The Business and Learning Show

Hello Friends! After a year like 2020, trying to plan for anything seems like an impossible task. You may even think why bother? Well of course, as entrepreneurs we need to plan where we are going, which mile markers to look for, etc. In 2021, we’re going to make this year a year full of abundance, clarity, and focus but that won’t happen without some planning and thinking about things a bit differently. In today's super-short episode, Tammy and Alaina discuss the idea of trying to plan after a year like 2020 was. Last year was a very difficult year for business owners and consumers alike. We also discuss some other important topics: Tammy shares her gratitude for having COVID last summer, being forced to revisit certain things, and all the positive ways it has affected her life since. Practical tips and strategies on how to plan for 2021, no matter what happens Alaina shares the importance of remembering your “WHY”. Favorite quotes:  "Planning is a key part of running your business, even if you are an Enneagram 7!” “Planning is great but be flexible in your planning. The most important thing is to keep moving forward and not give up.” “So many Zoom calls - ALL. THE ZOOM. CALLS” To learn more, visit https://businessandlearning.com/ Links to excellent resources things we talked about : Cultivate What Matters Goal Planner and Power Sheets 5 Mistakes When Setting Goals  We would love to hear from you! Do you have a story to share or have a question for us? You can leave us a message that we could include in a future episode. Click here! We sure hope that you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and add 5 stars on a review! This will help us to grow our podcast and allow others to find out about us. We hope that you are living your best life! :) Tammy & Alaina

Hello Friends! Happy Friday! We made it through another week! That also means it’s time for our mini-episode called Friday's Learning Bite! It's a 15 min or less show that will get the core of the topic and a couple of nuggets of insight from us! Today, we’re answering a listener’s question, “How do I know what to delegate? I just hired an assistant!”  This is such a common question that we thought it would be a great learning bite.  So grab a cup of your favorite beverage, a notebook and tune in! In today’s  mini-episode,  we also discuss: Doing a time study to show where you need to focus your time and which items you can delegate. Utilize automation to help save time Having trouble saying no to new projects, ideas, etc? Make sure to listen to Episode 23 where we take a look at the Power of No! Here’s to living your best life! Tammy & Alaina PS. Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list so you don’t miss a single episode!

Welcome Friends! It's finally 2021, can you believe it? We know that you’re as happy as we are to turn the page on 2020! We are so excited about this episode, the first one of Season 2 of the Business & Learning show! In today's episode, Tammy and Alaina discuss the idea of everything being perfect before you launch something. It doesn't matter; there will never be the "perfect" time. Start it now, get things good enough, and see what happens. Remember, it is ok to fail. It' is how we learn. Also, you don’t want to miss Tammy’s attempt at her Dave Hollis impression! We also discuss some other important topics : 1. We learn best by failing. It is important to get out there and fail. Launch that project, see what your audience wants, FAIL, and make it better the next time around.  2. Growth happens when you step out of your comfort zone. Our comfort zones are just that, comfortable. To grow and reach your full potential, you need to step outside where it is difficult and challenging.  3. Instagram and social media is not reality. It is the highlight reel. We only put out the best content on social media. It is full of lies, and anyone that tells you otherwise is also lying to you and themselves.  Favorite quotes: "We all have to start somewhere!" "Social Media lies, y'all! " To learn more, visit https://businessandlearning.com/ Links to excellent resources/things we talked about: Angie Lee Show Hippo Pharmacy  Face Flawless  East Social House  We would love to hear from you! Do you have a story to share or have a question for us? You can leave us a message that we could include in a future episode.  Click here! We  hope that you loved this episode and that you are doing all that you can to live  your best life! :) Tammy & Alaina

Hello Friends!  On Fridays, we'll be doing a special mini-episode called Friday's Learning Bite! It's a 15 min or less show that will get the core of the topic and a couple of nuggets of insight from Tammy and/or Alaina!  Today is Black Friday, aka The busiest shopping day of the world for retailers! There will be great deals on buying Christmas gifts for your friends and loved ones all over the place. However, this year we want you to think a little differently when it comes to your Christmas shopping list! Like everything about 2020, it has been especially difficult for small businesses. They need our help. We urge you to shop in your local communities and support small businesses.  In this episode,  we discuss: 1. Skip the big box stores this year. 2. Buy gift cards and experience-type gifts 3. If searching for items online, scroll past the first page of results, and look at the small businesses. Links to amazing resources mentioned : Etsy Cratejoy  Want to leave a question for us to answer in an upcoming episode? You can leave an audio message here! We sure hope that you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe on iTunes and add 5 - stars on a review! :) Hope you are living your best life! Tammy & Alaina PS. Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list so you don’t miss a single episode!

Welcome Friends! We are so excited about this episode, the first one of Season 2 of the Business & Learning show! In today’s episode, Tammy and Alaina are talking all about the power of no boundaries and how your “WHY” needs to be specific and strong to get you through those difficult seasons on your entrepreneurial journey! We recorded this special episode during our annual meeting retreat this past October! We had so much fun that weekend with planning our 2021 goals, reflecting on the last year, and tons of laughs. Over those few days, we discovered the implementation of boundaries and saying no to projects that didn’t serve our business and our clients well. The power of no is essential to creating and maintaining boundaries, staying on task, and growing a thriving and sustainable business. In this episode, we discuss: 1. No is a complete sentence. 2. Setting boundaries is key to staying on track. 3. Set goals that are mean something specific for you and not someone else Favorite quotes: “Boundaries are your friend.” “It’s either a HELL YES, or it is a no! “ Links to amazing resources things we talked about : Alli Worthington’s new book “Standing Strong” - available on Amazon We would love to hear from you! Do you have a story to share or have a question for us? You can leave us a message that we could include in a future episode. Click here! We sure hope that you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and slap 5 stars on a review! This will help us to grow our podcast and allow others to find out about us. We hope that you are living your best life! :) Tammy & Alaina

Both Tammy and Alaina are busy, working moms and one thing they always hear is "balance". Ha! You know, sometimes you just can't be all or do all. And this is okay. You can still go big and not be balanced... it's about finding what works for you and your family one day at a time. Today's guest knows all about this as she built a career one building block at a time, but the important thing that she learned that changed the success was when she learned how to take chances and step outside her comfort zone. Growth doesn't happen from a place of comfort. In this episode,  we also discuss: Building a career one building block at a time Taking chances and stepping outside of your comfort zone To learn more, visit https://businessandlearning.com/ We sure hope that you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe to Apple Podcast and leave a review! :) Hope you are living your best life! Tammy & Alaina PS. Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list so you don’t miss a single episode!

On this episode of The Business and Learning show, we are talking with Renee Harris, entrepreneur, and homeschool mama. Renee Harris started Madeon Skin Care when she found 3 key ingredients to fix her extreme dry skin. After making lotion bars in her kitchen and finding that they also helped her son's seasonal eczema, an opportunity came up to sell at a local farmer's market. From there, interest grew and she took her business online. After two years, Renee and her family made MadeOn their sole income. In this episode,  we discuss: The importance of casting a vision for your business and discussing that with your team The fun and sometimes struggles of working side by side with your family Renee’s  unexpected journey to being an entrepreneur To learn more, visit https://businessandlearning.com/ Want to leave a question for us to answer in an upcoming episode? You can leave an audio message here! We sure hope that you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe to Apple Podcast and leave a review! :) Hope you are living your best life! Tammy & Alaina PS. Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list so you don’t miss a single episode!

We loved our discussion with fellow small business advocate, Ronda Jackson, on The Business and Learning Show. In this episode, we discuss mindset and building businesses on faith and how you can support small businesses in your area. Ronda Jackson, CEO, and mompreneur, response to changing market conditions and desire to deliver the best service possible have led to Décor’s steady growth and impressive client list. Her portfolio includes projects for Warner Bros, US Bank, The Walt Disney Company, Golden State Water, and several government agencies. In this episode,  we also discuss: Mindset and building businesses on faith How you can support small business in your area To learn more, visit https://businessandlearning.com/ Want to leave a question for us to answer in an upcoming episode? You can leave an audio message here! We sure hope that you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe to Apple Podcast and leave a review! :) Hope you are living your best life! Tammy & Alaina PS. Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list so you don’t miss a single episode!

Watch the episode now to learn more about mindset and what you can do this week to help a small business in your area. In this episode,  we discuss: Things you can do to support a small business Listen now: Click here to listen in iTunes. Click here to listen on Google Play. Click here to listen on Spotify. To learn more, visit https://businessandlearning.com/ Want to leave a question for us to answer in an upcoming episode? You can leave an audio message here ! We sure hope that  you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe to Apple Podcast and leave a review! :) Hope you are living your best life! Tammy & Alaina PS. Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list so you don’t miss a single episode!

As small business owners and entrepreneurs, we are conditioned to believe that success can't happen without "the hustle". We lose years with our kids. Vacations are only spoken about, never taken. We strive for the next step, the next level never knowing what that actually is. Bianca Board, The Prosperity Boss was such an entrepreneur. Her story isn't your standard one and it goes from riches to rags to living a real life. In this episode,  we discuss: How we can skip the “workaholic “ syndrome. Tips for those entrepreneurs who have regular hours and a specific location Listen now: Click here to listen in iTunes. Click here to listen on Google Play. Click here to listen on Spotify. To learn more, visit https://businessandlearning.com/ Want to leave a question for us to answer in an upcoming episode? You can leave an audio message here ! We sure hope that  you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe to Apple Podcast and leave a review! :) Hope you are living your best life! Tammy & Alaina PS. Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list so you don’t miss a single episode!

This week we are joined by the one and only Amber Spears. Amber is the co-founder of East 5th Avenue an Affiliate Marketing Agency. Amber is known in the affiliate industry as THE person to be connected with and work with. Amber and her teams have done OVER $29 million in sales and over 5 million leads, just from docuseries launches in the health space. Amber and her high end, boutique affiliate management company specializing in health and personal development offers, and is the Co-Founder of Mimosa Mastermind, a tactical, practical and all-inclusive Mastermind for health, wellness, and personal development entrepreneurs. Her clients past and present include: Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Izabella Wentz, The Truth About Cancer, Energy BluePrint, Venus Factor, Chris Beat Cancer, Nano Towels, Evolving Wisdom, The Tapping Solution, Mindable, TrueGenics, and many others. In this episode,  we discuss: What is an affiliate program? How do I know if I should add one? Should I do affiliate marketing myself? What type of results might I see? What makes Amber smile? Listen now: Click here to listen in iTunes. Click here to listen on Google Play. Click here to listen on Spotify. To learn more, visit https://businessandlearning.com/ Want to leave a question for us to answer in an upcoming episode? You can leave an audio message here ! We sure hope that  you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe to Apple Podcast and leave a review! :) Hope you are living your best life! Tammy & Alaina PS. Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list so you don’t miss a single episode!

Tonight we are answering your top business questions. In this episode,  we discuss: Working from home Launching new products amidst the pandemic Balancing being a mom and a businesswoman. Favorite quotes: “When you’re an entrepreneur, whenever there is an internet signal, you work.” “Make it work for you. Make it work for your business.” If you loved this episode -  Be sure to subscribe to Apple Podcast and leave a review! :) We hope you are living your best life! Tammy & Alaina PS. Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list, so you don’t miss a single episode!

Both Tammy and Alaina grew up in families with family-owned and operated businesses and they saw first hand how business trickled into the family dynamics. As small business owners, we know that “it’s just business” is tricky when you are doing business with your spouse, sibling, parent, or childhood friend. This is why we are so excited to have a special guest, Nancy Jonker join us and talk about relationships in business. In this episode,  we discuss: How to manage relationships in business How to navigate through conflict, sort out priorities, identify leadership styles, and improve communication Listen now: Click here to listen in iTunes. Click here to listen on Google Play. Click here to listen on Spotify. Favorite quotes: "Take power poses." "Lead with curiosity." Links to amazing resources we talked about : nancy@drjonker.com audaciousnow.com/podcast Want to leave a question for us to answer in an upcoming episode? You can leave an audio message here ! We sure hope that  you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe to Apple Podcast and leave a review! :) Hope you are living your best life! Tammy & Alaina PS. Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list so you don’t miss a single episode!

We are joined by two entrepreneurs that are going against the grain and making changes in a small Texas town. In fact, their business is located next door to our friend Lisa Woods of East Social House. Sajid Shaikh and Axvier Hatch have been in the medical world since a young age and their joint dreams of bringing quality care to Hutto Tx is now a reality. Not only did they open a new business but they opened one during a global pandemic on Main Street in small-town America. In this episode,  we discuss: How to open a business in a small town How to  manage working relationship and friendship Listen now: Click here to listen in iTunes. Click here to listen on Google Play. Click here to listen on Spotify. Favorite quote/s: "It is gonna grow because that's what everyone wants." "We can't let our friendship entwine with our business. We make a way for it to work." “There is a level of ignorance that is acceptable.” Links to amazing resources / things we talked about : hippopharmacy.org Want to leave a question for us to answer in an upcoming episode? You can leave an audio message here ! We sure hope that  you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap  stars on a review! :) Hope you are living your best life! Tammy & Alaina PS. Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list so you don’t miss a single episode!

We are in for a treat this week with Diahana Barnes as we learn how we can easily grow our client base and gain authority in our industries through the art of speaking. But not just any speaking - a way that INSPIRES others without selling or pitching anyone. And yes, you can do this from anywhere with any type of background or business. In this episode,  we discuss: How to Easily Gain Authority How to Grow Your Client Base from Speaking Listen now: Click here to listen in iTunes. Click here to listen on Google Play. Click here to listen on Spotify. To learn more, visit https://businessandlearning.com/ Want to leave a question for us to answer in an upcoming episode? You can leave an audio message here! We sure hope that you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe to Apple Podcast and leave a review! :) Hope you are living your best life! Tammy & Alaina PS. Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list so you don’t miss a single episode!

This week we are joined by entrepreneur, speaker, and paid traffic expert Dorothy Illson. Dorothy is the owner of Needle's Eye Media and host of the Do Well & Do Good Podcast. Dorothy has dedicated thousands and thousands of hours and dollars to learning everything there is to know about paid traffic. Her agency manages millions in ad spend for clients. In this episode,  we discuss: What you should be doing today to get started and scale with Facebook Ads Do Well and Do Good Listen now: Click here to listen in iTunes. Click here to listen on Google Play. Click here to listen on Spotify. To learn more, visit https://businessandlearning.com/ Want to leave a question for us to answer in an upcoming episode? You can leave an audio message here ! We sure hope that  you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe to Apple Podcast and leave a review! :) Hope you are living your best life! Tammy & Alaina PS. Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list so you don’t miss a single episode!

Tishia is the owner of Tishia Saves Time and takes pride in providing excellent customer service. Tishia knows that as a Virtual Assistant it’s about not just working with you as a VA but partnering with you to help you succeed in your business. She's been working with fun, creative, women business owners since 2006 helping them behind the scenes with customer service, social media management, and more. In this episode,  we discuss: How to run the entire business How to find your voice in the business Listen now: Click here to listen in iTunes. Click here to listen on Google Play. Click here to listen on Spotify. Favorite quote: "You're really holding yourself back from what is out there that might be a great fit for you by hanging onto something that is not a good fit for you." Links to amazing resources mentioned: Shiningself.com Untamed by Glennon Doyle Want to leave a question for us to answer in an upcoming episode? You can leave an audio message here ! We sure hope that  you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in Apple Podcasts and leave a review! :) You are living your best life! Tammy & Alaina PS. Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list so you don’t miss a single episode!

Have you ever wondered what your emotions have to do with financial wellness? On today's show, we are talking with our good friend, Patty Gale. Patty shares both emotional wellness and financial wellness go hand in hand.  Whether you are an entrepreneur, employee, or retired contractor today's episode will help you to see how you can have a plan to stay healthy and moving towards your financial goals. In this episode,  we discuss: Financial wellness and emotional wellness How you can have a plan to stay healthy and moving towards your goals Listen now: Click here to listen in iTunes. Click here to listen on Google Play. Click here to listen on Spotify. Favorite quote/s: "A lot of people are scared to look into their online banking." "Have a financial date with yourself." Links to amazing resources we mentioned : Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl Fearless Girl Financial Free Money Guide Want to leave a question for us to answer in an upcoming episode? You can leave an audio message here! We sure hope that you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and add 5 stars on a review! :) Hope you are living your best life! Tammy & Alaina PS. Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list so you don’t miss a single episode!

In today's world, it's more important than ever to diversify income streams. Dr. Madiha Saeed has done just this by adding to her clinical practice by authoring a number of best-selling books, adding online courses, and speaking around the country. Dr. Madiha Saeed, MD  was born and raised in Illinois. She's a mom of 4 boys and a wife. Dr. Saeed is a Functional Medicine Specialist in IL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. ith a thriving medical practice,  and is the author of several best-selling books, including The Holistic RX.  In this episode,  we discuss: Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease Quick little things to do to deal with chronic illness Listen now: Click here to listen in iTunes. Click here to listen on Google Play. Click here to listen on Spotify. Favorite quote: “Gratitude makes a huge difference especially in this day and age.” Links to amazing resources we talked about : Holisticmommd.com The Holistic Rx Book Adam’s Healing Adventures The Holistic Kids Show Want to leave a question for us to answer in an upcoming episode? You can leave an audio message here ! We sure hope that you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and add 5 stars on a review! :) Hope you are living your best life! Tammy & Alaina PS. Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list so you don’t miss a single episode!

Join us as we talk with Tracey Lee Wallace to discover how we can work through an 8-step method to become more aware of the world around us and recognize our truth. Tracey Lee, the Self-Love Master Coach, and creator of The Self-Love Movement is a wise and articulate mystic and teacher. Tracey Lee's genuine, loving, direct, no-holds-barred style facilitates a tidal wave of Love. She powerfully guides her clients to shift out of darkness and illusion into the light of their phenomenal true self. Tracey Lee is an empathic change agent for those who are truly ready for their lives to be different. Listen now: Click here to listen in iTunes. Click here to listen on Google Play. Click here to listen on Spotify. Favorite quotes: "When it is meant to be birthed in the world, it will be birthed into the world." "Your outside world is a reflection of your inside world." "Make no decision from a place of big emotion." "Fear will not fuel my decision." "The thing that ages us the most is unnecessary stress." Links to amazing resources / things we talked about : Get Tracey's 8 steps program: traceylee.love/8steps Want to leave a question for us to answer in an upcoming episode? You can leave an audio message here!We sure hope that you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and add 5 stars on a review! :) Hope you are living your best life! Tammy & Alaina PS. Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list so you don’t miss a single episode!

Are you trying to get more sales? Want to become an authority in your community? You need PR! Join us as we discuss just that on today's episode. Esther "Pinky" Kiss, a public relations expert, shares with us the best way that you can get more sales with PR. And... You can completely do the PR yourself! In this episode,  we discuss: 1. How to get more sales 2. How to become an authority in your community 3. Publicity Crash Course Listen now: Click here to listen in iTunes. Click here to listen on Google Play. Click here to listen on Spotify. Favorite quotes: “Get really really clear with what your outcome is.” “Do I really need traditional media?” Links to amazing resources we talked about : Check out Esther's DIY Publicity Course: https://businessandlearning.com/pr Want to leave a question for us to answer in an upcoming episode? You can leave an audio message here! We sure hope that you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap  5 stars on a review! :) Hope you are living your best life! Tammy & Alaina PS. Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list so you don’t miss a single episode!

Listen in as a serial entrepreneur, photographer,  and coffee house owner, Lisa Woods shares how she pivots her business to work with the economy and help support her small community in Texas. In this episode,  we discuss: 1. How Lisa pivots her business to work with the economy 2. How we can help support her small community in Texas 3. Hero Meals Listen now: Click here to listen in iTunes. Click here to listen on Google Play. Click here to listen on Spotify. Favorite quote/s: “I just want to feed someone.” “Can I buy food to give someone?” Links to amazing resources / things we talked about : EastSocialHouse.com Want to leave a question for us to answer in an upcoming episode? You can leave an audio message here ! Did you love this episode? Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and leave a 5-star review! :) Hope that you are living your best life! Tammy & Alaina PS. Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list so you don’t miss a single episode!

Welcome to Business and Learning LIVE. This episode was originally recorded LIVE in March 2020 and the very first episode of the Business and Learning Show. Right after the "2-week quarantine" to slow the spread of Coronavirus, Tammy & Alaina decided to start doing LIVE episodes on Facebook and YouTube to help entrepreneurs pivot their business!  In this episode,  we discuss: 1. Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset  2. Struggling with all the changes during the Pandemic 3. Pivoting is the new keyword for 2020  Listen now: Click here to listen on iTunes. Click here to listen on Google Play. Click here to listen on Spotify. Links to amazing resources things we talked about : Our website: BusinessandLearning.com  Want to leave a question for us to answer in an upcoming episode? You can leave an audio message here! We sure hope that you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and give us a 5-star review! :) So, we hope you’ll join us each week to spend some time together chasing those dreams and living your BEST life!  Tammy & Alaina PS. Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list so you don’t miss a single episode!