If you have a business that you’re wanting to grow, join the Business Geeks for a round table discussion on today’s relevant and trending business topics. Samantha Riley, Joe Pardo and Jennifer Crawford deliver bite-sized pieces of advice that you can easily action to grow your business and give it the best chance of success.
What changes in life bring about the biggest toll? The answer is always different for everyone, but there are a few constants. Grief, stress, and change itself can be some of the biggest sources of turmoil. For some people, big life changes can be exciting; for others, they’re a dreaded chore.
No matter which category you fit into, though, change is always hard. It’s a process that we go through every time something new happens – we have to adjust and figure out how to make this new thing work in our lives.
Sometimes that’s easy and sometimes it’s really difficult, but it’s always worth it in the end. Because when we finally do settle into our new lives with all of their surprises and challenges.
In this episode, we talk about the changes that have happened in our lives since taking a break. We also talk about the concept of work-life integration, which is something that every business should be aiming for.
So, whether you’re facing a big change in your life right now or are just looking to learn more about the concept of work-life integration. This episode has something for everyone. Check it out now!
What To Listen For:
Samantha’s life update (04:38)
Jennifer’s new business (05:15)
Joe’s work setup (10:06)
Meeting people at events (16:16)
How to treat your employees right (18:58)
The concept of work-life integration (23:14)
Making the Daylight Saving Time permanent (31:12)
Staying on your track (35:20)
Getting the context before diving in (37:58)
Getting a customer’s contact information (39:03)
What’s Grinding Our Gears
Samantha Riley: “Just because you like one place doesn’t mean that you can’t go and experience another place”
Sources Mentioned
Shark Tank (https://abc.com/shows/shark-tank)
Your Podcast Concierge (https://yourpodcastconcierge.com/)
Check-In With The Geeks
Catch us live each week on Monday 4:00pm EST / Tuesday 8:00am AEST at the Business Geeks Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/BusinessGeeksPodcast/) page on Facebook.
Submit your question to the geeks at questions@businessgeekspodcast.com (mailto:questions@businessgeekspodcast.com) to have your question answered live on the show. Be sure to include your business name for a free shoutout.
Find Samantha at SamanthaRiley.global (https://samanthariley.global/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thesamriley/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thesamriley/), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samriley/)
Find Jennifer at Sparent.co (https://www.sparent.co/)
Find Joe at SuperJoePardo.com (http://superjoepardo.com/)
25 Apr 2022
55: Side Hustle vs. A Full Time Job: Which is Better?
In today’s day and age, it seems like everyone is looking for ways to make a little extra money. Whether it’s picking up a few extra shifts at work or starting a side hustle, we’re all looking for ways to pad our wallets.
But is a side hustle really worth it? Is it actually possible to make more money with a side hustle than you would at a full-time job?
In this episode, we talk about having a side hustle and a full-time job. We discuss the pros and cons of each and how to decide which one is right for you.
A full-time job offers stability and benefits like health insurance, while a side hustle can be more flexible and allow you to take on projects that interest you. If you’re trying to decide between a side hustle and a full-time job, consider your goals, schedule, and lifestyle to help you make the best decision.
The bottom line is that there are advantages and disadvantages to both a side hustle and a full-time job, so you need to weigh the options and decide what’s best for you. Do you want more stability and benefits or more flexibility and control over your projects? It’s up to you!
What To Listen For:
Samantha Riley’s reaction to the video “The Lies You Have Been Told About Side Hustle and Multiple Streams of Income” (4:50)
Rules that Sam disagree on (6:01)
Getting income from side hustle (15:02)
Doing side hustle before having a full-time business (18:53)
Side hustle versus a full-time job (23:06)
Joe’s experience on customer service (30:36)
Understanding how to create a business (37:47)
Lululemon Documentary (42:38)
The concept that failing is a part of a business (50:00)
One of the big hard lessons for Joe (50:45)
How to get clothing or merch business out to the world (56:40)
Does renaming a business help? (1:03:43)
How to reconstruct a business (1:04:29)
How does Joe get in touch with Angel Investors (1:06:33)
Creating a website (1:10:46)
How to start a business without money (1:16:06)
What’s Grinding Our Gears
Samantha: “There is a point where you start your side hustle where it grows to a point where it still is not enough to be your full time job.” (23:00)
Sources Mentioned
The Lies You Have Been Told About Side Hustle and Multiple Streams of Income (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF5H7ch2Ngg)
Lululemon (https://www.amazon.com/LuLaRich-Season-1/dp/B09CFXPNSX)
Your Podcast Concierge (https://yourpodcastconcierge.com/)
Check-In With The Geeks
Catch us live each week on Monday 4:00pm EST / Tuesday 8:00am AEST at the Business Geeks Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/BusinessGeeksPodcast/) page on Facebook.
Submit your question to the geeks at questions@businessgeekspodcast.com (mailto:questions@businessgeekspodcast.com) to have your question answered live on the show. Be sure to include your business name for a free shoutout.
Find Samantha at SamanthaRiley.global (https://samanthariley.global/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thesamriley/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thesamriley/), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samriley/)
Find Jennifer at Sparent.co (https://www.sparent.co/)
Find Joe at SuperJoePardo.com (http://superjoepardo.com/)
28 Feb 2022
54: Our Shopping Behaviors With the Business Geeks
When it comes to shopping, everyone has their own unique behaviors and preferences. Some people love nothing more than spending hours browsing through stores, while others prefer to get in and out as quickly as possible. There are also those who carefully consider every purchase and those who impulse buy on a regular basis.
Whatever your shopping habits may be, there is one thing we can all agree on – shopping can be a fun and rewarding experience! Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone special or treating yourself to something new, there’s nothing like finding that perfect item. And when you finally make your purchase, the feeling of satisfaction is unbeatable.
In this episode, we talk about the various shopping behaviors of each of us. We all know the feeling of standing in front of a full shopping cart, looking at the total price, and wondering how we got there. Or, on the flip side, of leaving the store with only a few smaller items and thinking about all the money we saved.
Our shopping behaviors are strongly influenced by both our personal preferences and outside forces. By understanding what drives shoppers to make decisions, businesses can better cater to their needs and wants.
What To Listen For:
Thoughts about what is happening between Ukraine and Russia (1:05)
The shopping behavior of Australians (7:44)
Samantha Riley’s shopping behavior (8:17)
Jennifer Crawford’s shopping behavior (8:51)
Is the “price increase” an opportunity (11:29)
All about Chipotle (18:04)
Jen and Sam’s thoughts on a business billboard with their business competitor’s name (26:37)
How do people find trusting vendors (31:57)
Joe Pardo’s experience about marketing (39:58)
How did Joe Pardo’s experience with marketing affect him as a Kanye fan (45:25)
Sources Mentioned
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight (https://www.amazon.com/Shoe-Dog-Memoir-Creator-Nike-ebook/dp/B0176M1A44)
Your Podcast Concierge (https://yourpodcastconcierge.com/)
Check-In With The Geeks
Catch us live each week on Monday 4:00pm EST / Tuesday 8:00am AEST at the Business Geeks Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/BusinessGeeksPodcast/) page on Facebook.
Submit your question to the geeks at questions@businessgeekspodcast.com (mailto:questions@businessgeekspodcast.com) to have your question answered live on the show. Be sure to include your business name for a free shoutout.
Find Samantha at SamanthaRiley.global (https://samanthariley.global/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thesamriley/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thesamriley/), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samriley/)
Find Jennifer at Sparent.co (https://www.sparent.co/)
Find Joe at SuperJoePardo.com (http://superjoepardo.com/)
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