The Small Business School Podcast
Ready to leave the small business struggle behind? The “School for Small Business” podcast supports small business owners in scaling a business that is profitable, purposeful, and doesn’t leave you burnt out. No matter whether you run your business online or you own a brick-and-mortar, you can expect our world class experts to support you with mindset, tactics, and everything in between so you can have the business you dreamed of. Based on our lived experience, we know that small business CAN be easy and we are here to show you how.The “School for Small Business” is hosted by Staci Millard, a CPA by trade with over 15 years of experience seeing the behind the scenes of thousands of small businesses. After growing and selling her first 7 figure business, Staci has been on the ground running - mentoring small businesses and working to increase success rates. Staci strongly believes you don’t need to have gone to business school to be successful so you can expect nothing but simple, impactful advice. Tune in each Tuesday for a new 30 minute or less episode of nothing but valuable advice to help you grow your small business. We are so excited for you to be on this journey with us!
Episodes
296 episodes
Community, Courage, and Canadian Makers with Virginia from Acre75
In this heart-filled, hotel-room-recorded episode, I sit down in person with Virginia from Acre75 Gathered—a subscription box packed with goods from Canadian small towns. What started on a 75-acre family farm has grown into a nationwid...
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Episode 295
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38:22
Real Talk for Product-Based Business Owners
Hey Small Business School listeners! If you’ve ever thought, “Why is this product-based business so dang hard?” — this one’s for you. I’ve been getting messages asking if I have advice for makers, resellers, and product-based entrepreneurs, and...
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Episode 294
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17:20
Business Builders (Pt.15) How to Take Back Your Time as a CEO
Hey friend, welcome back to Business Builders! This episode hits close to home for me — because I’m living it right alongside you. We're diving into a topic every business owner wrestles with: time management. Not the boring, corporate...
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Episode 293
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15:44
Live From High Vibe Women: From Basement to Brand Empire with Julie Cole
This special episode of Small Business School was recorded live at the High Vibe Women event—and let me tell you, the energy in the room was electric! I had the absolute joy of sitting down with Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel’s Labels...
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Episode 292
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1:04:00
Business Builders (Pt:14) How to Get Out of the Weeds and Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business
In this episode of Business Builders, I’m sharing a little pep talk I honestly needed for myself too. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in the weeds, or like your team can’t move without you — this one’s for you. We’re talking about...
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Episode 291
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14:28
How to Show Up Authentically and Attract the Right People with Puja Malhotra
In this episode of Small Business School, I sit down with Puja Malhotra, brand strategist and founder of ROOP Creative Agency. We get real about what it actually means to show up authentically online, why branding is more than...
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Episode 290
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29:01
Evolving Your Business Without Losing Yourself with Quinn Tempest
In this episode of Small Business School, I’m joined by the brilliant Quinn Tempest—business and brand strategist, founder of Create Your Purpose, and all-around champion for purpose-led entrepreneurship. We dive deep into bur...
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Episode 289
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33:03
Business Builders (Pt:13) How to Build Predictable Revenue Streams for a More Stable and Scalable Business
Welcome back to Small Business School! In this episode of Business Builders, we’re diving into a topic that’s going to hit home for a lot of entrepreneurs: creating predictable revenue. If you’ve ever felt like your i...
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Episode 288
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15:05
Bridging the Gen Z Gap with Emily Van Straten
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Emily Van Straten, host of Your Gen Z Coworker and founder of Think HR. We dig into the generational shift happening in the workforce and how small business owners can better understand, support, and r...
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Episode 287
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28:34
Business Builders (Pt:12) How to Collect and Use Feedback From Clients and Your Team to Scale Smarter
Welcome back to Small Business School, Are you actively collecting feedback from your clients and team—or are you just guessing what needs improvement? I get it — hearing constructive criticism can be tough, but when you learn to...
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Episode 286
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13:14
Growing Your Business by Doing What You Love and Delegating the Rest with Kelly Lorenzen
In this episode of Small Business School, I sit down with Kelly Lorenzen, CEO of KLM Consulting. With over 22 years of business ownership experience, Kelly shares her insights on scaling a small business by focusing on what you love an...
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Episode 285
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24:44
Business Builders (Pt:11) Crafting Your CEO Mission Statement
In this episode, we dive into the powerful impact of creating your own CEO mission statement — a guiding tool that keeps you focused, intentional, and confident in your leadership role. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or stuck in the day-to-...
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Episode 284
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15:20
Mastering Recruitment for Small Business Success with Meghan Houle
In this episode, I chat with recruitment expert Meghan Houle about what it takes to hire top talent for your small business. Meghan shares her insights from years of working with luxury brands and offers practical tips for finding and retaining...
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Episode 283
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30:19
Business Builders (Pt:10) Identifying Industry Trends That Matter
In this episode of Small Business School, we dive into the important topic of recognizing industry trends and staying relevant in a constantly shifting market. I share my own struggles with this process and offer practical advice on ho...
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Episode 282
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13:41
Balancing Motherhood & Business with Laura Sinclair
In this episode, I sit down with Laura Sinclair, a strategic business mentor and founder of This Mother Means Business. We dive into the real, unfiltered challenges of running a business while being a mom—not the "pink and fluffy" vers...
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Episode 281
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34:59
Business Builders (Pt:9) Simplify to Scale – How to Grow Faster with Less Overwhelm
Welcome back to our Business Builders series in Small Business School! If your business feels more complicated than it should be, you’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs think growth means adding more—more offers, more processes, more tools—but in...
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Episode 280
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17:36
Slowing Down For Greater Success with Sarah Lambert
Welcome back Small Business Builders! Today, I sat down with Sarah Lambert, a mom of two turned entrepreneur who’s built a seven-figure business helping women make a massive impact while transforming their confidence and freedom. Toget...
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Episode 279
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30:11
Business Builders (Pt:8) Revenue Vs Profit
In this installment of Business Builders, we are diving deep into a crucial mindset shift every scaling business owner needs, focusing on profit over revenue. It’s easy to get caught up chasing more sales, but what really matters is ho...
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Episode 278
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13:37
Business Through Connection with Portia Chambers & Dana Clark
Ever wondered what it’s like to go from solo entrepreneurship to a thriving business partnership? In this episode, I sit down with Dana Clark, founder of Cool to Connect, and Portia Chambers, founder of The We Experience. These two incredible w...
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Episode 277
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31:28
Business Builders (Pt:7) Avoiding The Comparison Trap
In this episode of the Business Builders series, we're diving into the comparison trap, that sneaky mindset challenge that can slow you down while scaling your business. If you've ever found yourself looking at others and wondering why they see...
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Episode 276
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12:39
Scaling with Intention: The Power of Asking the Right Questions with Kareen Walsh
On today’s episode of Small Business School, I am so excited to chat with Kareen Walsh, a recovering people pleaser turned alignment activist and seven-figure entrepreneur. Kareen shares her journey of integrating life and business, breaking fr...
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Episode 275
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31:23
Business Builders (Pt:6) Scaling Smart
Hey Business Builders! In this episode of Small Business School, we're diving into the smart way to scale your business. You don’t want to just grow for growth's sake, you need to know the right time to expand and the time to stabilize. If you'...
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Episode 274
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13:06
Cultivating Deeper Connections with Palak Dave
In today’s exciting installment of Small Business School, I am joined by Palak Dave, a mission-driven entrepreneur, experience expert, speaker and author of Beautiful Everydays: A Guide to Living in the Here and Now. Palak is a former award-win...
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Episode 273
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31:39
Business Builders (Pt:5) Evolving Your Offers
Hey Business Builders! In this episode we are talking about evolving your offers. Do your offers still serve your business the way they should? As your business grows, not everything should come along for the ride. Today, we’re breaking down ho...
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Episode 272
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16:46
Getting ROI From Your Small Business Marketing with Jamie Cornish
Welcome back to Small Business School! Today I am excited to chat with Jamie Cornish, co-founder of TGIM Local, a business coaching and consulting company where she helps entrepreneurs grow through powerful marketing strategies and paid adverti...
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Episode 271
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33:46