Elaine's Kitchen Table Podcast | The Business Of Real Life | Lessons For Success In Business And Parenting

Google "starting a business" and you'll get millions of pieces of advice.  Ask your friends, family and colleagues, and you'll get the same. Except it's all different and contradictory! Here are 5 things I learned on my journey that they don't teach in business school. Be sure to check the Show Notes (http://www.elaineskitchentable.com/024) for a helpful PDF cheat sheet that you can keep, with all 5 points! Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine’s book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/   Episode Sponsor: TruShield Insurance – When I switched to TruShield Insurance 5 years ago, I saved money and got better coverage! Visit https://www.trushieldinsurance.ca/createbetter/ for a free quote!

Jody Vance of Vancouver City TV's Breakfast Television, and formerly SportsNet Canada, was Canada's first prime-time female sports anchor - one of the most male-dominated industries before Jody and others paved the way for the many female sports anchors today. Her secret? Tune in to find out, as well as: • The daily routine of a morning news host who gets up for work at 4am every day • The importance of paying your dues • What it's like to go through in-vitro fertilization, and how she treats others doing the same And much more in this wide-ranging interview! Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/030 Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine’s book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/

Elaine shares 10 top tips for entrepreneurial success that she has learned both from her own experience as a business owner, and from her guests on the podcast. Click for show notes... Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine’s book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/ Episode Sponsor: TruShield Insurance – When I switched to TruShield Insurance 5 years ago, I saved money and got better coverage! Visit https://www.trushieldinsurance.ca/createbetter/ for a free quote!

Discover top tips on how to get your product on the shelves of big box retailers and how to keep your product on the shelves as Romy shares her experience and expertise of having her own product in over 10,000 US locations, including Target, CVS, and BabiesRUs.​   Do you have the three "must haves" Romy shares to embark on this journey? Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/049 About Romy: Romy Taormina is Nausea Relief Chief/Co-Founder of Psi Health Solutions, Inc., the maker of Psi Bands, a medical device for the relief of nausea. Romy oversees the daily operations (including the entire supply chain), marketing, financials, and sales at Psi Health Solutions, Inc.  She is the mom to two teenage boys and a wife of 19 years. Connect with Romy: www.psibands.com – the website for her nausea-relief wrist bands Romy’s LinkedIn profile Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://w

This episode we are taking a quick break from the "Mom Makers" series to talk about something almost all Mom Maker businesses can leverage for their business - Instagram! My guest is Shannon Cox, marketing professor at Douglas College, and we talk about the latest tips and trends for small business Instagram users. Connect with Shannon: Website: http://incisivemarketing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonbloomfieldcox Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine’s book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/ Episode Sponsor: TruShield Insurance – When I switched to TruShield Insurance 5 years ago, I saved money and got better coverage! Visit https://www.trushieldinsurance.ca/createbetter/ for a free quote!  

Join me with 2 more lovely “Mom-Makers” – Wendy Armbruster, founder of Snugabell, and Natalie Wong, founder of Pep Soap, as we talk about: What inspired us to start our business How long we have all been at it (from a few years to more than a decade!) Things we would do differently next time around Manufacturing, scaling and financing for small businesses Our favourite tips for marketing to moms And much more! I have really loved these real, down-to-earth Mom-Maker conversations, and I am sure there are great actionable tips for you! Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/102 Connect with Wendy: Website: https://snugabell.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snugabell/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snugabell Connect with Natalie: Website: https://pepsoap.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pepsoap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pepsoap Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in

In this episode we have 2 lovely ladies who have succeeded in inventing, manufacturing and selling their own baby products! Learn about: How to go from mom with a problem to mom inventor Manufacturing - on shore, off shore? Product testing and prototypes Patents, trademarks, and ripper-offers Mistakes we have all made - that hopefully you can now avoid! Show notes: www.elaineskitchentable.com/101 Connect with Sharon: Website: https://bamboobino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamboobino/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bamboobino Connect with Julie: Website: https://www.mitteez.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitteez/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mitteez Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine’s book, Sell Your Passion: https:

Congratulations, we made it to 100 episodes - together! In this episode, we recap the first 100 episodes, and talk about what we would like to learn in the next 100! And be sure to listen to the end for a chance to win a free copy of Elaine's book, "Sell Your Passion". Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine’s book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/ This episode sponsored by Coast Capital Savings. Would you like to have a dedicated small-business relationship manager who knows you and your business? I have banked with Coast Capital the whole time I have had my business, Easy Daysies, and they are member-owned, which means my business is their business! Call 1-888-517-7000 opt. 3 for latest small-biz promotions! https://www.coastcapitalsavings.com/

COVID-19 is something we literally all have to deal with, and coincidentally Harpreet Hayer of Coast Capital Savings has 19 years experience helping small businesses to navigate the sea of challenges that are always present. In this episode, I dig in with Harpreet to discuss: How to have a contingency plan before disaster strikes Is it too late to start a contingency plan? How to start a recovery process How to attract and retain talent during and post-pandemic The one thing most small business owners don't understand about Small Business Banking Harpreet's top 3 things every small business owner should have in place And much more! Join us as we talk about all things small business, a passion for both of us! Show notes: www.elaineskitchentable.com/harpreet Connect with Harpreet: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harpreet-hayer-9a482225 Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook:

Inventors Lori (founder of Safe Grate) and Christine (founder of Sola Skin Care), both went a very smart route when creating their products. They discovered a need in their life, did the research, and fulfilled the need themselves! Listen in as these ladies have a candid conversation about: Patents - Yay? Nay? What type? What type of research to do - and when to stop researching and get moving Using your own needs as impetus to create products others like you will want Their own founder stories Going for it, making mistakes, making changes, and setting boundaries What you start with is not what you end with And much more! Show notes: www.elaineskitchentable.com/098 Connect with Lori: Website: https://www.safegrate.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/april.ideas/ Email: lori@april-ideas.com Connect with Christine: Website: https://solaskincare.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sola.skincare/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solaskincare Connect with Elaine: Website: https:/

I know what you are thinking, Amazon is taking over the world and retail stores are dying by the day. Who would want to start or run a "brick and mortar" location now? Well, my 2 guests have been doing so successfully for over a decade (almost 30 years between them), so let's listen to them! Jacqueline De'Ath is the founder of Homeworks Etc. DIY, and she helps people create their own home decor through popular workshops, as well as retailing it in her workshop/store. She has been in business since 2007. Dana Shortt founded Dana Shortt Gourmet in 2004. She moved from catering into a retail location that provides delicious foods for entertaining, and prepared meals. I have samples both their wares and I can say they really know what they are doing! So sit back and take some notes as we explore what it means to succeed in the challenging world of brick and mortar retail. Show notes: www.elaineskitchentable.com/097 Connect with Jacqueline: Website: https://homeworksetc.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagra

Here is a quick preview of Season 7 of the Elaine's Kitchen Table Podcast, where we want to help you Create Better - better family, better self, better business, and a better self. This season our theme is "Mom Makers", and I am going to be talking to some dear friends who have created incredible products and services, and we are going to teach you from our mistakes and successes how you can start up your own business or make your existing business better!

Replay, on the 9th anniversary of the airing of my Dragons' Den episode: In this 3-part series, we recount our journey with Easy Daysies to the Dragons’ Den (the Canadian version of Shark Tank). This episode is all about the auditions, probably the most nerve-wracking part of the whole journey! Hopefully this will provide motivation and inspiration to anyone who is thinking about applying for a business reality TV show. Show notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/011 Find Elaine’s Kitchen Table on Twitter @chatwithelaine, and Facebook @elaineskitchentable. And you can find Easy Daysies online at www.easydaysies.com Be sure to also check out episodes 12 and 13 – about our experience in the Den, and after the Den! Why, Easy Daysies of course! www.EasyDaysies.com – this is my company!  “Daysies” is spelled with a “y” because we are all about helping kids have easier days. If you know any kids (and especially moms of kids) aged 3+ who could benefit from easier days brought about by Easy Daysies Magnetic S

In this episode, learn 2 key things to help you in business: • How to ask for advice • How not to ask for advice! Elaine gives you the ABC’s of getting answers to your questions from people who have gone before you. The tricky part is that they are most often quite busy, but they are usually willing to help – IF you approach in the right way. Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/029 Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine’s book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/  

Who better to share tips about success in business and parenting than Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel’s Labels.  Hint: Don’t sweat the small stuff! Julie has become a friend and inspiration since I had the pleasure of meeting her. Find us on Twitter @chatwithelaine, and www.facebook.com/elaineskitchentable Resource from this episode: Mabel’s Labels – This is the company Julie co-founded, and they sell personalized labels for all your little one’s stuff! Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine’s book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/

"Balance is impossible. Memories are better." In this episode, I interview Marci Fair (www.marcifair.com), mom of 4, founder of www.kares4kids.com, and author of "TILT - 7 Solutions to be a Guilt-Free Working Mom" We talk about 3 of the 7 solutions, including: • Dreams and Goals - you don't have to give up on your own to help your children pursue theirs • Choices - including the "dirty gym shorts rule" • Roots and Wings - what do you think about this - "The less we do for our kids, the more we help them develop!" If you struggle with working mom guilt and want real-life parenting tips - read TILT! Show notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/033 Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine’s book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/

In this recap of Season 6, we discuss the themes that appeared throughout, including: "Create Better - Family, health, business and self" Small choices every day can make a huge difference Less but better Mental health awareness Enjoy this recap, then listen to your favorite episodes, and we will see you in Season 7! Show Notes: www.elaineskitchentable.com/096 Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine’s book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/ This episode sponsored by TruShield Insurance, get a free and easy online quote to protect your business at www.trushieldinsurance.com/createbetter

Tony O'Brien has spent the past 39 years working with all sizes of business to assess their risks and help insure them. He has seen it all and has some great stories to tell to illustrate his points as well! In this episode, learn: 3 areas where small business owners are most often blindsided, and how to avoid it What factors impact your insurability 3 ways to position your business for success, based on Tony's observations over decades working with thousands of businesses The "cut in half and take 10%" rule of forecasting the market share a startup business can take 5 things to double-check right now to make sure you and your business are properly protected And of course, you can visit www.trushieldinsurance.ca/createbetter to get a free quote on insurance based on all this new knowledge, and even purchase your insurance directly online today! Show notes: www.elaineskitchentable.com/tony Connect with Tony: Website: www.trushieldinsurance.ca/createbetter Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elai

What if I told you some of the most important conversations you can have - almost nobody is having? Let Tara Teng give you a new perspective on "social justice", as we talk about: Feminist Economics - what is it and why it really matters to you Human Trafficking - the fastest growing criminal economy so many are suffering in, but very few are talking about, and how we can talk to our children about it How to draw socially and ethically conscious consumers to your brand, and other steps you can take to help with equality for everyone How true feminism is not women vs men, it's something much better This is a wide-ranging conversation that opened my eyes and is sure to enlighten us all! Connect with Tara: Website: www.tarateng.com Instagram: @misstarateng Facebook: www.facebooks.com/tarateng Twitter: www.twitter.com/misstarateng Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.f

Brian Dixon will look you in the eye with a big smile, and tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. That's why I had to have him on the podcast, as he is a wealth of knowledge due to his experience in coaching high-performing entrepreneurs, and as the author of the best-selling book, Start With Your People. Brian has so much wisdom on a variety of topics, including: How to "start with your people" The "Five F's" for success: Faith, Family, Friendships, Finance, Future His concept of the "life calculator" which will help to clarify your goals in a super simple way The HALT system of self regulation How to "number your days" for maximum impact The concept that "when people pay, they pay attention" "What is easy to you, is magic to someone else" - love this idea for valuing your knowledge and expertise! and much more! Join us for this high-energy conversation that is sure to get you motivated to tackle your next goal today! Brian mentioned many books during our talk, and here are lin