You don’t have to do it alone: Why mentors and support networks matter most with Emily Bitkow

Being your own boss can be lonely, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, host Liv Phyland speaks with Emily Bitkow, Co-Founder of VIVRA, former participant in the Self-Employment Assistance program and now an Asuria Business Mentor, about the game-changing role of mentors, accountability and …

Stop undervaluing yourself: The pricing mistakes that kill small businesses with Josh Butt

Charging too little might win you work in the short term, but can destroy your business in the long run. In this episode, host Liv Phyland talks with Josh Butt, founder of Ampel, about the hard lessons he learned from underpricing his services. Josh shares how undervaluing his work led to burnout, …

Money mindset for entrepreneurs: How to charge what you are worth without guilt with Jason Eisner and Shasta Stevic

Your mindset about money can make or break your business. In this episode, host Liv Phyland speaks with Jason Eisner, Co-Founder of BrandQuest, and Shasta Stevic, Founder of Montu Restorations and Self-Employment Assistance program participant, about how entrepreneurs can overcome guilt around char…

How to manage your time as your own boss without burning out with Jason Eisner

One of the biggest challenges of self-employment is managing your time without burning out. In this episode, host Liv Phyland speaks with Jason Eisner, Co-Founder of BrandQuest about the real pressures that come with being your own boss and how to balance freedom with structure. Jason shares the mi…

Boundaries beat burnout: The realities of being your own boss with Marc Ryan and Josh Butt

This episode contains discussions about suicide and mental illness. Discretion is advised.  Being your own boss can be exciting and exhausting at the same time. In this episode, host Liv Phyland talks with Marc Ryan, Founder of Fairy Floss and Chaos and Self-Employment Assistance program participa…

Turning failure into opportunity: Entrepreneurs share how rejection fuels success with Shasta Stevic and Emily Bitkow

If you’re building a business, you’re going to face rejection. The question isn’t if you fail, but how you respond when it happens. In this episode, host Liv Phyland chats with Shasta Stevic, Founder of Montu Restorations and Self-Employment Assistance program participant, and Emily Bitkow, Co-Foun…

Success takes time: The truth about overnight business myths with Jason Eisner

Behind every story of an overnight success is years of hard work, persistence and patience. In this episode, host Liv Phyland sits down with Jason Eisner, Co-Founder of BrandQuest, to unpack what it actually takes to grow something that lasts. Jason shares the setbacks and slow seasons that shaped …

U Talks - The Asuria Podcast trailer

U Talks - The Asuria Podcast brings together entrepreneurs, small business owners, job seekers and community leaders to share the lessons that shaped their journeys.  In the series ‘What I Wish I Knew’, we bring you conversations with entrepreneurs, start-up founders and small business owners as t…

Confidence comes from action: How entrepreneurs beat imposter syndrome with Marc Ryan and Emily Bitkow

This episode contains discussions about suicide and mental illness. Discretion is advised.  The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make is waiting until they feel ready. In this episode, host Liv Phyland talks with two founders, Marc Ryan, Founder of Fairy Floss and Chaos and Self-Employment Assistance…