In this episode of Besties, Bubbles, and Biz, Mel and Audrey explore the daily grind of owning and operating a business in the hospitality industry. They talk about the nonstop demands, the pressures of running a café, managing staff, and the personal challenges like burnout and finding a balance between work and personal life. Special guest Hayden, our amazing producer from Posterboy Media, joins in to share his experiences and insights into navigating the challenges of small business ownership while staying motivated. Tune in for an honest look at the highs and lows of business life.


(00:27) Real Talk: The Grind of Business Ownership

(02:19) Balancing Business and Personal Life

(05:05) The Challenges of Being a Sole Trader

(09:31) Strategizing for the Future

(12:54) Special Guest: Hayden from Posterboy Media

(14:46) The Realities of Running a Business

(30:09) Delegating Tasks to Reduce Stress

(30:54) The Challenges of Meal Packing

(31:31) Recognising Burnout in Hospitality

(33:28) Coping Mechanisms for Burnout

(35:37) The Rollercoaster of Hospitality

(39:36) Finding Joy and Support in Hobbies

(41:05) The Passion for Hospitality

(42:21) Balancing Work and Personal Life

(51:53) Consistency and Customer Expectations

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In today's ep, we talk about our journey into entrepreneurship, examining the challenges and rewards we face. We reflect on our entrepreneurial spirit from childhood and distinguish between entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship. Not to mention creativity, independence, and dealing with uncertainty, emphasising the importance of spotting opportunities and making an impact. We want everyone to embrace the journey of creating something meaningful. Working in hospitality is actually pretty fun!

(00:14) Defining Entrepreneurship

(01:31) The Entrepreneurial Mindset

(02:27) Intrapreneurship Explained

(03:25) Challenges of Entrepreneurship

(04:57) Personal Journeys and Experiences

(11:43) Balancing Personal and Professional Life

(12:45) The Importance of Alignment and Impact

(17:30) Early Signs of Entrepreneurship

(19:27) Growth and Reflection

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Or to boost your hospitality business with effective sales, marketing strategies, coaching, and leveraging powerful networks head-to- - www.innspire.au

In the second episode of 'Besties, Bubbles, and Biz,' Mel and Audrey discuss the creation of their podcast and the driving force behind it: a mission to empower small business owners in the hospitality sector with actionable advice and practical insights. They discuss what topics will come up in future episodes, including menu pricing, waste management, collaboration, staffing, sales, marketing, and building a strong team culture. Mel and Audrey will create a fun and welcoming atmosphere each week, featuring guest speakers to provide enriched content. All this, with the backdrop of their shared passion and long-time friendship.

(00:39) How It All Began

(01:30) Our Mission and What We Offer

(02:05) Naming the Podcast: Besties, Bubbles, and Biz

(02:47) Why We Love Podcasts

(04:16) Filling the Gap in the Market

(05:33) Real Talk: Business Tips and Lessons

(06:31) Our Passion for Helping Small Businesses

(07:49) Topics We Will Cover

(12:46) Guest Speakers and Future Episodes

Thanks for listening.

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For more information on Davies St. Food Co. or to get yourself some delicious gluten-free chow, head to - daviesstfoodco.com.au

Or to boost your hospitality business with effective sales, marketing strategies, coaching, and leveraging powerful networks head-to- - www.innspire.au