

Scaling Smarter, Not Harder
Growing your business can sometimes be harder than getting started. In this episode hosts Jannese Torres and Austin Hankwitz share their own experiences regarding professional growth and then chat with Christy Lee who founded a Chicago-based marketing agency called Seventh House Marketing. Christy …

Resilience and Reinvention
For episode 3 hosts Jannese Torres and Austin Hankwitz are talking to the 3 co-founders ofSensori, an exciting company in the skyrocketing non-alcoholic beverage industry. Shanna Watkins, Ashlyn Knox, and Darean Rhodes are three good friends who dove headfirst into a fast moving market with a cultu…

Time is Money: Outdo Both
Time managment is the theme of our second episode as hosts Austin Hankwitz and Jannese Torres talk about their strategies for maximizing the hours in a day. Then we sit down with Anna Cobb, the founder of Rejuvenation, who turned a harrowing near-death experience into a passion for healthy energy a…

Artificial Intelligence + Human Intelligence: Outdo the Impossible
In the first episode of Season 4, hosts Austin Hankwitz and Jannese Torres sit down with Pabel Martinez who created Plurawl, an app that uses AI to help people overcome negative thoughts and remake self-care in their own words - literally. They'll talk about the power of artificial intelligence as …

Mind the Business: Small Business Success Stories is back for Season 4
Hey entrepreneurs! Your favorite hosts Jannese Torres (Yo Quiero Dinero & Financially Lit!) and Austin Hankwitz (Rate of Return & Rich Habits) are back for Season 4 of “Mind the Business: Small Business Success Stories", brought to you by iHeartMedia’s Ruby Studio in partnership with Intuit QuickBo…

Pushing Past Stagnation & Business Plateaus
Hitting plateaus is a common milestone in business, but there’s a difference between stability and a rut. In the last installment of this season, we’ll dive into the ways small business owners push beyond plateaus and find new ways to achieve revenue growth. Jannese and Austin wrap up their time in…

Strategic Growth: Knowing When to Scale Your Business
Building a thriving business isn't always about rapid expansion. When should you hit the accelerator on growth, and when should you pump the brakes? Jannese and Austin are in Nashville, Tennessee to talk with Taku Zhou and Sibusiso Ajayi of TKZ Architecture LLC to explore this crucial entrepreneuri…

Integrating AI Efficiency + Human Connection to Better Your Business
AI isn't about replacement – it's about enhancement. Austin and Jannese travel to Tampa, Florida to meet Alexa Kritis Mancuso, founder of Alexa Kritis Events, who reveals how she masterfully blends artificial intelligence with the personal connection essential to event planning. Discover how Alexa …

Understanding Taxes as a Newly Formed Small Business - Part 2 of the Small Business Starter Kit
In our second installment of the Small Business Starter Kit series - we’re tackling a topic that’s sometimes tricky, sometimes confusing, but ever-present: taxes. Hosts Austin and Jannese have an insightful conversation with entrepreneur Isabella Rosalwho started 7th Sky Ventures, an exporter and d…

The Next Round: Finding Capital for Continued Growth
Most people understand the importance of raising capital to start a business, but securing additional funding after launch can be just as crucial for reaching the next level. Jannese and Austin discuss the strategies and challenges of finding ways to raise more capital to give your business a boost…