The Everyday Entrepreneur Podcast

Holly Knoll
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The Everyday Entrepreneur Podcast

How do I start a business? How do I grow and scale my existing business? And the most essential question, how can I do what truly fulfills me? Welcome to The Everyday Entrepreneur Podcast, a relaxed business podcast where you’ll learn the answers to these questions along with best-kept business secrets from straight-talking, humble, yet oh-so-inspiring entrepreneurs. A corporate grind deserter with a passion for teaching and taking action, business coach and host Holly Knoll brings to life relatable stories of business owners that will prepare you to start a business or dive into your existing business with a fresh perspective, new ideas, and actionable tips. You'll be energized to stop wasting your precious time being bored at work in favor of creating a fulfilling career that turns what you love... into what you do!

  1. 3월 4일

    Why Strength (Not Hustle) Leads to Success with Jose Mendoza Figureoa

    Episode Summary In this episode, Jose Mendoza Figueroa and I talk about what it really takes to build strength—physically, mentally, and in life and business. We get into the mindset shifts that actually create change, why discipline beats motivation every time, and how consistency is the real secret to success. Jose shares what he’s learned from training thousands of people, the biggest mistakes people make when trying to hit their goals, and how to push past the excuses that keep people stuck. We also connect the dots between building a strong body and building a business—because the same habits and mindset apply to both. If you're ready to stop overthinking and start doing, this episode is for you! In this episode you’ll learn: [04:30] Jose's journey from Atlanta to Minneapolis [07:45] How he built a successful personal training career in a new city [11:20] The importance of consistency and accountability in fitness [15:40] Overcoming challenges and embracing change [19:55] The role of therapy in personal and professional growth [24:10] How to build unshakable self-belief [28:30] The power of surrounding yourself with the right people [32:45] Dealing with failure and learning from mistakes [37:00] The importance of patience and persistence in achieving success [45:30] Strategies for overcoming ongoing doubt [53:20] Common workout mistakes [57:40] Nutrition tips for busy professionals [1:01:55] Curating social media for personal growth [1:06:10] Jose's Lavender Magazine feature and its impact [1:10:25] Our future plans and final thoughts Start your business for FREE here: FREE: Create a compelling business idea in 6 steps Instagram Connect with my guest: Work with JoseInstagramLavender magazine article

    1시간 35분

  2. 2월 18일

    Your 6-Step Plan to Start a Business and Land Your First Client

    Episode Summary If you’ve been dreaming of starting your own business but feel stuck on where to begin, this episode is for you. I’m walking you through The Business Blueprint—a six-step roadmap designed to take you from idea to first paying client without the overwhelm. I’ll share the exact steps I wish I had when I started, plus real, behind-the-scenes stories from my own journey—like the day I got fired, the panic that followed, and the lessons I learned the hard way so you don’t have to. You’ll learn: How to turn your skills into a profitable business ideaThe biggest mistakes new entrepreneurs make (and how to avoid them)Simple, actionable steps to start landing clients this weekWhy waiting for the “perfect time” is keeping you stuck—and what to do instead You don’t have to figure this out alone. Grab your free copy of The Business Blueprint and let this episode be your step-by-step guide to finally making your business a reality. 🎧 Listen now + download The Business Blueprint.

    15분

  3. 2월 4일

    How to Make Your Business Unforgettable with Dylan Harrison

    Episode Summary This week Holly is joined by a very special guest and friend, Dylan Harrison! Dylan is an active stylist serving the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, specializing in natural, dimensional color. He earned his cosmetology license from Josef's School of Hair Design and has continued his education under renowned artists like Chris Appleton and Lo Wheeler Davis. Dylan shares when he first started in the beauty industry, how he built up his client list, and what pushed him to leave behind being a salon employee to run his own business. Holly and him also discuss how to scale a business as a "solo-preneur" and what growth looks like as a single employee business. Throughout the episode you will hear how Dylan moves through his life always leading with authenticity and non-judgement for himself and others. Dylan also shares his own journey with self-confidence and how he strives to instill that confidence into any client that sits in his chair. In this episode you’ll learn: 1:00 Holly introduces Dylan on the podcast 7:00 Dylan shares how his career track started, and how it quickly changed so he could follow his passions 9:15 How winning hair competitions enabled him to earn additional scholarships and schooling opportunities 11:20 Following your true passion or what IS serving you today and in the future 15:15 Growing your business as a solo-preneur 17:40 The vibe Dylan wants in his salon studio and why 20:00 How to be your authentic self in all areas of your life 22:25 How to end client relationships that are draining your energy 25:50 Working for a salon versus working for yourself 29:10 How Dylan did the math to figure out if he was ready to go into business for himself 31:32 Erin's episode referenced, link here! 36:00 Why you should always be ready to walk away from an opportunity 43:20 Dylan's ideal client 45:15 Dylan shares his hobbies and how they are incorporated into his business and relating to his clients 50:30 What the future growth plans are for Dylan and why he will ALWAYS keep his books open to new clients 52:25 The VERY unique way Dylan originally built his book of business, and how it is still paying dividends today 1:00:40 Why Dylan wants to create a space for clients of all ages and backgrounds to walk out feeling beautiful 1:03:48 Creating authentic, quality content versus quantity content 1:09:05 Finding and strengthening your own confidence and authenticity 1:18:22 Dylan's own self-care and self-talk practices and how he has built his own confidence Chat With Me + Download Business Building Tools: FREE: Create a compelling business idea in 6 steps Start Your Business HEREInstagram Connect with my guest: WebsiteInstagram

    1시간 27분

  4. 1월 21일

    How to Get Paid While Giving Away FREE Content with Lindsey Bomgren

    Episode Summary This week Holly sits down with founder and CEO of Nourish Move Love, Lindsey Bomgren! Nourish Move Love is a FREE at-home work out platform that Lindsey started almost ten years ago now. During this conversation Lindsey shares how she turned her love for fitness as a hobby to a full blown career and business. Lindsey and Holly dive into the details of how Lindsey has scaled her business through Youtube specifically, sharing her love of the art and science that goes behind every video they post. Lindsey also shares why Youtube has become such a strategic part to their business. Finally, Holly asks Lindsey what her personal philosophies are on fitness in general, women weight lifting, food, creatine, and more! Throughout the conversation Holly shares what her personal fitness journey has been and the impact weight lifting specifically has had on her physical and mental health. In this episode you’ll learn: 1:00 Holly introduces and welcomes Lindsey to the podcast 2:55 Lindsey shares how her corporate career path and love for fitness paved the way for her to start Nourish Move Love 4:15 Lindsey breaks down her personal fitness journey and how it went from a hobby to a career 8:45 Holly and Lindsey share how motivating sales has been in their lives and the impact it made on them 10:00 How Nourish Move Love got started and how they monetize the business 10:40 Lee Funke's episode referenced! 12:15 How Lindsey built up her business on Youtube 14:00 The art and science behind any successful Youtube business 15:05 Lindsey's advice on how to get started on Youtube 20:55 How Lindsey developed her digital skills to scale her business 24:50 Buy Back Your Time book referenced by Lindsey 26:24 The team behind Nourish Move Love and how they divide roles and responsibilities 29:55 How diving into the analytics of her business became pivotal to the growth and strategy 33:36 Lindsey's role at Nourish Move Love today, and how she has evolved into the CEO and leader of her team 36:05 Partnering with brands vs. brand partners 39:50 Holly shares her fitness journey and interest and Lindsey shares the overarching philosophy she has on fitness 46:05 The rule of thirds; what it is and why it is important! 49:00 Lindsey's philosophy on women weight lifting 58:20 Holly and Lindsey break down food and nutrition and how their relationships with both have evolved 1:01:00 Lindsey breaks down everything you need to know on creatine 1:11:10 Finally, Lindsey shares the meaning behind the name of her business, Nourish Move Love Chat With Me + Download Business Building Tools: FREE: Create a compelling business idea in 6 steps Start Your Business HEREInstagram Connect with my guest: Nourish Move Love websitea

    1시간 17분

  5. 1월 7일

    The Secret to Building The Life You Want, Starting Now with Michele Henry

    Episode Summary Welcome back to The Everyday Entrepreneur Podcast! We are kicking off 2025 with a very special guest, Michele Henry! Michele is the Founder and CEO of Face Foundrie, the world's largest focused facial bar chain. She also has started the Savant Aesthetics Institute to educate and empower students getting into the aesthetics industry. Michele knew she wanted to be an entrepreneur from an early age as she watched and worked with her dad at his own business, a construction company. Working along with her father as she grew up instilled a deep love of entrepreneurship and she had several small businesses that she started from a young age. Holly and Michele also dive into the role manifestation has had in both their professional and personal lives, and what their daily practices look like. Michele shares how trusting her gut, the universe, and the process keeps her going, even on the bad days. Finally, Michele announces the very exciting new business, Laserie, that is coming soon in Edina, MN. She shares how this idea came to fruition and what it has been like working with her husband and fellow co-founder. Laserie will be a luxury med spa experience but at a more affordable price point. In this episode you’ll learn: 1:00 Holly introduces Michele to the podcast 3:45 Michele shares her entrepreneurial upbringing and background growing up 6:45 How working in a male dominated industry and being the owner's daughter had an impact on her from an early age 9:35 Michele's first major business, PRIMP Boutique in 2010 12:05 How Michele and her business partner grew that business and what Michele attributes to their early success 15:08 When and why she decided to leave PRIMP to start Face Foundrie 19:20 Michele shares how she was able to make the leap to start Face Foundrie and the importance of trusting your gut 22:55 The impact COVID had on Face Foundrie and the silver lining they were able to make out of it 27:30 How to become a Face Foundrie franchisee 31:20 The vision Michele has for Face Foundrie in the next three years 32:24 Why and how she started her own aesthetics school, SAVANT Aesthetics Institute 33:48 Michele shares the VERY exciting new business venture she is starting with her husband, Laserie 41:00 Her experience working with her husband and building this business together 44:04 The role manifesting has had in Michele's life and what that journey has looked like for her 48:50 Michele and Holly discuss how they pair action with their manifestations 51:38 When to cut ties (professionally or personally) and the importance of trusting your gut and the universe 56:00 Michele and Holly share their daily manifestation practices 1:00:25 Michele shares her favorite book to reread (Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill) and her favorite motivational podcasts (Founders Podcast, Acquired, Affirmations to Manifestation Podcast, How I Built This) Chat With Me + Download Business Building Tools: FREE: Create a compelling business idea in 6 steps Start Your Business HEREa...

    1시간 5분

  6. 2024. 12. 10.

    2024 Mash-Up: How 8 Entrepreneurs Turned Ideas Into Income

    Episode Summary Welcome back to The Everyday Entrepreneur Podcast! For the last episode of 2024 I decided to do a special mash-up episode of my favorite eight moments this year on the podcast. These are the moments that resonated, inspired, and hit home with not only me, but our listeners as well. So lets take a listen back to these special eight guests and go into 2025 with the inspiration you need to do something different and for you! In this episode you’ll learn: 0:30 Holly introduces the mash-up episode 1:58 Episode #39 with Inbal Claudio on how to avoid "spam-y" business connections and finding genuine people to connect with 7:35 Episode #43 with Martha Bitar on the difference between social media and email lists and how they're both more powerful when used together strategically 14:53 Episode #48 with Lee Funke and her advice to any entrepreneurs on the fence out there 16:51 Episode #50 with Megan Tamte on the importance of committing to herself to start every morning alone in quiet time to reflect and brainstorm 28:03 Episode #52 with Jennifer Mackey-Mary on how to scale a service business 38:34 Episode #56 with Erin Zosel on the power and drive that comes from knowing your 'why' behind your business 47:13 Episode #60 Alexis Walsko on the exercise she learned at a recent event that helped shift her perspective back to what she can control and change 52:43 Episode #59 Shayla Owodunni on how to how to take your side hustle to the next level 55:05 Holly's FREE Business Blueprint Chat With Me + Download Business Building Tools: FREE: Create a compelling business idea in 6 steps Start Your Business HEREInstagram Connect with my guests: Inbal Claudio (Like Minded Collective)Martha Bitar (Flodesk)Lee Funke (FitFoodieFinds)Megan Tamte (a href="https://evereve.com/"...

    1시간 4분

  7. 2024. 11. 26.

    How to Use Your Hardest Moments to Create a Meaningful Business with Alexa Fitzpatrick

    Episode Summary Welcome back to The Everyday Entrepreneur Podcast! This week we have a little extra fun with our guest, Alexa Fitzpatrick, owner and creator behind Jayded AF Cocktails. The first half of this episode you can expect a fun and vibrant interview with Alexa on why she created this business and all of the ups and downs she has experienced along the way. The back half of the episode we try something new, and do an on-air tasting of Alexa's signature cocktails; Lemon Drop, Lavender, and Laxly Cucumber. Our producer Morgan also jumps on mic to join in the tasting fun! Throughout the interview and tasting you will learn how a personal medical emergency led to a complete shift in every aspect of Alexa's life. With a new perspective on life, she decides instead of rejoining Corporate America, she is going to go into business for herself! Alexa is a self-proclaimed "open book" and shares everything from her operations to what inspired each of the signature cocktail recipes. Alexa also shares how she feels like she has been divinely guided throughout this entire experience. And when you hear about her experience, it will be difficult to disagree! In this episode you’ll learn: 1:00 Holly introduces and welcomes Alexa on the podcast 2:58 Alexa shares her career within the healthcare industry and her goal (at the time) to climb the corporate ladder 3:50 The health emergency Alexa experienced that changed her entire life 8:45 How the idea of Jayded AF got started, and what pushed her to bet on herself and go all in on this business idea 12:05 How sending samples to her brother resulted in a run-in with someone Alexa didn't know she needed 19:06 Alexa shares the importance of trusting yourself and the process as she continued to build Jayded AF 21:50 A breakdown of what Jayded AF is as a brand, and the vibe that Alexa was going for for her business and products 25:55 How a marketing photoshoot led to landing a MAJOR commercial client 29:06 The challenge of figuring out a price point on a product with no true comparisons 30:25 Leading your business with authenticity and finding the best partners to bring into your business 38:40 How Alexa runs her back-end / operations side of the business 44:40 Alexa shares what her experience has been like as a black, female entrepreneur in a primarily male dominated industry 50:52 What's next for Jayded AF 54:12 Alexa's shares her best advice to any women out there looking to start their own business 1:02:52 The Jayded AF tasting officially starts, and our producer, Morgan, joins the recording! 1:09:05 Lavender Martini tasting and breakdown of what inspired Alexa to create this signature cocktail 1:13:24 Lemon Drop Martini tasting and breakdown 1:21:08 Alexa gives listeners a sneak peek of the adorable holiday options you can expect from Jayded AF this year 1:25:48 Laxly Cucumber Martini tasting and breakdown 1:41:15 Why Alexa leans on her mentors (despite being in different industries) for advice as she continues to grow her own business 1:52:46 Holly and Morgan provide their final thoughts on each of Alexa's cocktails, and identify which one best represents their own personalities 2:00:32 Finally, Holly and Morgan ask Alexa a handful of rapid fire questions to close out the tasting Chat With Me + Download Business Building Tools: FREE: Create a compelling business idea in 6 steps Start Your Business HEREInstagram Connect with my...

    2시간 10분

  8. 2024. 11. 12.

    How to Build a Business Your Clients Will Obsess Over with Ingrid Kent and Julie Phaxay

    Episode Summary This week on the podcast we welcome Ingrid Kent and Julie Phaxay, co-founders and owners of Haven Beauty Collective here in Minneapolis! Ingrid and Julie share how they each got started in the beauty industry, when they first met, and how they decided to go into business together in 2021. Julie and Ingrid share their vision for Haven Beauty Collective. A warm, inviting, and comforting space for clients to come and relax while they are pampered. They also share their vision to use their business to educate and advise other women entrepreneurs through providing a space for them to continue to grow their individual businesses. Although they run HBC together now, Ingrid and Julie have been solo-preneurs for many years within the beauty industry, and with that comes exciting experiences and stories along the way! They both share their favorite celebrity clients they've worked with (psst, one includes a Minneapolis LEGEND) in the past. Finally, Ingrid and Julie share their advice to any listeners thinking of starting their own business! In this episode you’ll learn: 0:55 Holly introduces Ingrid Kent and Julie Phaxay on the podcast 3:46 Ingrid shares her backstory of how she started in the beauty industry 8:58 Julie shares her backstory and how she started on the "traditional" college track, and what pushed her to leave it behind and follow her passion in the beauty industry 13:14 Julie breaks down what microblading is and why she is so passionate about it 15:40 How Ingrid and Julie met, and eventually went into business together 20:02 How their optimism helped them push through any COVID concerns as they built their business 21:55 What is Haven Beauty Collective and how Ingrid and Julie divide responsibilities and run the business 23:50 Why they decided to hire independent contractors vs. employees for their business 27:15 Ingrid and Julie share some of their favorite celebrity clients and experiences they have had throughout their careers 36:12 Prince NYT article Holly references 40:47 How Ingrid and Julie built their individual email and waiting lists and how those lists have evolved throughout their careers 43:55 Ingrid and Julie share their opinions on some of today's make up trends and why following every trend isn't the answer 49:05 Both women share their philosophies on the intersection of physical and internal beauty and how they kept that in mind when creating the Haven Beauty Collective space 53:00 The rationale behind naming their business and the process they took to land on Haven Beauty Collective 55:12 What is the future of HBC and the contractors they continue to work with and advise 58:44 Finally, Julie and Ingrid share their advice to any listeners out there who are on the fence of starting their own business Chat With Me + Download Business Building Tools: FREE: Create a compelling business idea in 6 steps Start Your Business HEREInstagram Connect with my guest: Haven Beauty CollectiveIngrid KentJulie Phaxaya...

    1시간 8분
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How do I start a business? How do I grow and scale my existing business? And the most essential question, how can I do what truly fulfills me? Welcome to The Everyday Entrepreneur Podcast, a relaxed business podcast where you’ll learn the answers to these questions along with best-kept business secrets from straight-talking, humble, yet oh-so-inspiring entrepreneurs. A corporate grind deserter with a passion for teaching and taking action, business coach and host Holly Knoll brings to life relatable stories of business owners that will prepare you to start a business or dive into your existing business with a fresh perspective, new ideas, and actionable tips. You'll be energized to stop wasting your precious time being bored at work in favor of creating a fulfilling career that turns what you love... into what you do!

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    Holly Knoll
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    2020년 - 2025년
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