Business Talk Sister Gawk

Ever wondered if you’re the only business owner encountering tricky situations? Bridger Hopkins, of Grand Properties Real Estate, carries on the discussion with Bekkah from the last episode regarding the secrets of what it really looks like as a business owner on the inside. While we may refer to this episode as a therapy session for current business owners to relate to, it definitely has some food for thought if you’re not a business owner today regarding things you might want to be aware of when getting into business ownership. Take a listen!

This episode is meant for business owners who are currently in the midst of running a business and for those who have ever wondered what the real life of it is like. Bridger Hopkins, of Grand Properties Real Estate, talks with Bekkah about relatable struggles many businesses owners have and that most online entrepreneurs won't tell you is actually going on under the hood of their business. They cover how they're both navigating those issues and leveraging resources to make their businesses better. (Spoiler they do make fun of quite a few get rich quick schemes, so prepare for a bit of snark). 

Internet Service Provider (ISP) Zach Biles, of Northern Wireless explains how broadband access spreads across the United States. We're exploring the wild west of fiber, government funding initiatives to support access to rural areas, upload and download speed struggles, and the scalability of being an internet company as a small business owner. If you've ever wondered how to get into the internet business or how it works, this episode is for you. 

Have you ever wondered how people start their own internet company? Well, Zach Biles from Northern Wireless gives us the inside look into how to get started cost effectively, who to talk to, and what kind of background would help you do it. Take a listen!

Ever wondered the impact of art within a community? This episode covers the vision behind why we're putting an art gallery in down town Chisholm, MN, what data we used to make that decision, and the case studies we reviewed before moving forward with the business selection that we made. If you're into seeing the slow and gradual growth of economic development, we're into that too. Definitely follow along as we're finding ways to impact our community and region on a local level while still leveraging the world through the internet. 

It's been two years of hard work on our research and development project: Rehabbing an old building in a historic block of a small town. Most of this episode is for the truly nerdy person interested in understanding a lot of the real life moments and learning experiences we've been going through in trying to open a brick and mortar store front from a 20 year abandoned building. If you're into that kind of stuff, then take a listen!

We're covering what FEMA resources may be available to you as you are dealing with post-disaster efforts that have affected your business and family, and what you can do to help your business with recovery efforts when disaster strikes. Take a listen to the 3rd episode in our 3 part series!

Part 2 is underway! Listen in as we cover what to do to prepare for grants that may come out regarding natural disasters that have affected your business. How a region even qualifies under a natural disaster that FEMA would support, and even what you should consider when shopping for insurance.

Ever wanted to know the background of why we are where we are with FEMA today and what options are available to you as business owner if you encounter a FEMA rated natural disaster? This series is for YOU! Take a listen as we dig into the details.

Denise Monroe shares about how she started out doing long term care consulting for individuals in need of transitioning from rehabilitation centers to longer term support services and housing. She works to help individuals understand how to advocate for their wants, and needs while navigating the structure of medical needs and insurance complexities. Take a listen to hear how she started her business, and what she recommends to other people looking to get started with this type of business.