The Road Ahead on Brews & Business - A Year in Review

In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to business and personal life. They talk about navigating controversial questions, reflecting on the past year, implementing business strategies, dealing with the loss of a loved one, acquiring a comedy club, balancing multiple businesses, and the challenges of small business ownership. They also discuss the importance of taking breaks and prioritizing family time, upcoming comedians at the comedy club, confidence in giving advice, the reality of running a business, appreciating small gestures in relationships, moving into the insurance industry, buying a new house, and plans. The conversation covers topics such as coveting houses, excitement about new ventures, lessons learned in 2023, the importance of taking time off, balancing work and family, the difference between supporter and producer roles, creating a positive customer experience, the value of experience in coaching and business, the importance of taking action and not relying on courses, the importance of persistence and learning from failures, the need for space changes and reducing anxiety, striving for authenticity and reducing worry, expanding Blue Studio and striving for growth, and the drive for greatness and never being content. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the upcoming Irish Fest After Dark event, followed by plans for a private snug at the festival. The episode ends with closing remarks and a call for feedback from listeners.

Takeaways

• Navigating controversial questions requires careful consideration and the ability to bob and weave when necessary.
• Reflecting on the past year can provide valuable insights and help in making plans for the future.

• Implementing business strategies like Traction and Rocket Fuel can have a positive impact on the overall dynamics of a business.
• The loss of a loved one can have a significant impact on a family business and require adjustments and adaptation.
• Balancing multiple businesses can be challenging and requires effective time management and accountability.
• Taking breaks and prioritizing family time is crucial for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Expanding a comedy club business can be exciting and provide opportunities for growth and success.
• Confidence in giving advice comes from personal experience and the ability to practice what is preached.
• The grind of running a business can be demanding and requires perseverance and dedication.
• Appreciating small gestures in relationships can strengthen bonds and create a positive atmosphere.
• Moving into a new industry, such as insurance, can open up new opportunities and challenges.
• Buying a new house and utilizing billboard advertising can contribute to personal and professional growth.
• Building cars and making plans can be exciting and fulfilling for car enthusiasts and entrepreneurs. Irish Fest After Dark is a new event happening before the Irish Fest.
• Tickets for Irish Fest After Dark are $200, but there is a 15% discount available with the code TIF SMS 2024.
• A private snug will be available at the festival, sponsored by McNellies.
• Listeners are encouraged to leave reviews, comments, and questions for the hosts.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Controversial Questions



02:15 Reflecting on the Past Year
03:12 Implementing Traction and Rocket Fuel
03:43 Dealing with the Loss of a Loved One
05:12 Acquiring the Looney Bint Comedy Club
06:09 Balancing Multiple Businesses
08:04 The Challenges of Small Business Ownership
09:22 Taking Breaks and Prioritizing Family Time
10:41 Expanding the Comedy Club Business
11:51 Upcoming Comedians at the Looney Bint
14:05 Confidence in Giving Advice
14:35 The Importance of Pushing Forward
15:29 Creating Time Blocks for Family
19:00 The Reality of Small Business Ownership
20:58 The Grind of Running a Business
23:16 Appreciating Small Gestures in Relationships
28:05 Moving into the Insurance Industry
32:04 Buying a New House and Billboard Advertising
36:39 Building Cars and Future Plans
40:18 Discussion about houses and coveting
41:53 Excitement about new ventures
43:29 Reflecting on lessons learned in 2023
44:53 The importance of taking time off
46:24 Balancing work and family
48:58 The importance of being a business owner, not just self-employed
50:19 The difference between supporter and producer roles
52:09 The value of creating a positive customer experience
54:29 The importance of hiring and firing quickly
56:38 The value of experience in coaching and business
58:07 The importance of taking action and not relying on courses
59:04 The importance of persistence and l