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This is the wedding business podcast that skips the fluff and spills the tea.
Gabby and Kari are experienced planners who’ve lived the late-night timelines, tricky client convos, and messy backend systems and they’re sharing it all. Expect honest advice, smart strategy, and the kind of behind-the-scenes content you wish more people talked about.
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Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
On this week's episode of Just Another Biz Podcast, Gabby and Kari are discussing outsourcing. We deep dive into knowing when to outsource, what to outsource, taking the leap into it and knowing when to pull back if it's not working. Find what works best for your business and outsource the work that just isn't working for you. Enjoy Jabbers!
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
On today's episode we are talking about entrepreneurship and figuring out if it's the right path for you or if the corporate world might be more your speed! We are diving into what led us to be entrepreneurs and the questions you can ask yourself to see if this path is right for you. We also chat about formal education and experience and how both have great benefits for your future career path. Join us and figure out if entrepreneurship is right for you!
We also share about one of our favorite platforms, Gusto, to help us run payroll for our business. If you'd like to join Gusto and simplify your payroll for your small business, join by using the link below and get some money back in your pocket! https://gusto.com/i/kari477
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
On today's episode we are kicking off the launch of Just Another Biz Podcast, formerly known as The Local Table. Your hosts, Kari Smith and Gabby Pinkerton are taking you along for the ride. Just Another Biz Podcast is actually NOT just another business podcast and here’s why and what you can expect from us:
- 100% authentic & real conversations about business topics (not just weddings)
- Deep dives into the good, the bad, the ugly
- Good laughs along the way
- Incredible guests who you can RELATE to
- Actionable advice and inspirationals chats
We’re creating this as something we would want to listen to after being entrepreneurs for over 10 years. Whether you’re just starting your own business or have been on the self-employment train for decades, we know how important community is and how working together is the best way to grow so that’s truly why we’re doing this. Thanks for being here!
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
On this episode of The Local Table, we’re discussing one thing entrepreneur’s hate most: finances. My wonderful bookkeeper, Adrienne Zimbro, is here to teach you how to keep the banking boogieman at bay. Adrienne is the CEO of business bookkeeping company, InLine Accounting, where they help creative biz owners in the wedding industry, photographers, digital marketers + designers by taking the monthly bookkeeping off their hands. AKA your virtual bookkeeping besties. She helps the modern small business owner thrive by developing an easy-to-understand approach to business bookkeeping. Her goal is to keep your bookkeeping experience stress free so you can focus on the artistry and services of your company. Dive into this episode and let's get our finances in order. Enjoy!
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Today we are doing a deep dive into understanding our brand's core values and mission with Crystal of Crystal Lily Photography. Crystal is a brand photographer + consultant with a unique mix of strategic, creative and process driven experience across multiple industries. She’s a self-described corporate-trained-creative-hippie who helps entrepreneurs strengthen their brands. In less than 3 years, Crystal has built a brand working with clients and locations across the country, including Los Angeles, New York and Miami. Crystal puts a strong focus on core values to create impactful photography, mentoring and consulting experiences for her clients. Go ahead and dive into this episode so you can define your core values and mission for your own business. When we define this, we make sure to attract the most ideal clients that are aligned with core values and our mission. Enjoy!
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
On this episode we have a very special guest: Grace Troutman, owner of Grace T Photography. I have been such a huge fan of Grace's work for awhile. (Fun fact: Grace and I are from the same state and went to the same college!) So, one day I decided to just email her and ask her to be on the podcast and she responded with enthusiasm right away! I’m excited to share some of her wisdom on expanding your business and staying authentic within your brand to help attract your ideal clients and ideal work. Grace shares her strategies, wisdom and how to show up in your business and on Instagram. She also shares about how to invest in yourself so clients will invest in you. Enjoy!
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
In this episode, I'm talking to Rachel Letham, a business coach working with successful, yet stuck, online female business owners. She shares her tools and techniques in one-on-one sessions to help her clients achieve business growth while leading more fulfilling lives. Having had a very successful 13-year career in a senior position in the produce industry, Rachel has experience in growing business and managing operational success. Rachel helps clients build a positive mindset for success, gaining clarity in their direction, and purpose in their business. She writes regularly to her network on the power of self-care and supporting day-to-day life, and has launched the Self-Care Survival Kit deck of cards to help bring self-care to the masses. If you're interested in learning more or to work with Rachel as a business coach, you can find Rachel on her website, and on Instagram where every Tuesday she shares a self-care tip. Enjoy!
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
This episode's guest is Olivia Sylvestro. Olivia is the founder and brand guru of Current Design Studio, a soulful brand design agency for coaches and wellness businesses. In this episode she is discussing how important branding for business success is. Olivia dives into what branding all entails and how to make sure it has the biggest impact on your business. Current Design Studios helps conscious doers create intentional brands that align with their mission, connect with their audience and attract infinite abundance on autopilot. With a focus on intentional design, purposeful storytelling and creative strategy, Olivia and the Current team have guided their clients in developing, designing and scaling wellness business that make massive impact on the world. Whether your wildest dreams are to host a yoga retreat in Bali, write a book, travel the world, work 10 hours a week, or a shopping spree at Lulu Lemon, Current is a space that applies strategies that make those dreams a reality. She is also the host of Behind The Design podcast. Enjoy, friend!
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
In this episode we're talking to the queen entrepreneur, Kristal Mallookis. Kristal is a lover of all things business and the arts. She has a background in dance and theatre and upon arriving in New York City immediately adapted to the city hustle. Kristal owns multiple businesses including being the Founder & CEO of Mustard Lane, a national event staffing company since 2006. Mustard Lane was built to be a source of gigs for artists and now 14 years later, Mustard Lane is in 70+ markets with a talent database of 5,000. She also runs an intimate event space in Manhattan called MEAUX. Always eager to grow, in 2019 Kristal founded Off The Lane, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and currently serves as President. OTL is designed to be a resource for the creative community. Kristal is extremely passionate about all of her endeavors and loves traveling and spending time with the internets favorite Pomsky, her puppy, Sazzy.
Go ahead and dive into today's episode as we talk about the road to entrepreneurship and how to handle the roller coaster of ups and downs that will inevitably happen. Enjoy!