What if you could invent a business that was a model of collaboration and high quality and featured products that tasted really good?
What if I told you that a business like this exists and is also native Texan-woman owned?
The micro-batched and artisan food industry is more of a movement. Creative folks who roast coffee, brew beer, make bread, or create specialty condiments, are in it for the creativity as much as the profitability.
Our guest today had a dream of crafting specialty foods she loved and knew others would find tasty. Let’s talk with Taffie Lynn Butters about how she made her jalapeno dream a reality and does good at the same time.
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S01, Ep 04: Von Daniel, The Business of Improv
Another example of a corporate survivor who is making his living doing what he loves. Von and Claire talk about what it takes to run a business around a series of games and jokes. Comedy is really big business.Von Daniel, is familiar with the techniques of Improv as CEO of ComedySportz Dallas. He has extensive experience managing in the DFW area, having successfully hired, trained, implemented processes and led business teams of varying skill levels. Von has extensive experience as a performer as a part of improvisational comedy in Dallas going back almost 20 years.
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S04, Ep09: Weathering Storm Damage Smartly, featuring Benny Wright
During storm season in the U.S., it seems no one is immune to the ravages of the weather.
When your home and livelihood are at stake, timing is everything. And having the right coach or advisor close by can make all the difference between distress and comfort. When storm damage occurs, you not only need to be aware of what it will take to rebuild or repair your damaged property, there are regulations and laws in place that need to be taken into consideration.And timing is everything.
Benny Wright grew up in hurricane country and knows what it takes—and when—to deal with stormy weather.
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S01, Ep 38: Robi Ley, Being a Clear Communicator
What does it take to be a clear communicator? Claire and guest, Robi Ley, have a spirited discussion of how to get your best thoughts out of your head and onto paper or into clear spoken words.Robi Ley is the owner and lead communication coach at WordCrafter Consultants. Robi believes that every person has a story. Her business is about helping people tell their story.
