Happy Hour Hustle #115: The Program for What Comes After
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Find out why (and what) we're drinking on this episode as we delve into gender bias, the challenges facing second-stage women-owned small businesses, and why the is expanding the .
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Happy Hour Hustle #114: Pet Care is Expensive. This Founder Created A Solution
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Taking care of your pets can sometimes be a full-time job, and if they need vet care, it could wipe out your entire paycheck. In this episode, , cofounder of , joins Maddie to talk about how her and her team are transforming the pet healthcare industry, providing at-home care, and keeping it affordable.
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Happy Hour Hustle #113: Small Business Impact of New Ballot Proposals
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Some ballot measures never make it to Election Day - and that's exactly the point. Many of the most consequential political battles happen before you ever enter a voting booth. In this episode, from the joins Maddie to talk about two proposals they are fighting to keep off the ballot and why small business owners should be engaged now.
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Happy Hour Hustle #112: The Robots are Coming for Me
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To AI or not to AI. Are we using it, just to say we're using it? Is it actually helping or hurting? We tackle these hard hitting questions and dig into why Kim threatened ChatGPT with bodily harm.
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Happy Hour Hustle #111: How to Get the Internship
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We get asked this question a lot: What does it take to land the internship? We know it's competitive and overwhelming. But if you're willing to put the work in, businesses will reward you for that. And your dream job probably already told you what they're looking for. In this episode, Maddie talks with former 8THIRTYFOUR Associate (because interns deserve a real title) Emily Feikema about what goes into preparing for interviews, and everything else that makes you stand out.
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Happy Hour Hustle #110: Mark Peters and The SOURCE
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When lawmakers become disconnected from real community needs, it often falls to visionary business leaders to create practical solutions. That's exactly what , CEO of Butterball Farms, did when he established 20 years ago in Grand Rapids. Kim got the chance to sit down with Mark to talk about the nonprofit, which began as a manufacturer's solution to childcare challenges affecting workplace productivity. It has since evolved into a comprehensive support system connecting community organizations, government resources, and private businesses. You can read more about the creation of the...
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Happy Hour Hustle #109: What You Need to Know About ESTA
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The has been a huge focus (and problem) for Michigan business owners as they work to ensure they are compliant with the new law by February 21. But with uncertainty and changes still happening with ESTA by the minute, a lot of business owners have more questions than answers. To help, we brought in an expert. Lisa Cooper of joined Kim and Maddie to discuss ESTA and what small business owners need to do NOW to comply. Lisa also provides some incredible resources for those who need help getting compliant before the deadline.
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Happy Hour Hustle #108: Staying on Track in the New Year
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How is it already mid-way through January?! Maddie and Ashley sit down to talk about planning for 2025 (hopefully you already got started). They discuss the dos and don'ts of keeping everyone on track and why project management systems can be key to success.
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Happy Hour Hustle #107: Managing Across Generations
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From Gen X to Gen Z, there has been a lot of conversation in recent years about how to best manage multigenerational workplaces. We brought in , of , to talk about strategies to approach different generations, the differences she's seen in her training, and what we all have in common.
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Happy Hour Hustle #106: A Closer Look at the Caregiver Crisis
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Rosalynn Carter famously said: “There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers." That's what this episode is all about. We are currently facing a growing caregiver crisis - with more and more families filling this crucial role amid a shortage of people to do that work. , with , joins Maddie to talk about what they are seeing on the front lines, why it's happening and what we can all do about it.
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Maddie and Ashley sit down to talk about planning for 2025 (hopefully you already got started). They discuss the dos and don'ts of keeping everyone on track and why project management systems can be key to success.