57 episodes

Ever wondered what it takes to shift from an employee mindset to business owner mindset?

It all starts with a conversation.

This podcast will introduce you to entrepreneurial conversations that can help you transition from where you are as an employee by first honing in on your genius zone (+ passion) to then creating + growing as a small business owner, solopreneur, side hustler, freelancer, or consultant.

If you’re allergic to small talk, get ready for big conversations from your team of small business mentors at Cutclass.

About Cutclass

We’re 9-5 dropouts, MBAs, ex-executives, and brand masters.

Our brainchild, Cutclass, is the culmination of decades of combined experience—from navigating corporate bureaucracy, 50+ hour weeks, and the executive suite to transitioning into full-time business owners, launching multiple successful brands, building communities of professionals, and finally, achieving the dream of full-time freedom by turning our passions into business.

Allergic To Small Talk Rochelle Groh

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 7 Ratings

Ever wondered what it takes to shift from an employee mindset to business owner mindset?

It all starts with a conversation.

This podcast will introduce you to entrepreneurial conversations that can help you transition from where you are as an employee by first honing in on your genius zone (+ passion) to then creating + growing as a small business owner, solopreneur, side hustler, freelancer, or consultant.

If you’re allergic to small talk, get ready for big conversations from your team of small business mentors at Cutclass.

About Cutclass

We’re 9-5 dropouts, MBAs, ex-executives, and brand masters.

Our brainchild, Cutclass, is the culmination of decades of combined experience—from navigating corporate bureaucracy, 50+ hour weeks, and the executive suite to transitioning into full-time business owners, launching multiple successful brands, building communities of professionals, and finally, achieving the dream of full-time freedom by turning our passions into business.

    Effective Growth with Kallum Nicholson

    Effective Growth with Kallum Nicholson

    What does it REALLY mean to grow your business? Do you know the steps to get to your end goal? This week, our guest Kallum Nicholson from Kwakademy walks us through how to effectively grow your business with his proven framework, covering Systems/Processes, Marketing, and Strategy Planning. He describes himself as an Unconventional Growth Specialist, and runs a successful coaching business with an unconventional twist!
    Kallum is also an Inspirational Speaker, Live Show Host, and Magazine Editor. 
     
    To get in touch with Rochelle:
    The form link to book a call with Rochelle is here What type of networker are you? Take the quiz! 9-5 or Be Your Own Boss Quiz  Additional Resources:
    Instagram: HERE Facebook: HERE What type of networker are you? Take this QUIZ now!  Free resource to boost your networking: 5 Minute Networking Exercises
    To get in touch with Kallum:
    Website: HERE Email: HERE LinkedIn: HERE Instagram: HERE

    • 25 min
    What Happens at the Top? With Jas Takar

    What Happens at the Top? With Jas Takar

    As small business owners, we are always working hard to climb the ladder and reach the top of our game, but what happens when we get there? When we see people at the top of their game killing it in their area of expertise, we don’t ever really understand all the steps it took to get there. On today’s episode we’re going to take a look at what it could look like to be at the top of your game.
    My guest this week to help me pick apart this topic is Jas Takar. Jas has been in the sales and service industry for over 27 years. He had founded REC Canada under Royal LePage, which is a real estate firm, and for over 5 years has successfully kept his team in the top 3 in the country.  This year alone Jas’ core sales team has done over $300 millions in sales.
    Jas really is at the top of his game, and if you’re ready to see what life is like at the top, lets dive into this episode!
    To get in touch with Rochelle:
    The form link to book a call with Rochelle is here What type of networker are you? Take the quiz! 9-5 or Be Your Own Boss Quiz  Additional Resources:
    Instagram: HERE Facebook: HERE What type of networker are you? Take this QUIZ now!  Free resource to boost your networking: 5 Minute Networking Exercises
    To get in touch with Jas:
    Website: HERE Email: HERE LinkedIn: HERE Facebook: HERE Instagram: HERE

    • 40 min
    The Organic Lead Generation Toolkit with Yann Ilunga

    The Organic Lead Generation Toolkit with Yann Ilunga

    Setting up a small business is great, but what happens when people stop buying your product or services? How do you find customers or clients? Have you got a solid strategy to ensure that the leads continue to come through the door?
    We are all doing some sort of lead generation, whether it’s online, at networking events or through paid ads! 
    Our guest today Yann Ilunga from 360 Entrepreneur is a lead generation and podcasting consultant, international speaker, and podcaster with over 400 episodes published. He is the go to guy to learn about how to organically create leads for your business. 
    Join us this week as we go on the journey to attracting organic leads -  from starting their own business, identifying your ideal client, optimizing your social media, where to focus your lead generation and utilizing LinkedIn for identifying the clients you want to speak to!
    Lets dive into this episode!
     
    To get in touch with Rochelle:
    The form link to book a call with Rochelle is here What type of networker are you? Take the quiz! 9-5 or Be Your Own Boss Quiz  Additional Resources:
    Instagram: HERE Facebook: HERE What type of networker are you? Take this QUIZ now!  Free resource to boost your networking: 5 Minute Networking Exercises
    To get in touch with Yann:
    Website: HERE Email: HERE LinkedIn: HERE Facebook: HERE

    • 47 min
    Nailing your networking strategy with Christine Smith

    Nailing your networking strategy with Christine Smith

    If you’re a small business owner, one way to get the word out about who you are and what you do is networking. There are many different types of networking events, like chamber of commerce to non-profit networking groups, in person groups and virtual events. 
    Our guest today is Christine Smith - the co-founder and managing partner of independent networking group ‘The Ripple Effect’, which is a networking group like no other.
    Christine describes The Ripple Effect as not just a networking group, but a support network. 
    If you want to learn about navigating the world of networking, dive into this episode now!
     
    To get in touch with Rochelle:
    The form link to book a call with Rochelle is here What type of networker are you? Take the quiz! 9-5 or Be Your Own Boss Quiz  Additional Resources:
    Instagram: HERE Facebook: HERE What type of networker are you? Take this QUIZ now!  Free resource to boost your networking: 5 Minute Networking Exercises
    To get in touch with Christine:
    Website: HERE Email: HERE LinkedIn: HERE Instagram: HERE  

    • 24 min
    Becoming a Marketing Master with Ivana Radojevic

    Becoming a Marketing Master with Ivana Radojevic

    If you run a small business, you’ll know how important marketing is.
    Marketing your small business could be a never ending battle. From creating content, to designing, to social posts, to newsletters, to podcasts, and everything in between…it can get really daunting keeping everything in order and consistent. But there are some tools you can use to make your life a whole lot easier!
    Our guest today, Ivana Rajojevic currently works at Canada’s fastest growing Shopify Plus partner agency, where she oversees online sales and marketing strategy for mid to enterprise-level merchants. 
    Join us as Ivana shares her tips and tricks for managing marketing strategies, from project management and CRM systems to apps to help support small business owners as they're going into their entrepreneurial journey.
    Let’s dive into this episode!
    To get in touch with Ivana
    Website: HERE Email: HERE LinkedIn: HERE Instagram: HERE To get in touch with Rochelle 
    The form link to book a call with Rochelle is here What type of networker are you? Take the quiz! 9-5 or Be Your Own Boss Quiz  Additional Resources:
    Instagram: HERE Facebook: HERE What type of networker are you? Take this QUIZ now!  Free resource to boost your networking: 5 Minute Networking Exercises  Ready to take the leap from your 9-5 to start your own biz Not sure? Take the quiz HERE Free networking training video here HERE

    • 16 min
    Tackling Taxes with Charles Read

    Tackling Taxes with Charles Read

    Do you know what to do to ensure your business is Tax Compliant? As a small business owner we focus heavily on revenue and profit, afterall, that’s what's going to keep the doors open, but what the heck do we need to know when it comes around to tax time?
    Our guest today, Charles Reed from Get Payroll, walks us through how to ensure our business is compliant with tax regulations, from how to set your books up correctly to walking us through the difference between being a Sole Proprietor, LLC’s, S-Corp and LLC. 
    If you’re ready to tackle your taxes, drive into this episode!
    To get in touch with Charles -
    Website: HERE Email: HERE LinkedIn: HERE Facebook: HERE Instagram: HERE To get in touch with Rochelle 
    The form link to book a call with Rochelle is here What type of networker are you? Take the quiz! 9-5 or Be Your Own Boss Quiz  Additional Resources:
    Instagram: HERE Facebook: HERE What type of networker are you? Take this QUIZ now!  Free resource to boost your networking: 5 Minute Networking Exercises  Ready to take the leap from your 9-5 to start your own biz Not sure? Take the quiz HERE Free networking training video here HERE

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

Lisa Marie Platske ,

Inspiring!

Rochelle Groh's energy and passion for leadership and building small businesses is electric. I enjoyed this lively conversation exploring our shared calling for transforming lives through leadership. You should definitely check out Allergic to Small Talk and prepare to be inspired to level up your leadership.

Shoghak ,

Helped me get over my fear of Networking

I love Allergic to Small Talk! Rochelle is such a rockstar networking. Her tips helped me get over my fear and nervousness around networking — I have been coming out of my shell, connecting with my community, and expanding my professional network because of this podcast!

QuicketyFox ,

So valuable especially when you implement her work!

Love this podcast full of unique and applicable tools for business, networking and takes the sting out of things that can be uncomfortable and sticky in business. Thank you thank you thank you! Must listen.

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