The ups and downs of a small business owner
The highs and lows of small business ownership explored monthly.
The ups and downs of a small business owner
The highs and lows of small business ownership explored monthly.
About The ups and downs of a small business owner
The highs and lows of small business ownership explored monthly.
A monthly breakdown of what life is like in a small business, the ups the downs and everything in between. We will be interviewing various business owners to try and understand their journeys.
Why Join The ups and downs of a small business owner as a Guest
Entrepreneur-Focused Audience
You reach listeners deeply invested in small business journeys-owners, operators, and aspiring founders who crave authentic stories and lessons.
Operator-to-Operator Chats
You join honest, unscripted interviews with fellow founders-no fluff, just real conversations about what it's like to build and run a business.
Proven Guest Lineup
You'll be in good company-past guests include social entrepreneurs, product designers, and multi-business founders sharing their raw, inspiring paths.
Available on Major Platforms
Your episode is distributed via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major apps-ensuring reach beyond your own network.
Episode Angles & Guest Pitches
From Career to Company
Share how you transitioned from a traditional job into entrepreneurship and what sparked the change.
Balancing Business and Life
Explore how you manage the emotional and logistical demands of entrepreneurship alongside family or personal commitments.
Building Through Setbacks
Walk through a major failure or low point-and how it shaped your approach to business today.
Niche Business, Big Impact
Unpack how you identified and grew a niche business-from CBD to social impact ventures.
How You'd Contribute to the Show
Audience Takeaways
Your episode helps listeners learn from real-world business experiences-what works, what hurts, and how to keep going.
Hot Topics
Why Trust Me
The Ideal Guest
You're a founder, operator, or small business owner with a real story to tell-especially if you've faced setbacks, made pivots, or built something unconventional.
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Trailer
The ups and downs of a small business owner • Sep 10, 2022
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