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Today we’re talking to Randy Fulk, who owns Korie’s Kloset with his wife, Tammy. They operate a children’s clothing company as a completely mobile business, traveling and selling their custom clothes at state fairs from the East Coast to the Midwest. Learn how they handle the logistics of a traveling business, tips on how to optimize fair booths, and how they build trust with customers. 

Joseph is the co-owner of Super Smash Burgers in Vancouver, BC (Vancouver’s best smash burgers!). He not only works hard in his restaurant to bring great experiences to his customers, but he also works frequently to help shape our Square products. Learn more about Joseph and his experience with beta testing.

Today we’re talking to Dina Rosenberg, co-owner of Amityville Apothecary, New York’s largest metaphysical store, located in Amityville, Long Island. Over the last few years, they’ve built up a significant social media presence, including weekly live sales on Instagram. Learn how and why they shifted to social selling, the impact it’s had on the business, and the strategies they use to keep up the growth.

This month features Kat Alarkon, owner of Quokka Coffee, a small takeaway coffee shop in Perth, Australia. In the last year Kat has decided to take a step back from day-to-day management and start a separate full-time job. Learn why she decided to make this change, how she balances work and responsibilities, and what she sees as her next steps.

We’re back with another insightful edition of Let’s Talk Business. This month learn how and why designer and maker Charlie Good decided to close his brick-and-mortar retail store in favor of a wholesale model that allows him to sell his handmade items around the country. Watch the video or read the highlights for advice and guidance on how to change your business model from retail to wholesale.

This month on Let's Talk Business, we meet Lenore Johnson, founder of LenJo Bakes, a bespoke cake studio in Ontario, Canada. Learn how Lenore expanded her venture with The Shed, a cozy cafe just 15 miles away. Discover insights on the challenges of opening a second location, lessons learned, and the potential for a third endeavor.

In this edition of Let's Talk Business, Deklan Ranlett shares their insights into purchasing an existing business, MudFire Studio and Gallery, in Decatur, Georgia. They share how they were able to transform this business into a more profitable and inclusive space all by making small but impactful changes.