Married entrepreneurs Carrie Bohlig and Craig Clickner discuss the power of side hustling, how it solves the human paradox we are all struggling with, and how it helps you live with fulfillment and create an impact. In this latest episode of Tandem Talks, Carrie and Craig will share their personal journey to side hustling, how it changed their lives, and how you can apply it to yours. HIGHLIGHTS Finding your end of the spectrum The side hustling breakthrough Reasons to do side hustling The roadblock misconceptions Different opportunities to side hustle The side business approach 5 ways to side hustle skillfully QUOTES Craig: “I craved more freedom or independence, I realized they needed to divorce my time from my income so that I could wake up every day and do what I love. Carrie: “So the challenge for people like me, it's not a lack of interest or passion or ideas, but it's narrowing in and down on what gets us closer to the life vision.” Carrie: “Following the traditional logic of getting a good job and living happily ever after? It definitely insinuates there's one magical path. Yeah. But that's not really the case for most people in reality.” Craig: “We basically were able to create a lifestyle where we are full-time parents and full-time entrepreneurs, and we wish this lifestyle and choice for everyone.” Craig: “The reasons to side hustle are vast, there are so many beyond just diversifying your income you diversify your skills. You can use it to explore new passions and interests.” Carrie: “You don't have to be passionate to start a business not just like you don't have to be passionate about your job, which many of you are not.” Learn more about Carrie and Craig with the links below: Carrie Bohlig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebohlig/ Craig Clickner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-clickner/ Carrie and Craig were involved in TEDx and this inspired the latest episode of Tandem Talks, learn more about TEDx with the link below: Website: https://www.ted.com/about/programs-initiatives/tedx-program Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Be sure to visit our website at https://www.tandemconsulting.co/.

This episode of Tandem Talks welcomes Shannon Hughes, an experiential facilitator, she is the owner of Enlivened Studios, where she mentors people and teaches experiential practices to help create continuity and unity in the workplace and help with Transformative Leadership. Shannon will be sharing her journey and will be discussing the whole idea of an improvisational mindset.

On this episode of the Tandem Talks Podcast, Carrie and Craig talk to Laurie Barkman, CEO and founder of SmallDotBig LLC, a firm that specializes in helping companies and business owners through the complex process of exit transition planning, value creation, and M&A strategies for succession and growth. Laurie talks about her long journey into the business world, where she spent a lot of time wading through self discovery and learning the ropes before finding her niche as an entrepreneur. She walks us through the 8 types of entrepreneurship, to the three archetypes of business owners. Laurie also shows us that there is more than one way to get into running a business, but the best way of learning is to just go and do it.

On this episode of the Tandem Talks Podcast, Carrie and Craig talk to Nick Hughes, Founder and CEO of Founders Live, the global marketplace connecting entrepreneurs to people, resources, capital and global exposure they need for success. Nick gives out a lot of tactical tips for starting entrepreneurs who want to hit the ground running, or are working on a new idea that could be the next big thing. Besides looking for inspiration, Nick hones in on building that initial founding team, which can make or break an entrepreneurial vision.

On this episode of the Tandem Talks Podcast, Carrie and Craig speak with Meghann Conter, Owner and Chief Laugh Instigator at The Dames. Creating a space where women can collaborate meaningfully and empower them was the inspiration for Meghann's company. She shares that their ecosystem is about helping other women get their golden geese that lay golden eggs for each other. Strategically, they do this through cross-referrals and collaborations that create bigger footprints to strengthen their relationships into the long-term. Meghann also shares the value of listening to your intuition in business, a potential game-changer that women should capitalize on. She explains how an organization works differently when led with feminine energy and how vulnerability is actually a strength that leaders must trust.

On this episode of the Tandem Talks Podcast, Carrie and Craig speak with Joshua Miller, executive coach to Fortune 500 leaders, Amazon best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and LinkedIn Learning Author. Joshua starts with the story of how he "fell" into coaching and learning from his mentor. He shares his insights on leadership and actionable tips to safeguard your time, an entrepreneur's most important asset. Joshua also explains how fear of the ego creates roadblocks to success. To build his mindfulness, Joshua recommends meditation and encourages anyone to start with one minute of meditation. He also highlights how the word "try" is a convenient excuse many people give to refrain from taking accountability of their actions. He advises others that being vulnerable is not to be feared as it may be the key to creating more meaning in your life.

On this episode of the Tandem Talks Podcast, Carrie and Craig speak with Tisha Marie Pelletier, author, podcast host, Chief Experience Officer at Tisha Marie Enterprises, and Founder of Property with Personality. Starting the journey of entrepreneurship is not a clean cut process. It takes grit and persistence because nobody gets it 100% right at the first try. Tisha shares some tips for aspiring entrepreneurs who are thinking of making their side hustles their main businesses, including the importance of mentorship and the multifaceted benefits of investing in yourself. She explains that focusing on skills that you enjoy and delegating the rest makes you a badass entrepreneur primarily because you enjoy what you are doing. For Tisha, letting your authenticity shine comes back in more ways than you could ever imagine. This benefits in creating meaningful connections while networking and it also helps in solidifying who and what your personal brand is all about. Your personal brand is something you carry with you and this is especially relevant to solopreneurs and small companies.

On this episode of the Tandem Talks Podcast, Carrie and Craig speak with Pete Mohr, President and Owner of Shoetopia Footwear, Entrepreneurial Coach at Simplifying Entrepreneurship, and Founder of Liquidation Roadshow. Entrepreneurs are made, not born. And to become successful, Pete suggests that aspiring entrepreneurs ask questions on how things are done today and think of how to do it better. Pete follows 4 P's: People, Processes, Products and Profit that have helped him become the "multipreneur" that he is today. He teaches that you need to have clarity on the product you are offering and the solutions it actually delivers. There is always room to grow and when you realize that something isn't working, you must let it go. Every single entrepreneur has the same 24 hour in a day. Being bogged down by emotional attachments to pet projects is simply not effective and Pete further suggests finding a coach who understands the stage your business is in to be truly effective.

On this episode of the Tandem Talks Podcast, Craig speaks with Nathan Flood, Co-Founder and CEO at STENCLD and Hexalinks Solutions Business Consulting. Side hustling was always close to Nathan's heart and his success story is unique in that he didn't need to sell his assets to get started. By building skill sets, being the main sales person in the beginning, and outsourcing tasks and processes, he was able to secure project after project until his side hustles were employing 70 people at one time. His side hustles would evolve into full businesses worth millions of dollars. Nathan learned that there are ways to scale faster by focusing on less time-consuming tasks and making sure he hires people who want to grow along with you. Nathan shares his experiences with integrating software into his business and the need to add them as the need comes along, not as an infrastructure that's set in stone. This allows your company to adapt to rapid changes and to get the most functionality from these different tools.

On this episode of the Tandem Talks Podcast, Carrie and Craig speak with Steven S. Hoffman, serial entrepreneur, venture investor, author of several award-winning books, and Captain & CEO of Founders Space. Especially today, side hustles have the potential to become incredibly successful main gigs. Steven discusses the factors you need to consider before taking the plunge into launching your business full-time and how his incubator works to do just that. He explains what an entrepreneur is and isn't, especially when it comes to hunting for demand to keep your business running and leading your own team. Aside from having a dedicated team which has ownership over the brand, Steven also shares some golden tips on how to approach venture capitalists, get them interested, and ultimately secure the funding you need to scale like never before.

On this episode of the Tandem Talks Podcast, Carrie and Craig speak with Ashley Quinto Powell, revenue consultant, sought-after speaker, and Founder of myVA Rocks. Many women today embody executive motherhood and successfully juggle being a mom while also maintaining a business or two on the side. Ashley shares her own journey, from working in corporate to starting her first business, and the mistakes she made on the way. She also shares her top 7 wins in starting a business, which include hiring a VA for your admin work and never creating something without having a buyer first.

On this episode of the Tandem Talks Podcast, Carrie and Craig engage in a good dialectic, a conversation that aims to understand rather than argue on who is right and wrong. Carrie and Craig begin with personal development and how taking action is the most important step in learning. They trade their biggest influences on social media and discuss the importance of having a mentor as you grow your business. Carrie opens the topic of values and how audiences should exercise their freedom to discern what topics they agree and don't agree with. Craig then discusses the trap of going down the YouTube rabbit hole. They share tips to stay on track such as using time blocks and being mindful of energy levels. They also discuss their favorite books and what you should be reading next.

On this episode of the Tandem Talks Podcast, Carrie and Craig speak with Madeleine Niebauer, Founder & CEO of vChief. Chiefs of Staff are not just important in politics, they are central figures that drive company growth at the highest levels too. To service this demand, Madeleine created a business that would connect independent chiefs of staff with the companies that need them the most. She shares how she discovered this niche and the initial birthing pains she experienced in building up the business. Madeleine believes in prioritizing what's most important in life. She shares that a passion for travel and being a mother are the motivators behind her philosophy of working smarter, not harder. She also explains that, aside from executing company vision, chiefs of staff need to learn the skill of letting go to be their most effective selves.

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Joining Carrie and Craig in this episode of the Tandem talks podcast is Chelsea Haines. Let’s hear from Chelsea as she shares her amazing story about how she gave everything up and shifted working in super boats, traveling around the world, which led to catapult into her entrepreneurial journey.

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