000

You want to hit the pause button on your business? Don't feel guilty!

Tisha and Sam are back from their pause with some helpful tips on how to prioritize life and business.

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So You Want To Run Google Ads?

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 13:30:11 +0000

We talk to Nadine regarding running Google Ads - how to run them, the different types, and how they can be beneficial to small businesses

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Guest: Nadine Howard

Nadine Howard is a Georgia State University Alumni, with over 10 years of experience in Marketing. She began her marketing career working within the entertainment industry working for an online Radio Station based out of Phoenix, AZ. Over the span of the 10 years, she has partnered with big brands such as Dove, where she worked with Georgia Legislatives and Dove to market and bring awareness to the “The Crown Act” which focuses on fair labor standards, and to end workplace discrimination against black and brown people to wear their natural hair in the workplace and school systems. She has also worked alongside The Georgia Legislative Black Congress, the NAACP Dekalb, and other small business’ doing marketing, project management, and law office management roles. Nadine’s most recent role is as the Marketing Director for Cashmere Moon, vegan body care company whose products are available in over 600 JC Penny retail stores across the country. She is dedicated to helping businesses learn and grow!

So you want to run Facebook or Instagram Ads?

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:30:14 +0000

Nadine Howard joins us to discuss how to run Facebook and Instagram ads

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Guest: Nadine Howard

So let's talk SEO - Search Engine Optimization

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:30:12 +0000

Tisha and Sam talk the basics of SEO and how it can contribute to increasing traffic to your website without paying for ads.

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Let's talk SEO - Search Engine Optimization - & Getting Your Business Found

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:18:46 +0000

Tisha and Sam talk the basics of SEO and how it can contribute to increasing traffic to your website without paying for ads.

Marketing Series: So Should You DIY Or Contract Out Your Branding?

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 13:30:10 +0000

Once full-time graphic designers in the marketing industry, Kari and Lauren wanted to continue their passion for branding, design, and stationery on their own terms. Their goal was and still is to work with clients more like themselves that they can connect with on a personal level.

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Guests: Kari Rehnlund & Lauren Randar

Originally hailing from the midwest, Kari and her family now reside in North Augusta, South Carolina. She is an Eastern Michigan University Grad with 10+ years experience in the marketing and design industry. She started her first business in 2009 before partnering with Lauren in 2015 for this amazing adventure. Kari tackles dilemmas with ease and there's nothing she loves more than solving a tricky problem.

Her style is clean, modern and subtle. When she isn't juggling the tasks of being a working-stay-at-home-mom, you can find her enjoying time with her husband, watching movies, or having a cocktail on her back patio.

Although currently living in her hometown of Fort Mill, South Carolina and graduate of Clemson University, Lauren is anything but your typical southern belle. She enjoys traveling and live music and has a refined taste for craft beer. Her love for midcentury modern design and style can only be trumped by her love for her two beautiful daughters and then high school sweetheart, now husband.

With a true gift for unity and organization, her style is precise, modern, and clean. As a social butterfly at heart, when she's not busting her butt for Tied & Two, Lauren enjoys meeting new people and is involved with many local Fort Mill businesses and organizations.

The In's and Outs Of Wholesale

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:30:10 +0000

Tisha and Sam are talking with Dani and Brianne, sisters and owners of Freshwater. They tell us all about how they got their start and give us the details on how to run a successful wholesale business.

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So You Want To Partner With Stores To Carry Your Products?

Fri, 26 May 2023 04:00:11 +0000

Tisha and Sam are talking with Dani and Brianne, sisters and owners of Freshwater. They tell us all about how they got their start and discuss wholesale and how it's helped them build their business and take it to another level.

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So You Want To Drop Your 9-5?

Fri, 19 May 2023 13:30:10 +0000

Tisha and Sam are telling you about how they dropped their 9 to 5 job after starting their own business, and when it might be the right time for you to consider it.

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So You Want To Start A Podcast for Your Business? Part 2

Fri, 12 May 2023 13:30:10 +0000

We're sitting down with David Bash from Get Up Productions this week. David tells us about how he and his business partner got started podcasting and how a podcast can help your brand.

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So You Want To Start A Podcast for Your Business? Pt. 1

Fri, 05 May 2023 13:30:11 +0000

We're sitting down with David Bash from Get Up Productions this week. David tells us about how he and his business partner got started podcasting and how a podcast can help your brand.

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A Kid's POV

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:30:06 +0000

This week we have a very special guest: Tisha's daughter Lelani! She gives us a different perspective on how being a business owner can affect the people who are closest to you, straight from the source.

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An Interview With Otemah Of Ustawi

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:30:11 +0000

We're joined by Otemah Boakye, Wholesale and Retail Director at Ustawi. She tells us all about how she helps business owners that have a product to sell get on to shelves.

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I Never Cooked Before, Now I Own A Successful Restaurant With Carl Wallace Part 2

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 13:30:10 +0000

This week is part two of a conversation with Carl Wallace, one of the founders of Diablo's Southwest Grill, as well as Augusta Granite. We talk all about how he got his start in business, what's involved in creating a franchise, and how someone who's never cooked before can start a successful restaurant.

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I Never Cooked Before, Now I Own A Successful Restaurant With Carl Wallace Part 1

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:30:12 +0000

This week is part one of a conversation with Carl Wallace, one of the founders of Diablo's Southwest Grill, as well as Augusta Granite. We talk all about how he got his start in business, what's involved in creating a franchise, and how someone who's never cooked before can start a successful restaurant.

Tune in next week for part two!

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In Interview With Luke Coffey Of Southeastern Development

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 13:30:12 +0000

On this very special episode, we are sitting down with Luke Coffey from Southeastern Development and all around guru for all things business real estate. He's breaking down the processes you probably didn't even know about how to buy a physical location with out getting taken advantage of.

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Managing A Budget

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:30:11 +0000

Sam and Tisha are discussing the dreaded budget and how to manage one. Sam busts out her own budget spreadsheet and breaks down all the things you have to think about paying for when you own a small business.

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An Interview With Taylor Oster Of Well-Taylored Co.

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:30:10 +0000

Today a special interview with Taylor Oster, a scent-master extraordinaire. We get the story on how she got her start and her recent re-brand!

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Programs And Services

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:30:12 +0000

Sam and Tisha are talking about the Programs and Systems they use to keep their small businesses running. From payment solutions, personal assistants, and CPAs they tell it all.

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The Do's And Don'ts of Managing Staff (With Corey Byrnes)

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 14:30:12 +0000

Corey is back to talk with us about how to manage staff. We're talking all about how different it is to work with employees and helping you learn from our mistakes with some stories about hires that didn't go quite as planned.

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The Business Collective is sponsored by Dahlia Salon and Spa: https://www.dahliasalonandspa.com

Summer House Realty: https://summerhouserealty.com

And Cashmere Moon: https://shopcashmeremoon.com

An Interview With Corey Bynes of Juggernaut Fitness Gym

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:30:10 +0000

We are talking with the owner of Juggernaut Fitness Gym, Corey Byrnes this week. Corey has been in the fitness industry for 13 years as a trainer and owner of a gym for four. He tells us all about his selection of clientele and how his business has expanded and continues to do so.

You can follow the Business Collective online at: https://www.thebusinesscollectivecsra.com/

on Instagram at: @thebusinesscollectivecsra

The Business Collective is sponsored by Dahlia Salon and Spa: https://www.dahliasalonandspa.com

Summer House Realty: https://summerhouserealty.com

And Cashmere Moon: https://shopcashmeremoon.com

Work Life Balance or Lack Thereof (With Kelsey Lucius)

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:30:12 +0000

Kelsey joins us once again to discuss work-life balance or the complete lack of one. How can a small business owner maintain a healthy balance between the grind and family life? We may be able to help with that.

You can follow the Business Collective online at: https://www.thebusinesscollectivecsra.com/

on Instagram at: @thebusinesscollectivecsra

The Business Collective is sponsored by Dahlia Salon and Spa: https://www.dahliasalonandspa.com

Summer House Realty: https://summerhouserealty.com

And Cashmere Moon: https://shopcashmeremoon.com

An Interview with Kelsey Lucius, Owner Of Bottom Line Bakery

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:30:13 +0000

This week we're interviewing Kelsey Lucius the owner of Bottom Line Bakery in Augusta, Georgia. We discover when and where she got her love for baking and what led her to starting her own small business making sweet and savory treats.

You can follow the Business Collective online at: https://www.thebusinesscollectivecsra.com/

on Instagram at: @thebusinesscollectivecsra

The Business Collective is sponsored by Dahlia Salon and Spa: https://www.dahliasalonandspa.com

Summer House Realty: https://summerhouserealty.com

And Cashmere Moon: https://shopcashmeremoon.com

An Interview With Sam Corujo

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:30:07 +0000

On this episode Sam Carujo talks all about how she got her start in business and how the Business Collective got its start.

You can follow the Business Collective online at: https://www.thebusinesscollectivecsra.com/

on Instagram at: @thebusinesscollectivecsra

The Business Collective is sponsored by Dahlia Salon and Spa: https://www.dahliasalonandspa.com

Summer House Realty: https://summerhouserealty.com

And Cashmere Moon: https://shopcashmeremoon.com

So You Want To Start A Business Part 2

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 14:30:10 +0000

You have a plan, you have the financial backing, so what comes next? That is the question we're answering in part two of our series on starting a business. We talk all about how to start an LLC and other details about starting the ball rolling on your business.

You can follow the Business Collective online at: https://www.thebusinesscollectivecsra.com/

on Instagram at: @thebusinesscollectivecsra

The Business Collective is sponsored by Dahlia Salon and Spa: https://www.dahliasalonandspa.com

Summer House Realty: https://summerhouserealty.com

And Cashmere Moon: https://shopcashmeremoon.com

So You Want To Start A Business Part 1

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:30:06 +0000

In the first part of our two part series on starting a business we get into the first crucial step: determining if you CAN start a business. We dive in to what you need to get your idea off the ground from a logistical and financial standpoint.

You can follow the Business Collective online at: https://www.thebusinesscollectivecsra.com/

on Instagram at: @thebusinesscollectivecsra

The Business Collective is sponsored by Dahlia Salon and Spa: https://www.dahliasalonandspa.com

Summer House Realty: https://summerhouserealty.com

And Cashmere Moon: https://shopcashmeremoon.com

Service Based Business vs. Product Based Business

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 14:30:12 +0000

This week we're delving into the differences between product based businesses and service based businesses. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each, and which one could be right for your small business?

You can follow the Business Collective online at: https://www.thebusinesscollectivecsra.com/

on Instagram at: @thebusinesscollectivecsra

The Business Collective is sponsored by Dahlia Salon and Spa: https://www.dahliasalonandspa.com

Summer House Realty: https://summerhouserealty.com

And Cashmere Moon: https://shopcashmeremoon.com

An Interview With Tisha Ayers

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 14:30:12 +0000

Welcome to the Business Collective! Sam Corujo and Tisha Ayers are here to share their experiences starting and managing their small businesses to help others avoid mistakes and succeed.

For the first episode we're turning the lens toward ourselves. Tisha talks all about why she wanted to start a small business, what led her to the beauty industry, and how she got into JC Penny.

You can follow the Business Collective online at: https://www.thebusinesscollectivecsra.com/

on Instagram at: @thebusinesscollectivecsra

The Business Collective is sponsored by Dahlia Salon and Spa: https://www.dahliasalonandspa.com

Summer House Realty: https://summerhouserealty.com

And Cashmere Moon: https://shopcashmeremoon.com