Corinne and Cory Wickline aren't just regulars at Mountain Goat, they are business owners in the very early days of opening a franchise of a business called "Another Round." What is that you may ask? Well, it started in Charlotte, NC and it is centered around the game growing in popularity- Frisbee Golf. Another Round is a community hub for frisbee golf and beer, the place you want to go before or after a game. Chrissy is absent in this episode, but Ryan takes it all the way to the hard and the fun and the hope for this new business. This is a great episode to tune into if you're thinking about starting a business or in the early days and wondering if you're going crazy. Even though Corinne and Cory didn't take our advice to not start a business, they're out there doing it and giving it their all. You'll love this ep. Website: https://throwanotherround.com/Insta: @anotherroundgreenvilleWebsite: www.partnerpartners.netinsta: @businesspartnerpartners

This special edition episode is a zoom call between Chrissy and Ryan who is 9.5 hours in the future in India. We discuss what it's like operating a business when one partner is out of town, how the days look different, what Ryan stresses about from abroad, and how Chrissy has to actually process her emotions before verbalizing them. How lame. We discuss some fails of the week and some good things that come out of Ryan traveling for his day job. Tune in!

Mark and Sarah Batory may have gone to high school together, but their real connection began on Facebook (thanks Marky Z!). In this episode you'll hear the beautiful story of Mark and Sarah moving to Wisconsin for grad school two weeks after getting married, but ending up working at a pottery studio and learning how you can take studio art and make it a job. After experience a tragedy about a month after moving back to South Carolina, they explain how their business plan was put even further into motion with all of their priorities aligning with the vision of what they wanted their entire life to look like- business and family. With Sarah's business and retail background and Mark's artistic talent, Hollowed Earth has become a bustling studio in Greenville still carrying out their mission of making pottery accessible to anyone. You'll hear about Sarah's lists for Mark, their strategy of sticking to your own turf, and how to acknowledge the fear in business. You'll love this, we promise. website: www.hollowedearthpottery.com/Insta: @hollowedearthwebsite: www.partnerpartners.netinsta: @businesspartnerpartners

Chrissy and Ryan give their take on what's working so far in 2024 from people's drinks of choice to members programs, to how companies are using technology in their business. They even generate some ideas mid-recording for what to do differently at Mountain Goat! This casual conversation will surely leave you with at least one take away or one giggle from a bad joke. Money back guarantee. website: partnerpartners.netinstagram: @businesspartnerpartners

JP may have been Ryland's 'safe bet' when they met and became friends in college, but their friendship grew and they both realized they were meant for each other. As newlyweds, they learned to love customer service and the beginning stages of a small business through volunteering at some of their friends' brand new brewery (for tips!). After moving to Greenville for jobs, they immediately felt like there was something more that they wanted to build together. They started with their own photography business which grew quickly, but they still knew there was something more that they would build. A friend's advice, "Don't fret about finding the thing, think about who you want to be as people and family," led them to design Scout's Doughnuts, Greenville's only croissant style doughnuts with two locations in upstate SC and popping up daily in coffee shops across town. JP and Ryland are so thoughtful about their business and how they want it to look and it's truly inspiring. Listen for that inspo! Website: www.scoutsdoughnuts.cominsta: @scoutsdoughnutsWebsite: www.partnerpartners.netinsta: @businesspartnerpartners

Chrissy is a mom and Chrissy is a business owner but is one more important than the other? This is a question that you must answer for yourself, but in this ep you’ll hear about Chrissy’s thoughts around work as identity, deep playground thoughts,  and  tips for how to manage the mental load of motherhood and business. An easy listen and great insight for partners to tune into, as well! This should stir up some good internal questions (or external ones)! Hope you enjoy! Insta: @businesspartnerpartnersWebsite: partnerpartners.net

Joan Herlong plans to one day be the ‘dusty figurehead’ of her real estate company, but until that day she will be defying everyone’s expectations of her to propel her company, Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty, to set the standard for luxury real estate in upstate South Carolina. She tells the story of how William, her husband, became the In-house counsel and Broker in Charge of her company through a winding path. After over 40 years of marriage, four kids, and supporting each other in different seasons, Joan and William share a peek inside their company including how they backed into working together, why a business coach has changed their game and mindset, and how having confidence in one another has helped them build a company where their agents thrive. The tidbits of knowledge in this episode are plentiful if you’re in real estate or if you’re in business with your spouse. Grab a pen and paper.  Insta: @joanherlongsir website: https://www.jha-sothebysrealty.com/  Insta: @businesspartnerpartners website: www.partnerpartners.net  Xoxo,  Chrissy & Ryan

This episode goes over the Mountain Goat Hiring Process from application to hire. Chrissy and Ryan discuss the insight they've gained from hiring for a non-profit outdoor organization, a for-profit climbing gym, and a for-profit coffee shop and bar (Mountain Goat as it is today). If you are in a position to hire in any capacity, I know you'll have some take-aways from this episode. We've come a long way from just 'hiring people we want to hang out with' to making sure we are clear on our Core Values and setting expectations early. Give it a listen!

David and Sarah Baker met in Boy Scouts as kids and although they took turns (that didn't align) being interested in each other, they finally got together in college. Soon after graduation, the moved to Prague, Czech Republic to open a hostel where they would live and work for five years and eventually have their first child. A barista competition in Prague got them interested in the world of coffee, and upon moving back to Greenville they met the people with whom they would start Methodical Coffee- a coffee shop with three locations in Greenville, SC and a large roasting facility in Traveler's Rest, SC. Sarah does all things money for the company and David does a "little bit of everything." (You'll hear all of his job nicknames in this ep!) We go into depth about what it's like to start a business abroad, how working together in the same business can keep you strong as a couple, when to stop talking about work, and if chicken stock is the next big alternate milk. There's so much to learn from and love about the Bakers. Give it a listen!website: www.methodicalcoffee.cominstagram: @methodicalcoffeewebsite: www.partnerpartners.netinsta: @businesspartnerpartnersxoxo,chrissy & ryan

Who knew setting up a private text number would lead to so many great discussions!? Warning: this episode does not have a lot of meat or 'key takeaways,' just Ryan and Chrissy discussing what people have anonymously texted into Mountain Goat. Whether relationship advice, what they should eat, or if they should take a nap or exercise, we have all the answers to your burning questions in this episode. This one is perfect to listen to if you're trying to avoid deep thoughts and want to be distracted by the general public's problems and concerns. xoxo, Chrissy & RyanInsta: @businesspartnerpartnerswebsite: partnerpartners.net

This week Ryan goes rogue on his own. Join him for a solo episode that Chrissy couldn't censor as he unpacks his perspective on Mountain Goat. From creating community, to creating magic, to making the right decision and saying no to things. Ryan also wanted to thank all the current staff: Georgia, Grace, Joy, Kara, Kira, Kate, Casey, Lauren, Maddie, Megan, Sam and Abbey. And Chrissy.

Sean and Kate Gaffney met in line at a concert (rom com?) and were engaged in less than nine months. After having two kids together, Kate recognized a problem and wanted a solution- so she created it. She imagined being able to carry her kids and/or hold their hands and also be able to stylishly and comfortably carry her keys. From the moment they decided to move forward with the business over a Latin American lunch, to the website launching and leather wristlets being for sale it was a total of 6 days. We talk to Sean and Kate about their motivation behind the business, launching a business during Covid, social media strategy for a physical product, and how they’ve each learned things through the business that have launched them to success. Their story is inspiring for anyone who is waiting for the *right moment* to launch and anyone who wants to hear an encouraging story about two people solving a problem for one that ended up solving a problem for thousands!

In this episode we talk to our friends and fellow business owners, Matt and Sarah Sain who own and operate Sain Homes- a home renovation company which provides full service general contracting, builds, additions and design services for families all over the Upstate of South Carolina. They compliment each other daily in the business of remodeling old homes and new builds. Their insight into how they've evolved working together is invaluable and you'll be interested to hear their lively discussion on how owning a business is like having a baby, finding their staff strengths to build rapport and have hard conversations, and how a canoeing trip made them realize that they don't work well on the same thing at the same time. They know how to stay in their lanes and getting to hear this convo will leave you with some great nuggets. Website: Sainhomes.comInsta: @sainhomesWebsite: Partnerpartners.netInsta: @businesspartnerpartners

This ep is a dining room table discussion about beer, and although this info is boring to Chrissy and Ryan who are alone on this ep, some may say it's fascinating. We go into depth about Ryan's only job at Mountain Goat (this is mostly a joke- he does a lot); ordering the beer and designing the beer menu. We discuss getting a liquor license,using distributors, and also share some stories of why you should not trust Ryan's beer selections. This is interesting for anyone to know who wants to start a bar, or wants to know how it works. NOTE: Ryan was wrong, officially a pony keg is a 1/4 (7.75 gallons). The term pony refers to its smaller size – compare pony glass (quarter-pint) and pony bottlexoxo, Chrissy & RyanInsta: @businesspartnerpartnerswebsite: partnerpartners.net

This week, Ryan and Chrissy are joined by their friend: published author, writer, and "home cook" Beth Brown Ables to discuss the beginning of the food program at Mountain Goat. When Mountain Goat first opened in 2018, making our own food was nowhere on the radar, but when the pandemic forced us to find other revenue sources, we went the path of liège waffles. We get all the ins and outs of how Beth became a part of our operation and what it's like to work in a small kitchen at the beginning of something big. We also go very far off track during this episode, but it was fun so we're cool with it. Insta: @bethbrownables Website: www.bethbrownables.comInsta: @businesspartnerpartnersWebsite: www.businesspartnerpartners.comxoxo, Ryan & Chrissy

Jamie and Allison Nadeau met in middle school and would go on to wed and create Ink Meets Paper, the letterpress greeting card and paper goods company that beautifully makes people more connected in our digital world. In this episode we discuss their start as entrepreneurs (an eBay store selling random goods!) all the way to printing cards one by one to be carried by Barnes & Noble. They moved their business across the state of South Carolina, which included the logistics of moving a 3,000 lb antique letterpress. Any small business owner or couple can learn from their experience and the way they divide their roles into 'teams' even between the two of them, and how they handle the seasons of more and less employees. Give it a listen!Website: https://inkmeetspaper.com/Insta: @inkmeetspaperWebsite: partnerpartners.netInsta: @businesspartnerpartnersxoxo, Ryan & Chrissy

Join Chrissy and Ryan on this duet ep where we discuss our journey with Instagram and the four categories that have been the most successful! We may or may not concede at the end of this episode that we don’t actually know how to go viral, but we promise it will encourage our listeners to rethink why you’re posting and the desired outcome. Social media is now basically the website for small businesses and this topic really matters. Tune in!Chrissy & Ryan: insta: @businesspartnerpartnerswebsite: www.partnerpartners.net

Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall during a couple's counseling session- specifically a couple that runs a business together? Well this is your chance. Ryan and Chrissy sit down with Lee McDerment, one of their best friends and a pastor at Newspring Church in Greenville, SC. We hit the hard questions about friendship, communication, and self care. It *may* get a little heated at one point. This is a great listen for couples running a business together to listen in, know they're not alone, and have some ideas for future convos!

Cam and Joy Hill started a neighborhood-focused ministry together that they never intended to grow to the size it is now. Their family has grown alongside the ministry and they have learned to manage both as a team through the ups and downs. Ryan and Chrissy have a fun convo with them at an off-site location discussing everything from how Cam was in the friend zone, neighborhood development, who is better at sports, google calendar fights and 'ready, fire, aim' strategy of entrepreneurism that employs the idea of throwing ideas at the wall and seeing what sticks. Their wisdom should be soaked up by any couple running a business together and listening to this ep is a great step!

Join Ryan and Chrissy at their kitchen table in this year of Twenty Twenty Four. We talk about our biggest wins of 2023 and what we want to see in 2024 for our business, Mountain Goat, and for our personal lives! We even give each other goals for next year on the spot- some are received better than others. Taking the time to think about all of the ways we've succeeded has fired us up for next year. If you're a small business owner this ep is a good reminder to take the time to count all your success and look forward to more.