Candid Conversations

Dan and Sagan share a behind-the-scenes look at how their business, Juxta Communications, has grown over the last 10 months. Dan and Sagan chat about shifting directions in business, tips on managing bookkeeping, what it’s like to have an intern, the importance of recognizing your own strengths and weaknesses, and the hard truth if you’re struggling with quitting your 9 to 5 job.

Dan and Sagan interview Amanda Kinden of Oh Doughnuts. Amanda shares what it’s like to start and manage a doughnut shop, her tips on branding and marketing in business, how to have sustainable practices in your own business, challenges unique to the food and doughnut industry, and how she balances her love of making doughnuts with the needs of running her business.

Dan and Sagan interview Dr. Linda Hamilton of Natural Healing Veterinary Care. Dr. Linda shares what it’s like managing payroll, how she’s handled letting go of employees who aren’t the right fit, how her business has changed over the years, and what it’s been like to learn how to delegate when you’re a micromanager.

Dan and Sagan interview Amy Tuckett of the Women’s Health Clinic. Amy shares what it’s like to be a communications specialist at a nonprofit, how to best handle controversial topics, and her top two tips for marketing your business effectively.

Dan and Sagan interview Elizabeth Patterson of Art.ByElizabethHope.com. Elizabeth shares what life is like as an artist, how she transitioned from freelance editor to doing artwork, how she’s using her art to make a difference in the world, and her tips for how you can be an artist, too.

Dan and Sagan interview Stew Moffatt of Sherpa Marketing. Stew shares what life is like to work at an agency, how he juggles his task of wearing many different hats, tips on how to have better business meetings, what you need to know about marketing your business, and more.

Dan and Sagan interview Dr. Linda Hamilton of Natural Healing Veterinary Care. Dr. Linda shares why she quit her job and started her own business, tips for other people thinking about starting a bricks-and-mortar business, how she created her brand, and what it’s been like to have friends and family members as employees.

Dan and Sagan interview Charmaine Jennings of Strategic Charm Boutique. Charmaine shares what it’s like behind the scenes of running a solopreneur marketing connoisseur and copywriting company, how she went about starting her own business, the lessons she’s learned, and how she’s grown her business in the first year.

Dan and Sagan dive deep into the progress they've made with their business venture, what it's like going into business as friends first, how they stay motivated to work on the business, what happened at their very first business meeting, and the inside scoop on starting a joint business partnership.

Dan and Sagan share a little bit about the progress they’ve made on their new business venture, Juxta Communications. They also interview Carly Edmundson of LouLou Weddings, a wedding event planning company, who shares what it’s like behind the scenes of running weddings in Winnipeg.