Talking Squarely

Talking Squarely

There isn’t one playbook for running a business and the decisions business owners face are rarely straightforward. Every other week, we’ll bring together independent business owners to have frank discussions and share their perspectives on some of the most pressing issues impacting their lives—from the changing rules of commerce to work-life balance.

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SN.01/EP.15 About What the Pandemic Has Taught Us

Feb 04, 2022 — 19 min

The past two years have been an emotional rollercoaster, and many business owners reinvented their companies in order to survive. Three business owners look back at the difficult decisions they made, what they learned, and what helps them stay positive.

SN.01/EP.01 About Running a Small Business During the Pandemic

Sep 10, 2020 — 13 min

The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped how small business owners operate. Hear 4 business owners discuss how their regions of the country are approaching life after coronavirus.

SN.01/EP.02 About Socially Responsible Businesses

Sep 24, 2020 — 13 min

Businesses are motivated to help in whatever ways they can. Listen to 3 Talking Squarely guests discuss creative ways companies are giving back to their communities.

SN.01/EP.03 About Financial Decision-Making and Survival

Oct 22, 2020 — 13 min

Making financial decisions for your business can be difficult. On Talking Squarely, hear business owners discuss how they're dealing with financial uncertainty.

SN.01/EP.04 About Black Businesses in America with Killer Mike

Oct 22, 2020 — 21 min

In this special-edition episode, we talk with rapper and entrepreneur Michael Render, more commonly known as Killer Mike, about how to encourage Black economic inclusion and entrepreneurship in a time of increased racial tension in the U.S.

SN.01/EP.05 About Black Businesses in America, Part 2

Nov 05, 2020 — 16 min

In part two of this episode, we explore the day-to-day experiences of being a Black business owner in America. From getting started to fostering a community, we’ll discuss economic inclusion and entrepreneurship with Black business owners across the U. S.

SN.01/EP.06 About Marketing Safety

Nov 19, 2020 — 16 min

Businesses are continually adjusting their marketing during the pandemic. Hear what marketing strategies are working for these small business owners through COVID-19 to ensure customers are informed.

SN.01/EP.07 About Seasonal Business Change

Dec 03, 2020 — 18 min

What happens when a businesses’ seasonal boosts are less likely to come? Listen to this Talking Squarely episode featuring business owners preparing for unexpected changes in seasonality.

SN.01/EP.08 About the New Realities of Selling Online

Dec 17, 2020 — 19 min

What are the new realities of selling online during the pandemic? Instead of measuring success in foot traffic, businesses are thinking about clicks and online orders. Hear business owners talk about the importance of selling online on Talking Squarely..

SN.01/EP.09 About Supply and Demand

Jan 14, 2021 — 18 min

Supply chain risk has increased with the pandemic. Listen to this episode of Talking Squarely about how small business owners are dealing with the impact of the pandemic supply chain and demand shifts.

SN.01/EP.10 About Trying Something New at Your Business

Jan 28, 2021 — 19 min

As the world changes, businesses of all sizes are looking for ways to stay creative in what and how they sell to customers. Listen to this Talking Squarely episode to hear how businesses have adapted.

SN.01/EP.11 About Work-Life Balance

Feb 11, 2021 — 15 min

For business owners, there is a balancing act between running their shops and having a personal life. In this episode of Talking Squarely, hear how business owners find balance between the professional and personal.

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SN.01/EP.13 About Another Unusual Holiday Season

Dec 13, 2021 — 13 min

In this episode of the Talking Squarely podcast, three business owners discuss their approach to this holiday season, the challenges they are facing, and what’s giving them hope as they ring in 2022.

SN.01/EP.14 About Supporting Your Employees

Jan 21, 2022 — 16 min

In season 1 episode 14 of the Talking Squarely podcast, three business owners discuss how they support their employees though difficult times, take care of themselves, and run their businesses.

SN.01/EP.15 About What the Pandemic Has Taught Us

Feb 04, 2022 — 19 min

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