Business Partner Partners

Scott Karr, Mountain Goat's CPA, sits down with Chrissy to offer his time and wisdom with small business accounting. We discuss everything from what expectations you should have of a CPA, how to avoid tax problems, and biggest mistakes small business owners make with their finances. This is a must listen for any small business owner because the practicality is priceless in this one! Give it a listen! Apologies in advance for Ryan being out of town and the audio being questionable on this episode. Work with KTP Advisors: email scott@ktp-advisors.comInsta: @businesspartnerpartnerswebsite: www.partnerpartners.net

Sarah and Elijah Kivett own and operate a small organic, no-till farm near Greenville, SC that has grown from 20 to 100 fifty foot beds in a little over a 2 year span where they grow vegetables and flowers that are sold at local farmer's markets and through u-pick opportunities on their farm. We discuss many topics in this episode including selling everything you own to invest in your dream, learning from youtube, volunteering to learn the craft, weather affecting your mood, future plans for the farm, and how Sarah and Elijah balance each other out in every season. Their story is inspiring and fun to hear- give it a listen!website: https://rabbitcrestfarms.com/insta: @rabbitcrestfarmswebsite: www.partnerpartners.cominsta: @businesspartnerpartners

Chrissy and Ryan are back at it with one of their best friends and pastor, Lee McDerment. We clarify early on that Lee is not a licensed counselor, so do not treat this information as such, but it could be useful to hear. The questions of "how is your soul?" and "what do you rate your marriage from a 1-10?" are answered and picked apart and we probably went a little deeper/more vulnerable than we were planning, so you better listen and find some value. This is another ep to make you feel less alone in the business world with your partner and we hope that it make a lot of you feel seen and maybe a little more understood! website: www.partnerpartners.netInsta: @businesspartnerpartners

Chrissy and Ryan chime in with some plans and ideas for how to end 2024 with a bang. We discuss pending price increases, capitalizing on the holidays, merch plans, email marketing, and social media. The end of the year feels like a sprint, but with proper planning it can be your best quarter of the year. Join us in discussing our plans and make some plans of your own.insta: @businesspartnerpartnerswebsite: www.partnerpartners.net

A serious storm hit the southeast United States late September leaving some people and businesses in a really bad place. Parts of Western North Carolina, about an hour north of us, fully lost their buildings, but for us, we lost power for a bit over a week which means we lost revenue for over a week. That’s a big hit for a small biz and we discuss how we handled it, the steps we took, and what we’ve learned from it. This is a reflective recap on our time during Hurricane Helene. Overall, we feel grateful to be still standing, thankful for our community, and spoiled by our loyal staff.

Dominic and Carmen started as friends who liked to sit together at parties in Los Angeles and after much time (8 years!) fell in love and got married. They decided to take a year sabbatical in Scotland where Carmen first began to discover her love for cooking. Dominic began courses to learn the business side of running a restaurant and they started with a small restaurant in Santa Barbara (where they had to cater in and out of each day!), Book Ends Cafe. This got their feet wet in the business and after closing this cafe, took some time off to decide where their next venture, The Daisy, would be. After finding the perfect space in downtown Santa Barbara, they began to dream and bring it to life. They’ve experienced many ups and downs since opening the restaurant in 2019, but the lessons they’ve learned are valuable for any partners working together especially in the food industry!insta: @the_daisy_restaurantwebsite: www.thedaisyrestaurant.cominsta: @businesspartnerpartnerswebsite: www.partnerpartners.net

Today we're joined by Joseph Fuduric and Cameron Smith of Watershed, a commercial real estate broker that supports independently owned businesses by providing a personal and friendly approach to buy, sell + lease commercial real estate in Upstate SC. We hit them with all the small biz questions about renting versus buying a property, the process of signing a lease and what to look for, how a broker can help you in the process, and also when and how to sell your business if you know it's time. This episode is full of nuggets for someone with a brick and mortar business dream or who is currently running a business and thinking about new space or buying a space. Give it a listen! website: https://www.watershedgvl.com/insta: @watershedgvlwebsite: www.partnerpartners.netinsta: @businesspartnerpartners

Our first ever repeat guests, Corinne and Cory Wickline, join us to chat about Another Round- their disc golf shop and taproom which opened in Greenville, SC in April 2024. We first chatted with them 3 weeks into their business, and now we're following up with them 6 months into owning and operating their business. Their perspective is interesting and also exciting and we talk about everything from their feelings to what's working to how they've pivoted. Getting to be a part of their journey thus far has been a blast. Come along the journey with us!insta: @anotherroundgreenvillewebsite: https://www.anotherroundgreenville.com/insta: @businesspartnerpartnerswebsite: www.partnerpartners.net

Join in on this fun episode with Chrissy and Ryan as we play the classic game of Would You Rather, but with questions about our business. Both Chrissy and Ryan prepared would you rather questions in advance to surprise the other one which led to some solid debates on the answers. This is a good one to listen to not feel alone in the struggles you have as a couple and the way we always have to think about the 'what ifs' of business ownership. website: www.partnerpartners.netinsta: @businesspartnerpartners

Ben and Becca Snyder started their ethically sourced chocolate business in 2020 after falling in love with chocolate and seeing a hole in the Greenville market. They were discovered when Ben went on a podcast, The Pitch, and talked about Lumineux Chocolate which was a huge stepping stone for their growing business which started out of their apartment. Now operating out of Traveler's Rest, SC they're making and distributing chocolate all over South Carolina and The United States. With their marketing strategy and a new brand of chocolate that makes ethically sourced delicious chocolate available to everyone, the sky's the limit for them. Their experience and growth is fascinating and you're sure to find multiple nuggets of business wisdom in here. Tune in!Website: https://www.lumineuxchocolate.com/insta: @lumineuxchocolatewebsite: www.partnerpartners.netinsta: @businesspartnerpartners

Join Chrissy and Ryan on this duet episode where we discuss the three hardest lessons we've learned in our business and the mindset hacks for each challenge. We talk about being liked, other people, and how to solve problems. This is a good listen for anyone who has had challenges in their business or will have challenges (which is everyone!) so I guess you should all listen. :) Insta: @businesspartnerpartnersWebsite: www.partnerpartners.net

Jesse and Carissa Bowser got to know each other over late night drawing sessions on their college campus and then long story short- one day Jesse declared he would marry Carissa. Their relationship started based on their shared love of art and they've now transitioned into working together full-time making art. Victory Garden Studio, their business, focuses on graphic design, custom illustration, and hand painted murals. They work with all different types of clients for the design and art needs from concept to completion. They discuss how they've grown their business slowly and sustainably while staying true to themselves and learning along the way. This is a great one for any artistic entrepreneurs or if you're just interested in hearing a great business story. Website: www.victorygardenstudio.cominsta: @victorygardenstudioWebsite: www.partnerpartners.netinsta: @businesspartnerpartners

From dabbling in construction to running a full blown company providing full service exterior design projects and weekly landscape management, Stephen and Cindy are out here growing a business well as a couple. After a failed high school relationship, they rekindled the flame in college and it was the fast track to marriage at that time. Their mostly self-taught skills have brought them to the point where they have hired a team and are now tackling projects they never dreamed of completing. At the core, they are putting each other first and after hearing this you’ll be inspired in your business and you’ll want to hire them for all your property and lawn needs. website: www.copeandcrew.cominsta: @cope_and_crew website: www.partnerpartners.netinsta: @businesspartnerpartners

Nowadays, the options are plentiful for any type of business and we all have the equal playing field of the internet. So how do we make sure our customers are thinking about us when they think about our industry? In this episode, Chrissy and Ryan discuss 5 tactics to make sure you are at the top of your customer's minds. These will apply to any industry and we hope that our experience figuring these out will be helpful to you! Tune in!Insta: @businesspartnerpartnersWebsite: www.partnerpartners.net

This week Chrissy interviews Ryan about starting a non-profit. What is it? What isn't it? Why should you do it? Why shouldn't you? We'll help you understand how Mountain Goat works and where it came from, as well has Ryan's journey starting, growing and leading a non-profit, all the way to no longer leading a non-profit. insta: @businesspartnerpartnerswebsite: www.partnerpartners.net

Is it okay to be envious of another business? Or jealous? Are they the same? We don’t really know, but today Chrissy and Ryan are diving into an episode with some major mindset tips that can be used when you're getting caught  in that comparison trap or wanting what another business has. This is a good episode to listen to if you feel like you’re the only business that isn’t thriving around you- spoiler alert: it’s hard for everyone and you’re not alone. insta: @businesspartnerpartnerswebsite: www.partnerpartners.net

Ryan and Chrissy pop in for a quick episode from vacation in Kiawah Island, South Carolina to talk about how travel and getting a break from your business can bring inspiration that you could never attain by staying at home and just working in your business. The ability to have time away and afford travel is certainly a privilege, but if you’re able, it will reap benefits for your business that will be worth it. Take the time!   Insta: @businesspartnerpartnersWebsite: www.partnerpartners.net Mentions:  @orval.studio @pegasuscoffee @nomadcoffee

Join Chrissy on a solo episode today with some life learned lessons about how to sing karaoke, choose your karaoke song based on the crowd, and which songs are on the ‘DO NOT SING’ list. Then transition very smoothly into the conversation about our most recent website rebrand using Squarespace. Chrissy lays out everything your website should have and why it’s important for a business to have one. Life and Business tips, what more could you want?!website: partnerpartners.netinsta: @businesspartnerpartners

Ryan and Chrissy describe their journey to caffeine (and how Starbies has single handedly made kids start drinking coffee at an early age!!). This dining room table episode dives deep into the specific equipment we use for our shop, why we think it's important to make our own syrups, and how we decide seasonal drink menus. Ryan chats about his cupping experience with Methodical to choose our very own blend and what types of roasts we use for all of our offerings. We talk about the one coffee shop fave thing that we'll never do at Mountain Goat. This is a fun peek into what we're doing and how we got here with coffee. Hope you enjoy!insta: @businesspartnerpartnerswebsite: partnerpartners.net

Today we have two special guests on the show- our children, Mae (8) and Bert (6). We think it's important to involve them in our lives, business, and podcast! They have been watching us work on this podcast for almost a year and were ready for their moment in the spotlight. They prepared some questions to ask us (some appropriate, some not) and we asked them some questions, as well. This is a fun family episode and a good reminder never to take ourselves too seriously. insta: @businesspartnerpartnerswebsite: partnerpartners.net