2 LUG 2024 · Baxter cannot contain his excitement as one of his FAVORITE small businesses joins the podcast today. Alicia Forsberg, co-owner of Mile 22 Roastery in Black Creek stops by for a chat and cup of coffee with The Real Chat hosts.  We hear about her story from a simple passion project to a full-blown storefront location in downtown Black Creek, WI. This episode is easily one of Baxter, Ally, and Mandi's favorites to date. 

24 GIU 2024 · The title might be a little misleading because we don't actually think we will get cancelled for this episode. However, during the recording, Baxter, Ally, and Mandi spoke from the heart and don't hold back on some topics regarding business, life, and relationships.  This episode never had a true starting point but somehow we ended up with almost 30 minutes of content for you. Normally we are much more planned out and less chaotic 😂.  We hope you like this episode, and if not, well, try again next week. Trust us, you will love our next guest. 

17 GIU 2024 · Joining the podcast this week is former Green Bay Mayor, Jim Schmitt.  After four terms in office as Mayor of Green Bay, Mayor Jim now serves his community as a radio host and professor. He works to help the next generation learn about business and entrepreneurship and helps foster important relationships for his students to make an impact in the world.  Ally, Mandi, and Baxter can't wait for you to learn all about the many stories from former Mayor Jim Schmitt.  Don't forget to follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Along with Facebook and Instagram.

10 GIU 2024 · One of our amazing listeners sent in a question towards the end of Season One asking "What have you manifested in your business?" and it got us thinking.  Today, Baxter, Ally, and Mandi recall times when they've put goals and vision for their business into the world and how they pursued it and ultimately achieved those goals. Goals are important for the growth and development of a business, otherwise, you become stagnant and flat, which never serves a business well.  Have a question for the hosts? We'd love to hear from you! Drop us a DM on Facebook or Instagram, and search for The Real Chat on both platforms. 

3 GIU 2024 · Season Two of The Real Chat Podcast is here! The world has kept us busy with school ending, a new baby arriving, business growing, and everyday life - who would have thought right?  Now that the gang is back together, it is time to get "real" for the first time this season. Baxter, Mandi, and Ally sit down and discuss what a "normal" week in their respective lives looks like as entrepreneurs, and they quickly learn that no two business owners' weeks are the same.  What does a normal week look like in your business? We'd love to hear about it!  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on the latest happenings with The Real Chat Podcast. 

4 MAR 2024 · Our final episode of season one arrives with all the feels and emotions of how fast the first 11 episodes went by with you guys! The good news is we will be back in about a month or two with new episodes, new guests, and more real chats. Baxter, Ally, and Mandi play some getting-to-know-you games today to help learn more about each other and give you a window into who each of them is as well. Laughter always ensues, so enjoy getting to know more about your favorite Real Chat hosts. What was your favorite part of season one? We'd love to hear from you!

26 FEB 2024 · It's time we dive a bit deeper into this season of The Real Chat podcast. Today, we focus on two important topics we face in our business almost daily. 1). What do you get asked about the most in your business from other people? and 2). What keeps you up at night about your business? Two straightforward questions with a LOT of depth to the answers from Allyson, Mandi, and Baxter. Grab some popcorn and dive in as we explore deeper parts of our businesses and how we operate each of them.

19 FEB 2024 · After a brief break from business and family trips, Baxter, Allyson, and Mandi return to the studio to chat once again! For the first time, the trio spends time catching up with life, talking about the Super Bowl, Allyson's amazing tropical wedding shoot, and many other items. Some weeks the gang dives deeper into business topics, and others, it is nice to just say hi to your friends and see how life is and how they are doing personally. Be sure to check out The Real Chat Podcast on Facebook & Instagram (@realchatpod) and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!

5 FEB 2024 · As entrepreneurs, we often get asked how we handle the pressure of running a business and managing life outside our day-to-day work. Today, we answer the important question we sometimes overlook, "What do my kids/family think of my work and how does what I do every day in my business affect them?" Mandi's daughter Raleigh joins the podcast for insight on this very topic. Her interview allowed us to pull back the curtain and provide reminders and context to those working with kids at home. If you haven't followed us on Facebook or Instagram yet, we'd love to connect! Don't forget you can also watch every episode for free on YouTube. Just search for The Real Chat Podcast.

29 GEN 2024 · Rest. How can we rest properly as a business owner? Especially when we are the only ones running our business? We get real today because Lord knows we need to figure this rest thing out soon. Rest should not be a guilt-inducing process. We each deserve opportunities to rest in our daily and weekly schedules. If we don't, we burn out, and what good is that to our clients?