Business Roaches

Business Roaches

What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we dive into the highs, lows, and holy sh*t moments of running a business. Whether you’re building something, thinking about it starting, or simply curious about what it’s REALLY like to be an entrepreneur - this one’s for you. Hosted by Hannah & Ariel Redmond, the sisters and Co-Founders behind Happy Box.

Episodes

August 5, 2025 14 mins

It's one of the most frequent questions Hannah and Ariel get asked: "What's it like running a business with your sister?" Well like any close siblings, there can be some major disagreements, except this time it's over major business decisions. On this week's episode of Business Roaches, the hosts talk about the perks of being able to handle misalignments with some sisterly love and bluntness. What do roaches and entrepreneurs have...

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They say "Compromise is Key" but when it comes to running your own business, there are some aspects you just won't compromise on. The Business Roaches are back to dive into their "never compromise on" list, and how it can be applied to entrepreneurs everywhere. After the main topic, Hannah and Ariel celebrate a new partnership with StickerYou for their podcast. What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to s...

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July 22, 2025 10 mins

The Business Roaches are back this week to talk about an experience as a business owner that entrepreneur every can relate to. Then they jump into this week's question: When do you feel you made it as a business owner?

Hannah and Ariel recap some of their biggest milestones along their journey, and highlight where every entrepreneur might discover they've made it too.

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July 15, 2025 13 mins

The Business Roaches are back this week to tackle the question if birth order really affects business roles. Hannah and Ariel explain how their personalities growing up, partly influenced by being the oldest and youngest sister, play a part in how they tackle business today. Then, they try to figure out what other occupation might actually have been a good fit for them. What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are bu...

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The Business Roaches are back this week to provide some fundamental tips on how to become much better at selling your product. What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we dive into the highs, lows, and holy sh*t moments of running a business. Whether you’re building so...

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Nobody likes to admit it, but we all make a decision out of pettiness at some point. That doesn't always mean it was the wrong choice, though. Hannah and Ariel go over some potentially spiteful decisions they made that actually wound up helping their business. What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and...

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The Business Roaches hosts play a game of Would You Rather? focused entirely on dilemmas an entrepreneur might face. What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we dive into the highs, lows, and holy sh*t moments of running a business. Whether you’re building something, t...

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ROI: Return On Investment. It's a phrase every entrepreneur knows. What makes a great ROI, however, can vary from business to business. Hannah and Ariel illustrate why sometimes it's actually your lowest moments as a company that can provide the best ROI. 

What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept...

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On the road to starting their own business, an entrepreneur will probably hear a good amount of advice and warnings about what it's like running their own company. That doesn't mean it's always accurate, however. Hannah and Ariel go over the words of warnings they received on their journey to launching Happy Box, and how of some of those statements missed the mark. What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built t...

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June 3, 2025 13 mins

Hiring and building a team is part of every entrepreneur's journey. However, actually creating a great company culture is not that easy. Hannah and Ariel break down the potential difficulties startups have in bringing on new talent, what it takes to develop a reputable workplace environment, and what steps they've personally taken to make sure their workplace culture is one worth celebrating. What do roaches and entrepreneurs have...

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Logos! Color Palettes! Taglines!

So many different creative choices make up a company's "brand." Hannah and Ariel define what aspects of a brand really matter and why it might not be what you first think.

What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we dive into the highs, l...

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May 9, 2025 11 mins

With Mother's Day right around the corner, Hannah and Ariel reflect on the differing ways becoming mothers has adjusted their business approaches, and how their own mom instilled confidence from a young age.

What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we dive into the highs...

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Hannah and Ariel discuss the problems that can arise if you trust outsiders too much for business advice. What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we dive into the highs, lows, and holy sh*t moments of running a business. Whether you’re building something, thinking abo...

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Instead of giving advice this time, Hannah and Ariel decide to ask ChatGPT for some business tips. The question is, how accurate actually is the advice? What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we dive into the highs, lows, and holy sh*t moments of running a business. ...

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There are many harsh realities that come with entrepreneurship. Hannah and Ariel break down the biggest truths that anyone just starting out should be aware as they begin their small business journey. 

What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we dive into the highs, lows...

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May 8, 2025 14 mins

Hannah & Ariel talk about the unexpected pitfalls that pop up for every small business and what, if anything, an entrepreneur can do to brace themselves. They also reflect on when Happy Box made the Inc. 5000, and when it is safe to throw away a mousetrap. What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos an...

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May 7, 2025 13 mins

In this episode, Hannah & Ariel talk about how the phrase "Boss Babe" gets used in a negative light, and why MLM's are partially to blame. They also touch on how gender bias is clearly evident in the small business world.

What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we d...

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May 7, 2025 13 mins

In this episode, Hannah & Ariel walk through how to know if you have a business idea or just a hobby, and look back at when their Happy Box idea became more than hobby as well.

What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we dive into the highs, lows, and holy sh*t momen...

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In this episode, Hannah & Ariel go through the different ways AI is going to alter how small businesses work.

What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we dive into the highs, lows, and holy sh*t moments of running a business. Whether you’re building something, thinki...

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May 7, 2025 8 mins

In this episode, Hannah & Ariel identify what traits make a good business partner and co-founder.

What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we dive into the highs, lows, and holy sh*t moments of running a business. Whether you’re building something, thinking about it ...

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