TYFU is a podcast featuring candid and comical discussions about the challenges and joys of running small businesses.
Episode 42: Nepo Baby
Beth raised a child as a small business owner. Our guest this week, Rachel Orlyk, who co-owns Staving Artist in Penn Yan, NY, raised a child as a small business owner. So, the big question is when will Marilla start a family? (Actually, no. That's not the question, and people should stop asking it.) In this episode, we talk about the trials and the joys of raising a family as a small business owner along with a second surprise guest who offers her own first-hand perspective.
Episode 41: Controlled Landing
It seems like one day, you're opening the doors for the first time, and the next you've been a beloved local institution for decades. People in our hometown of Geneva, NY miss Area Records. Longtime owner Mikel George joins Beth and Marilla to talk about how and when he knew it was time to close up shop and the big & little factors involved in that decision.
Episode 40: Rebel Against Convenience
Why sweat the backstabbing, undercutting, competing, copying, litigating, hiring, firing, and quitting when it’s all “just business?” In this episode, return guest, Joe Kennedy of Linden Social, joins Beth and Marilla to talk about the ethical and emotional implications of a phrase we’ve all heard (and perhaps even uttered ourselves.)
Episode 39: You Will Be a Millionaire
A listener recently wrote in and complimented us on our 10th anniversary of the podcast. We responded that we're only in our 3rd season. They said, no. They're sure we've been running this podcast for 10 years. This week, Beth and Marilla talk about gaslighting from mundane mistakes to alarming accusations.
Episode 38: Daddy Issues
Sometimes customers come in to buy a book. Sometimes customers come in to refill a jar of spices. Sometimes customers come in and unload a big load of emotional baggage. This week, Beth and Marilla compare notes on the cost of being an accidental counselor to their customers.
Episode 37: Not Cute
Are you up to date with all of the cool, new social media platforms? What even ARE all of the cool new social media platforms? This week Beth and Marilla go in depth about social media. What's worked and not worked for them? How much time should be spent using it. And, is it worth it?
Episode 36: That Party Sucked
TYFU is back with Season 3! We thought about throwing a big party, but events...well...they're a lot. This episode, Beth and Marilla talk about what's good, what's hard, and what's unexpected about putting on events.
Episode 35: We Don't Have an Envelope
We reached out to you, our listeners, and invited you to ask us anything. You responded. What sordid truths come to light? Listen and find out as we wrap up our second season!
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.
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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.
