Welcome to Running a Business

Welcome to Running a Business

Welcome to Running a Business is a podcast about all the things that hosts Alana Rivera and Sharon Zimmerman wish they'd known before they started their small businesses. And a few times they are glad they had no idea what they were getting into. They share stories from their own businesses and interview others to discover all the messiness, the myths and the truths that will help your own small business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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April 23, 2025 34 mins


In this special episode, Sharon and Alana discuss the current state of the global economy, focusing on the impact of tariffs on small businesses. They explore how global events affect supply chains, pricing, and business strategies.


Key Highlights:


  1. Understanding the Global Supply Chain: Importance of knowing your businesses place within the global supply chain, highlighting the complexities and vulnerabilities involve...
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Hosts: Alana Rivera and Sharon Zimmerman


Guest: Ari Takata-Vasquez, multimedia creative, muralist, fine artist, and owner of a branding and retail development agency.


In this episode, Ari share’s a bit about how she went from architecture and city planning to opening a retail space, becoming a muralist, and then creating a branding and retail development design studio.


Quotes:

  • "Everything is figure-out-able"
  • "Life makes ...
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Podcast Episode 1: Welcome to Running a Business with Sharon Zimmerman and Alana Rivera


Hosts: Sharon Zimmerman (Jewelry Business Consultant) & Alana Rivera (Soap Maven and Small Business Owner)



Episode Overview:

Sharon and Alana pull back the curtain on what it really takes to run a business—spoiler alert: it’s more paperwork than you’d expect. They dive into the politics of business, stressing how business decisions ...

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In this episode of Welcome to Running a Business, Sharon and Alana are joined by their first podcast guest, Donna Maria, founder and CEO of the Indie Business Network. Donna Maria shares her journey from attorney to entrepreneur, discussing the motivations behind starting her own business and the importance of building a career around the life you want to live.


Key Takeaways:

  • Define your ideal life and build a business around...
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