Running a business can be rocky at times, with extreme highs and lows all in a single day, (maybe even within an hour)! In this episode, Chrissy sits down with Kathryn Short, co-owner and co-founder of Reedy River Counseling and a Licensed Professional Counselor, to discuss the mental and physical toll of entrepreneurship.

They explore practical strategies for managing stress, the impact of nutrition on focus, mood, and productivity, and how to build a lifestyle that supports long-term well-being. If you need a reminder—and actionable steps—on maintaining your mental health while running a business, this episode is for you. Kathryn has the unique insight of being a counselor and a business owner, so is able to approach this topic from both angles with useful insight- give it a listen!

Website: Reedy River Counseling

Join Chrissy for a quick episode on how Mountain Goat keeps content simple and manageable and keeps people coming in the door for more coffee, beer, and waffles! With so much happening behind the scenes, they needed a calendar that made sense without adding extra work. Chrissy shares how dividing social media tasks among the team helps and the best way to keep everyone on the same page. If you want to stay on top of content without overcomplicating it, this episode is for you!

If you think running a shutter business sounds boring, Adam and Kristin are here to prove you so wrong. These two started out building and selling barn doors, but when shutters stole the show, they went all in—and haven’t looked back. In this episode, they share their wisdom on trial and error, team building, and making bold business moves by jumping in quickly and figuring it out later. No matter what kind of business you run, you’ll find golden nuggets of wisdom you can apply right away- both from their mistakes and their wins. Don’t miss this one!

website: https://scshutters.com/
Insta: @Southerncraftedshutters

AI in Small Business: Hype or Help? Ryan breaks down the basics of artificial intelligence in a quick "AI for Dummies" lesson, making it easy to understand if you haven’t kept up. Then, Chrissy and Ryan dive into how AI is impacting their coffee and waffle business. While robots won’t be making lattes at Mountain Goat anytime soon, they share how they’re using AI now, future possibilities, and practical tips for incorporating AI into your own business. If you’re unsure where to start with the AI world, this episode is for you!

It’s not that serious—but even after 6.5 years of running a business, tough learning moments still happen. In this storytelling episode, Chrissy shares a challenging day at Mountain Goat when she had to face the chaos with her team. As a couple running a coffee and waffle shop, they know every day brings unique lessons and opportunities to grow—both together and independently, and Ryan was actually taking care of their children on this very day! Tune in to laugh at the mess-ups, learn from the mistakes, and feel less alone on the bad days of your business, because they’re bound to come. But hopefully, we’re all getting better by each experience in bouncing back for the next time.

In this episode, Chrissy chats with Marco Suarez, one of the three owners of Methodical Coffee, Greenville, SC based Roaster and Coffee Shop about what it’s really like to open a second, third and (almost!) 4th brick-and-mortar location. Marco shares how they figured out it was the right time to expand, the financial and market factors that went into the decision, and whether it was all part of a plan or just a great opportunity that came along. They also talk about the vibe of each location, how to keep things consistent when you’re running more than one spot, and what he’s learned through the whole process. If you're running a business with one location and you're considering growing or have already decided you'll never open another (maybe us!), you should listen- I promise you'll walk away with new thoughts!

website: www.methodicalcoffee.com
insta: @methodicalcoffee

Ever wonder what makes a business tick behind the scenes? Join Chrissy and Ryan as they spill the beans on this episode all about 2024—sharing the top-selling items, the email subject line that made customers click, and other insider secrets you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re looking for actionable tips to boost your own business or just curious to peek behind the curtain of ours, this is your chance to lean in, listen, and learn!

Website: www.partnerpartners.net
Insta: @businesspartnerpartners

Chrissy sits down with Rick Bryson, Creative Director at Cargo, a full-service marketing agency in Greenville, SC, to explore the essentials of branding. This episode pairs perfectly with our discussion on marketing (see Ep. 59 with Jeremy Elrod) since branding and marketing are often confused—but they’re not the same! Rick offers invaluable advice for anyone building a brand, considering a rebrand, or looking to strategically expand an established brand. A must-listen for business owners who care about how their customers perceive them!

Rick's Newly Published Book, Movies With Balls