TechStuff Mind the Business: Small Business Success Stories is back for Season 4
Jan 15, 2026
Entrepreneurs unite! Discover why now is the perfect time to launch a business, thanks to digital tools and AI. Hear compelling personal stories of financial independence and the power of passive income. The hosts dive into the lives of innovative small business owners and share practical strategies to help you thrive. Get inspired by grit, determination, and how tools like QuickBooks can streamline your journey. Tune in for valuable insights and motivation to take your entrepreneurial dreams to the next level!
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Business Is Globally Enabled
- Business today is more advanced and global than ever before due to digital tools and cloud bookkeeping.
- Human intelligence plus AI increases output and enables faster work.
Now Is A Golden Age For Entrepreneurs
- Entrepreneurs can leverage digital tools to scale beyond local markets quickly.
- Jannese Torres and Austin Hankwitz frame this as a unique moment to act on opportunities.
Layoff Sparked Independent Business
- Jannese shares that being laid off in 2014 pushed her to control her financial future and start a business.
- The layoff made her determined never to have someone else disrupt her financial stability again.