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Biz Banter37. Biz Banter Bookclub: What We're Reading Right NowDEEP WORK: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal NewportYour homework from Alex: block 90 minutes off your calendar this week. Put away your phone, work in silence or with some instrumental music, and see what you can get done in a place without distraction! Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfitAllison/Allison Speka - @allisonspeka2025-07-2948 min
The A-ListWho's Most Likely To...Send us a message!Alex and Allison catch up on a week of unexpected health issues, competitive dodgeball trauma, and pop culture discoveries while playing a revealing game of "Who's Most Likely To."#shotoniphoneSend us a voice message on SpeakPipe!Watch episodes on YoutubeLet's connect!Allison FloreaAlex Hinsky2025-07-2855 minBiz Banter36. Enneagram, Human Design & Astrology: Understanding Yourself & How You Work Best Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfitAllison/Allison Speka - @allisonspeka2025-07-2348 minBiz Banter35. Biz Therapy Sesh Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfitAllison/Allison Speka - @allisonspeka2025-07-1543 minThe A-ListAllison Labubu & Love Island DramaSend us a message!Labubu has taken over and Allison finally has one! Join us this week as we talk about the Backstreet Boys, Health Anxiety, Labubu’s & Love Island! You might even see Alex’s biceps and finish the episode craving mango sticky rice! Enjoy! #shotoniphoneSend us a voice message on SpeakPipe!Watch episodes on YoutubeLet's connect!Allison FloreaAlex Hinsky2025-07-1452 minBiz Banter34. Getting Inspired: The Media that Shapes UsIn today's episode, Allison & Allie sit down to chat about their biggest sources of inspiration in media. We take it all the way back to our childhood, through the golden age of teenage television and discuss the other favorites that inspire our work. Childhood inspiration and the time we lobbied against RL Stine censorshipHow creativity is influenced by mediaChemistry translating on screen and in booksCinematography Nostalgia for horror Romantic comediesTwilight and other favorite adaptations Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/Alexandrae Pho...2025-06-171h 00Biz Banter33. *Works Well With Others*: Business Partnerships, Hiring Contract Workers & Creative CollaborationsDon't make the mistake of thinking entrepreneurship is a one-woman-show all of the time. Working with others is crucial to the growth of your business and has so many great benefits. In today's episode, we break down our experience in all sorts of scenarios that we've worked with others in some capacity. Our general experience working with other peopleBusiness partnershipsCoworkingCreative Collaborations & Styled ShootsHorror StoriesPositive Side to CollaborationsHiring the Right Contract WorkerBeing honest about your experience Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/A...2025-06-1146 minBiz Banter32. Entrepreneurship on the Road: Real Talk about Working While Traveling"Be your own boss!" "Travel the world while working full time remotely!" That all sounds great, but is working on the road all it's cracked up to be? In this episode, we spill all of the tea about being your own boss while traveling: The hurdles of working and traveling Our least favorite types of work to have to get done while traveling What we DO like to focus on while we work on the road Strategies to help make working while traveling more productive Thank you for listening! Fo...2025-05-2754 minBiz Banter31. Navigating Trends in BusinessThe trend cycle is moving faster than ever these days with the social media landscape, especially TikTok. Given their "come and go" nature, we chat about how to navigate the ever-changing trend landscape in business. In this episode, we breakdown: How to strategize around "trends" in generalWhen we know to jump on trendsPositioning yourselfOur favorite TikTok trends Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfitAll...2025-05-2054 minThe A-ListThe Diddy Trial Begins: Explosive Testimony and a Pregnant WitnessSend us a message!Alex and Allison dive into the explosive first week of the Diddy trial, unpacking Cassie's harrowing testimony and the defense's attempts to undermine her credibility. They explore the surprising selection of an American Pope Leo, debate relationship boundaries in a viral Reddit AITA post, and share personal updates on red carpet adventures and anniversary celebrations.#shotoniphoneSend us a voice message on SpeakPipe!Watch episodes on YoutubeLet's connect!Allison FloreaAlex Hinsky2025-05-1957 minBiz Banter30. Mindset: The Undeniable Connection Between Our Outlook and Business SuccessOne thing that we've found as small business owners is that how we take care of and maintain our positive mindset on business, life and OURSELVES shapes the way we move in our businesses - for better and for worse.In this episode, we banter about: How we are doing and feeling about our mindsets in the current momentStatistics around mindset & entrepreneurs (brought to you by Chat GBT) Reflecting on our journey to cultivate a positive mindset What we do when we need a little boost Thank you for listening! Follow us on...2025-05-0649 minThe A-ListOrcas Wearing Salmon As HatsSend us a message!Alex and Allison catch up on recent adventures while discussing everything from Star Wars marathons to nightlife in West Hollywood and planning future Disney trips.#shotoniphoneSend us a voice message on SpeakPipe!Watch episodes on YoutubeLet's connect!Allison FloreaAlex Hinsky2025-05-051h 03The A-ListAllison Gets Emotional, Pope Francis Passed & The Titanic Almost SurvivedSend us a message!What a week! We have a lot to talk about in this one. Pope Francis passed away, Charlie XCX announces a possible new era, Alex hates his Apple Watch, and Allison opens up about her emotional week.... and so much more!#shotoniphoneSend us a voice message on SpeakPipe!Watch episodes on YoutubeLet's connect!Allison FloreaAlex Hinsky2025-04-281h 09Biz Banter29. Service Industry Hot Takes: Client Experience, Professionalism and Showing Up Authentically as a Small Business OwnerAllison is out this week traveling the world, so for this episode with just Allie and Alex, we are talking all things service-based businessesWe discuss: Why your client experience is so important, if not, THE most important thingProfessionalism and the types of behaviors we see lacking in this spaceThe challenge of knowing when to speak your mind and show up authentically Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @a...2025-04-2349 minThe A-ListWe Need to Talk About Lady Gaga's Coachella PerformanceSend us a message!Alex and Allison dive into the surreal world of celebrity space tourism, discussing Katy Perry's recent 11-minute trip that somehow led to her feeling "super connected to love" instead of focusing on the scientific wonder of it all. Is there drama with the White Lotus cast? And we discuss our thoughts on Lady Gaga’s Coachella performance! #shotoniphoneSend us a voice message on SpeakPipe!Watch episodes on YoutubeLet's connect!Allison FloreaAlex Hinsky2025-04-211h 06Biz Banter28. Would You Rather...On this week's episode, we play a friendly little game of the classic "Would You Rather", business addition. Uncovering our preferences, delusional dreams and biggest fears, one either/or scenario at a time. Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfitAllison/Allison Speka - @allisonspeka2025-04-1545 minBiz Banter27. Business Goals - Goal Setting Through Different Seasons, Revisiting Old GoalsWe all know that goal-setting is an important part of being a successful entrepreneur, but in today's episode, we get honest about our relationship to goal-setting and revisit our goals from years past. - Bantering about gray hair (again) - Goal-setting across different seasons of business- Creating the right environment to set impactful business goals - Revisiting our old goals (what is still relevant, what is not)- Allison's April Fool's Day Cover Reveal Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod...2025-04-0950 minBiz Banter26. Social Media Catch-Up: Content That's Resonating, Consistency, & Choosing the Right Strategy for your Sales FunnelJoin us for a social media catch up! Allie, Alex and Allison chat all things social media this week.- Alex celebrates an exciting social media win! - What's currently resonating in each other's spaces?- Our Instagram (sorry, entrepreneur) husbands- Real Talk around being consistent (or not), and what helps/doesn't help- How each of our sales funnels differ and what that means for our social media strategy Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bi...2025-04-0454 minBiz Banter25. Testing Assumptions About Each Other's BusinessesWe're back with another blind react episode! This week we're sharing assumptions we have about each others' businesses. We had to dig deep because.. well.. we know everything about each other (or so we thought). Grab your coffee & get ready for us each to spill some tea (juicy deets about Allison's romance novels??). Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfitAllison/Allison Speka...2025-03-1938 minBiz Banter24. Our Toxic TraitsHey clients, maybe don't listen to this episode.. kidding!This week Alex, Allie, and Allison share their toxic traits as biz owners and they're CERTAIN you can relate to at least one of these. Grab your coffee and laugh with us! Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfitAllison/Allison Speka - @allisonspeka2025-03-1243 minBiz Banter23. Business Tasks We AVOID Like the PlagueWhat are the tasks in your business you don't want to touch with a 10 foot pole - or in the case of Alex, spend 90 days in jail to avoid? LOLHave fun listening to what we'd just rather not do when it comes to business and the ways we've found to handle them! Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfitAllison/Allison Speka - @a...2025-02-2742 minBiz Banter22. 2025 INS & OUTSWe're late to the game, but we're BACK & sharing our top 2025 Ins & Outs with respect to business, social media, and more. This was such a fun, chatty, casual ep so grab a coffee & come hang with us!ps- don't bring up the Lions because we're not over it. Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfitAllison/Allison Speka - @allisonspeka2025-02-1735 minThe A-ListLA fires, TikTok ban, and on set stories with Angela PalermoSend us a message!This week Angela Palermo joins the A-List podcast as a co-host with Alex while Allison recovers from a cold. They share personal stories about celebrity encounters, fashion trends, the TikTok ban, and experiences from Hollywood.Enjoy! Give Angela a follow!#shotoniphoneSend us a voice message on SpeakPipe!Watch episodes on YoutubeLet's connect!Allison FloreaAlex Hinsky2025-01-201h 00
Disruptive CEO NationEpisode 277: Revolutionizing Video Production with AI-Powered Technology with Alex Persky-Stern, CEO of Waymark; Detroit, MI, USACan everyone tell when you use AI to write copy to write ads? Alex Persky-Stern, CEO of Waymark, is at the forefront of harnessing generative AI to transform video advertising for small businesses. He champions the idea that AI can significantly enhance the creative process, allowing for the production of high-quality video ads that small businesses might not have been able to achieve otherwise. Under his leadership, Waymark is pioneering projects that push the boundaries of content production, showcasing the potential of AI to revolutionize creative storytelling and advertising...2025-01-1523 minThe A-ListAllison Got Chased Down & Our Golden Globes ThoughtsSend us a message!Welcome back! This episode follows Allison’s automotive chase down, and our Golden Globe winner thoughts and a game to see if Allison and Alex are on the same wavelength! Enjoy!#shotoniphoneSend us a voice message on SpeakPipe!Watch episodes on YoutubeLet's connect!Allison FloreaAlex Hinsky2025-01-1345 minBiz Banter21. VIRTUAL BIZ RETREAT 2024 - Week 3: Strategy pt. 2Welcome to BIZ RETREAT 2024!!!Snag your FREE condensed Biz Retreat workbook here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUWRMn4VikYJAE7dVF0Ja3HocgmbFrOmO9O6t2uRPhHtZLxg/viewformPurchase your FULL Biz Retreat workbook here: https://www.alexandriajeanfitness.com/shop/biz-retreat-2024-workbookQuestions? Shoot us a DM @BizBanterPodcast or @BizRetreat on IG! Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfitAllison/Allison Speka...2024-11-1148 minBiz Banter20. VIRTUAL BIZ RETREAT 2024 - Week 2: Strategy pt. 1Welcome to BIZ RETREAT 2024!!!Snag your FREE condensed Biz Retreat workbook here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUWRMn4VikYJAE7dVF0Ja3HocgmbFrOmO9O6t2uRPhHtZLxg/viewformPurchase your FULL Biz Retreat workbook here: https://www.alexandriajeanfitness.com/shop/biz-retreat-2024-workbookQuestions? Shoot us a DM @BizBanterPodcast or @BizRetreat on IG!Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness...2024-11-0456 minBiz Banter19. VIRTUAL BIZ RETREAT 2024 - Week 1: Reflections on 2024Welcome to BIZ RETREAT 2024!!!Snag your FREE condensed Biz Retreat workbook here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUWRMn4VikYJAE7dVF0Ja3HocgmbFrOmO9O6t2uRPhHtZLxg/viewformPurchase your FULL Biz Retreat workbook here: https://www.alexandriajeanfitness.com/shop/biz-retreat-2024-workbookQuestions? Shoot us a DM @BizBanterPodcast or @BizRetreat on IG! Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfitAllison/Allison Speka...2024-10-2856 min
Rebranding God with Alex GilInner Work Leads to Better Humans and Better Leaders with Allison SchultzAllison Shultz is the author of the book "The Art of Being Human at Work: Meditations for the Work of Your Life". She is also the founder of Reboot - a coaching company that empowers individuals, teams and organizations. Allison and I delved into the topics of:Personal Growth and Healing How our shadow shows up at work and in our relationships Curiosity as a muscle to strengthen Resistance against growth and transformation And much more. Enjoy it! And Please give us a 5 stars review and share this episode. ...2024-10-1653 minBiz Banter18. Newborn Life & Entrepreneurship - Allie is Back!In this episode of the Biz Banter Podcast, Allie is back! While she's still on maternity leave, she's back on the pod discussing motherhood, balancing time with her baby and her business, and where she's at today.Also - Allison is staying! We're so excited to bring you Biz Banter hosted by all 3 of us.We're all small business owners with a passion of not only running our own businesses but helping and empowering you to do the same.Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening! Follow us...2024-10-0757 minBiz Banter17. Business FailsIn this episode of the Biz Banter Podcast, we discuss business fails! We share some fails we've experienced and ultimately what we were able to take away from every single one of them. We give some advice, some laughs, and some good ol' Oprah quotes.We had a lot of fun recording this one so we hope you enjoy! Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfitAllison...2024-09-2342 min
What the Gut: Functional Medicine & Holistic Health with Allison36. From Survival Mode to Being a Present Parent with Alex Viera, OTIn this podcast episode, Alex Vieira, an occupational therapist specializing in helping mothers manage chronic stress and burnout joins Allison. The conversation dives into Alex's journey from pediatric occupational therapy to focusing on moms' nervous system regulation. Alex shares her holistic approach, which includes educating women about the sensory system and embedding daily practices to help them thrive as parents. The episode covers practical tips for nervous system regulation, the impact of nutrition and hydration, and the importance of slowing down to connect with oneself and with God. The discussion also touches on how trauma, sensory input, and modern-day...2024-09-1840 min
Disruptive CEO NationEpisode 265: Building a Better Therapist System with Alex Katz, Founder & CEO at Two Chairs, Los Angeles, CA, USAWe respect the mission of Two Chairs because we believe that human potential relies on individuals remaining mentally strong. Enter Alex Katz. He has a clear vision for company growth and expansion, deeply rooted in his personal experiences and commitment to improving mental health care. But this is not just about access, the systems are highly sophisticated to introduce the patient to the right therapist based on personalized matching factors. Alex emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation before scaling, particularly in healthcare, where patient outcomes are critical. His approach involves investing in...2024-09-1824 minBiz Banter16. Real Talk: What its Like to Build a Business While Working a 9-5 Corporate JobIn this episode of the Biz Banter Podcast we're talking about building your small business WHILE working a 9-5 job. We discuss:How we started our businesses initiallyTime management & growing a biz while working 9-5Investments and start up costs Finding support& more!We hope you enjoy this week's ep! Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfitAllison/Allison Speka - @allisonspeka2024-09-1651 minBiz Banter15. Small Business StrugglesIn this episode of the Biz Banter Podcast we take your responses and our convos with other business owners and discuss some of the common struggles we go through/see as entrepreneurs. We cover:Work-life balanceMarketingCash flow / start upsScaling your bizNetworkingBurnoutWe hope you enjoyed this week's ep! Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfitAllison/Allison Speka - @allisonspeka2024-09-0947 minBiz Banter14. Setting, Building, & Sustaining HABITS as a Biz OwnerAllison Speka is co-hosting again this week!In this episode we cover:The science behind habits - how they work & how you can hack them for productivitySome of our best habits that help us maintain productivity in our businessesHabits we'd like to adjust or add into our routinesSetting a challenge of 3 new habits we're going to incorporate Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfit2024-09-0349 minBiz Banter13. Navigating Social Media: Tips and Challenges for Small BusinessesIn this episode of Biz Banter, we have Allison Speka guest hosting while Allie is on maternity leave & we're talking social media!We discuss 3 of our biggest social media tips that help keep us consistent, creative, and efficient with our messages. We also share 3 of our toughest struggles when it comes to showing up on social media for our businesses. We hope you get some inspiration from our tips & some reassurance through our challenges. Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @b...2024-08-2849 min
Disruptive CEO NationEpisode 261: Innovative Sustainability Practices for Eco-Conscious Consumers with Cold Brew with Alex French; Minneapolis, MN, USAAlex French, the co-founder and CEO of Bizzy Cold Brew, has steered his company from the remnants of a failed snow sports venture to a thriving brand known for its exceptional 48-ounce cold brew coffees. With his extensive background in marketing at Best Buy and General Mills, Alex has channeled his expertise into creating a product that stands out for its high quality, significant caffeine content, and affordability. He underscores the meticulous effort invested in crafting the perfect cold brew coffee, overcoming numerous challenges, and targeting a niche market within the food and beverage...2024-08-2127 minBiz Banter12. Surprise TopicIn this episode Alex brings a surprise topic to the pod and has Allie react. We had a lot of fun with this one! Let us know which stat surprised you the most! Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfitAllison/Allison Speka - @allisonspeka2024-08-191h 03Biz Banter11. Self Care Strategies for Business OwnersIn this episode of Biz Banter, we cover:3 Categories of Self Care for Business Owners with tips for each!Anxiety ManagementBurnout Management Physical Health and Wellness Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfitAllison/Allison Speka - @allisonspeka2024-08-121h 09Biz Banter10. Q+A!In this episode of Biz Banter, we cover:Is it hard starting a business with a friend?Tips for work-life balanceHow do you navigate friendship breakups?What are you most proud of?Any tips for self care? Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfitAllison/Allison Speka - @allisonspeka2024-08-0537 minBiz Banter09. Taking Your Business Full TimeIn this episode of Biz Banter, we cover:Our weekly wins & business prioritiesEach of us walks the audience through the story of starting our businesses, growing them and then ultimately taking the leap to quit our corporate jobs to go full timeReflecting on key moments throughout our individual journeysWhat we might have done differently looking back on it nowAllie mentions working with Sara from Betches Brides. You can find her here: Sara Runnels: @omgskrBetches Brides: @betchesbrides Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The P...2024-07-291h 18Biz Banter08. SOLO EPISODE with Allie - Navigating Pregnancy and EntrepreneurshipIn this episode of Biz Banter, Allie pulls back the curtain to talk through her experience with pregnancy and being an entrepreneurBreaking down each trimester, sharing her experience, surprises, and the unique challenges of each How to prepare for building your family as an entrepreneur Maternity leave The positives of being a full-time entrepreneur and navigating pregnancy and motherhood Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfit2024-07-2247 minBiz Banter07. Overcoming Failure and Having to Rethink Your StrategyIn this episode of Biz Banter, we cover:Our weekly wins & business prioritiesAn announcement regarding 2024 Biz RetreatEach of us walks the audience through a time where something in our business didn’t go to expectation (a launch, a strategy, an experience) and how we handled it Learning from our “failures” Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram:The Pod - @bizbanterpodcastBiz Retreat - @bizretreatAllie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfitAllison/Allison Speka - @allisonspeka2024-07-1557 min