TYFU is a podcast featuring candid and comical discussions about the challenges and joys of running small businesses.
Episode 34: Here for the Jerks
Beth isn't a big fan of Halloween. Marilla doesn't really care about it that much either. So, how did we end up with our second annual Halloween episode? Marilla's friend Garrett Coons stopped by to tell us about what it's like to run a haunted Halloween attraction. One thing led to another. Now, we bring you another spooktacular episode!
Episode 33: Nice Costume, Dude.
TYFU comes to you from the Finger Lakes in Upstate New York. Many of our small business neighbors are sustained by tourism even if our community sometimes finds them pesky. In this episode, Beth and Marilla talk to Sean Maher, bar manager of Ledger, who deals with a LOT of tourists visiting his town of Salem, Massachusetts during the spooky season.
Episode 32: Repeat Offenders
We've had a lot to say over two seasons of TYFU. But, sometimes we forget a story until much later. And, of course, new stories come our way all of the time. This week, Beth and Marilla revisit some of our past topics with some fresh takes.
Episode 31: I Don't Think About You Ever Again
From venues, to caterers, to florists a couple's big day can mean big business for small business owners. Weddings aren't an enormous part of Beth and Marilla's annual revenues, so in this episode they welcome Chelsea Leone who has lots of experience making weddings memorable and who has some memorable stories to share.
Episode 30: Game Recognizes Game
We stand behind the counter, eager to sell our great products to our beloved customers. Sometimes, the person who walks in the door is there to turn the tables and sell us something. This week, Beth and Marilla talk about how they handle sales people of all kinds in the workplace and offer some observations on some of their do and don't. Oh, and did we mention we'd be happy to sell YOU a sponsorship opportunity on TYFU?
Episode 29: More from the Garden of Delights
Our previous episode, Garden of Delights, was pretty sweaty. If you haven't listened yet, check it out now. This is our first two parter as Halie joins Beth and Marilla to describe the fallout from the incident with "Randy" and how they handled it. Plus, we do talk about the fun side of crushes as well!
Episode 28: Garden of Delights
Crushes can be a lot of fun, but in the workplace it gets complicated fast, especially between employees and customers. This episode, Beth and Marilla explore what happens when that line is approached, crossed, and sometimes obliterated. We have help from Marilla's store manager from Geneva, Halie Cosgrove.
Episode 27: Not a Podcast for Advice
We all use clues to form assumptions about other people. Those assumptions might be based on what type of business someone owns or what kind of car they drive. But our assumptions aren't always 100% accurate. In this episode Beth and Marilla tackle some of the assumptions made about small businesses and their owners.
Episode 26: It's Not a You Problem
We work hard to meet every customer's expectations. We pride ourself in taking the extra step, so long as the extra step doesn't lead us off the pier! In this episode Beth and Marilla share some very specific and possibly...unrealistic...requests customer's make.
Episode 25: You Should Go On Shark Tank
Stop me if you've heard this one. No...really...stop! Beth and Marilla are no strangers to wit and witticisms they've heard over and over, and they may use a few well worn catch phrases themselves. This week they talk about the things that they've heard (and sometimes said) a million times.
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To Marilla'sMarilla's makes eco friendly easy. Her mission is to keep the world cleaner and to empower community with the belief that the micro dictates the macro. By making small changes in our daily routine, we take big steps towards a brighter future!
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To Stomping GroundsStomping Grounds offers new and used books, carefully curated gifts, and professional custom picture framing. Inspired by a love of literature and local history, Beth's shop offers an intriguing, unexpected blend of products and services.
