Where small business meets your favorite pair of slippers. A little quirky, not too buttoned up, one less accessory, ahhh… just right. Welcome to Small Business Casual, where we focus on designing sustainable, cozy, and thriving businesses tailored to your LIFE. Not the other way around! From general business and marketing to making sense of the behind-the-scenes chaos, I’m Emily Aborn, your host and Small Business Copywriter! I’m here to walk alongside you as we make running our businesses ...
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Whether you’re dreaming of building a forever home, looking to create a custom vacation getaway, or looking for a home that supports your lifestyle, this podcast is for you! Join us as we provide behind-the-scenes insights and advice for intelligent homeowners looking to renovate or build a dream home in the Monadnock Region. We’ll get into the art and science of the custom home-building industry and help you know everything you need along the way! Cohosted by seasoned NH Builder, Paul LaRoc ...
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The podcast for business owners and professionals excited and inspired by success and focused on personal growth. If you’re someone taking action towards your dreams, this show is for you! Join us for lots of laughs and learning with Content Writer, and owner of She Built This, Emily Aborn, as she interviews successful women entrepreneurs, professionals, and those who support them who are changing the world by following their passions! One part inspiration, one part practical tips and tangib ...
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Podcasting Made Simple is the premier podcast about podcasting! We’re here to help podcast guests and podcast hosts reach more listeners and grow their income so they can change more lives! Join Alex Sanfilippo and other podcasting industry experts as they share how you can level up on either side of the mic! (Show notes and resources: https://PodMatch.com/episodes)
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Welcome to the solo grind. Your weekly coffee break with a fellow solo entrepreneur who's right there in it with you. I am Teresa Schlup the original caffeine creative and this is where real business meets real life. No hype just honest conversations about building a business on your own terms. We talk mindset, strategy, burnout, breakthroughs, and everything in between because going solo doesn't mean doing it alone. Grab a cup of coffee, find your favorite spot, and let's talk about what it ...
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No Wrong Turns Pod learns about how people’s passions have been developed throughout their life’s story.
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Asking, discussing, and answering the question, How do you want to be seen? Far, far more than how we want to look, or even how were are looked at. How we live our lives, show up every day, and the principles, ethics, and personality we bring to our personal and professional lives ~ this is how we are seen. So why not decide how you'll be seen?
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Let's Finish 2025 Strong with Emily Aborn
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27:17Send us a text 🎧 Episode Summary: Today I am sitting down with my good friend, go-to copywriter and fellow podcaster Emily Aborn to talk about all the noise around Marketing at the end of the year and why most of it simply doesn’t work for solo entrepreneurs. There is an incredible pressure to scale, the lure of shiny offers, and the shiesty market…
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The Builder’s Rolodex: Local collaborators with a unified vision
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How to Pitch to Be a Podcast Guest | Alice Draper
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By Teresa Schlup, The Original Caffeine Creative
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Removing the Ghosts that Haunt Your Business (sage not required)
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Guest-Friendly Spaces: customized for entertaining
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11:07If you’re the hostess with the mostess or love having everyone home for the holidays, this episode is for you! We get into guest-ready features and must-haves, customized for everyone’s comfort, both inside and outside the home. Inside the episode: How your social calendar informs the custom build The features not to overlook for large gatherings a…
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How Saying No Helps Your Show Grow | Suzanne Culberg
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Build a Stronger Business by Leaning Into Discomfort
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30:17Send us a text Last week, while researching the topic of the "must have" business tools and resources, I was stunned to see Customer Service tossed at the bottom of the list, like a an afterthought. From my earliest days of being employed, customer service has been at the core of what I do, and without good customer service practices in place I don…
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Does Your Business Need a Rebrand? With special guest, Lindsay Dreyer
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42:31Text Emily! Almost every business owner finds themselves asking the question at one point or another, "Does my business need a rebrand?" How do you know when it's time to fully overhaul your brand and when it's time for a simpler refresh? I'm joined by my fellow cozy small business owner friend, Lindsay Dreyer of City Chic Real Estate (rebranding t…
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Overcome Impostor Syndrome as a Podcast Guest | Marc Schmidt
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The Tools I don’t use for Business –– Any More!
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24:14Send us a text Do you ever feel like you are drowning in "all the things" necessary to build a successful business. Tools, resources, software hardware... the list goes on and one and can get quite overwhelming really fast! Today, I am sharing how I broke up the the “must have business tools” and started building a business that feels really good f…
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Small Talk that Keeps us From Playing BIG
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31:09Text Emily! In last week’s episode, we talked about literal small talk… the awkward weather banter at a networking event, the Zoom conversation you get stuck in that seemingly goes nowhere fast, and the idle chit chat that’s draining. We learned that while small talk SEEMS small, it can act as a catalyst for bigger conversations and deeper talk. Wh…
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Custom, multi-generational features: Home for the whole family!
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8:34Sometimes "home sweet home" means more than one generation living under the same roof. From kiddos to aging parents, this episode walks you through the custom features to consider when creating a space everyone can enjoy for years to come. Inside the episode: How does the need for "multi-generational" spaces impact modern building? What are the dif…
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How Pilots Lead to a Better Podcast | Vince Quinn
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Doing it Solo The Challenges, Structure, and Slump-Busters
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31:06Send us a text Working solo sounds amazing until you realize just how tricky it can be to keep yourself on track. Freedom of schedule can quickly feel like chaos, the quiet of home can get a little too quiet, and without a team there’s no one to lean on when things get heavy. In this conversation, I’m talking about the challenges we face as solo en…
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Text Emily! Do you dread swapping senseless words with cashiers and strangers out in public? Do you go out of your way to avoid neighbors, coworkers, or people you know at the grocery store lest you get stuck in idle chit chat? Do you get heart palpitations thinking about discussing the weather at a networking event? If so, you may have an aversion…
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Remove Filler Words to Sound More Confident | Shayna Davis
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When Business Threatens to Take Over Your Life
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35:44Text Emily! You are not "just" anything. You're not just a business owner, parent, spouse, community member, speaker, podcaster, writer, etc. You're a multifaceted human being who gets to bring your WHOLE self everywhere you go! Just like a recipe made up of lots of parts and pieces, a dash of this and a dash of that, we are too. In this episode, I…
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Where Do You Put it All!? Storage solutions for a sense of calm
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9:54Everyone’s idea of the perfect storage and organization system looks a little different. One thing we can almost all agree on is that we don’t want a home full of clutter. Custom storage solutions bring a sense of calm throughout the home with a balance of function and aesthetics. In this episode, we get into custom storage options from closets to …
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How to Turn Your Podcast into a Book | Cori Wamsley
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Send us a text 🎧 Episode Summary: Ever find yourself mid-conversation or deep into a project and your brain just… stops? That frozen moment usually has nothing to do with your skills or creativity and everything to do with the invisible to-do list running in the background of your mind. From client work to admin tasks, personal projects, and future…
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Why I kissed “content” goodbye: 3 lessons from a podcast rebrand
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25:21Text Emily! The Content with Character has a FRESH face and has been rebranded, officially, to Small Business Casual! This is the FIRST episode in our new digs where the goal is to help us create small businesses that feel like ahhhhhh, home. On this episode, I share a little bit of why I changed the name and am steering away from "content" a bit m…
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Become Their FAVORITE Podcast Guest (LIVE Workshop Re-Air)
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1:01:43Text Emily! Listen, enjoy, and walk away feeling empowered and ready to become their FAVORITE podcast guest. Join myself, Barb Davids, and Ande Lyons in this LIVE re-aired workshop as we dish out insider secrets and goodies to help you UP your guesting game! The conversation includes: How to ruin a good pitch FAST by making a crucial mistake How to…
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Keeping Listeners Engaged as a Guest | Emily Aborn
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Profit, Growth, and Intuition with Megan Dahle
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38:25Send us a text 🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Solo Grind, I sit down with my friend Megan Dahle, a business strategist and fractional CFO, to talk about something that used to terrify me—numbers. We dig into how creative entrepreneurs (yes, even the “I’m not a numbers person” crowd) can feel empowered by really seeing and understanding w…
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6 Flavors of Failed Collaborations: a heaping scoop of wisdom
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42:16Text Emily! Just like not all DIY home projects turn out like your Pinterest board... not all collaborations end in sunshine in rainbows. And some downright fail. Flop. Fizzle. Fallout. Failure is inevitable when you're experimenting, trying something new, and collaborating with others. While it might not be so tasty in the moment, failure is full …
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Everything Exteriors: paint, materials, and more!
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11:12Got questions about exteriors? Shades of paint, tying in nature, and which materials you can trust to go the distance, this episode is a deep dive into exterior options for your home. Paul sheds light on the difference between various exterior materials, common options for his custom home clients, and what to avoid for an exterior that stands out. …
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The Systems Behind a Successful Podcast | Tanya Smith
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Send us a text 🎧 Episode Summary: Some seasons in business feel electric. Ideas are flowing, projects are exciting, and you can’t wait to dive in each day. And then there are the other seasons… the ones where the spark seems to have packed up and left. I’ve been there, and I know how unsettling it can feel, especially when you want to create but no…
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Collaborations gone RIGHT: 6 Key factors for the BEST collaborations
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35:45Text Emily! Want to partner up with collaborators and spark collaborations that give you the goosebumps!? It takes two to make a thing go right (it takes two to make it outta’ sight), and that’s exactly what I believe the best of the best collaborations create - an outta' sight experience that leaves everyone feeling good. In this episode, I shed l…
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Beyond the Empty Seats: focusing on who’s already engaged to GROW, featuring Dave Campbell
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21:29Text Emily! How do I grow my podcast? How do I grow my business? They seem like good questions, but in reality, they’re a bit open-ended… hard to define. What does “grow” even mean? I’m doing something totally different in this bonus episode! This month is all about COLLABORATION on the Content with Character podcast and in the name of collaboratio…
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Why Podcasters Want You as a Guest | Neeraja Ganesh
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Send us a text 🎧 Episode Summary: We have all had those slow periods in business. You know the ones that have us questioning everything from if we made a good decision to going into business for ourselves, or if we are even good at what we do. These moments can shake the foundation of what we are building, but they can also be a much needed gift. T…
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Your Guest Prep Talk (Tips for Podcasters & Speakers)
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37:42Text Emily! I've seen far too many podcast guests and speakers who are just winging it... Underplaying the gift and opportunity of being a guest, their lack of preparation translates into less impact and being just a tad uh, underwhelming. In this episode, I'm going to give you some KEYS to being an outstanding podcast guest or speaker, what you ne…
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The Business of the Build: an entrepreneurial chat with Paul LaRoche
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15:28Back in June, Paul hosted his third annual staff and family appreciation BBQ. In this episode, Emily’s got questions about why it’s so meaningful for Paul to show gratitude to those who are building this business alongside him. You’ll learn more about the business of building, get to know Paul as an entrepreneur, and learn about how his vision has …
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Focus on Who's Already Listening | Dave Campbell
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Mastering Profitability, Even in Uncertainty with Nancy Quinn
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33:19Send us a text 🎧 Episode Summary: Today I am chatting once again with business coach Nancy Quinn about mastering profitability, even in uncertainty, particularly when running a successful interior design business. We explore the importance of profitability, navigating tariffs, and effective client communication. Nancy shares strategies for managing…
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The REAL Numbers of Podcasting: Time, Money, Energy, Possibility
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38:50Text Emily! Looking to be a guest on more podcasts? Want to improve your guesting/hosting skills and be a better collaborator? This month, we're breaking down the numbers to help you become even BETTER and know how to spend your time, money, and energy for maximum possibility. Business is a balance of profit and soul and podcasting is a blend of ar…
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6 Steps to a Podcast CTA That Converts | Luis & Fonzi Camejo
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Send us a text 🎧 Episode Summary: Today I want to talk about the mindset hurdle that keeps so many solo entrepreneurs stuck... waiting to feel “ready.” I am sharing five clear signs that it’s time to take that next step, even if your confidence hasn’t caught up yet, and what it means to uplevel on your terms. We will also be talking about why fear …
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Text Emily! I can overthink, outthink, rethink, and retroactively think my way into anything BUT momentum. Can you relate? If so, this episode is for you! This episode is for you if you identify as an overthinker (or just a little too much thinker) at times. We're going to get into the importance of overcoming overthinking so we can gain clarity, c…
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A well-designed roofline and intentional materials do more than keep the rain out, they play a huge role in the look and feel of your home. In this episode, we’re unpacking how roof structure, gables, and even gutters all contribute to aesthetics, performance, and long-term protection. Listen in to learn: Decisions to make around roofing materials,…
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The Role of Passion in Podcasting | Alex Sanfilippo
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Your Best Clients Are Already in Front of You
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18:57Send us a text 🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Solo Grind, I’m talking about something we don’t talk about enough. Nurturing the people who are already here. It’s so easy to get caught up chasing new leads, new followers, new subscribers… but the real magic happens when you take care of the ones who already said yes. I’m sharing why focus…
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The 5 Spheres of Influence & How to Nurture Each One
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28:46Text Emily! You can't (and don't need to) keep up with everyone you meet at the same level or frequency. Not all feedback is equal feedback and your marketing doesn't translate to every last person you interact with. Your business isn't relevant to everyone. But that doesn't mean some people are more valuable than others or deserve to be discounted…
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Billion-Dollar Podcasting Strategies | JCRON
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What I learned from the “Real Life Wizard of Oz”
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20:38Send us a text 🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Solo Grind, I’m honoring someone who made a big impact on my entrepreneurial journey: Steve Sims. Steve was an author, coach, creative disruptor, a fellow lover of a really god old fashion, and one of the most unapologetically real people I’ve ever had the privilege to learn from. His books a…
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6 Tiny, Big Business Game-Changers: reminders for the season you’re in
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22:45Text Emily! No matter your pace right now, no matter what you can and can't accomplish or check off your to-do list, you're not broken, behind, or failing. You’re right where you need to be. This episode gives you 6 tiny, impactful reminders to help you focus on taking the steps, in the season you're in, and do what you can. Short and sweet, here a…
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When clients first begin the homebuilding process with LR3, the beginning is exciting! Dreaming, designing, and decision-making. After the plan is finalized and in place, there's what seems to be a lull in the action before the building process begins. But what's really happening is far from a lull! In this episode, we get into the behind-the-scene…
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Getting Invited to Guest on More Podcasts | Crissy Conner
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