In this episode Mary and Ann discuss small business finances and funding your new startup. They share how they have both started a variety of small businesses and how each business worked as a stepping stone to the next one. “If you want to be a small business owner, you can start tomorrow.” – Mary […]

In this episode Mary of Five Marys Farms and Ann of Yearly Company discuss how influencer marketing works and how you can become an influencer using the power of social media to expand your brand.

In this episode Ann and I share our experiences and insights on how rewarding it is to raise your kids while being an entrepreneur. We want to encourage you to focus on what’s in front of you and to know that there is never truly a “perfect balance” when you’re an entrepreneur. You can’t pick […]

This week, Ann and I talk about hiring and employees – it’s a BIG jump as a business to take on employees and all that comes with it…. payroll, payroll taxes, workers comp insurance and staffing details. We advise to wait until you are really ready and can delegate effectively! Also – the best advice […]

In episode five, we talk about keeping your marriage and partnership strong as entrepreneurs working alongside their spouses. They share the stories of how they each met their spouse, how their relationships and entrepreneurial partnerships are different, tools for communication and tips for keeping a healthy marriage as small business owners.

In episode 4, we talk about the benefits of starting early as an entrepreneur (even as a young teen!) and leaning into your ideas no matter what age you are. Entrepreneurialism isn’t for everyone – and the sooner you find out if it is for you the better – sometimes starting small but just STARTING! […]

Mary & Ann talk about growing up in the heart of Silicon Valley surrounded by tech, wealth and opportunity… and both moving out of the area to start retail/product based businesses.