It's Just Business with Lovie™

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Nobody talks about the days when business gets heavy. The decisions you're making alone. The pivots no one prepared you for. The seasons when you need to hear from someone who's actually been through it, not someone performing success on social media, but a real business owner who is in it just like you. It's Just Business with Lovie™ is the podcast for entrepreneurs who are done navigating this journey in isolation. Every episode features honest, unfiltered conversations with business owners from across the world who are scaling, rebuilding, pivoting, and building something that lasts. This is where lived experience shows up. Where strategy meets story. Where community replaces competition. Whether you're trying to grow your business, repair what's broken, survive a rough season, or you're just starting out and need to know the road ahead is possible, this is your room. Everyday business owner spotlights. Practical lessons you can actually use. Honest conversations that don't make the highlight reel. Community, accountability, and shared growth. Hosted by Lovie, business architect and community builder who diagnoses what's holding your business back and builds the systems to move it forward. Subscribe and join a community of owners who show up, share up, and grow together.

Episodes

  1. Apr 21

    The Guide to Small Business Tools

    SummaryLovie breaks down the essentials of building a business tech stack, emphasizing how the right tools can save time, cut costs, and help small businesses compete with larger companies. She guides listeners through categories of business tools, from communication to finance, and offers practical tips for selecting and integrating the right software. Key  TopicsWhat is a business tech stack?Categories of essential business toolsHow to choose the right tools for your businessCost-saving tips for small business softwareIntegrating tools for seamless operationsChapters00:00 Introduction to Business Tech Stacks 02:51 Understanding the Importance of a Tech Stack 06:04 Core Components of a Business Tech Stack 08:02 Communication Tools for Small Businesses TakeawaysBusiness tech stackChoosing the right toolsAI Prompt to Get StartedResourcesZoho - Free option for Google Workspace that allows you to use your custom company URL.Connecteam - HR employee management, free for life option.HoneyBook - Cost contract, proposals and client portal.We Are Indy - Free for life option. Contract, Proposal & Client PortalHubSpot CRM - Customer Relationship ManagementCanva - Graphics toolWave - Accounting softwareFreshBooks - Accounting softwareContent 360 - Content scheduling tool AI Prompt to Get Started "I'm a [type of business] just starting to formalize my business. I'm currently using [list current tools]. I need help building a simple, affordable tech stack for: [contracts & invoicing, payments, accounting, file storage, and audience building.] Recommend beginner-friendly tools and explain why each one fits my situation." Follow UsYouTube - @ItsJustBusinessLovie Substack - lovieijb.substack.com Facebook - @JustBusinessLovie  TikTok - @tlc_Lovie  keywordsbusiness tech stack, small business tools, software integration, business automation, customer management, marketing tools, finance software, business growth sound bites"Your business tech stack is like your digital engine." "Canva is a versatile tool for design and social media." "Choose finance tools that are easy to use and integrate."

    The Guide to Small Business Tools

  2. Mar 6

    Let’s Talk About Growth Leadership and Maternal Care

    What Does Real Growth Look Like? Leadership, Nonprofits, and Maternal Care with Lakeesha Harris. Most people see the result. This episode is about the work behind it. In this episode of It's Just Business with Lovie, we sit down with Lakeesha Harris, Executive Director of Chicago Volunteer Doulas and founder of Duenola, to talk about what growth actually looks like when you are leading a nonprofit, advocating for mothers and building something meaningful while real life keeps moving. This is not a conversation about overnight success. It is about the kind of growth that is personal, spiritual and strategic all at the same time. We get into the critical role doulas play in maternal care, what it means to truly advocate for mothers during and after childbirth and why that support is more essential than most people realize. Lakeesha also shares what it takes to lead an organization with purpose, handle expanding responsibility and stay grounded when the work gets hard. If you are a nonprofit leader, a birth worker, a mother or someone building something that actually matters, this conversation is for you. In this episode we cover: What real growth looks like behind the scenes of nonprofit leadershipThe role of doulas in maternal care and why advocacy during childbirth mattersPersonal, spiritual and business growth and how they intersectHow to build something meaningful without losing yourself in the processDoula training, certifications and how to get started in the field Keywords: doula training, maternal care, nonprofit leadership, Chicago Volunteer Doulas, birth support, DUENOLA, postpartum care, women's health, nonprofit growth, purposeful business, It's Just Business with Lovie

    Let’s Talk About Growth Leadership and Maternal Care

  3. Mar 6

    When Business Gets Personal: Protecting Your Peace, Revenue, & Relationships

    In this episode, Lovie discusses the impact of emotional business decisions and shares a five-step framework for making high-stakes decisions. She emphasizes the importance of setting clear business boundaries to protect relationships, revenue, and peace of mind. Takeaways Emotional decisions cost money and create resentmentClear business boundaries protect relationships, revenue, and peace of mind Chapters 00:00 Making Business Decisions Without Emotions08:29 Setting Clear Business Boundaries

    When Business Gets Personal: Protecting Your Peace, Revenue, & Relationships
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Nobody talks about the days when business gets heavy. The decisions you're making alone. The pivots no one prepared you for. The seasons when you need to hear from someone who's actually been through it, not someone performing success on social media, but a real business owner who is in it just like you. It's Just Business with Lovie™ is the podcast for entrepreneurs who are done navigating this journey in isolation. Every episode features honest, unfiltered conversations with business owners from across the world who are scaling, rebuilding, pivoting, and building something that lasts. This is where lived experience shows up. Where strategy meets story. Where community replaces competition. Whether you're trying to grow your business, repair what's broken, survive a rough season, or you're just starting out and need to know the road ahead is possible, this is your room. Everyday business owner spotlights. Practical lessons you can actually use. Honest conversations that don't make the highlight reel. Community, accountability, and shared growth. Hosted by Lovie, business architect and community builder who diagnoses what's holding your business back and builds the systems to move it forward. Subscribe and join a community of owners who show up, share up, and grow together.

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