The definition of winning can be different for every business. For some, it’s high profits, for others, it’s brand building, and for a special type of business, it’s launching the success of a client. Hosts Jannese and Austin detail their experiences with leading clients to accomplish their goals, and how that translates into real rewards in the form of expanding networks, marketing potential, and more revenue. And founder of No Ifs PR, Sydney Holmes, talks about how she built her business around leading others to success. She’ll tell us how the performance of her clients directly feeds into the performance of her own company, how that increases the profitability of her own brand, and how to turn client success into your success.    Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business: QuickBooks.com QuickBooks for Solopreneurs   For a recap from this week’s episode check out: Episode 4 Recap with Sydney Holmes   Or learn more about this topic at this resource: 6 keys to successful client relationship managementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lifeblood of a small business is its customers. Going the extra mile to provide easy payment methods and clear communication can mean the difference between a couple of sales, and a couple hundred. Jannese and Austin discuss what they love to encounter as customers patronizing a business, and the customer service strategies for their own endeavors. And Jordan Rose joins the conversation to talk about how she built her Etsy shop, Fresh Prints of SF, based on inclusivity and catering to demographics that are too often uncatered to. We’ll learn about the financial incentives to earning a customer’s trust and keeping them happy as you turn your target market into a community.     Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business: Quickbooks.com QuickBooks for Solopreneurs   For a recap from this week’s episode visit: Episode 3 Recap with Jordan Rose   Or learn more about this topic at this resource: How to Give Great Customer ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about effective small business scaling, maintaining a small team while servicing a global audience on TikTok. Hear about the success and challenges of Lazy Butt Club, including their viral growth and importance of small business masterminds. Discover tips for posting videos as a solopreneur and breaking stereotypes in entrepreneurship with QuickBooks sponsorship.

Grace Wells, founder of Grace Wells Photo, shares her inspirational story of turning her creative videos into a successful filmmaking and photography career. Topics discussed include transitioning to solopreneurship, overcoming financial challenges, managing finances, and embracing personal development and success as a solopreneur.

Your favorite podcast about the exciting journey of entrepreneurship is back for a second season! Join hosts Jannese Torres (Yo Quiero Dinero & Financially Lit!) and Austin Hankwitz (Rate of Return & Rich Habits) as they share more great stories from small business owners and entrepreneurs alike and guide you toward the best tools and resources to jumpstart your own business with the help of Intuit QuickBooks. Listen to new episodes featuring interviews with entrepreneurs from a wide array of backgrounds and across multiple different industries as they detail the challenges and rewards that come with owning your own business.   Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/ https://quickbooks.intuit.com/get-money/    For more resources and insights on how to scale your business, visit:  https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/growing-a-business/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are live from the 2023 Intuit Innovation Summit. For this special live episode, Jannese and Austin are joined by EQ-certified business and leadership coach and solopreneur Mariela De La Mora. Discover how Mariela decided to go into business for herself and how she combats imposter syndrome while growing her business. Plus, hear the exciting news about season two of “Mind the Business: Small Business Success Stories.”  Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/ https://quickbooks.intuit.com/get-money/ For more resources and insights on how to scale your business, visit:  https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/growing-a-business/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You have finally got your business in order and everything is running smoothly, so naturally you want to grow it. However, that may not be as simple as it sounds. The tools you used to survive won’t serve you as you attempt to thrive and you will likely need to make foundational changes in your organization to support the type of growth you wish to achieve. Chris Triebes, founder of The WC Social Club, joins us as he discusses the obstacles he faced while trying to create a sustainable indie rock company in his hometown of Chicago. Chris opens up about scaling from an independent concert promoter to a venue manager and talent buying entrepreneur.    Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/ https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/   For more resources and insights on how to scale your business, visit:  https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/growing-a-business/   For key takeaways from this week’s episode, visit:  https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/running-a-business/mind-the-business-episode-8/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By coming out of a pandemic and entering into a period of economic downpour, it has been a challenging time for many small businesses. Sometimes you have to adjust your plans during the ever changing economy. Co-founders of INI Sips and married couple, Gulaid and Davina Ismail share how their ideal plans of owning a local coffee shop changed after the spread of COVID-19 in 2020. They discuss how pivoting into e-commerce helped them salvage their business while also learning to grow in ways they never expected.    Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you keep your business thriving: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/reporting/ https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/   For more insights on adapting to economic changes, visit:  https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/running-a-business/what-is-stagflation/   For key takeaways from this week’s episode, visit:  https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/running-a-business/mind-the-business-episode-7/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being your own boss is amazing, but you also need to think about maintaining a good relationship with your employees. From handling payroll to creating a culture that encourages employee retention; there is so much that goes into being a good boss. Kevin Wong, co-founder of Lunar Hard Seltzer, joins us to discuss how he has managed to grow his two-man team into a growing business that actively hires in multiple cities.   Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business and manage employees: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/ https://quickbooks.intuit.com/time-tracking/   For more employee management resources and insights, visit: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/manage-employees/   For key takeaways from this week’s episode, visit:  https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/running-a-business/mind-the-business-episode-6/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’re the boss, but that doesn’t mean it’s all on you. Early on in your business journey you may find that you are assuming all the responsibilities in how your company operates. However, as you grow, it is important to learn how to delegate those responsibilities in order to ensure you can focus your efforts on what matters most. We speak to the influencer and creator of the app, Clara for Creators, Christen Nino de Guzman about how she learned to navigate work/life balance by using a combination of automated tools, contracted workers, and advice from other founders.   Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you run your business: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/ https://quickbooks.intuit.com/live/   For more insights around mitigating founder dependence, visit: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/manage-employees/expert-advice-on-mastering-the-art-of-delegation/   For key takeaways from this week’s episode, visit:  https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/running-a-business/mind-the-business-episode-5/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.