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Eavesdrop on Us

Jessica Terzakis

The honest business podcast YOU NEED IN YOUR LIFE! We talk about what it's really like to be in business: the good, the frustrating, the "am I the only one going through this?!" kind of topics. You're in the right place if you're looking for less "how to's" and more real conversations about what you're going through as an entrepreneur. Come eavesdrop on our conversations-it'll be like joining us at the kitchen table after working a full day in your business.

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Eavesdrop On Us!

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05/08/23 • 4 min

The honest business podcast YOU NEED IN YOUR LIFE!

We talk about what it's really like to be in business: the good, the frustrating, the "am I the only one going through this?!" kind of topics.

You're in the right place if you're looking for less "how to's" and more real conversations about what you're going through as an entrepreneur.

Come eavesdrop on our conversations-it'll be like joining us at the kitchen table after working a full day in your business.

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05/08/23 • 4 min

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05/16/23 • 22 min

EPISODE 1: What more business owners need in their business

Can running a business be profitable AND fun? We say yes!

If you feel like you’re taking business just a bit too seriously or business is just feeling hard... this episode for you.

Join us as we talk through the ingredient so many business owners are missing: FUN!

We talk about how we used the concept of fun to start this podcast and other projects in the last 12 months and how having more fun can introduce more enjoyment and ease in your business.

Other topics we explore in this episode are:

  • Making room for fun in your business
  • What projects to take on
  • Making business decisions
  • When to let your business expand
  • How business has shifted in the last few years

We would love to hear what fun things you’re going to infuse into your business!

‘Cause business is serious...just not that serious.

Head over to iwannacollaborate.com and start the conversation.

Music credit: The Funkster by Sweet Spot

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05/16/23 • 22 min

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05/23/23 • 27 min

Want to hear what it’s like to work in a family business?

This week, we pull back the curtain and talk about the topics most people are curious about when they hear we’re a mother-daughter team:

  • How we started working together
  • Ways we keep business and home life separate
  • How we’ve made our team dynamic work so we avoid drama and fighting
  • Lessons we’ve learned from each other that have made both of us better entrepreneurs

And even if you have no desire to bring your family into your business, you’ll still get a lot out of this episode if you have or want to have a team!

Head over to iwannacollaborate.com and let us know what you took away from this conversation.

Music credit: The Funkster by Sweet Spot

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05/23/23 • 27 min

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We’re talkin’ “bad” business decisions in this episode.

You know, the ones where you hired someone to help you with your business, you said yes to investing in something to grow your business, or you hired an employee...

...and it just didn’t work out? So you then beat the crap out of yourself for making that decision?

Yeah, those decisions!

Well, we’ve got some thoughts ‘em, like...

  • Why most business owners fall into the “I’m a terrible business owner!” after they made a “bad” decision
  • Why we stopped using the word “bad” to describe business decisions that didn’t go exactly like we wanted them to
  • How to avoid thinking about a “bad” business decision for weeks, months, or years after you made it
  • How to use “bad” decisions to your advantage as a business owner

*Important Disclaimer: in this episode, we’re not referring to business-related decisions that negatively or significantly affect your overall financial, physical, or emotional well-being.

Head over to iwannacollaborate.com and let us know what you took away from this conversation.

Music credit: The Funkster by Sweet Spot

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05/30/23 • 28 min

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Have trouble taking time off from your business?

Well, you’re not alone. A lot of entrepreneurs do.

Today, we’re not gonna tell you you have to take time off (you already know you should).

Instead, we’re digging into *why* it's so challenging to take time off.

And we’ve got some thoughts, like...

  • How we define downtime/time off from the business (it’s not the “laptop lifestyle”)
  • How to squash the guilt ridden “entrepreneur martyr thoughts” (like, “I didn’t work hard enough to take time off!”)
  • How we should stop thinking of “downtime” as a reward and more of an essential ingredient to our business’s success

Head over to iwannacollaborate.com and let us know what you took away from this conversation.

Music credit: The Funkster by Sweet Spot

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07/04/23 • 27 min

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Boredom in Business

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07/18/23 • 24 min

Feeling like you’ve lost that excitement you used to have for your business when you first started?

Like the creativity, energy, and motivation just isn’t there?

And you’re just...bored?

Well, it’s more common than you think. And since it’s not a widely discussed topic in business, we’re bringing it to the table for this week’s episode!

We talk about...

  • Why boredom in business happens
  • Why boredom in business is actually a good sign
  • How to jumpstart your excitement about your business again

Head over to iwannacollaborate.com and let us know what you took away from this conversation.

Music credit: The Funkster by Sweet Spot

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07/18/23 • 24 min

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08/01/23 • 24 min

If you’ve been in business a few years, have had a lot of success, are skilled in your craft and have helped lots and lots of clients and customers...

There’s a high chance things have stalled out.

You’ve simply outgrown your current level and the signs to go for the level you know deep down you’re meant to are flashing all around you.

So what do you do to get there?

That’s what we dig into in this week’s episode...

  • Why TODAY is the day to start taking action on that thing you’ve been delaying in your business (trust us, you’re ready)
  • What new things we’re doing to stretch ourselves (and how we work through setbacks and challenges)
  • How stepping into the uncertainty will make you feel unstoppable (and give you the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for)

Head over to iwannacollaborate.com and let us know what you took away from this conversation.

Music credit: The Funkster by Sweet Spot

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08/01/23 • 24 min

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08/22/23 • 33 min

Having heartache because you’ve reached the end of the road with a coach/mentor, vendor, subcontractor, or employee in your business?

You’re not alone! It’s difficult for many to say a “loving goodbye” in business. And as business advisors, we’ve witnessed many entrepreneurs add “drama” to what was otherwise a great working relationship.

That’s why we’re bringing this topic to the table,

  • Why it’s so difficult to say “goodbye” (this one stumped us!)
  • How to avoid adding drama and negative emotions to the end of a working relationship (and what to do instead)
  • The simple shift we started using with our approach to business relationships (and you can use this, too)

Head over to iwannacollaborate.com and let us know what you took away from this conversation.

Music credit: The Funkster by Sweet Spot

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08/22/23 • 33 min

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In challenging economic times, it’s easy for any business owner to do whatever they need to do to bring in more money. That includes discounting, offering anything that will make them money, lowering pricing, and so on...

But IS this the best decision for the longevity of your business? Even if it feels good at the moment?

This week, we use Delta Airlines’ surprising overhaul to their SkyMiles loyalty program as a case study (spoiler: people aren’t happy). And while we don’t know all the reasons why Delta made these changes, there are some super valuable lessons for us small business owners to takeaway:

  1. Why it’s so tempting to lower prices and discount (even successful businesses do this!)
  2. The biggest pitfall of discounting and lowering pricing (this one will surprise you!)
  3. What to do instead of trying to sell to anyone and everyone

For more information on what Delta is doing, check out this article: https://thepointsguy.com/news/delta-skymiles-changes/

Head over to iwannacollaborate.com and let us know what you took away from this conversation.

Music credit: The Funkster by Sweet Spot

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09/17/23 • 34 min

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Wanna know what the biggest business regrets are? You’d think it’s about making more money or having a super successful business. Nope!

When business owners come to us feeling frazzled, stuck, and uninspired, they secretly reveal how they’re really feeling: frustration about working too hard and not being there for loved ones; not having more fun and enjoying the ride; holding back ideas out of fear of rejection, failure, etc.

So imagine our surprise when we listened to Bronnie Ware, a former hospice nurse, share the top 5 regrets of the dying, and realize that they are basically the same things we hear from entrepreneurs all the time.

This week, we use Bronnie Ware’s “Top 5 Regrets of the Dying” as a springboard into a necessary conversation for any entrepreneur feeling burnt out, tired, and stuck.

Don’t worry: we don’t make this too morbid. We offer some very specific steps entrepreneurs can take to avoid these regrets entirely.

For more information on Bronnie Ware and her bestselling memoir, head over to https://bronnieware.com/regrets-of-the-dying/

Head over to iwannacollaborate.com and let us know what you took away from this conversation.

Music credit: The Funkster by Sweet Spot

A Subito Media production

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10/02/23 • 33 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does Eavesdrop on Us have?

Eavesdrop on Us currently has 12 episodes available.

What topics does Eavesdrop on Us cover?

The podcast is about Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Education and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Eavesdrop on Us?

The episode title 'Eavesdrop On Us!' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Eavesdrop on Us?

The average episode length on Eavesdrop on Us is 26 minutes.

How often are episodes of Eavesdrop on Us released?

Episodes of Eavesdrop on Us are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Eavesdrop on Us?

The first episode of Eavesdrop on Us was released on May 8, 2023.

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