Behind the Glasses Podcast

Hosted by Vivian Velazco & Stefan Smiljanic

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Jan 2024

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Behind the Glasses is a podcast dedicated to entrepreneurs in their early stages of business. Stefan and Vivian take you on their journey growing their own eCommerce 'Glamour Glasses' by sharing their current challenges and wins, as well as lessons they have learned along the way and what they would do differently when acquiring and growing a new business.

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January 9, 2024Episode 836 min

We're Back! Our Mexico Trip & How We Ran the Business Remotely | Ep. 8

We're back baby! In this episode we reflect on our Mexico experience and how we ran our Glamour Glasses business remotely. Timestamps: 00:01:09 - Overview of a six-week holiday in Mexico, focusing on personal experiences. 00:03:48 - Discussion of the top three favorite experiences from the Mexico trip. 00:07:50 - Exploration of adventures and activities at Scarlet Adventure Park in Mexico. 00:10:13 - Highlights and favorite moments from the Cancun and Isla Holbox visit, with a focus on beaches and local experiences. 00:16:00 - How the business was managed remotely while traveling. 00:23:16 - Reflections on personal growth and development during and after the Mexico trip. 00:28:10 - Insights on the book "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins and its personal impact. If you liked this episode, please leave us a review on this platform. It will mean the world to us! ❤️ Connect with us: YOUTUBE: @BehindtheGlasses.Podcast INSTAGRAM: - https://www.instagram.com/behindtheglassespodcast/ FACEBOOK GROUP: - https://www.facebook.com/groups/behindtheglasses EMAIL: - info@glamourglasses.com.au YOUTUBE - GLAMOUR GLASSES: @glamourglasses Shop our glasses - https://glamourglasses.com.au/ Until next time! Stefan and Vivian xx

October 8, 2023Episode 754 min

We Almost Broke Up | This Transformed How We Balance Our Business and Relationship | Ep. 7

"Do you see saying 'sorry' as a strength, or as a weakness?" We recently had a fight that nearly broke us up. In this incredibly honest episode of Behind the Glasses, we delve deep into the the hardships of our relationship and our recent argument. We discuss how we went from considering our breakup to re-evaluating how we work. Join us to find out about the tough world of building a business and maintaining a relationship under the same roof... Timestamps: 02:35 - The Situation - We describe the argument and what happened 13:27 - It's all About Perspective - How we view the situation now 17:43 - How to Mitigate These Situations in the Future 22:35 - Saying Sorry - Turning weaknesses to strengths 25:40 - Setting Expectations - How we resolved our difference in expectations 28:51 - Leadership - Relating tasking to the mission 30:24 - Trigger Talk - Vivian shares where her anxiety comes from 40:03 - Time and Journalling Heals - What worked to resolve the heated situation 44:30 - The Importance of Introspection 48:10 - The Grass is Not Always Greener... 50:40 - Appreciating Each Other If you liked this episode, please leave us a review on this platform. It will mean the world to us! ❤️ Connect with us: INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/behindtheglassespodcast/ FACEBOOK GROUP - https://www.facebook.com/groups/behindtheglasses EMAIL - info@glamourglasses.com.au Shop our glasses - https://glamourglasses.com.au/ Until next time! Stefan and Vivian xx

October 2, 2023Episode 620 min

Our Surprising Sauna Experience | Bettering Sleep and Performance | Ep. 6

"Holy Steam!". Our first sauna experience got heated. Join us as we discuss business updates and promos, sleep supplements, why we started going to the sauna and our surprising first sauna experience, Timestamps: 01:44 - Sleep Supplements 06:49 - Glamour Glasses Website Updates 07:55 - Benefits of Saunas 10:06 - Our Surprising first Sauna Experience 15:58 - Glamour Glasses Mother's Day Promo and Business Updates (PS: This sale went absolutely ballistic!) 16:48 - Structuring your week to Avoid Messiness and Becoming Overwhelmed If you liked this episode, please leave us a review on this platform. It will mean the world to us! ❤️ Connect with us: INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/behindtheglassespodcast/ FACEBOOK GROUP - https://www.facebook.com/groups/behindtheglasses EMAIL - info@glamourglasses.com.au Shop our glasses - https://glamourglasses.com.au/ Until next time! Stefan and Vivian xx

July 9, 202324 min

Ep. 5 | The Power of a Simple Product Launch That 4x Our Sales

Today we discussed how our launch of sunglasses quadrupled our business revenue. We jump into how we incepted the idea, how we marketed it and all the challenges and lessons we learnt along the way. If you have any questions, let us know and we'd love to answer them! If you liked this episode, please leave us a review on this platform. It will mean the world to us! ❤️ Connect with us: INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/behindtheglassespodcast/ FACEBOOK GROUP - https://www.facebook.com/groups/behindtheglasses EMAIL - info@glamourglasses.com.au Shop our glasses - https://glamourglasses.com.au/ Thank you so much for listening, we can't wait to chat again! Stefan and Vivian xx

June 22, 2023Episode 443 min

Ep.4 | 3 Key Habits for Success: How We Strive to Better Ourselves

On today's episode of Behind the Glasses Podcast, we take a step back from business and chat about our personal development journey. We discuss the most important habits that we've implemented in our lives, what they are, how we do them and why they work. We discuss: - 3 key habits each, how and why they've worked, including: - Eating, exercise and sleep, - Getting rid of distractions, - and much more! Join in on our personal development journey, learning more about us and how we operate. If you liked this episode, please leave us a review on this platform. It will mean the world to us! ❤️ Connect with us: INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/behindtheglassespodcast/ FACEBOOK GROUP - https://www.facebook.com/groups/661003075822277/ EMAIL - info@glamourglasses.com.au Shop our glasses - https://glamourglasses.com.au/ Thank you so much for listening, we can't wait to chat again! Stefan and Vivian xx

June 20, 2023Episode 310 min

Ep.3 | Update 1 | Fb Groups, Ice Baths and More

On today's weekly update episode of Behind the Glasses Podcast, we talk about our plans for the week (wholesaling and sunglasses launch prep) and discuss our recommendations (joining Facebook groups and trying ice baths). These weekly episodes are to keep our listeners up to date with the inner workings of our business. Join us as we continue to grow and learn our business and many other to come! If you liked this episode, please leave us a review on this platform. It will mean the world to us ❤️ Connect with us: INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/behindtheglassespodcast/ FACEBOOK GROUP - https://www.facebook.com/groups/661003075822277/ EMAIL - info@glamourglasses.com.au Shop our glasses - https://glamourglasses.com.au/ Thank you so much for listening, cant wait to see you again Stefan and Vivian xx

May 31, 2023Episode 252 min

Ep.2 | Lessons from Our First Year in Business | Crucial eCommerce Lessons for Entrepreneurs

Vivian and Stefan peel back the curtain and share the valuable lessons that we've learned during our first year in business. We dive deep into the crucial insights every eCommerce entrepreneur needs to know and what we would do differently. From navigating challenges to seizing opportunities, join us as we unveil the secrets to success in the ever-evolving world of eCommerce. Get ready to level up your eCommerce game with our second episode filled with actionable advice and practical tips! If you liked this episode, please leave us a review on this platform. It will mean the world to us! ❤️ Connect with us: INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/behindtheglassespodcast/ FACEBOOK GROUP - https://www.facebook.com/groups/661003075822277/ EMAIL - info@glamourglasses.com.au Shop our glasses - https://glamourglasses.com.au/ Thank you so much for listening, we can't wait to chat again! Stefan and Vivian xx

May 7, 2023Episode 129 min

Ep.1 | From an Idea to Acquiring our Competitor | Our Story to Glamour Glasses

On today's episode of Behind the Glasses Podcast we chat about our journey of our eCommerce Glamour Glasses, from idea to acquisition. We discuss: -Who we are -How did the blue light glasses idea was born -Vivian's first brand -Acquiring Glamour Glasses -What we would do different if we were starting again today -What this podcast is all about! And so much more! This episode is perfect for those entrepreneurs in the early stages of startup and e-commerce. Join us as we continue to grow and share what we learn from our business! If you liked this episode, please leave us a review on this platform. It will mean the world to us! ❤️ Connect with us: INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/behindtheglassespodcast/ FACEBOOK GROUP - https://www.facebook.com/groups/661003075822277/ EMAIL - info@glamourglasses.com.au Shop our glasses - https://glamourglasses.com.au/ Thank you so much for listening, cant wait to chat again Stefan and Vivian xx