Sow You Can Grow
A podcast for entrepreneurs where we share our own experience and bring in experts to help you grow in your entrepreneurial journey.
Listen on:
Episodes
3 days ago
3 days ago
Andrew Smith and Lucas Mitchell dive into the importance of legal and financial considerations when starting a business, including business formation, contracts, and protecting intellectual property. The conversation highlights the importance of having a legal resource to reach out to for advice and guidance through all stages of your business journey. On the financial side, they recommend keeping separate business and personal accounts and discuss how and when to utilize a bookkeeper and accountant to fully leverage your time and maximize business tax advantages.
Key Takeaways
02:17 Acknowledging the Challenges of Entrepreneurship
05:44 Importance of Legal and Financial Considerations
09:43 Starting Small and Business Formation
12:58 Adapting and Evolving in Business
21:12 The Importance of Legal Documents and Templates
23:01 Having a Legal Resource for Advice and Guidance
28:14 Managing Bookkeeping and Accounting
35:32 The Role of a CPA or Tax Advisor
43:31 Clear Communication and a Crystal Clear Vision
Disclaimer: The hosts speak from their own personal experience and this content is not intended to provide legal or financial advice. Please consult legal counsel and tax professionals with specific questions about your business.For recommendations on resources, please email podcast@nourishandsow.com
Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you’re listening.
Have a business need? Chat with Andrew
To connect with us, visit https://nourishandsow.com/podcast/ or email podcast@nourishandsow.com
Follow Nourish & Sow for more insights
Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn
Lucas - X (Twitter) | Andrew - LinkedIn | Nourishandsow.com
Executive Producer: Andrew Smith
Producer: Doug Thompson
Privacy Policy
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
In this conversation, friend of the show Pat Zingarella discusses the journey of founding Invest Clearly, a platform that aims to provide transparency and reviews for general partners (GPs) and limited partners (LPs) in the real estate investment industry. Pat shares the backstory of Invest Clearly, its mission, challenges, and the response from both GPs and LPs after launching the platform earlier this year. Pat and the hosts also dive into the importance of mindset coaching in entrepreneurship, the need for a supportive community, and the value of feedback in business.
Takeaways
00:00 Introduction and Background of Invest Clearly
02:58 The Mission and Vision of Invest Clearly
05:50 Challenges in Review Collection and Bias
09:10 Response from GPs and LPs
33:16 The Role of Mindset Coaching in Entrepreneurship
46:58 Joining and Creating Community for Business Growth
For more information on Invest Clearly visit
https://goinvestclearly.com/
Follow Pat Zingarella on social media.
Instagram | X(Twitter) |LinkedIn
Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you’re listening.
Have a business need? Chat with Andrew
To connect with us, visit https://nourishandsow.com/podcast/ or email podcast@nourishandsow.com
Follow Nourish & Sow for more insights
Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn
Lucas - X (Twitter) | Andrew - LinkedIn | Nourishandsow.com
Executive Producer: Andrew Smith
Producer: Doug Thompson
Privacy Policy
Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
In this Q&A session, Andrew and Lucas answer listener-submitted questions on various topics related to business; including the key traits of successful businesses, the qualities of good business partners and investors, making financial decisions for growth, the importance of a hustle mindset, and handling cultural fit issues within a company. If you have a question you’d like to submit for our next Q&A episode visit https://nourishandsow.com/podcast/#ask-a-question
Questions
1:58 What are some of the key traits that you find in all good businesses
6:30 What traits make for a good business partner or investor?
13:15 When your business starts to grow and you start making bigger, more costly expenses. How can you make sure the numbers add up to justify the investments for growth
20:23 How much does hustle mindset matter for getting where you want to be?
26:41 When implementing accountability in your organization and facing resistance from staff not adapting, what's the best approach for transitioning when over half the team isn't culturally aligned—clearing the bench all at once or gradually?
Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you’re listening.
Have a business need? Chat with Andrew
To connect with us, visit https://nourishandsow.com/podcast/ or email podcast@nourishandsow.com
Follow Nourish & Sow for more insights
Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn
Lucas - X (Twitter) | Andrew - LinkedIn | Nourishandsow.com
Executive Producer: Andrew Smith
Producer: Doug Thompson
Privacy Policy
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Get ready to be inspired as Andrew and Lucas are joined by Bill Duerr, President of Hatteras, a thriving print marketing and packaging company based in Tinton Falls, NJ. Bill shares his journey as a second-generation entrepreneur, leading the family business since 2011. Learn how he overcame resistance, battled imposter syndrome, and led the company to a $20M growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover the key pillars of his success: strategy, motivation, leadership, and effective communication. Plus, don’t miss his thoughts on achieving work-life balance and pursuing personal passions.
Takeaways
00:00 Introduction and Background
06:05 Becoming President: Overcoming Doubts and Filling Leadership Shoes
12:15 Dealing with Imposter Syndrome: Evolving as a Leader
27:41 Strategize, Motivate, and Support: The Responsibilities of a leader
34:30 Balancing Work and Life: Finding Time for Personal Passions
For more information on Hatteras visit
https://www.hatteras.us/
Follow Hatteras on social media.
Instagram | Youtube |LinkedIn
Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you’re listening.
Have a business need? Chat with Andrew
To connect with us, email podcast@nourishandsow.com
Follow Nourish & Sow for more insights
Instagram | Facebook |LinkedIn
Lucas - X (Twitter) | Andrew - LinkedIn Nourishandsow.com
Executive Producer: Andrew Smith
Producer: Doug Thompson
Privacy Policy
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
In this episode, Andrew and Lucas discuss the importance of accountability in organizations. They define accountability as true ownership of the good, the bad, and the ugly, and emphasize that it is essential for scaling a business in a healthy way. Most importantly, the hosts highlight the role of leaders in creating a culture of accountability and stress the need for self-reflection and self-accountability. The conversation concludes with practical tips for implementing accountability, including hiring for value fit and personality, and creating an environment where employees feel heard and supported.
00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
01:20 The Importance of Accountability in Scaling a Business
09:04 The Role of Leaders in Accountability
13:34 Consequences of a Lack of Accountability
24:58 Fostering Accountability in the Workplace
26:19 Taking Responsibility and Avoiding Excuses
27:17 Leadership's Role in Creating a Culture of Accountability
29:05 Hiring for Accountability
30:47 Addressing Accountability Issues with Existing Team Members
40:14 Maintaining Accountability through Performance Metrics
42:37 Creating a Culture of Open Analysis
43:32 Viewing Accountability as an Opportunity for Growth
46:13 Implementing Accountability in Your Business
Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you’re listening.
Have a business need? Chat with Andrew
To connect with us, visit https://nourishandsow.com/podcast/ or email podcast@nourishandsow.com
Follow Nourish & Sow for more insights
Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn
Lucas - X (Twitter) | Andrew - LinkedIn | Nourishandsow.com
Executive Producer: Andrew Smith
Producer: Doug Thompson
Privacy Policy
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
In this episode, we’re joined by Amanda Cruise, co-founder of Voyage Investing. Amanda shares her journey into real estate investing, starting from her corporate job to building a successful real estate company with her husband. Their firm specializes in mobile home parks and over the last several years, they’ve grown their portfolio to 175 lots. Throughout the episode Amanda shares some funny stories of mobile home ownership, provides insights on maintaining integrity with investors and even touches on the challenges and benefits of working with a spouse.
Takeaways
Take action and overcome fear to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors.
View real estate investing as a business and prioritize financial management.
Build relationships with investors based on trust and integrity.
Focus on work-life balance and make choices that align with personal values. Balancing work and personal life is essential for overall happiness and fulfillment.
Roles and responsibilities in a business can evolve over time, allowing for more flexibility and freedom.
Challenges are inevitable in entrepreneurship, and it is important to handle them with resilience and adaptability.
To connect with Amanda visit VoyageInvesting.com
Follower her on social media
Instagram | LinkedIn
Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you’re listening.
Have a business need? Chat with Andrew
To connect with us, visit https://nourishandsow.com/podcast/ or email podcast@nourishandsow.com
Follow Nourish & Sow for more insights
Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn
Lucas - X (Twitter) | Andrew - LinkedIn | Nourishandsow.com
Executive Producer: Andrew Smith
Producer: Doug Thompson
Privacy Policy
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
In this episode, Andrew Smith and Lucas Mitchell discuss the challenges and emotions that come with starting a business. They emphasize the importance of taking action and proving the concept before worrying about branding and business plans. They also highlight the significance of having a clear vision for the company and how it can motivate and align people. Beyond providing advice on securing your first client, and dealing with challenges and failures, Andrew and Lucas discuss the need to build resilience and the importance of making quick decisions and adjusting as needed. The episode concludes with a discussion on markers for business growth and the decision-making process for investing in different areas of the business.
Takeaways
Take action and start your entrepreneurial journey, regardless of where you “think you are” in the process.
Prove the concept and validate the need for your product or service before investing in branding and business plans.
Focus on ‘building the muscle’ to overcome challenges and learn from failure.
Have a clear vision for your company and share it with others to motivate and align them with the big picture.
Make quick decisions and adjust as needed, prioritizing investments that will help your business grow.
Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you’re listening.
Have a business need? Chat with Andrew
To connect with us, visit https://nourishandsow.com/podcast/ or email podcast@nourishandsow.com
Follow Nourish & Sow for more insights
Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn
Lucas - X (Twitter) | Andrew - LinkedIn | Nourishandsow.com
Executive Producer: Andrew Smith
Producer: Doug Thompson
Privacy Policy
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Summary
In this episode, Andrew Smith and Lucas Mitchell interview Nick Sinclair, CEO of Animal Biosciences, about his journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship and his work in developing the groundbreaking pet supplement LeapYears. Nick shares how he navigated from a corporate environment to an entrepreneurial environment by shifting to an ownership mindset where “the buck stops with you” - and comes with its own set of risks and rewards. Nick also shares the story of how Animal Biosciences has navigated the challenges of developing a new product like Leap Years. From concept through validation, setting up manufacturing and logistic components all the way through product launch and clinical trial publication, Nick and his team have been able to navigate all obstacles with resilience.
Takeaways
Transitioning from a corporate job to entrepreneurship requires taking ownership and being responsible for the success of your venture.
Continuous learning and adaptability are crucial in the entrepreneurial world, as there is always more to know and new challenges to overcome.
Running a startup is more complex and challenging than working in a corporate job, as entrepreneurs have to manage every aspect of the business.
The amazing story of LeapYears - a clinically proven pet supplement that utilizes NAD boosting and senolytics to enhance cognition and vitality in dogs.
Manufacturing a physical product involves navigating supply chains, negotiating with suppliers, and managing complex operations.
About Leap Years
Visit leapyears.com to learn more about this amazing product
Use promocode sowyoucangrow for 15% off your first purchase
Follow @leapyearsdogs on social media
Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you’re listening.
Have a business need? Chat with Andrew
To connect with us, visit https://nourishandsow.com/podcast/ or email podcast@nourishandsow.com
Follow Nourish & Sow for more insights
Instagram | Facebook |LinkedIn
Lucas - X (Twitter) | Andrew - LinkedIn Nourishandsow.com
Executive Producer: Andrew Smith
Producer: Doug Thompson
Privacy Policy
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Summary: In this episode, our good friend Jason Drees shares his entrepreneurial journey and how he became a mindset coach. He discusses the differences between tactical coaching and mindset coaching, emphasizing the importance of aligning the mental environment with the target. Jason also addresses the challenges of balancing intense focus and awareness, and how to navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Throughout the episode, Jason pulls back the curtain on his business, using his own personal experience to provide listeners with examples of challenges and how to overcome them. He also explains the types of clients he works with and his coaching approach, highlighting the need to remove limits and focus on fundamentals. The episode concludes with a discussion on the benefits of having a coach to support you throughout your entrepreneurial journey.
Key Takeaways:
Mindset coaching focuses on upgrading the mindset and aligning the mental environment with the target.
Entrepreneurs often experience major breakthroughs after a downturn or challenging period.
Success in entrepreneurship requires balancing intense focus and awareness.
Coaching is a subtraction game, removing resistance and limits to thinking.
Having a coach can provide guidance, accountability, and support in the entrepreneurial journey. Coaching should be flexible and tailored to the individual, rather than following a specific avatar.
Alignment is crucial in coaching, and it can be applied to various aspects of life, not just business and money.
There are no shortcuts to personal and business growth, but coaching can help accelerate the process.
The entrepreneurial journey is unique to each individual, and what works for one person may not work for another.
Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you’re listening.
Follow Jason Drees on social media Instagram |Facebook |LinkedIn
Join the Monday Mindset Reset weekly call - for FREE (https://www.jasondreescoaching.com/mmr)
Buy and Read Jason’s first book ‘Do the Impossible’ (https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/do-the-impossible)
Visit JasonDreesCoaching.com to connect with a JDC team member and find out how mindset and performance coaching can elevate your life
- professionally and personally.
Have a business need? Chat with Andrew
To connect with us, email podcast@nourishandsow.com
Follow Nourish & Sow for more insights
Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn
Lucas - X (Twitter) | Andrew - LinkedIn | Nourishandsow.com
Executive Producer: Andrew Smith
Producer: Doug Thompson
Privacy Policy
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Welcome to our first episode of Sow You Can Grow
In this episode, Andrew Smith and Lucas Mitchell discuss the importance of taking an unemotional approach to problem solving in business. They emphasize the need for emotional mastery and the ability to process emotions without letting them cloud decision-making. The hosts also caution against overconsumption of information, as it can lead to inaction and a lack of trust in one's own intuition. They stress the importance of continuously focusing on the desired outcome and avoiding attachment to specific outcomes. Finally, they discuss the impact of both negative and positive emotions on decision-making and offer advice on maintaining a balanced perspective.
Key Takeaways:
Develop emotional mastery to avoid letting emotions cloud decision-making.
Be cautious of overconsuming information, as it can lead to inaction and a lack of trust in one's own intuition.
Continuously focus on the desired outcome and avoid attachment to specific outcomes.
Recognize the impact of both negative and positive emotions on decision-making and strive for a balanced perspective.
Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you’re listening.
Have a business need? Chat with Andrew
To connect with us, email podcast@nourishandsow.com
Follow Nourish & Sow for more insights
Instagram | Facebook |LinkedIn
Lucas - X (Twitter) | Andrew - LinkedIn Nourishandsow.com
Executive Producer: Andrew Smith
Producer: Doug Thompson
Privacy Policy
Sow You Can Grow
A podcast for entrepreneurs where we confront the sacred cows of business, share our insights, and talk to insightful guests all with the goal of helping you grow and prosper.