#7 - Invest in Your Learning and Development with Chris Ronzio
Release Date: 08/30/2019
#9 - Make Your Team Feel Safe to Unlock Their Potential with Taylor Jacobson
The Hot Mess Business Podcast
In this episode, I talk with Taylor Jacobson of about how he's changing the world with his software that helps people accomplish the things that are most important to them and by building a community where people can thrive. We discussed... How to make it right when you screw something up His transitions from "high performer" to procrastinator to being predictably productive The magic of setting your intention before any deep work session The highs and lows of getting feedback...especially when it's not great How we've forgotten how to be ourselves at work and how to change that...
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Episode 8 - Using Your Natural Talents to Thrive as an Entrepreneur with Pamela Slim
The Hot Mess Business Podcast
In this episode, I talk with Pamela Slim of K'é Main Street Learning Lab and pamelaslim.com about all the ways all of us already has what we need to succeed in business along with some practical ways to continue growing and learning as an entrepreneur. We discussed... How she unexpectedly gained all the skills she needed to become an entrepreneur while working her corporate job The power of building connections with your local community How to quit your office job with no plan and instantly make more money (Just Kidding!) The qualities every successful entrepreneur needs to thrive The...
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#7 - Invest in Your Learning and Development with Chris Ronzio
The Hot Mess Business Podcast
In this episode, I talk with Chris Ronzio of about how even a born-entrepreneur sometimes has to stumble through a mess or two when building their business. He keeps it real about what he's done to become the successful entrepreneur he is today. (And some of it may surprise you!) We discussed... How he built his first businesses when he was just a kid The awesomeness of Trainual.com, and how he built this successful SAAS company All of the ways things didn't go as expected and how he used each of them to grow The problem with sheep The good news that you CAN get better at hiring...
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#6 - What it Feels Like to Be in the Middle of a Mess
The Hot Mess Business Podcast
On this guest-less episode, Tamara lets you peer inside her head as she wrestles with a bit of a hot mess of her own. Maybe you can relate?
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#5 - Regularly Share Valuable (Not Perfect) Content to Attract Clients with Gareth Pronovost
The Hot Mess Business Podcast
In this episode, I talk with Gareth Pronovost of Gap Consulting about his daring (and sometimes messy!) leap into building a successful business inside of a year by posting just one YouTube video a week We discussed... How he walked away from a "good job" to start a brand new business The glory and wonder of The ways that "scope creep" was ruining his business (and his life) His experiments with hourly billing, project-based billing, "done-for-you" work and a coaching model and what he learned from them The value of sharing less-than-perfect video Why you should start creating video...
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#4 - Build Systems to Finish What You Start with John Holcroft
The Hot Mess Business Podcast
In this episode, I talk with John Holcroft of The Accountability Service about the systems and mindsets he has designed to make sure he finishes his most important work. (And how he helps others do it too!) We discussed... How being your own boss isn't all sunshine and rainbows The importance of urgency for getting work done and how to create it Why planning, emotional pressure, and reflection are his essential ingredients for getting things done Why thinking of yourself as someone who's "not a productive person" could be hurting you (And how to stop it!) What to do if you're not a...
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#3 - Commit to Your Vision to See Through the Mess with April MacLean
The Hot Mess Business Podcast
In this episode I talk with April MacLean of Infuse Dance Studio in Southern California and Unify Dance Network to find out how she has embraced her own messiness to build a thriving dance studio and a new digital platform for dancers. Just a few of the gems from this episode include… How leaping before you've figured everything out (or know too much!) can actually be a benefit How feeling like a hot mess is a sure sign you're growing (and that's a good thing!) The importance of the people you surround yourself with and how to know if they're a good choice The value of focusing on the big...
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#2 - Get Rid of Business Overwhelm by Seeking Help
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In this episode, I talk with La'Vista Jones from 31 Marketplace about all things business efficiency, including... How she got bullied into starting her own business The predictable "crossroads" when many business owners begin to feel overwhelmed The power of a "Brain Dump Session" to get the mess of your business out of your mind Why partnering with an operationally-minded people might be the key to scaling your business How she regularly uses "quiet time" to find a path forward Employing a "business bully" to hold you accountable to your business goals Seeking help in whatever way you can ...
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#1 - Using Pain to Prioritize What to Fix in Your Business
The Hot Mess Business Podcast
In this VERY first episode of the The Hot Mess Podcast, Tamara interviews process-genius, Inga Varney who will share her experiences with jumping into a complex organization and embracing her beginner's status, how she tackles managing her daily tasks, the importance of following the pain in your business to make it work better, and much more! (You'll even learn what a "pooka" is!) This first episode is a bit of a "Hot Mess" in-and-of-itself, especially when it comes to the audio & editing, but to improve, we must begin! A Bit about Inga Varney Wine-geek; Process-nerd; Lover of organized...
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#0 - Why the Messy Part is Important
The Hot Mess Business Podcast
In this introductory "Episode 0," Tamara talks about why The Hot Mess Business Podcast was invented and the messy conversations she hopes are born out of it.
info_outlineIn this episode, I talk with Chris Ronzio of Trainual.com about how even a born-entrepreneur sometimes has to stumble through a mess or two when building their business. He keeps it real about what he's done to become the successful entrepreneur he is today. (And some of it may surprise you!)
We discussed...
- How he built his first businesses when he was just a kid
- The awesomeness of Trainual.com, and how he built this successful SAAS company
- All of the ways things didn't go as expected and how he used each of them to grow
- The problem with sheep
- The good news that you CAN get better at hiring (but that it'll never be perfect)
- How to blend confidence with vulnerability as a business leader
- The astonishing truth about how much he invests in his learning and development as a leader (This one blew my mind!)
- The steps you should take RIGHT NOW to identify the operational problems in your business
- His best advice for what to do when you feel like a mess
I admire and respect Chris so much and am so excited for you to get to learn from him too.
About My Guest
Chris is the founder and CEO of Trainual.com, a platform for entrepreneurs to get their business out of their brain by documenting and delegating the processes in their company.
About the Host
Tamara is the founder of The Process Mentors, where she helps businesses get clear on their processes. As a Trainual Certified Consultant, she can help you tackle the project of documenting your business in Trainual She hopes The Hot Mess Business Podcast will help inspire its guest to embrace the messy parts of running their business...because we've all got 'em!