Shows
The RefundPIVOT! LIVE Finale Show (Sponsored by lululemon)Join us for a LIVE finale show of the Refund where we return the concept that you cannot radically transform your career / business / work with guest and foodie + travel influencer Kimly Curry presented by lululemon Experiential at the Mall of America. As the pandemic in the past few years has taught us, nothing is permanent and we can all take the leap if we are willing and ready. Enjoy our conversation with Kimly and co-hosts Jordyn + Sar!
Thank you to our amazing event partners:
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Th...2023-03-0846 min
The RefundPros + Cons of Venture CapitalVC BABY. Let's talk about it. We hear the two words "venture capital" and think of Sicilon Valley (both the location and show on HBO. And yes, this guy F*CKS). As founders, regardless of size or stage of our business, we're always thinking about capital and how to aquire it in order to scale faster
In this epsiode of the Refund, we have candid conversation about the pros an cons of VC funding. Co-host Jordyn shares her experience with this kind of funding and if you ACTUALLY need it or not.
2023-03-0139 min
The RefundDecision FatigueShould you listen to this podcast episode? What's for dinner? When does that contract need to go out? Am I ready to hire my first assistant? Welcome to the endless cycle of decision fatigue. When you get to the end of your day and can barely decide if washing your hair is in the books or not (been there!) or you can't fathom the idea of planning a meal, you've experienced the exhaustion of making every decision in your business, life + career.
In this episode of the Refund we are letting go of making ALL the decisions ALL o...2023-02-2224 min
The RefundMasculine vs Feminine Energy in BusinessLet's talk about ENERGY. More specifically, masculine vs. feminen energy. How are you presenting yourself to the world? Do you tend to embrace a direct and on-to-the-next approach? Or are you more fluid and connected to those around you? In this episode of the Refund we return the idea that it has to be all or nothing when it comes to your energy.
Especially in a world where masculine energy is rewarded and feminine energy is dismissed, we're here to say BOTH are needed to succeed in life + business. We dig into what energies dominate in our busin...2023-02-0836 min
The RefundClosers Get CashAs Alec Baldwin infamously said in Glengarry Glen Ross: "A-B-C. A-Always, B-Be, C-Closing. ALWAYS be closing, always be closing." Or if you've never seen that ICONIC FILM (which you should), you've probably heard the phrase "closers get coffee" or you think about being sold a car at a dealership.
You get the jist of it. Sales are apart of every moment of our lives, whether we like it or not. And if you want to be successful in the life, you better learn the art of becoming a closer.
On this episode of the Refund, we are...2023-02-0140 min
The RefundLuck or Hardwork?How many times have we heard, "awe, she's so LUCKY" or "she must have a horseshoe up her ass" (our personal favorite) ? Luck is constantly thrown around when we see successful women. When we perpetuate luck over everything else, we diminish the hard work that person has endured to achieve success. But what about those born into privilege? With circumstances out of their control? That is luck, isn't it? On this episode of the Refund, we return a couple ideas: that being "lucky" isn't bad (it should be rebranded as gratitude) and that you need both hard work AND luck...2023-01-2528 min
The RefundNumbers Aren't the Only MetricSEASON TWO OF THE REFUND IS HERE! Join us (Jordyn DiOrio and Sara Schultz) as we kick off a new season and return old concepts that no longer serve our lives and businesses. Up first? Let's return the idea that numbers and financials are the ONLY metrics for success. While getting all of the cash is wonderful and an important part of business, it only showcases one part of your journey. And what happens if you miss that one goal? Hello goal grief! (term sent by one of our listeners). Buckle up and let's kick off the new year with...2023-01-1834 min
The RefundLet's Rethink Sacrifice, LIVE!It's here! The Refund's season one finale, LIVE from the Neu Neu in Minneapolis. During this live show, hosts Sara Schultz and Jordyn DiOrio rebrand the concept of "sacrificing" in their lives and business with honest and entertaining stories. Gone are the days of feeling like parts of us need to suffer in order to achieve our dreams. Cheers to living on our own terms.
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Learn more about the Refu...2022-12-0648 min
The RefundYes, You Can Have A Life While Running A BusinessIn a world where hustling and grinding is fetishized every day in our culture and social media feeds, we are here to say NO MORE! We believe in creating harmony in our lives and businesses. HAVING A LIFE YOU SAY?! Yes. On this episode of the Refund we return the old idea that running a business = having no life. We discuss the importance of creating a lifestyle and business that is in alignment with your skills and values.
It's possible and a friendly reminder: we're all working to live, not living to work.
Learn...2022-11-2923 min
The RefundBranding Makes You MoneyThink about when you're aimlessly walking down an aisle at Target (with your Starbucks latte). What entices you to grab something new off the shelf? Is it the color combination? The funky packaging? Or the overwhelming "I gotta have this" feeling that takes control and before you know it it's in your cart? That my friends, is the power of branding. In this episode of the Refund, we are returning the idea that branding is just a logo and can't drive revenue for your business. We define what good branding is, how it captures your ideal audience and next ste...2022-11-2229 min
The RefundKnow ThyselfOKAY, but who are we REALLY? In a world where we are told to do everything and be everything, it can be draining. And as business owners we cannot do it all, even when we try, (plus it's not even fun being stressed out all the time!) In order to truly focus on your goals and step into who you really are, you must understand where you feel elevated and where you need to delegate. In this episode of The Refund, we return the idea that you don't have to do it all and self-awareness is the key to une...2022-11-1532 min
The RefundBuilding Your 'A' TeamThe old saying still rings true, you ARE the company you keep. But what happens if you need to FIND new company as you venture off into entrepreneurship? Running a business means surrounding yourself with a rad team of folks who support you, challenge you to be better and just GET IT. Finding your people can feel intimidating, but have no fear! This episode of the Refund we share how we've created our 'A" team and when to let go of those you've outgrown.
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Sara Schultz | @heys...2022-11-0827 min
The RefundScale vs. GrowthAs business owners, we're asked ALL THE TIME: "how are you scaling?", "are you growing fast enough?", "do you have the capital to scale the business?." You have every right to walk into a bathroom and cry silently. Not knowing the answer to these questions is PERFECTLY NORMAL. We're returning the idea there is one way to grow your business.
On this episode of the Refund, we define and differentiate the difference between Growing and Scaling your business.
There's no right answer, and remember, everyone's empire looks different. #gimmearefund.
Learn more ab...2022-11-0125 min
The RefundMake Money Your BFFMoney makes the world go round. So we might as well have a strong relationship with it.
In this second installment of The Refund, we're returning the concept that you can't pay yourself as a business owner.
Financial business investments are a big burden when you're starting your business, and every dollar counts. It can feel overwhelming to consider all of your business expenses and far too easy to exclude your personal paycheck as a means of business savings. You're doing the world a disservice by not paying yourself. Paying yourself shows the world your value towar...2022-10-2721 min
The RefundIntroducing: The RefundReady for your Refund?
As successful serial entrepreneurs running independent businesses, Jordyn DiOrio and Sara Schultz believe the world is better with MORE: more women owned businesses, more wealth, more magic, and more champagne 🍾
But before we can add MORE, we need to return old business 'rules' that are taking up too much space in our lives, holding us up from soaring and scaling our biggest dreams.
In each episode, we’ll cover one expertly written topic, share three quick takeaways, and officially receive a refund on what no longer fits the bill. #gimme...2022-10-2737 min
The RefundSelf Funding is Totally an OptionYes, you read that title correctly, you CAN self fund a successful business. 💰
We had the pleasure of interviewing Adriana Carrig, a self-made, serial entrepreneur most known for her successful jewelry brand, Little Words Project. Join us at the Little Words Project headquarters in New Jersey with Adriana as we listen to her inspiring journey as a successful self-funded business owner.
Learn more about the Little Words Project here.
"Little Words Project aims to inspire and encourage people to be kind to themselves and to pay that kindness forward, one bracele...2022-10-0133 min