TYFU is a podcast featuring candid and comical discussions about the challenges and joys of running small businesses.
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.
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.
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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.
