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		<title>Bill Shufelt &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #293: Athletic Brewing, Non-Alcoholic Beer Guy</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bill Shufelt, the Co-Founder and CEO of Athletic Brewing Co., joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share his journey from working at a top hedge fund to starting the biggest non-alcoholic craft brewery in the US.]]></description>
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<p>Reinvent a category. That&#8217;s the story of this week&#8217;s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a>&nbsp;podcast guest, Bill Shufelt. Bill is the Co-Founder and CEO of Athletic Brewing Co. Listen to the episode on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-business-growth-podcast/id1422144338?mt=2" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6mSUsqYobBljhKIuK9sKJV" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJ7ovuCpHVg7SJchnF2BZg" target="_blank">YouTube</a>,&nbsp;and your other favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">podcast platforms</a>.</p>



<ul><li><a href="#episode-summary">Episode Summary &amp; Player</a></li><li><a href="#full-transcript">Full Transcript</a></li><li><a href="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary">Episode 293: Bill Shufelt – Athletic Brewing, Non-Alcoholic Beer Guy</h2>



<p>Bill Shufelt, the Co-Founder and CEO of Athletic Brewing Co., joins the show to share his journey from working at a top hedge fund to starting the biggest non-alcoholic craft brewery in the US. Hear how he discovered the opportunity for non-alcoholic craft beer, how to reinvent a product category, what’s driven the success of Athletic Brewing, the story behind their flagship Run Wild IPA, and his favorite bars and restaurants in StamVegas.&nbsp;This episode covers everything from non-alcoholic beer to JJ Watt. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>What was a day in the life like for Bill at the hedge fund</li><li>When did he realize there was an opportunity for non-alcoholic craft beer</li><li>How do you add more hours to your weekend</li><li>When did people start believing in Athletic Brewing Co.</li><li>What are Athletic Brewing&#8217;s taste standards</li><li>How do you find investors with a disruptive product</li><li>What&#8217;s Bill&#8217;s personal favorite Athletic Brewing beer</li><li>Run Wild!</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Bill at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://athleticbrewing.com/" target="_blank">AthleticBrewing.com</a> and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-shufelt-650059138" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p>



<h2 id="full-transcript"></h2>



<p>Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript <a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/bill-shufelt-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



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<h2 id="show-notes"><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2>



<ul><li><strong>Intro &amp; StamVegas</strong><ul><li>[0:30] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:&#109;&#97;&#120;&#64;&#104;ip&#112;&#111;d&#105;&#114;&#101;c&#116;.&#99;o&#109;" target="_blank">max&#64;max&#112;&#111;&#100;ca&#115;&#116;in&#103;.&#99;om</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[0:39] Connect with Bill at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://athleticbrewing.com/" target="_blank">AthleticBrewing.com</a> and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-shufelt-650059138" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li>[2:14] What does <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://x.com/AlexMyers3/status/534372430547275776" target="_blank">StamVegas</a> mean to him</li><li>[3:02] Did Bill live in <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.stamfordct.gov/" target="_blank">Stamford</a> or just work there</li><li>[3:18] Shoutout, The Big D!</li><li>[3:55] What was a day in the life like for Bill at the hedge fund</li><li>[5:41] Did anyone know <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Cohen_(businessman)" target="_blank">Steve Cohen</a> would buy the New York Mets back then</li><li>[6:58] <a href="https://www.headspace.com/articles/useless-platitudes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Platitudes</a></li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SquadShot-Bill-Shufelt-1024x538.png" alt="SquadShot Bill Shufelt" class="wp-image-9089" width="713" height="375" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SquadShot-Bill-Shufelt-1024x538.png 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SquadShot-Bill-Shufelt-400x210.png 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SquadShot-Bill-Shufelt-768x403.png 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SquadShot-Bill-Shufelt-500x263.png 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SquadShot-Bill-Shufelt-400x210@2x.png 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SquadShot-Bill-Shufelt.png 1200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SquadShot-Bill-Shufelt-500x263@2x.png 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px" /><figcaption>Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill!</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>The Athletic Brewing Story</strong><ul><li>[7:45] When did Bill realize there was an opportunity for non-alcoholic craft beer</li></ul><ul><li>[10:15] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://point72.com/" target="_blank">Point72</a></li><li>[11:42] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Entrepreneur</a></li><li>[12:11] How do you add more hours to your weekend</li><li>[12:56] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nfl.com/" target="_blank">NFL</a> (National Football League)</li><li>[13:05] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/excel" target="_blank">Excel</a></li><li>[13:29] Scott Hanson – <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/scott-hanson/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast #170</a>: Host of <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nfl.com/redzone/" target="_blank">NFL RedZone</a></em></li><li>[13:45] How did Bill learn how to make beer</li><li>[14:18] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/" target="_blank">Whole Foods</a></li><li>[15:39] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-walker-15801b158" target="_blank">John Walker</a></li><li>[16:13] How do you reinvent a product category</li><li>[16:26] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://focusgroups.org/" target="_blank">Focus Groups</a></li><li>[16:59] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.bcorporation.net/" target="_blank">B Corp</a></li><li>[17:56] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MUI9UrM4wc" target="_blank">Authentic Athletic</a></li><li>[18:15] When did people start believing in <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://athleticbrewing.com/" target="_blank">Athletic Brewing</a></li><li>[19:22] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/tips-and-ideas/archive/foraging-whole-foods-market" target="_blank">Whole Foods Forager</a></li><li>[21:09] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.bazaarvoice.com/blog/product-sampling-marketing/" target="_blank">Sampling</a></li><li>[22:00] Hey, that rhymes</li><li>[22:50] Where did the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://athleticbrewing.com/products/run-wild" target="_blank">Run Wild IPA</a> come from</li><li>[23:57] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://andreasager.com/" target="_blank">Trademark</a></li><li>[24:22] What are Athletic Brewing&#8217;s taste standards</li><li>[24:48] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/food-science/sensory-panel" target="_blank">Sensory Panel</a></li><li>[25:09] Bazinga</li><li>[25:40] How do you find investors with a disruptive product</li><li>[27:03] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/angelinvestor.asp" target="_blank">Angel Investors</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/capitalization-table.asp" target="_blank">Cap Table</a> (Capitalization Table)</li><li>[27:24] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/v/venturecapital.asp" target="_blank">Venture Capital</a> (VC), <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/family-offices.asp" target="_blank">Family Offices</a></li><li>[27:35] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/fintech.asp" target="_blank">FinTech</a> (Financial Technology), <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ibm.com/topics/artificial-intelligence" target="_blank">AI</a> (Artificial Intelligence)</li><li>[28:13] What is Athletic Brewing&#8217;s expansion strategy</li><li>[29:56] What&#8217;s driven the success of Athletic Brewing</li><li>[30:47] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://builtin.com/company-culture" target="_blank">Company Culture</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.coursera.org/articles/what-is-hr" target="_blank">HR</a> (Human Resources)</li><li>[32:06] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Bill</li></ul><ul><li>[32:08] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>[32:49] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement &#8217;23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/PM23/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/PM23</a></li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Athletic-USA-Flagship-Grid-012823-693-1024x683.jpg" alt="Athletic Brewing Co." class="wp-image-9102" width="627" height="418" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Athletic-USA-Flagship-Grid-012823-693-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Athletic-USA-Flagship-Grid-012823-693-400x267.jpg 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Athletic-USA-Flagship-Grid-012823-693-768x512.jpg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Athletic-USA-Flagship-Grid-012823-693-500x333.jpg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Athletic-USA-Flagship-Grid-012823-693-400x267@2x.jpg 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Athletic-USA-Flagship-Grid-012823-693-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Athletic-USA-Flagship-Grid-012823-693-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Athletic-USA-Flagship-Grid-012823-693-768x512@2x.jpg 1536w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Athletic-USA-Flagship-Grid-012823-693-1024x683@2x.jpg 2048w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Athletic-USA-Flagship-Grid-012823-693-500x333@2x.jpg 1000w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Athletic-USA-Flagship-Grid-012823-693-800x533@2x.jpg 1600w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Athletic-USA-Flagship-Grid-012823-693-1280x853@2x.jpg 2560w" sizes="(max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px" /><figcaption>Brew-tiful</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A</strong><ul><li>[33:14] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.bobbyvsrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Bobby V&#8217;s</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.colonygrill.com/" target="_blank">Colony Grill</a></li><li>[33:42] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/jjwatt/?hl=en" target="_blank">JJ Watt</a></li><li>[34:19] What were Bill&#8217;s favorite Vermont beers</li><li>[35:15] What&#8217;s his personal favorite Athletic Brewing beer</li><li>[35:53] What would his dream collab be</li><li>[37:23] I can&#8217;t talk</li><li>[37:47] Connect with Bill at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://athleticbrewing.com/" target="_blank">AthleticBrewing.com</a> and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-shufelt-650059138" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><ul><li>[38:23] What are Bill&#8217;s Final Thoughts</li></ul><ul><li>[38:48]&nbsp;Follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify</li></ul><ul><li>[38:53] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Bill</li></ul><ul><li>[39:02] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast<em>&nbsp;</em>on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodpods.com/" target="_blank">Goodpods</a>, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to</li><li>[39:05]&nbsp;Connect with me on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (aka <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">X</a>), and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.threads.net/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Threads</a> @MaxBranstetter and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wildbusinessgrowth" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @WildBusinessGrowth</li></ul><ul><li>[39:07] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:&#109;a&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;&#120;podcasti&#110;g&#46;&#99;om">m&#97;x&#64;maxp&#111;dca&#115;tin&#103;.&#99;&#111;&#109;</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[39:12] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; &#8220;Jungle Tribe&#8221; &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li></ul></li></ul>



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<h2 id="podcast-summary"><strong>What is the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the <em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business &#8211; and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy&#8217;s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/about/" target="_blank">Max Branstetter</a> (that&#8217;s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.</p>



<h2><strong>How do you start a podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Interested in starting a professional-sounding and professional-looking podcast for your brand, but don&#8217;t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at <a href="mailto:m&#97;x&#64;&#109;a&#120;po&#100;c&#97;&#115;t&#105;&#110;g&#46;&#99;&#111;m">m&#97;x&#64;&#109;&#97;x&#112;&#111;&#100;&#99;ast&#105;n&#103;.&#99;&#111;m</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.</p>



<p>Thanks for listening to Bill Shufelt on the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast.<em> </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about it. And have some Athletic brews together. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <strong><em>Bring on the Bongos!!</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Shannah Game &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #270: Everyone&#8217;s Talkin&#8217; Money</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Max Branstetter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 02:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Shannah Game, the Award-Winning Host of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share her journey from starting a film festival in college to launching the top-ranked podcast with over 24 million downloads.]]></description>
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<p>Whether you like it or not, you have a relationship with money. That&#8217;s the story of this week&#8217;s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em></a> guest, Shannah Game. Shannah is the Award-Winning Host of <em>Everyone&#8217;s Talkin&#8217; Money</em>. Listen to the episode on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-business-growth-podcast/id1422144338?mt=2" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6mSUsqYobBljhKIuK9sKJV" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJ7ovuCpHVg7SJchnF2BZg" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and your other favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">podcast platforms</a>.</p>



<ul><li><a href="#episode-summary">Episode Summary &amp; Player</a></li><li><a href="#full-transcript">Full Transcript</a></li><li><a href="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary">Episode 270: Shannah Game – <em>Everyone&#8217;s Talkin&#8217; Money</em></h2>



<p>Shannah Game, the Award-Winning Host of <em>Everyone’s Talkin’ Money</em>, joins the show to share her journey from starting a film festival in college to launching the top-ranked podcast with over 24 million downloads. Hear how to approach money as an entrepreneur, manage stress related to money, how much to spend on travel, how to start a successful podcast, and the best burger in Asheville. This episode covers everything from Financial Forgiveness to Assembly Hall. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>How did Shannah come up with the idea for a film festival</li><li>What did she learn from her first entrepreneurial journey</li><li>Where did her interest in the financial space come from</li><li>What made <em>Everyone&#8217;s Talkin&#8217; Money</em> so successful in the early days</li><li>How do you change the name of your podcast</li><li>What are Shannah&#8217;s top financial tips</li><li>Shannah&#8217;s Brain Bubbles</li><li>What does she like about giraffes</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Shannah at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://everyonestalkinmoney.com/" target="_blank">EveryonesTalkinMoney.com</a>.</p>



<h2 id="full-transcript"></h2>



<p>Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript <a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/shannah-game-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



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<h2 id="show-notes"><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2>



<ul><li><strong>Intro &amp; College Entrepreneur</strong><ul><li>[0:36] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:m&#97;x&#64;hi&#112;po&#100;ir&#101;c&#116;&#46;&#99;&#111;m" target="_blank">&#109;ax&#64;m&#97;&#120;p&#111;d&#99;&#97;&#115;tin&#103;&#46;&#99;o&#109;</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[0:46] Connect with Shannah at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://everyonestalkinmoney.com/" target="_blank">EveryonesTalkinMoney.com</a></li></ul><ul><li>[2:12] NOPE</li><li>[2:09] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcastmovement.com/" target="_blank">Podcast Movement</a></li><li>[3:21] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/p/CwlxCOSLQD0/" target="_blank">Podcast Movement 2023 in Denver</a></li><li>[3:34] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://bloomington.iu.edu/index.html" target="_blank">IU</a> (Indiana University)</li><li>[3:40] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.exploreasheville.com/" target="_blank">Asheville</a>, NC</li><li>[4:07] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.cameo.com/" target="_blank">Cameo</a></li><li>[4:24] What business did Shannah start in college</li><li>[5:10] How did she come up with the idea for a film festival</li><li>[5:53] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_405_(California)" target="_blank">405</a> (I-405)</li><li>[6:16] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hippodirect.com/nonprofit-fundraising-executives-lists" target="_blank">Nonprofit</a></li><li>[6:39] What did Shannah learn from her first entrepreneurial journey</li><li>[6:50] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.prsa.org/about/all-about-pr" target="_blank">PR</a> (Public Relations)</li><li>[7:48] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://festival.sundance.org/" target="_blank">Sundance Film Festival</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.sxsw.com/" target="_blank">SXSW</a> (South by Southwest aka South by)</li><li>[8:20] &#8220;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0572418/" target="_blank">The Sundance Kids</a>&#8221; from <em>Entourage</em></li><li>[8:56] How do you start a business in college</li><li>[10:12] How was the process of selling Shannah&#8217;s business</li><li>[10:17] Wild!</li><li>[11:33] <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dot-com_bubble" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dot-com Bubble</a></li></ul></li></ul>



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<ul><li><strong>The <em>Everyone&#8217;s Talkin&#8217; Money</em> Story</strong><ul><li>[14:06] Where did Shannah&#8217;s interest in the financial space come from</li><li>[15:02] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://bschool.pepperdine.edu/mba-programs/full-time-mba/concentrations/entrepreneurship.htm" target="_blank">MBA</a> (Masters of Business Administration)</li><li>[15:58] &#8220;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.mmoneypodcast.com/smart-money-moves-20s/memory-keeping-3/" target="_blank">7 SMART MONEY MOVES IN YOUR 20’S</a>&#8220;</li><li>[16:06] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2019/01/17/where-millennials-end-and-generation-z-begins/" target="_blank">Millennial</a></li><li>[16:14] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://w2.csun.edu/" target="_blank">California State University, Northridge</a></li><li>[16:32] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://everyonestalkinmoney.com/" target="_blank">Millennial Money</a></em></li><li>[17:35] What made <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://everyonestalkinmoney.com/" target="_blank">Everyone&#8217;s Talkin&#8217; Money</a></em> so successful in the early days</li></ul><ul><li>[20:55] What&#8217;s the biggest adjustment Shannah has made with the podcast</li><li>[22:43] How do you change the name of your podcast</li><li>[23:22] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/Generation-X" target="_blank">Gen X</a> (Generation X)</li><li>[25:18] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement &#8217;23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/PM23/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/PM23</a></li></ul><ul><li>[25:20] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em></li></ul></li><li><strong>Mindful Money Tips</strong><ul><li>[26:12] What a re-miss</li><li>[26:41] What are Shannah&#8217;s top financial tips</li><li>[27:38] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://medlineplus.gov/anxiety.html#:~:text=Anxiety%20is%20a%20feeling%20of,before%20making%20an%20important%20decision." target="_blank">Anxiety</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression" target="_blank">Depression</a></li><li>[28:09] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://everyonestalkinmoney.com/about-shannah-game/" target="_blank">Money Trauma</a></li><li>[29:06] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/checkingaccount.asp" target="_blank">Checking Account</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/best/banking/high-yield-online-savings-accounts" target="_blank">High-Yield Savings Account</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-sponsor/types-of-retirement-plans" target="_blank">Retirement Account</a></li><li>[29:37] Whatever</li><li>[30:32] How should you approach money as an <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">entrepreneur</a></li></ul><ul><li>[30:52] More-very!</li><li>[32:03] The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/debt.asp" target="_blank">Debt</a> Shuffle</li><li>[33:21] How do you manage <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/11874-stress" target="_blank">stress</a> related to money</li></ul><ul><li>[33:48] Financial Forgiveness</li><li>[34:43] &#8220;Hey, Money&#8221;</li><li>[35:08] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.mindful.org/how-to-meditate/" target="_blank">Meditation</a></li><li>[36:28] Shannah&#8217;s Brain Bubbles</li><li>[37:23] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Bird-Some-Instructions-Writing-Life/dp/0385480016" target="_blank">Bird by Bird</a></em> by Anne Lamott</li><li>[37:33] It&#8217;s La-MOTT</li><li>[37:55] Shoutout, Haters</li><li>[38:07] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://mbird.com/literature/anne-lamott-on-dropping-whiny-guilt-mongering-voices-into-mason-jars/" target="_blank">Mice in a Mason Jar</a></li><li>[39:31] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/p/CuNHgDUr2XZ/" target="_blank">Dana &amp; I&#8217;s Honeymoon in Italy</a></li><li>[40:14] How much should you spend on travel</li><li>[40:43] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/27/why-a-spending-plan-is-better-than-a-budget-financial-psychologist.html" target="_blank">Budget vs. Spending Plan</a></li><li>[41:42] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/best/credit-cards/travel" target="_blank">Travel Credit Card</a></li><li>[42:39] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.lendingtree.com/credit-cards/credit-card-debt-statistics/" target="_blank">Credit Card Debt</a></li><li>[43:12] Totally worth it</li></ul></li></ul>



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<ul><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A</strong><ul><li>[43:51] What&#8217;s surprising about being deaf in one ear</li><li>[44:48] Gary Gottdiener – <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/gary-gottdiener/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> #262</a>: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.thesamplegroup.com/" target="_blank">The Sample Group</a></li><li>[45:21] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.babybullavl.com/" target="_blank">Baby Bull</a></li><li>[46:07] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://iuhoosiers.com/facilities/simon-skjodt-assembly-hall/2" target="_blank">Assembly Hall</a></li><li>[46:38] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457939/" target="_blank">The Holiday</a></em>, <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097958/" target="_blank">National Lampoon&#8217;s Christmas Vacation</a></em></li><li>[46:56] What does Shannah like about giraffes (see SquadShot above)</li><li>[47:43] Shoutout, Mom!</li><li>[48:12] Connect with Shannah at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://everyonestalkinmoney.com/" target="_blank">EveryonesTalkinMoney.com</a></li></ul><ul><li>[48:52] What are Shannah&#8217;s Final Thoughts</li></ul><ul><li>[49:36] Follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em></a> and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify</li></ul><ul><li>[49:58] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast </em>on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodpods.com/" target="_blank">Goodpods</a>, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to</li><li>[50:01] Connect with me on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (aka <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">X</a>), and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> @MaxBranstetter</li><li>[50:03] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:&#109;ax&#64;m&#97;x&#112;&#111;dc&#97;sti&#110;g&#46;com">&#109;a&#120;&#64;&#109;a&#120;&#112;&#111;&#100;c&#97;st&#105;&#110;g.co&#109;</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[50:08] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em></li><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; &#8220;Jungle Tribe&#8221; &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li></ul></li></ul>



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<h2 id="podcast-summary"><strong>What is the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em>?</strong></h2>



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business &#8211; and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy&#8217;s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/about/" target="_blank">Max Branstetter</a> (that&#8217;s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.</p>



<h2><strong>How do you start a podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don&#8217;t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at <a href="mailto:m&#97;x&#64;ma&#120;po&#100;ca&#115;&#116;i&#110;g&#46;c&#111;m">&#109;a&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;&#120;&#112;o&#100;&#99;&#97;&#115;&#116;i&#110;g.c&#111;&#109;</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.</p>



<p>Thanks for listening to Shannah Game on the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em>.<em> </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em></a> and tell a friend about it. And tell them about <em>Everyone&#8217;s Talkin&#8217; Money</em> as well. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <strong><em>Bring on the Bongos!!</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Winnie Sun &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #140: Wealth Whisperer, Fantastic Finance Entrepreneur</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Max Branstetter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2021 23:47:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Winnie Sun, the Award-Winning Financial Advisor, TV Contributor, and Founding Partner of Sun Group Wealth Partners, joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share her journey from her parents declaring bankruptcy to becoming one of the most influential financial advisors in the world.]]></description>
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<p class="has-drop-cap">What&#8217;s a day in the life of a financial advisor who plays one on TV, too? Look no further than this week&#8217;s <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Wild Business Growth Podcast</a></em> guest, Winnie Sun. She&#8217;s the Award-Winning Financial Advisor, TV Contributor, and Founding Partner of Sun Group Wealth Partners. Listen to the episode on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-business-growth-podcast/id1422144338?mt=2" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6mSUsqYobBljhKIuK9sKJV" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3dpbGRidXNpbmVzc2dyb3d0aHBvZGNhc3QubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, and your other favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">podcast platforms</a>.</p>



<ul><li><a href="#episode-summary">Episode Summary &amp; Player</a></li><li><a href="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary"><strong>Episode 140: Winnie Sun – Wealth Whisperer, Fantastic Finance Entrepreneur</strong></h2>



<p>Winnie Sun, the Award-Winning Financial Advisor, TV Contributor, and Founding Partner of Sun Group Wealth Partners, joins the show to share her journey from her parents declaring bankruptcy to becoming one of the most influential financial advisors in the world. Hear how to manage your finances as an entrepreneur, benefit from tax shelters, find what makes you happy, how her hashtag got over 25 billion impressions on social media, and the craziest thing she’s seen from a live TV audience. This episode covers everything from tips on managing your money to hula hooping while tweeting. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>How did Winnie start working with live TV audiences</li><li>What pulled her into finance</li><li>How can you best manage your finances as an entrepreneur</li><li>What are tax shelters</li><li>How can you stay &#8220;in the know&#8221; in the finance world</li><li>What are Twitter Spaces</li><li>#WinnieSun #WinnieSun #WinnieSun</li><li>What is it like working on live TV</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Winnie on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/winniesun" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/winniesun" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> at @WinnieSun.</p>



<p>Enjoy the shooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.</p>



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<h2 id="show-notes"><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2>



<ul><li><strong>Intro</strong> <strong>&amp; Studio Audiences</strong><ul><li>[0:33] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:&#109;&#97;x&#64;&#104;i&#112;&#112;o&#100;ir&#101;&#99;t.&#99;&#111;m" target="_blank">ma&#120;&#64;&#109;a&#120;p&#111;&#100;c&#97;st&#105;&#110;&#103;&#46;com</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul><ul><li>[0:43] Connect with Winnie on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/winniesun" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/winniesun" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> at @WinnieSun</li><li>[1:51] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://winniesun.com/" target="_blank">Finance</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/entrepreneur.asp" target="_blank">Entrepreneurship</a></li><li>[2:04] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/winniesun" target="_blank">Social Media</a></li><li>[2:15] What was Winnie&#8217;s experience building audiences for top Hollywood shows</li><li>[2:17] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.afv.com/" target="_blank">America&#8217;s Funniest Home Videos</a> (AFV)</em>, <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.judgejudy.com/" target="_blank">Judge Judy</a></em>, <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.jeopardy.com/" target="_blank">Jeopardy!</a></em>, <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.wheeloffortune.com/" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a></em></li><li>[2:50] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.zillow.com/" target="_blank">Real Estate</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/bankruptcy" target="_blank">Bankruptcy</a></li><li>[3:26] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0377202/" target="_blank">Jones &amp; Jury</a></em></li><li>[3:48] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.findlaw.com/hirealawyer/choosing-the-right-lawyer/legal-research.html#:~:text=Legal%20research%20is%20generally%20the,unregulated%20or%20lacks%20legal%20precedent." target="_blank">Legal Research</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ucla.edu/" target="_blank">UCLA</a> (University of California, Los Angeles), <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.entertainmentcareers.net/valleycrest-productions/audience-page/job/108995/" target="_blank">Page</a></li><li>[5:02] Winnie&#8217;s TV Production Audience company <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnie_Sun" target="_blank">Crowded House Entertainment</a></li><li>[5:18] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.mtv.com/" target="_blank">MTV</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_with_Kelly_and_Ryan#2001%E2%80%9311:_Live!_with_Regis_and_Kelly" target="_blank"><em>Live! with</em> <em>Regis and Kelly</em></a></li><li>[5:35] I have not gotten this tattooed yet</li><li>[5:44] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tvland.com/" target="_blank">TV Land</a></li><li>[5:52] What kept Winnie coming back to finance</li><li>[6:30] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.uclaextension.edu/finance-investments/personal-financial-planning/certificate/personal-financial-planning" target="_blank">Financial Planning</a> (UCLA), <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.morganstanley.com/press-releases/morgan-stanley-smith-barney-is-now-morgan-stanley-wealth-management_7a78aa1d-036a-4fbf-9df7-1e73387a1c8a" target="_blank">Smith Barney</a></li><li>[6:46] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.sungroupwp.com/" target="_blank">Financial Advisor</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.smartrecruiters.com/resources/glossary/recruitment/" target="_blank">Recruiting</a></li><li>[7:45] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://marketbusinessnews.com/financial-glossary/client-definition-meaning/#:~:text=A%20client%20is%20somebody%20who,a%20relationship%20with%20the%20seller.&amp;text=In%20other%20words%2C%20the%20stall,because%20they%20have%20an%20arrangement." target="_blank">Clients</a></li><li>[8:07] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/financial_sector.asp#:~:text=The%20financial%20sector%20is%20a,companies%2C%20and%20real%20estate%20firms." target="_blank">Financial Industry</a></li></ul></li><li><strong>The Sun Group Wealth Partners Story &amp; Finance Tips for Entrepreneurs</strong><ul><li>[8:22] What was the most challenging part of building <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.sungroupwp.com/" target="_blank">Sun Group Wealth Partners</a></li><li>[8:45] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/small-business-ideas" target="_blank">Small Businesses</a></li><li>[9:15] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.morganstanley.com/" target="_blank">Morgan Stanley</a></li><li>[10:15] How do you find out what makes you happy</li><li>[11:16] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/012715/what-difference-between-profitability-and-profit.asp" target="_blank">Profitable</a></li><li>[11:31] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/branding" target="_blank">Branding</a></li><li>[11:46] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bernard-madoff.asp" target="_blank">Madoffs</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lehman_Brothers" target="_blank">Lehman Brothers</a></li><li>[12:05] Advisor Stink &#8211; ewww!</li><li>[12:35] What do you need to keep in mind when making financial decisions as an entrepreneur</li><li>[12:43] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/taxshelter.asp#:~:text=A%20tax%20shelter%20is%20a%20tax%20minimization%20strategy%2C%20and%20should,examples%20of%20potential%20tax%20shelters." target="_blank">Tax Shelters</a></li><li>[13:08] What are some examples of tax shelters</li><li>[13:23] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/rothira.asp" target="_blank">Roth IRA</a> (Individual Retirement Account), <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/accountant.asp" target="_blank">Accountant</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/pensionplan.asp" target="_blank">Pension</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/retirement-plans-faqs-regarding-seps" target="_blank">SEP-IRA</a> (Simplified Employee Pension)</li><li>[13:58] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/corporatetax.asp#:~:text=A%20corporate%20tax%20is%20a,depreciation%2C%20and%20other%20operating%20costs." target="_blank">Corporate Taxes</a></li><li>[14:40] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://business.twitter.com/en/basics/twitter-followers.html" target="_blank">Followers</a></li><li>[14:49] Shoutout Great-Grandpa Ira!</li><li>[15:04] My dad <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hippodirect.com/blog/wild-business-growth-podcast-18-greg-branstetter-president-and-founder-of-hippo-direct-our-family-business/" target="_blank">Greg Branstetter</a> on the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em></li><li>[15:38] What do entrepreneurs struggle with short-medium term with finance</li><li>[16:04] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.fastcompany.com/2679903/the-rise-of-the-micro-entrepreneurship-economy" target="_blank">Micro-Entrepreneurship</a></li><li>[16:19] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.vistaprint.com/business-cards" target="_blank">Business Cards</a></li><li>[16:30] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.staples.com/" target="_blank">Staples</a></li><li>[16:49] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.bankrate.com/banking/savings/rates/" target="_blank">Savings</a></li><li>[16:53] What&#8217;s a decision Winnie made in her own career she&#8217;s thankful she made</li><li>[17:21] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/coverdellesa.asp" target="_blank">Education Savings Account</a></li><li>[17:31] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.stanford.edu/" target="_blank">Stanford University</a></li><li>[18:26] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/paying-care" target="_blank">Long-Term Care</a></li><li>[19:38] How do you stay on top of your finances</li><li>[19:57] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.cnbc.com/" target="_blank">CNBC</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.cnbc.com/personal-finance/" target="_blank">Personal Finance</a>, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/make-it/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Make It</a></li><li>[20:21] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/winniesun/" target="_blank">Forbes</a></em></li><li>[20:29] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/winniesun" target="_blank">Social Footprint</a></li><li>[20:44] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/IRSnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank">IRS</a> on Twitter, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/SBAgov?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank">SBA</a> on Twitter</li><li>[21:04] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.apple.com/apple-news/" target="_blank">Apple News</a></li><li>[21:14] <a href="https://twitter.com/winniesun/status/1382087138565509120?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Winnie&#8217;s Livestreaming Show</a></li><li>[21:33] How does she manage everything she has going on</li><li>[22:28] <a href="https://www.moneyunder30.com/how-to-invest" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Invest</a></li><li>[22:43] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/webcams/c920-pro-hd-webcam.960-000764.html" target="_blank">Camera</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100x-USB-Cardioid-Microphone-ATR/dp/B07ZPBFVKK" target="_blank">Microphone</a></li><li>[23:33] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:ma&#120;&#64;&#109;axp&#111;&#100;c&#97;&#115;&#116;&#105;&#110;&#103;&#46;&#99;o&#109;">&#109;a&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;xp&#111;&#100;ca&#115;&#116;&#105;&#110;&#103;.&#99;&#111;m</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul></li></ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="675" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5028-1024x675.jpg" alt="Winnie Sun - Wild Business Growth Podcast #140: Wealth Whisperer, Fantastic Finance Entrepreneur" class="wp-image-4162" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5028-1024x675.jpg 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5028-400x264.jpg 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5028-768x506.jpg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5028-500x330.jpg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5028-400x264@2x.jpg 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5028-1280x844.jpg 1280w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5028-1920x1266.jpg 1920w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5028-768x506@2x.jpg 1536w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5028-1024x675@2x.jpg 2048w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5028-500x330@2x.jpg 1000w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5028-800x527@2x.jpg 1600w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5028-1280x844@2x.jpg 2560w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption>#WinnieSun</figcaption></figure>



<ul><li><strong>Wild Business Shoutout of the Week</strong><ul><li>[24:17] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://simplicable.com/new/creative-marketing#:~:text=Creative%20marketing%20is%20the%20process,products%20in%20an%20inspiring%20experience." target="_blank">Creative Marketing</a></li></ul><ul><li>[24:22] What are <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/spaces" target="_blank">Twitter Spaces</a></li><li>[24:34] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.joinclubhouse.com/" target="_blank">Clubhouse</a></li><li>[24:44] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/winniesun?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Ehashtag" target="_blank">#WinnieSun</a></li><li>[25:15] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://help.twitter.com/en/managing-your-account/using-the-tweet-activity-dashboard#:~:text=Engagements%3A%20Total%20number%20of%20times,profile%20photo%2C%20or%20Tweet%20expansion" target="_blank">Engagement</a></li><li>[27:01] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/twitter/id333903271" target="_blank">Twitter App</a></li><li>[27:20] Twitter Spaces Bouncer (me)</li><li>[28:00] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/product/2020/introducing-fleets-new-way-to-join-the-conversation.html" target="_blank">Fleets</a></li><li>[28:21] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/twitter-timeline" target="_blank">Timeline</a></li></ul></li><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A</strong><ul><li>[28:43] How does it feel for #WinnieSun to have over 25 billion impressions</li><li>[28:55] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/goldiechan/2018/11/08/10-golden-rules-personal-branding/" target="_blank">Personal Brand</a></li><li>[29:26] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.thebalancecareers.com/become-a-publicist-2316059" target="_blank">Publicist</a></li><li>[29:49] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.kathyireland.com/" target="_blank">Kathy Ireland</a></li><li>[30:00] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/how-to-use-hashtags" target="_blank">Hashtag</a></li><li>[30:15] What is the most difficult thing about being on live TV</li><li>[30:44] Ummmmmmmmm I can&#8217;t help it</li><li>[30:49] What is a Weird Talent Winnie has</li><li>[31:18] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/winniesun?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Ehashtag" target="_blank">Tweetchat</a></li><li>[31:26] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.verywellmind.com/multitasking-2795003" target="_blank">Multitasking</a></li><li>[31:52] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hyatt.com/" target="_blank">Hyatt</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://investors.hyatt.com/investor-relations/corporate-governance/management-team/Person-Details/default.aspx?ItemId=ae10f263-6fc3-4a85-af4b-2d88e07e8bde" target="_blank">CEO</a> Mark Hoplamazian (Chief Executive Officer)</li><li>[32:07] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.creditkarma.com/credit-cards" target="_blank">Credit Card</a></li><li>[32:32] What is the craziest thing Winnie saw happen during a live show recording</li><li>[33:16] Connect with Winnie on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/winniesun" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/winniesun" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> at @WinnieSun</li></ul><ul><li>[33:45] What are Winnie&#8217;s final thoughts</li></ul><ul><li>[34:21] Follow the <em style="color: var(--color); font-family: var(--fontFamily); font-size: var(--fontSize); font-weight: var(--fontWeight); letter-spacing: var(--letterSpacing); text-transform: var(--textTransform);"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Wild Business Growth Podcast</a></em><span style="color: var(--color); font-family: var(--fontFamily); font-size: var(--fontSize); font-style: var(--fontStyle, inherit); font-weight: var(--fontWeight); letter-spacing: var(--letterSpacing); text-transform: var(--textTransform);"> and tell a friend about the podcast</span></li></ul><ul><li>[34:32] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast </em>on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodpods.com/" target="_blank">GoodPods</a>, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to</li><li>[34:36]  Connect with me on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> at @MaxBranstetter</li><li>[34:40]  Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:max&#64;&#109;a&#120;pod&#99;as&#116;i&#110;g&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;">&#109;a&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;xpo&#100;&#99;a&#115;&#116;&#105;ng.c&#111;m</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul><ul><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; Jungle Tribe &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li><li><em>Winnie Headshot Credit: Opie Opfer</em></li></ul></li></ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-1024x1024.jpg" alt="Winnie Sun - Wild Business Growth Podcast #140: Wealth Whisperer, Fantastic Finance Entrepreneur" class="wp-image-2734" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-200x200@2x.jpg 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-200x200.jpg 200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-768x768.jpg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-500x500.jpg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-400x400@2x.jpg 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-1920x1920.jpg 1920w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-768x768@2x.jpg 1536w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-1024x1024@2x.jpg 2048w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-500x500@2x.jpg 1000w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-800x800@2x.jpg 1600w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Max-OFFICIAL-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-1280x1280@2x.jpg 2560w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<h2 id="podcast-summary"><strong>What is the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em>?</strong></h2>



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur or innovator joins the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> to share the crazy creative and unusual ways they grew their business, and provides tips for you to do it, too. Hear the woman who became the voice of Siri, the man who’s reinventing the sandcastle, how GaryVee’s partners are turning the wine world upside down, and more wild stories. Hosted by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/about/" target="_blank">Max Branstetter</a> (that&#8217;s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.</p>



<h2><strong>How do you start a podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don&#8217;t want to deal with the time commitment? I’ve got you covered. Email me at <a href="mailto:&#109;&#97;&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;xp&#111;d&#99;&#97;s&#116;&#105;&#110;&#103;.&#99;o&#109;">&#109;ax&#64;&#109;ax&#112;o&#100;c&#97;&#115;ting&#46;&#99;&#111;m</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.</p>



<p>Thanks for listening to Winnie Sun on the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast. </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Wild Business Growth Podcast</a></em> and tell a friend about it. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <em><strong>Bring on the Bongos!!</strong></em></p>
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		<title>Shondell Varcianna &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #134: Balanced Blogger, Founder of Varci Media</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Max Branstetter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:21:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Finance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shondell Varcianna]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Side Hustle]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Shondell Varcianna, the Founder and CEO of Varci Media, joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share her journey from telemarketing for the Bank of Montreal to taking her content writing company from side hustle to dream business.]]></description>
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<p class="has-drop-cap">When you&#8217;re writing a blog post, how do you know you&#8217;re actually speaking to your target customer? Yeah, you. This week&#8217;s <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Wild Business Growth&nbsp;Podcast</a></em> guest, Shondell Varcianna, started doing so as a side hustle before growing it into her full-time dream business. She&#8217;s the Founder and CEO of Varci Media. Listen to the episode on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-business-growth-podcast/id1422144338?mt=2" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6mSUsqYobBljhKIuK9sKJV" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3dpbGRidXNpbmVzc2dyb3d0aHBvZGNhc3QubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;and your other favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">podcast platforms</a>.</p>



<ul><li><a href="#episode-summary">Episode Summary &amp; Player</a></li><li><a href="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary"><strong>Episode 134: Shondell Varcianna – Balanced Blogger, Founder of Varci Media</strong></h2>



<p>Shondell Varcianna, the Founder and CEO of Varci Media, joins the show to share her journey from telemarketing for the Bank of Montreal to taking her content writing company from side hustle to dream business. Hear how to blog specifically to your target customers, create more engagement with your blog posts, benefit from joining Facebook Groups, hire a team and delegate tasks, and the craziest things she heard while telemarketing. This episode covers everything from a newspaper route to Shondell&#8217;s move from Canada to the U.S. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>What got Shondell into the finance industry in the first place</li><li>How do you take your side hustle to full-time business</li><li>How do you get to know your target customer</li><li>How do you get involved in Facebook Groups</li><li>What&#8217;s involved in hiring a team</li><li>SuperNichedAndFocusedWoman</li><li>A spontaneous &#8220;Just Do It&#8221; when talking about Nike</li><li>Saying the word Eh, eh</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Shondell on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shondellvarcianna" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> and at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://varcimedia.com/" target="_blank">VarciMedia.com</a>.</p>



<p>Enjoy the shooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.</p>



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<h2 id="show-notes"><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2>



<ul><li><strong>Intro</strong> <strong>&amp; Working at Financial Institutions</strong><ul><li>[0:28] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:&#109;&#97;&#120;&#64;&#104;i&#112;p&#111;&#100;&#105;rec&#116;.&#99;o&#109;" target="_blank">&#109;&#97;&#120;&#64;m&#97;&#120;&#112;o&#100;c&#97;st&#105;ng.com</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul><ul><li>[0:43] Connect with Shondell on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shondellvarcianna" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> and at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://varcimedia.com/" target="_blank">VarciMedia.com</a></li><li>[1:33] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://varcimedia.com/" target="_blank">Finance</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://contentmarketinginstitute.com/what-is-content-marketing/" target="_blank">Content</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://varcimedia.com/" target="_blank">Blogging</a></li><li>[1:53] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://smallbusiness.chron.com/target-market-vs-target-customer-20674.html" target="_blank">Target Customers</a></li><li>[2:09] What pulled Shondell into the finance and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.thebalance.com/what-is-banking-3305812" target="_blank">banking</a> space</li><li>[2:28] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/telemarketing.asp" target="_blank">Telemarketing</a></li><li>[2:51] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.bmo.com/main/personal" target="_blank">Bank of Montreal</a></li><li>[3:05] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://themortgagereports.com/65883/mortgage-loan-originator-definition-job-requirements-salary" target="_blank">Mortgage Loan Originator</a></li><li>[3:11] <a href="https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/">Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation</a> (CMHC), <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/09/pmi.asp" target="_blank">PMI</a> (Private Mortgage Insurance)</li><li>[3:26] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/mortgage.asp" target="_blank">Mortgages</a></li><li>[4:12] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/personal-finance-4427760" target="_blank">Personal Finance</a></li><li>[4:31] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://bloggingwizard.com/grow-your-audience/" target="_blank">Audience</a></li><li>[4:40] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.radio.com/stations" target="_blank">Radio Stations</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.magazines.com/" target="_blank">Magazines</a></li><li>[4:45] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gail_Vaz-Oxlade" target="_blank">Gail Vaz-Oxlade</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.suzeorman.com/" target="_blank">Suze Orman</a></li><li>[4:59] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.thebalancesmb.com/business-definition-2947960" target="_blank">Business</a></li><li>[5:51] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.newspapers.com/" target="_blank">Newspapers</a></li><li>[5:59] What did Shondell learn from telemarketing</li><li>[6:14] Blushing!</li><li>[6:29] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.thebalancecareers.com/what-is-a-part-time-job-2062738" target="_blank">Part-Time Job</a></li><li>[6:55] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.uschamber.com/co/grow/sales/differences-in-selling-products-and-services#:~:text=At%20the%20heart%20of%20it,versus%20selling%20products%2C%20as%20well." target="_blank">Product</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.uschamber.com/co/grow/sales/differences-in-selling-products-and-services#:~:text=At%20the%20heart%20of%20it,versus%20selling%20products%2C%20as%20well." target="_blank">Service</a></li><li>[7:25] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/entrepreneur.asp" target="_blank">Entrepreneur</a></li></ul></li><li><strong>The Varci Media Story &amp; Blogging to your Target Customers</strong><ul><li>[7:55] How was the transition from <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/293954" target="_blank">side hustle</a> to full-time business</li><li>[8:02] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/297842" target="_blank">Business Owner</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.thebalancecareers.com/what-is-an-employee-1918111" target="_blank">Employee</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.thebalancesmb.com/what-is-the-definition-of-an-employee-398246" target="_blank">Staff</a></li><li>[9:06] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.inc.com/startup" target="_blank">Startup</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/capital.asp#:~:text=Capital%20is%20a%20term%20for,obtained%20from%20special%20financing%20sources.&amp;text=Capital%20assets%20are%20assets%20of,portion%20of%20the%20balance%20sheet." target="_blank">Capital</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.inc.com/hiring" target="_blank">Hiring</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.thebalancecareers.com/what-is-a-human-resource-1918144" target="_blank">HR</a> (Human Resources), <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://adage.com/" target="_blank">Advertising</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ama.org/the-definition-of-marketing-what-is-marketing/" target="_blank">Marketing</a></li><li>[9:49] What was another adjustment to being a business owner</li><li>[10:07] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://thebestschools.org/degrees/marketing-degree/#:~:text=A%20marketing%20degree%20prepares%20graduates,as%20marketing%20managers%20and%20supervisors." target="_blank">Marketing Degree</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://neilpatel.com/blog/4-ps-of-marketing/" target="_blank">The 4 Ps</a></li><li>[10:19] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://gsa-marketing.co.uk/essential7ps/" target="_blank">The 4 Ps of Telemarketing</a></li><li>[10:30] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.leadsquared.com/what-is-a-lead/" target="_blank">Leads</a></li><li>[10:48] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://smlr.rutgers.edu/content/minors-concentration-hrm" target="_blank">HR Minor</a></li><li>[11:08] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/churnrate.asp" target="_blank">Churn</a></li><li>[11:19] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.jotform.com/pdf-templates/contract" target="_blank">Contracts</a></li><li>[11:28] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.rocketlawyer.com/business-and-contracts/intellectual-property/confidentiality-agreements/document/non-disclosure-agreement" target="_blank">Non-Disclosures</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/understanding-nonsolicitation-agreements.html" target="_blank">Non-Solicitation</a></li><li>[11:37] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://marketbusinessnews.com/financial-glossary/client-definition-meaning/#:~:text=A%20client%20is%20somebody%20who,a%20relationship%20with%20the%20seller." target="_blank">Clients</a></li><li>[11:59] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/" target="_blank">Taxes</a></li><li>[12:33] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://contentmarketinginstitute.com/2019/09/content-creation-essentials/" target="_blank">Content Creation</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/financialinstitution.asp" target="_blank">Financial Institutions</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.iadvize.com/en/glossary/rich-content/" target="_blank">Rich Content</a></li><li>[12:58] How do you keep your target customers front and center when blogging</li><li>[13:15] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/industry.asp" target="_blank">Industry</a></li><li>[13:39] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://audienceops.com/5-steps-to-identify-your-ideal-customer/" target="_blank">Ideal Customer</a></li><li>[14:07] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.realtor.com/rentals" target="_blank">Rental Properties</a></li><li>[14:24] How can you check if your blog post is speaking to your target customer</li><li>[14:46] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://analytics.google.com/" target="_blank">Analytics</a></li><li>[14:54] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hotjar.com/blog/market-research/" target="_blank">Research</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.wordstream.com/blog/ws/2018/02/28/pain-points#:~:text=What%20Are%20Customer%20Pain%20Points,as%20your%20prospective%20customers%20themselves." target="_blank">Pain Points</a></li><li>[15:48] What is the best way to understand your target customer</li><li>[16:12] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/updates/first-time-home-buyer/" target="_blank">First-Time Home Buyers</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.freddiemac.com/purchasemarket/reachingout.html" target="_blank">Repeat Buyers</a></li><li>[16:21] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/" target="_blank">Facebook Groups</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/6748-business-niche-characteristics.html" target="_blank">Niche</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.onrec.com/news/news-archive/top-5-chats-and-forums-websites-in-the-world" target="_blank">Forums</a></li><li>[17:29] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/help/124679047612553" target="_blank">Search Bar</a></li><li>[17:58] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.emotivebrand.com/defining-brand/" target="_blank">Brand</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/create/?ref_type=site_footer" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a></li><li>[18:11] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.google.com/business/website-builder/" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.bigcommerce.com/ecommerce-answers/what-is-an-opt-in/" target="_blank">Opt-In</a></li><li>[18:32] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/" target="_blank">Podcasting</a></li><li>[19:03] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastmovement/" target="_blank">Podcast Movement Group</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcastmovement.com/" target="_blank">Podcasters</a></li><li>[19:15] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting</a>, My <a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/category/podcasting-tips/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blog Posts</a> about Podcasting Tips</li><li>[19:52] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/help/901690736606156" target="_blank">Moderators</a></li></ul><ul><li>[20:18] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/mortgages/payment-buy-home" target="_blank">Down Payment</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/house-hack-fourplex-perfect" target="_blank">4-Plex</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/house-hack-fourplex-perfect" target="_blank">Quad</a></li><li>[20:48] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://smallbusiness.chron.com/write-business-inquiry-57574.html" target="_blank">Application</a></li><li>[21:00] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://yoast.com/blog-engagement/" target="_blank">Engagement</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://neilpatel.com/blog/blog-post-social-shares/" target="_blank">Shares</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.thebalancesmb.com/what-is-publicity-2295550" target="_blank">Publicity</a></li><li>[21:14] What helps blog posts get more engagement</li><li>[22:35] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://adespresso.com/blog/call-to-action-examples/" target="_blank">Call-to-Action</a> (CTA), <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://wordpress.com/support/getting-more-views-and-traffic/" target="_blank">Views</a></li><li>[22:53] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.britannica.com/technology/Internet#:~:text=The%20Internet%20is%20a%20vast,anywhere%20with%20an%20Internet%20connection." target="_blank">Internet</a></li><li>[23:03] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/creators/" target="_blank">YouTube Creators</a></li><li>[23:34] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/" target="_blank">GaryVee</a> (Gary Vaynerchuk)</li><li>[23:58] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCctXZhXmG-kf3tlIXgVZUlw" target="_blank">Videos</a></li><li>[24:11] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.russellbrunson.com/" target="_blank">Russell Brunson</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.clickfunnels.com/" target="_blank">ClickFunnels</a></li><li>[24:18] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.russellbrand.com/" target="_blank">Russell Brand</a>, <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt000800039/" target="_blank">Forgetting Sarah Marshall</a></em></li><li>[24:41] How much writing does Shondell do these days</li><li>[24:52] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://varcimedia.com/" target="_blank">Writing</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://varcimedia.com/" target="_blank">Editing</a>,<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/" target="_blank"> Social Media</a></li><li>[25:08] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/" target="_blank">Podcasts</a></li></ul><ul><li>[25:24] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:&#109;&#97;x&#64;max&#112;o&#100;casti&#110;&#103;.&#99;o&#109;">&#109;ax&#64;maxpo&#100;&#99;a&#115;&#116;in&#103;&#46;&#99;om</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul></li></ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="733" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_4882-1024x733.jpg" alt="Shondell Varcianna - Wild Business Growth Podcast #134: Balanced Blogger, Founder of Varci Media" class="wp-image-3872" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_4882-1024x733.jpg 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_4882-400x286.jpg 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_4882-768x549.jpg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_4882-500x358.jpg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_4882-400x286@2x.jpg 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_4882-1280x916.jpg 1280w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_4882-1920x1374.jpg 1920w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_4882-768x549@2x.jpg 1536w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_4882-1024x733@2x.jpg 2048w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_4882-500x358@2x.jpg 1000w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_4882-800x572@2x.jpg 1600w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_4882-1280x916@2x.jpg 2560w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption>Shondell training me on telemarketing</figcaption></figure>



<ul><li><strong>Inspiration &amp; Creativity: People, Hobbies, and Resources</strong><ul><li>[26:02] How do you be and stay creative</li><li>[26:33] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-to-become-a-morning-person/" target="_blank">Morning Person</a></li><li>[27:06] How does it feel to get a task accomplished before everyone else wakes up</li><li>[27:24] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/how-to-hire-a-good-personal-trainer/" target="_blank">Personal Trainer</a></li><li>[28:33] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.onepeloton.com/" target="_blank">Peloton</a></li><li>[29:38] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/mental-stamina" target="_blank">Mental Stamina</a></li><li>[30:12] How do you get yourself to hire help for your business and personal life</li><li>[33:39] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/chef/" target="_blank">Chef</a></li><li>[32:48] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Superwoman" target="_blank">Superwoman</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://varcimedia.com/" target="_blank">SuperNichedAndFocusedWoman</a></li></ul></li><li><strong>Wild Business Shoutout of the Week</strong><ul><li>[33:16] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://simplicable.com/new/creative-marketing#:~:text=Creative%20marketing%20is%20the%20process,products%20in%20an%20inspiring%20experience." target="_blank">Creative Marketing</a></li><li>[33:22] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.wtatennis.com/players/230234/serena-williams" target="_blank">Serena Williams</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg9vy6wIv0Q" target="_blank">Nike Ad</a></li><li>[33:42] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.voices.com/" target="_blank">Voice-Over</a> (VO)</li><li>[33:58] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.sportingnews.com/us/tennis/news/how-many-times-has-serena-williams-won-wimbledon/14ml4hswc4jun1ldaw3509blgt" target="_blank">Wimbledon</a></li><li>[34:53] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nike.com/" target="_blank">Nike</a></li><li>[35:23] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/toolkits/pages/coachinginabusinessenvironment.aspx#:~:text=Coaching%20in%20a%20business%20environment%20is%20a%20training%20method%20in,individual's%20skills%2C%20performance%20and%20career." target="_blank">Coaching</a></li><li>[36:23] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://vanillapapers.net/2019/11/13/journaling-tips/" target="_blank">Journal</a></li><li>[37:22] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0512/maternity-leave-basics-canada-vs.-the-u.s..aspx" target="_blank">Mat Leave</a> (Maternity Leave)</li><li>[37:49] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.creativereview.co.uk/just-do-it-slogan/" target="_blank">Just Do It</a>! Naturally</li></ul></li></ul>



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<ul><li><strong>The Unusual: Pet Peeves, Quirks, and Weird Talents</strong><ul><li>[38:23] What is a quirk Shondell has, eh?!</li><li>[39:07] What is a weird talent she has</li><li>[39:23] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.britannica.com/art/ballet" target="_blank">Ballet</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.britannica.com/art/tap-dance" target="_blank">Tap</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.britannica.com/art/jazz-dance" target="_blank">Jazz</a></li><li>[39:26] What type of dance is the most difficult</li><li>[40:18] What is a pet peeve Shondell has</li><li>[40:44] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li><li>[42:09] &#8220;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-diB65scQU" target="_blank">Don&#8217;t Worry, Be Happy</a>&#8221; by Bobby McFerrin</li></ul></li><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A</strong><ul><li>[42:2] What is the biggest adjustment moving from Canada to the U.S.</li><li>[43:00] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.sba.gov/" target="_blank">Small Business</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/corporation.asp" target="_blank">Corporations</a></li><li>[43:22] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/cost-of-living-calculator" target="_blank">Cost of Living</a></li><li>[43:42] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state" target="_blank">Minimum Wage</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/inflation.asp" target="_blank">Inflation</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/self-employed.asp" target="_blank">Self-Employed</a></li><li>[44:19] How do you avoid crashing when getting barely any sleep the night before</li><li>[45:03] Binge-Watching <a href="https://www.netflix.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Netflix</a></li><li>[45:12] <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teresa-heath-wareing-email-list-excellence-marketing/id1422144338?i=1000455468845" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teresa Heath-Wareing</a> on the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em></li><li>[45:43] What has helped Shondell from her background studying HR</li><li>[46:01] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.themuse.com/advice/30-behavioral-interview-questions-you-should-be-ready-to-answer" target="_blank">Behavioral Questions</a>, <a href="https://www.thebalancecareers.com/job-interview-questions-and-answers-2061204" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Interview</a></li><li>[46:32] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://resumegenius.com/" target="_blank">Resume</a></li><li>[46:53] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/how-do-you-record-a-podcast-interview-using-zoom/" target="_blank">Zoom Interviews</a></li><li>[47:01] <a href="https://biz30.timedoctor.com/what-does-a-virtual-assistant-do/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Virtual Assistants</a> (VAs), <a href="https://www.thebalancesmb.com/a-definition-of-virtual-business-2948416" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Virtual Business</a></li><li>[47:29] What is the most ridiculous thing to happen on the other end of the line when telemarketing</li><li>[48:37] Connect with Shondell on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shondellvarcianna" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> and at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://varcimedia.com/" target="_blank">VarciMedia.com</a></li></ul><ul><li>[49:03] What are Shondell&#8217;s final thoughts</li></ul><ul><li>[49:27]&nbsp;Subscribe to the <em style="color: var(--color); font-family: var(--fontFamily); font-size: var(--fontSize); font-weight: var(--fontWeight); letter-spacing: var(--letterSpacing); text-transform: var(--textTransform);"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Wild Business Growth Podcast</a></em><span style="color: var(--color); font-family: var(--fontFamily); font-size: var(--fontSize); font-style: var(--fontStyle, inherit); font-weight: var(--fontWeight); letter-spacing: var(--letterSpacing); text-transform: var(--textTransform);"> and tell a friend about the podcast</span></li></ul><ul><li>[49:37] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast&nbsp;</em>on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodpods.com/" target="_blank">GoodPods</a>, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to</li><li>[49:44] Connect with me on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> at @MaxBranstetter</li><li>[49:48] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:m&#97;x&#64;&#109;ax&#112;odc&#97;&#115;ti&#110;g&#46;&#99;om">&#109;&#97;&#120;&#64;&#109;axpodc&#97;s&#116;&#105;ng&#46;&#99;om</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul><ul><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; Jungle Tribe &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li></ul></li></ul>



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<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur or innovator joins the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> to share the crazy creative and unusual ways they grew their business, and provides tips for you to do it, too. Hear the woman who became the voice of Siri, the man who’s reinventing the sandcastle, how GaryVee’s partners are turning the wine world upside down, and more wild stories. Hosted by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/about/" target="_blank">Max Branstetter</a> (that&#8217;s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.</p>



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<p>Thanks for listening to Shondell Varcianna on the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast. </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, subscribe to the <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Wild Business Growth Podcast</a></em> and tell a friend about it. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <em><strong>Bring on the Bongos!!</strong></em></p>
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