How I started Prep Dish - 5 Tips From An Entrepreneur l EP #92

08/23/21 • 11 min

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Have you ever thought about starting your own business? In today’s episode, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks about the lessons she’s learned from starting multiple businesses. Take a peek into the world of an entrepreneur and get 5 practical tips you can use in starting your own business (or deciding if you even should start one!)

5 Entrepreneurship Tips

Solve A Problem Make sure your business answers a real problem people struggle with.
It Takes Time You have to invest SO much time when first starting a business. It will also take time to see a profit for many businesses. If you have more time, it may not take as much money up-front to start your business.
It Takes Money No one person can do everything. You’ll likely need to invest in things like design and tech. If you have more money to invest, it may not take as much time to get your business started.
Get to Know Your Customer (Over and Over Again!) Customer needs change over time. It’s so important to stay in touch with your customers’ needs and concerns to make sure your product or service is meeting them.
Be a Believer! There will be times when it’s hard and you have to be your company’s #1 believer. Don’t give up!

Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777

Resources mentioned in this podcast: Get your free trial at prepdish.com/mpm for two weeks of free meal plans!

The E Myth by Michael Gerber: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280/

Miscarriage Hope Desk (Allison’s other business!): https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/

5 Entrepreneurship Tips

Solve A Problem Make sure your business answers a real problem people struggle with.
It Takes Time You have to invest SO much time when first starting a business. It will also take time to see a profit for many businesses. If you have more time, it may not take as much money up-front to start your business.
It Takes Money No one person can do everything. You’ll likely need to invest in things like design and tech. If you have more money to invest, it may not take as much time to get your business started.
Get to Know Your Customer (Over and Over Again!) Customer needs change over time. It’s so important to stay in touch with your customers’ needs and concerns to make sure your product or service is meeting them.
Be a Believer! There will be times when it’s hard and you have to be your company’s #1 believer. Don’t give up!

Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777

Resources mentioned in this podcast: Get your free trial at prepdish.com/mpm for two weeks of free meal plans!

The E Myth by Michael Gerber: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280/

Miscarriage Hope Desk (Allison’s other business!): https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/

Previous Episode

5 Minute Exercise to Help You Start Meal Planning Today l EP #91

In today’s episode, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf walks you through a 5 minute exercise to make meal planning super easy. No need to go through the Pinterest rabbit hole or get out the cookbooks. This easy meal planning strategy will save you so much time!

Grab a pen and paper for this one if you can so you can do the exercise with Allison.

Easy Meal Planning Exercise:

Think of meals you’ve made over the past two weeks. Try to write down at least 3.
Put a star by the ones your family enjoyed.
Circle those you would consider fast (20 minutes or less).

Do you have any items that are both circled and starred? Use those meals to start a running list that your family enjoys AND are quick and easy!

Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

Get your free trial at prepdish.com/mpm for two weeks of free meal plans!

Mediterranean Lamb Burgers: https://prepdish.com/recipes/mediterranean-lamb-burger/

Eggplant & Grass Fed Beef Lasagna: https://prepdish.com/recipes/eggplant-grass-fed-beef-lasagna/

Next Episode

How to Defrost Your Freezer l EP #93

When’s the last time you defrosted your freezer? It’s so easy to forget this kitchen task but defrosting your freezer can help it keep things cold more efficiently. And while it takes some time, it’s actually pretty simple!

In today’s episode chef and Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf walks you through the simple steps you need to follow to defrost your regular freezer or deep freeze.

And make sure to check out our upcoming freezer challenge to restock that beautiful freezer with the good stuff! (prepdish.com/challenge). The challenge runs from September 11 - October 1, 2021. Registration closes September 10, 2021.

How to Defrost Your Freezer

When ice buildup on the sides gets to 1⁄4-1⁄2 inch, it’s time to defrost
Make sure you have a big cooler, ice packs and an optional hair dryer ready
Remove all of the food and place it in your cooler
Unplug your freezer and put a bowl of hot water inside to speed up the thawing process
Put a towel by the freezer and replace/wipe melted ice as needed
Keep the lid/door open to help it melt faster
You can use a hairdryer to melt the ice (use caution to avoid electric shock!)
While ice is melting, sort through the items from your freezer and throw away anything that has gone bad / has too much freezer burn
Once all ice has melted, wipe down the freezer
Restock and organize!
Choosing a certain time of year to do this will help you remember. Fall is a great time to create space before the busy holiday season.