The Refund Jordyn DiOrio & Sara Schultz

This week we are delving into the misconception that emotions have no place in business. We challenge the notion that being emotional equals weakness, emphasizing the strength in vulnerability and connection. Sharing our personal experiences, we unpack how societal norms often discourage emotional expression in professional settings, perpetuating the idea that emotions hinder success. Sara and Jordyn advocate for acknowledging and embracing emotions, especially in challenging situations like business negotiations. By reframing emotional responses as natural and valid, we are hoping to encourage a more authentic and empathetic approach to business interactions. It's a reminder that showing emotion doesn't make us weak—it makes us human.

Follow the Refund Hosts: 

Sara Schultz |⁠ @heysaraschultz⁠ | https://heysaraschultz.com/ | https://www.freeafternoon.co/

Jordyn DiOrio | ⁠@jordyndiorio | https://www.jdpconsult.co/ 

Director and Editor: 

Kaylee Lamoine | @kayleelamoine | Kaylee LaMoine Film Co.

Producer: 

Lauren Garin | @_laurengarin | https://laurengarin.com/

Links & Fact Checking:


JDP Consult Resource Library: https://www.jdpconsult.co/resource-library


Captivate Your Dreamy Clients: https://heysaraschultz.com/captivate


Martin Short, life report cards: https://podscripts.co/podcasts/smartless/martin-short




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Hey, hey! Today, we're getting real as we talk about Jordyn's decision to close her jewelry brand, MEND. Jordyn shares more about the retail rollercoaster – from juggling inventory to 

Closing up shop unleashed a whirlwind of feels, from offloading inventory to tying up those financial loose ends and an honest conversation with her angel investors. Jordyn likens it to ending a relationship, preaching the art of leaving when the party is good.

Follow the Refund Hosts: 

Sara Schultz |⁠ @heysaraschultz⁠ | https://heysaraschultz.com/ | https://www.freeafternoon.co/

Jordyn DiOrio | ⁠@jordyndiorio | https://www.jdpconsult.co/ 

Director and Editor: 

Kaylee Lamoine | @kayleelamoine | Kaylee LaMoine Film Co.

Producer: 

Lauren Garin | @_laurengarin | https://laurengarin.com/

Links & Fact Checking:


JDP Consult Resource Library: https://www.jdpconsult.co/resource-library


Captivate Your Dreamy Clients: https://heysaraschultz.com/captivate


Daniel Kahneman TedTalk clip: https://www.npr.org/transcripts/789751983


Daniel Kahneman passing: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/27/business/daniel-kahneman-dead.html


Jordyn's letter about closing MEND in 2023 https://www.jdpconsult.co/blog-all/the-end-of-mend-jewelry




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We are diving deep into the world of branding and business evolution, sharing how to keep your brand fresh without completely overhauling it. We're all about aligning your brand vibes with your business goals and staying tuned in to what the market's saying. 

Jordyn shares her own journey of fine-tuning services, proving that sometimes small changes make a big impact. Sara talks about the creative side of rebranding for Jordyn’s business, as well as how she started a second company to help better align with her dreamy clients.

Follow the Refund Hosts: 

Sara Schultz |⁠ @heysaraschultz⁠ | https://heysaraschultz.com/ | https://www.freeafternoon.co/

Jordyn DiOrio | ⁠@jordyndiorio | https://www.jdpconsult.co/ 

Director and Editor: 

Kaylee Lamoine | @kayleelamoine | Kaylee LaMoine Film Co.

Producer: 

Lauren Garin | @_laurengarin | https://laurengarin.com/



Links & Fact Checking:


JDP Consult Resource Library: https://www.jdpconsult.co/resource-library


Captivate Your Dreamy Clients: https://heysaraschultz.com/captivate




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We are delving into the importance of fact-checking in our businesses. We decided to fact-check some past podcast claims live, with our Producer Lauren. From stats on women-owned businesses to business failure rates and social media trends, we realized how crucial accuracy and nuance are. 

Living in a world where anyone can say anything and claim it’s true, especially if they have a microphone or say it with confidence, makes it vital to be as honest, transparent, and helpful as possible. It's easier to consume information than to assume, so we should all be skeptical about what we take in. When it comes to decisions like buying a G-Wagon for the write-off, we question if it's really right for our businesses.

Follow the Refund Hosts: 

Sara Schultz |⁠ @heysaraschultz⁠ | https://heysaraschultz.com/ | https://www.freeafternoon.co/

Jordyn DiOrio | ⁠@jordyndiorio | https://www.jdpconsult.co/ 

Director and Editor: 

Kaylee Lamoine | @kayleelamoine | Kaylee LaMoine Film Co.

Producer: 

Lauren Garin | @_laurengarin | https://laurengarin.com/



Links & Fact Checking:


JDP Consult Resource Library: https://www.jdpconsult.co/resource-library


Captivate Your Dreamy Clients: ⁠https://heysaraschultz.com/captivate⁠


Amount of VC $ that goes to women-owned businesses. What is the exact $ amount? 



$4.5 billion out of the approximate $238.3 billion of VC funding goes to women-owned businesses


Sources: TechCrunch PitchBook



% of businesses that make it to 10yrs?



34% of businesses make it to 10 yrs


Sources: Percentage of Businesses Investopedia



How much should a mother make as a salary?



$184,820 


Sources: Salary.com



% of women owned businesses that hit 1 million $?



1.9% of women-owned businesses reached $1 million in revenue in 2022. 


1.8% of women-owned businesses reached $1 million in revenue in 2018.


Sources: LaConte Consulting Women Leadership



Previous years consumers needed less touch points - what is that #? (Currently it is 7)



2.95 touchpoints in 2015 


Source: LinkedIn



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We are back and catching up on all things personal and business. Jordyn spent her 30th birthday in Sicily and Sara has welcomed baby Crosby to her family! 

We reflect on our 2023 goals and how they may have been met, but at what cost? We are all about finding balance now, setting boundaries, and putting our mental health first. Oh, and we’re dreaming big for 2024 - more fun projects, maybe a book and definitely some diversifying.

Follow the Refund Hosts: 

Sara Schultz |⁠ @heysaraschultz⁠ | https://heysaraschultz.com/ | https://www.freeafternoon.co/

Jordyn DiOrio | ⁠@jordyndiorio | https://www.jdpconsult.co/ 

Director and Editor: 

Kaylee Lamoine | @kayleelamoine | Kaylee LaMoine Film Co.

Producer: 

Lauren Garin | @_laurengarin | https://laurengarin.com/



Links & Fact Checking:


JDP Consult Resource Library: https://www.jdpconsult.co/resource-library


Captivate Your Dreamy Clients: https://heysaraschultz.com/captivate


Open Phone: https://www.openphone.com/


“Good to Great”: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996


“Zero to One”: https://www.amazon.com/Zero-One-Notes-Startups-Future/dp/0804139296


Visit our website to catch up on all things The Refund, including merch! https://www.therefundshow.com/




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Follow the Refund Hosts: 

Sara Schultz |⁠ @heysaraschultz⁠ | https://heysaraschultz.com/ | https://www.freeafternoon.co/

Jordyn DiOrio | ⁠@jordyndiorio | https://www.jdpconsult.co/ 

Director and Editor: 

Kaylee Lamoine | @kayleelamoine | Kaylee LaMoine Film Co.

Producer: 

Lauren Garin | @_laurengarin | https://laurengarin.com/


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