About the Idea Collective
We are a community of small business owners dedicated to uniting entrepreneurs on our shared journey. Founded during the pandemic, this group has now spread nationwide and around the world. We have members in nine states and four countries. All our guests at the retreat will receive a free six-month membership to this community to benefit from its small business support. Let go of the daily rollercoaster of business ownership. Come be a part of a community that understands and will walk with you.
It’s YOUR dream, don’t grow it alone.
Live from the Idea Collective Retreat in Lake Geneva, WI - Unspoken Conversations with Candace
In this episode, Candace Sanchez interviews Wendy Babcock, a TedX speaker, author, podcast host, humorist, and founder of SLAM networking. Wendy shares her very personal story of childhood abuse and how she overcame challenges into adulthood to become a successful entrepreneur.
Candace and Wendy discuss the dysfunction, trust issues, and importance of family support in abuse situations. Being vulnerable, talking about it, and sharing your story are important in overcoming trauma and abuse.
Candace and Wendy speak their truth and encourage others to become the best versions of themselves.
3 Dec 2021
Live from the Idea Collective Retreat in Lake Geneva, WI - with Wendy Babcock and Cyrina Talbot
In this episode, Wendy Babcock and Cyrina Talbott talk about the different norms of being an entrepreneur. Cyrina shares her experience about what it’s like to be an entrepreneur in this day of age. They talk about different topics relating to the subject such as imposter syndrome and authenticity.
The two women also share their experience of being an entrepreneur during the pandemic and how that changed their mindset and perspectives.
3 Dec 2021
Live from the Idea Collective Retreat in Lake Geneva - The Mother of All Podcast Episodes with Susan Trumpler and Melissa Blair
In this very special episode, Susan Trumpler and Melissa Blair talk about what it’s like to work with someone in your family - in particular, their daughters Lindsay Trumpler and Stephanie Blair, who join in on the conversation.
Melissa started her journey with a sales training business she started with her mother. Now she is working with her daughter, Stephanie, in their business Cultivating Sales.
Susan’s daughter, Lindsay Trumpler, has been a business partner in Beyond ROI for over 10 years, measuring the impact of sales training.
These mother-daughter teams let you in on the challenges of working with your family, managing the change in relationship dynamics when you go from family to business partner and co-worker, and figuring out how to stay in your lane. They share the importance of setting and respecting each other's boundaries and recognizing different work styles and how to learn from each other.
3 Dec 2021
Live from the Idea Collective Retreat in Lake Geneva, WI - My Walk, My Way with Angela and Laura
In this episode, Angela Witczak and Laura Hulleman talk about their book called “My Walk, My Way”. They dive deep into what the purpose of the book is and how it could help other people. The book contains 11 stories of different women with unique personalities and experiences in life wherein each story has a support structure of the Endo Type Formula. The two women explain the formula and how it could help you in your daily life.
3 Dec 2021
Live from the Idea Collective Retreat in Lake Geneva - The Marketing Kitchen with Ann Rakowiecki
In this episode, the Mayor of Podcast Town, Elzie Flenard, interviews Ann to learn about her marketing business and the importance of understanding what and how people feel.
Ann shares how she got hooked on the hospitality industry, how her music background set her up for success, what motivates her, and her advice on overcoming challenges.
3 Dec 2021
Live from the Idea Collective Retreat in Lake Geneva, WI - Green Up Solutions with Andy Weins
In this episode, the Mayor of Podcast Town, Elzie Flenard, interviews Andy Weins, a 4th generation entrepreneur. Andy talks about what helps people succeed in the entrepreneurial world, the difference between being a business owner vs being an entrepreneur - which gets confused a lot. He discusses the benefits of being your own boss, struggles with focus, and working with clients on both the front-end and the back-end.
How does Andy stand out? Hear the story from the tattooed 6’4 guy with camo pants.
3 Dec 2021
Live from the Idea Collective Retreat in Lake Geneva - Blue Collar BS with Brad Herda
In this episode, the Mayor of Podcast Town, Elzie Flenard, interviews Brad to learn about his journey into podcasting. They discuss Brad’s hurdles to getting started in the podcast industry, finding a podcasting community, and why conversations around generations became the focus of his podcast.
Brad shares some of the benefits of podcasting such as opportunities to create new leads, conversations with unexpected people and making connections outside the community. Listen in and find out what’s next for Blue Collar BS.
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