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Dugan & DameEpisode 8 - Eat, Drink Be LocalEpisode SummaryVaughan & Angela chat with EDBL and PAPAs legends Troy and Chelsea Ganter about the importance of systems in growing a brand and path of overcoming addiction. Episode NotesListen out for: The history of Papa's Raw Bar - a local staple in the community.Building a generational family business.The struggle of finding yourself when it feels like everything is falling apart.Dealing with addiction and manipulating your story.Beautifully Bitter - the meaning that affects us all. "Ya Mon" - and the good vibes feeling"I am Breathing" and...2021-04-121h 15Dugan & DameFinding Help to SucceedEpisode SummaryVaughan & Angela chat about finding mentors and the unseen challenges that can be sidestepped when you have people on your team who have paved the path before you. Episode NotesListen out for: Asking for help when you need it.Creating partnerships within your business - vendors, relationships. and more.The importance of open communication with your vendors.Leaning on your suppliers for their expertise and guidance. Learning the importance of trusting yourself and you own expertise.The value of your YES.The importance of mentors.Staying near the tra...2021-04-1227 minDugan & DameGoing Deeper Than The Logo with Joe CiaramellaListen out for: Learn about the guy who makes Dugan & Dame pretty and our brand come to life.How a brand is more than a logo - it's the sum of its parts.The importance of someone who understands branding to be on your team, especially with start-ups.Process of starting a creative brief.Why failure is high with those who think they can do it all themselves and running the risk of imposter syndrome.Are online services worth it?Discussing budgets up front and discovering the value of your brand.Importance of brand consistency and how y...2020-11-1955 minDugan & DameBuilding Community with FROPROEpisode NotesListen out for: Utilizing your business to design your life while being comfortable with where you are.The basis of FROPRO - a delicious healthy snack bar, but even more so -> a community that supports each other and are dedicated to bettering themselves and those in recovery from addiction.Testing the market, overcoming fears, and learning by doing.Matt shares his story of recovery and what it's like to put it all out there and the one brave fearless moment that helped FROPRO find a purpose and establish momentum.'Be a lighthouse, n...2020-10-161h 45Dugan & DameDrink Deeply with Wells CoffeeListen out for: The importance of quality as a foundation for business.Business school isn’t the only path for venturing into business – following what feels right. The value of mentors – ones you’ve met and the ones you haven’t.Balancing business decision making with your partner.Making the tough decision to start or expand a business with a family in tow.How ‘life balance’ doesn’t look the same for everyone.Angel investors and what they are truly investing in.The cultural stress of early success may not be all its cracked up to be.Utilizing kickstar...2020-09-1800 minDugan & DameDugan and Dame - Vision, passion and uncovering roles in a husband and wife businessListen out for: New D&D products being launched.The motivation and vision that is driving Dugan and Dame. How Vaughan and Angela find mentors and support through outside resources.Social responsibility in business and disrupting the business "norm."Building, forecasting and creating the culture for a new business.Merging family and business.Teachable moments and learning and growing from our mistakes. Setting yourself up with big dreams and visions from the onset of a new business and the big visions that Dugan and Dame has. How perspective can change the momentum of business.Defining husband and wife...2020-08-0700 min