Business Roaches

Communication Hacks Every Entrepreneur Should Know

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Let's be honest: a large chunk of running a business is just figuring out how to communicate better. Whether it's navigating awkward client conversations, handling some very fiery customer service complaints, or giving feedback to your team: communication is kind of everything.

In this episode, Hannah & Ariel share the communication hacks they've picked up after years of building a business together. They talk through the small shifts that can make hard conversations easier, help you avoid unnecessary misunderstandings, and how to put your ego aside during misunderstandings.

If you've ever been frustrated and thought you could have handled your important conversations better, this one's for you.

Tune in for practical tips, founder stories, and a few communication mistakes we're willing to admit out loud.

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Neal Hoffman of Fanroll / The Mensch on a Bench

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

What does it take to turn a passion for toys and games into multiple thriving businesses? In this special episode, we sit down with Neal Hoffman, CEO of FanRoll, and also the creator of The Mensch on the Bench, to explore his journey into entrepreneurship.

Neal shares his insight into what makes a great entrepreneur, the highs and lows of his famous Shark Tank appearance, how he pushes against some of the common business advice others give out, what he learned by losing a marketing war against a twelve year old, and much more.

Tune in for an engaging conversation about taking risks, making connections, and finding your niche when you aren't a fan of the corporate workday.

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The Entrepreneur's Unspoken Pet Peeve List

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

What are the little things that make entrepreneurs cringe, roll their eyes, or quietly lose their patience? In this episode, Hannah and Ariel Redmond are pulling back the curtain on the unspoken pet peeves that business owners encounter every day: from people who underestimate what it takes to build a business, to offhand comments thrown into conversations, and even additional misconceptions from friends that can drive entrepreneurs crazy.

Whether you're an entrepreneur yourself or simply curious about how founders think, this candid conversation will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the frustrations, realities, and lessons that come with running a business. Expect honest stories, relatable examples, and maybe a few pet peeves you didn't realize you had.

Tune in and see if you've ever been guilty of making the list. 👀🎙️

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The Influencer PR Gift Playbook

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:11:00 -0400

Sending products to influencers is easy. Creating a PR gift experience that inspires authentic engagement, strengthens relationships, and amplifies your brand message is where the real strategy begins.

In this episode of Business Roaches, Hannah and Ariel dive into a practical guide for brands looking to elevate their influencer gifting efforts. They explore the key elements of successful PR packages, memorable unboxing experiences, campaign alignment. You'll learn how top brands turn simple product shipments into powerful marketing moments that generate social buzz and foster long-term creator partnerships.

Whether you're launching a new product, growing brand awareness, or refining your influencer marketing strategy, this episode offers actionable insights and proven best practices to help your PR gifts stand out in a crowded inbox and on social feeds.

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The Essential Advice For New Graduates

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:20:00 -0400

It's graduation season! With a bevy of new diploma wielding grads entering the workforce and starting their own professional journeys, Hannah and Ariel provide some essential tips that every new graduate should take with them.

Whether you are a recent grad, or know of one that could use some more information as they set forth, this episode is a must listen!

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Certain Compliments (and Criticisms) You Just Never Forget

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Have you ever received a compliment that stayed with you for years? Or a criticism that lingered in the back of your mind long after it was said?

In this episode, Business Roaches' Hannah and Ariel Redmond share some of the comments, both encouraging and cutting, that have stuck with them throughout their entrepreneurial journey. They explore why certain words have such lasting power, how they've learned to process praise and criticism, and what lessons entrepreneurs can take from both the kindest and harshest feedback they receive.

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3 Essential First Steps in Building Your Brand

Tue, 26 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Business Roaches' Hannah and Ariel Redmond react to a question from another entrepreneur about how to go about getting started on their brand building. For anyone just starting their business journey, or even anyone who just wants to know better approaches for how to build their next brand, this episode is key.

Business Roaches is back for Season 2! Follow along with Hannah and Ariel Redmond, the founders, and sisters, behind Happy Box.

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4 Tips You Can Execute For Your Business TODAY That Will Drive Impact

Tue, 19 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

This week on the pod, Hannah and Ariel take a break from the long term business advice, and dive into the some immediate, tactical actions you can take to help your business journey.

Business Roaches is back for Season 2! Follow along with Hannah and Ariel Redmond, the founders, and sisters, behind Happy Box.

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Red Flags vs Green Flags: Co-Founder Edition

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Hannah and Ariel Redmond are back breaking down what are the biggest red and green flags when looking for a co-founder. Whether you are looking to build a company with someone you've worked with for a long time, a friend or a sibling, or you are even just going to co-founder speed dating events (yes, it's a thing!), here are the key traits to look for before you partner up.

Business Roaches is back for Season 2! Follow along with Hannah and Ariel Redmond, the founders, and sisters, behind Happy Box.

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Can AI Spot a Great Founder? Ranking ChatGPT’s Top 5 Traits

Tue, 05 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Hannah and Ariel ask ChatGPT what it thinks are the top five traits of a successful entrepreneur, and rank them according to their accuracy. Does AI know what kinds of personalities and qualities actually predict future success?

Business Roaches is back for Season 2! Follow along with Hannah and Ariel Redmond, the founders, and sisters, behind Happy Box.

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Amy Shack Egan of Cheersy

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

This week on the pod, entrepreneur Amy Shack Egan stops by to talk about her multiple startups, how being a mom changed her perception of her work, and how the most successful times in your business journey can be hiding a mess of chaos behind the scenes.

Business Roaches is back for Season 2! Follow along with Hannah and Ariel Redmond, the founders, and sisters, behind Happy Box.

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Stop Giving Luck So Much Credit

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:10:00 -0400

It’s an age old debate: how much of your success was luck vs how much was your hard work and determination? In this episode, Hannah and Ariel make it clear what luck really is, and how you might be shortchanging yourself with how much credit your hard work deserves.

Business Roaches is back for Season 2! Follow along with Hannah and Ariel Redmond, the founders, and sisters, behind Happy Box.

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The 600 Fails Experiment

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Everyone fails at times. The best entrepreneurs though? They embrace the potential of failure because it means they are attempting to go outside their comfort zone, and are shooting for the largest impact.

To take some big swings of their own, Hannah and Ariel break down their 2026 Project Fail 600, and how you can fail more to grow yourself and your business.

Business Roaches is back for Season 2! Follow along with Hannah and Ariel Redmond, the founders, and sisters, behind Happy Box.

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What Every Aspiring Female Entrepreneur Needs To Hear

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:30:00 -0400

Becoming a female founder is a difficult, but ultimately amazing journey. Just starting out? That can be the most daunting part.

Hannah and Ariel break down a few key pieces of advice they learned over the years, and advice they received when they started out, that are helpful for any young entrepreneur growing their business.

Business Roaches is back for Season 2! Follow along with Hannah and Ariel Redmond, the founders, and sisters, behind Happy Box.

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Bonus Episode: The Best Books For Entrepreneurs

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:15:00 -0400

March is National Reading Month, and what better way to celebrate for the Roaches to celebrate than by talking about the books that impacted their business journey? Whether it is celebrating the qualities of a successful entrepreneur, or the biography of a company's founder, Hannah and Ariel give their best recommendations for the must read books for any business journey.

Profitable? Yes. Peaceful? Absolutely Not: Our 2025 Recap.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:11:43 -0500

In this episode, Hannah & Ariel recap what can only be described as a beautiful disaster of a year that was 2025: wildly stressful, personally chaotic, professionally bananas… and somehow still one of their most profitable years in business. They break down the big highs, the messy lows, the “are we okay?” moments, and the decisions they’re proudly taking credit for (plus the ones they wish they could pretend never happened). Instead of their usual “Win of the Week,” the Roaches go big with their “Win of the Year” - because after surviving twelve months like this, they earned it. If you want a brutally honest and hilariously unfiltered year-in-review from two founders who lived through absolute madness and still kept the business alive (and thriving), this episode is your end-of-year therapy session. Tune in for honesty, chaos, and a reminder that profitable doesn’t mean peaceful.

2025 Trend Recap (Before We Roach Our Way Into 2026)

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:13:55 -0500

In this episode, Hannah & Ariel dig into Guidant Financial’s 2025 Small Business Trend Report and give their unfiltered, founder-real take on what the data says - and what it actually feels like in the real world. They break down the trends they fully agree with, the ones they side-eye a little, and the “huh… interesting” insights. If you want a fun, honest, founder-friendly review of this year’s biggest small biz trends (before we roach our way into 2026), this episode is for you.

Our "Almost Quitting" Story - Every Entrepreneur Has One

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:21:00 -0500

In this episode, Hannah & Ariel share the real story behind their biggest “almost quitting” moments - the kind every entrepreneur hits at least once (or, you know, twelve times). They walk through what pushed them to the edge, what actually kept them going, and the mindset shifts that help them get through the “I can’t do this anymore” days. If you’ve ever fantasized about throwing in the towel, running away, or switching to a career with fewer emotions and less inventory, this one’s for you. Tune in for honesty, humor, and the reminder that almost quitting doesn’t make you a bad founder, it makes you a real one.

All Entrepreneurs Want for Christmas: Sleep, a Chef, and a Day Off

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:23:00 -0500

In this holiday episode, Hannah & Ariel - aka the gifting gurus behind Happy Box - reveal the REAL gifts every entrepreneur wants this holiday season... We’re talking a full day off (uninterrupted!), a chef who magically appears at 6 p.m., a second version of yourself to handle the chaos, unexpected piles of cash, and more “practical” founder fantasies. They break down their own wish lists, laugh about the ridiculous-but-relatable things entrepreneurs truly need, and give a behind-the-scenes peek at what it’s like to run a gifting company. If you’re an entrepreneur, love one, or are simply nosy about what business owners actually want for the holidays, let this episode be your festive inspiration.

Did They Really Just Say That? Handling Feedback Like a Founder

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:59:12 -0500

In this episode, Hannah & Ariel get real about receiving negative feedback as entrepreneur: the helpful, the confusing, and the “wait… did they actually just say that?" kind. They share real stories from their own journey and the practical ways they’ve learned to sort useful insight from background noise. If you’re building something and trying to stay grounded while everyone has an opinion, this one’s for you. Tune in for mindset tips, founder wisdom, and a few laughs along the way.

Feelings Only An Entrepreneur Would Know

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:01:00 -0500

In this episode, hosts Hannah & Ariel pull back the curtain on the weird, wild, and painfully relatable feelings of being an entrepreneur. From big wins to brutal face-plants, they’re sharing the highs, lows, and those oddly specific emotional moments only founders will get. If you’re building something, thinking about building something, or still recovering from post-launch trauma — this one’s for you. Because behind every pitch deck, shipment label, and awkward networking event is a human with very real feelings. So tune in, lean in, and let’s collectively spiral (productively!) through the feels of entrepreneurship.

The Most Boring/Forgettable Corporate Holiday Gifts

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:25:53 -0500

In this special (short) holiday episode of Business Roaches, the gift gurus weigh in on what you should NOT gift this holiday for corporate/employee gifts - and they share some useful tips for what you should actually gift!

Still Standing: The Scrappiest Hacks That Kept Us Going

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Let’s be real: being a founder isn’t all glossy LinkedIn wins and funding rounds. Sometimes it’s pure scrappiness that keeps your business alive. In this episode of Business Roaches, sisters (and Happy Box co-founders) Hannah and Ariel Redmond share their favorite hacks, shortcuts, and out-of-the-box moves they’ve used to keep the lights on, make sales, and win customers, especially in those early (and let’s be honest, sometimes crazy chaotic) days.

Real Talk on Networking

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:12:12 -0400

In this episode of Business Roaches, sisters and Happy Box co-founders Hannah and Ariel Redmond get real about one of the most important skills in business: networking. From starting genuine conversations to following up the right way, they’re breaking down the practical steps and mindset shifts that have helped them grow their network as founders, leaders, and career professionals.

Rating ChatGPT’s Corporate Gift Ideas

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

We put ChatGPT to the test — corporate gifting edition. In this episode, we asked AI for corporate gift ideas and gave our unfiltered ratings as two real-life gift company founders who’ve seen everything (the good, the bad, and the “who approved this?”). From shockingly great ideas to total misses, we’re breaking down what actually works when gifting for clients, employees, and teams.

When Everything’s Urgent: Winning the Busy Season

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Staying focused when everything’s on fire takes more than caffeine and good intentions. In this episode, we’re breaking down how to prioritize tasks that truly move the needle during your busiest season in business (for us - the holidays) and how we manage chaos as co-founders (and sisters).

Insufficient Data

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In a perfect world, you have all the necessary data you need whenever a pivotal decision needs to be made for your company. Of course, the world isn't perfect, and you don't always have the information you need. Business Roaches is back this week, and Hannah and Ariel dive into how to approach a situation where you lack the data to make an informed decision.

What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we dive into the highs, lows, and holy sh*t moments of running a business. Whether you’re building something, thinking about it starting, or simply curious about what it’s REALLY like to be an entrepreneur - this one’s for you. Hosted by Hannah & Ariel Redmond, the sisters and Co-Founders behind Happy Box.

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Best Ways For Small Businesses To Weather A Recession

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:37:00 -0400

Last week, a revised job report indicated far fewer jobs created nationwide than originally claimed, leaving many economists with the thought that the country is heading towards a recession. During uncertain economic periods like this, small businesses and entrepreneurs are left with a lot of questions, far less answers, and constant fear for their companies.

This week, Hannah and Ariel go over how they approach times like these from their company's view, and how small business owners can be proactive in order to survive the potential looming recession.

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The Keys to Getting Your Business Started

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This week on the pod, Hannah and Ariel discuss the keys to actually getting your business idea off the ground, and go over some of the lessons they learned the hard way from Happy Box's launch.

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Our Most Unhinged Business Moves

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 01:02:00 -0400

Sometimes you just have to go the unconventional route in order to make progress. This week on the pod, the Roaches look back at some of their most unhinged business decisions that helped them grow from a side hustle all the way to being an Inc. 5000 company.

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Let's Talk Work Life Balance

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:27:36 -0400

Work life balance. The perfect outcome for some. A myth for others. Entrepreneurs get asked about it all the time, especially women. This week on Business Roaches, the hosts talk about why they hate the questions about work life balance, what they feel is ideal for them and their family, and if they could ever go back to having a corporate job even if it offered a more "normal" schedule.

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"People Ask Me How I Can Do It All"

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:35:07 -0400

Welcome back Roaches! This week on the pod, Hannah and Ariel talk about the myth of getting everything in your life done the way you planned, and illustrate using their own experiences about the importance of choosing what aspects of your everyday life to focus on. Plus, Ariel rediscovers the joy of getting her first long stretch of sleep since having a second kid.

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The Three Most Important Qualities of an Entrepreneur

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:05:00 -0400

Welcome back to Business Roaches! This week on the pod, Hannah and Ariel dive right in to a listener question: "What are the three most important qualities of an entrepreneur?" Afterwards, the Roaches celebrate positive news about their growing business and gaining some much needed additional warehouse space.

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Sisterly Squabbles

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400

It's one of the most frequent questions Hannah and Ariel get asked: "What's it like running a business with your sister?" Well like any close siblings, there can be some major disagreements, except this time it's over major business decisions. On this week's episode of Business Roaches, the hosts talk about the perks of being able to handle misalignments with some sisterly love and bluntness.

What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we dive into the highs, lows, and holy sh*t moments of running a business. Whether you’re building something, thinking about it starting, or simply curious about what it’s REALLY like to be an entrepreneur - this one’s for you. Hosted by Hannah & Ariel Redmond, the sisters and Co-Founders behind Happy Box.

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Compromise Is (Not Always) Key

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

They say "Compromise is Key" but when it comes to running your own business, there are some aspects you just won't compromise on. The Business Roaches are back to dive into their "never compromise on" list, and how it can be applied to entrepreneurs everywhere.

After the main topic, Hannah and Ariel celebrate a new partnership with StickerYou for their podcast.

What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we dive into the highs, lows, and holy sh*t moments of running a business. Whether you’re building something, thinking about it starting, or simply curious about what it’s REALLY like to be an entrepreneur - this one’s for you. Hosted by Hannah & Ariel Redmond, the sisters and Co-Founders behind Happy Box.

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When Do You Know You've "Made It?"

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 05:30:00 -0400

The Business Roaches are back this week to talk about an experience as a business owner that entrepreneur every can relate to. Then they jump into this week's question: When do you feel you made it as a business owner?

Hannah and Ariel recap some of their biggest milestones along their journey, and highlight where every entrepreneur might discover they've made it too.

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Birth Order Bias in Business

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

The Business Roaches are back this week to tackle the question if birth order really affects business roles. Hannah and Ariel explain how their personalities growing up, partly influenced by being the oldest and youngest sister, play a part in how they tackle business today. Then, they try to figure out what other occupation might actually have been a good fit for them.

What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we dive into the highs, lows, and holy sh*t moments of running a business. Whether you’re building something, thinking about it starting, or simply curious about what it’s REALLY like to be an entrepreneur - this one’s for you. Hosted by Hannah & Ariel Redmond, the sisters and Co-Founders behind Happy Box.

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Selling Millions With No Sales Experience

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:30:00 -0400

The Business Roaches are back this week to provide some fundamental tips on how to become much better at selling your product.

What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we dive into the highs, lows, and holy sh*t moments of running a business. Whether you’re building something, thinking about it starting, or simply curious about what it’s REALLY like to be an entrepreneur - this one’s for you. Hosted by Hannah & Ariel Redmond, the sisters and Co-Founders behind Happy Box.

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Being Petty Isn’t Necessarily A Bad Thing (Sometimes)

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:15:00 -0400

Nobody likes to admit it, but we all make a decision out of pettiness at some point. That doesn't always mean it was the wrong choice, though. Hannah and Ariel go over some potentially spiteful decisions they made that actually wound up helping their business.

What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we dive into the highs, lows, and holy sh*t moments of running a business. Whether you’re building something, thinking about it starting, or simply curious about what it’s REALLY like to be an entrepreneur - this one’s for you. Hosted by Hannah & Ariel Redmond, the sisters and Co-Founders behind Happy Box.

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Would You Rather: Entrepreneurship Edition!

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

The Business Roaches hosts play a game of Would You Rather? focused entirely on dilemmas an entrepreneur might face.

What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we dive into the highs, lows, and holy sh*t moments of running a business. Whether you’re building something, thinking about it starting, or simply curious about what it’s REALLY like to be an entrepreneur - this one’s for you. Hosted by Hannah & Ariel Redmond, the sisters and Co-Founders behind Happy Box.

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Rough Times Can Provide the Most Important Lessons

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

ROI: Return On Investment. It's a phrase every entrepreneur knows. What makes a great ROI, however, can vary from business to business. Hannah and Ariel illustrate why sometimes it's actually your lowest moments as a company that can provide the best ROI.

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The Biggest Lies We Were Told About What It's Like Running Your Own Business

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

On the road to starting their own business, an entrepreneur will probably hear a good amount of advice and warnings about what it's like running their own company. That doesn't mean it's always accurate, however. Hannah and Ariel go over the words of warnings they received on their journey to launching Happy Box, and how of some of those statements missed the mark.

What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we dive into the highs, lows, and holy sh*t moments of running a business. Whether you’re building something, thinking about it starting, or simply curious about what it’s REALLY like to be an entrepreneur - this one’s for you. Hosted by Hannah & Ariel Redmond, the sisters and Co-Founders behind Happy Box.

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Building a (Good) Team Isn't Easy

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:46:00 -0400

Hiring and building a team is part of every entrepreneur's journey. However, actually creating a great company culture is not that easy. Hannah and Ariel break down the potential difficulties startups have in bringing on new talent, what it takes to develop a reputable workplace environment, and what steps they've personally taken to make sure their workplace culture is one worth celebrating.

What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we dive into the highs, lows, and holy sh*t moments of running a business. Whether you’re building something, thinking about it starting, or simply curious about what it’s REALLY like to be an entrepreneur - this one’s for you. Hosted by Hannah & Ariel Redmond, the sisters and Co-Founders behind Happy Box.

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Branding: More Than Just Color Palettes!

Tue, 27 May 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Logos! Color Palettes! Taglines!

So many different creative choices make up a company's "brand." Hannah and Ariel define what aspects of a brand really matter and why it might not be what you first think.

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Lessons In Being a Momtrepreneur

Fri, 09 May 2025 01:15:19 -0400

With Mother's Day right around the corner, Hannah and Ariel reflect on the differing ways becoming mothers has adjusted their business approaches, and how their own mom instilled confidence from a young age.

Should I Go With My Gut or Trust the "Experts?"

Fri, 09 May 2025 01:10:49 -0400

Hannah and Ariel discuss the problems that can arise if you trust outsiders too much for business advice.

What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we dive into the highs, lows, and holy sh*t moments of running a business. Whether you’re building something, thinking about it starting, or simply curious about what it’s REALLY like to be an entrepreneur - this one’s for you. Hosted by Hannah & Ariel Redmond, the sisters and Co-Founders behind Happy Box.

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We Asked ChatGPT for Business Advice for Founders at Our Stage

Fri, 09 May 2025 01:10:34 -0400

Instead of giving advice this time, Hannah and Ariel decide to ask ChatGPT for some business tips. The question is, how accurate actually is the advice?

What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we dive into the highs, lows, and holy sh*t moments of running a business. Whether you’re building something, thinking about it starting, or simply curious about what it’s REALLY like to be an entrepreneur - this one’s for you. Hosted by Hannah & Ariel Redmond, the sisters and Co-Founders behind Happy Box.

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3 Hard Truths About Starting Your Business

Fri, 09 May 2025 01:04:52 -0400

There are many harsh realities that come with entrepreneurship. Hannah and Ariel break down the biggest truths that anyone just starting out should be aware as they begin their small business journey.

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Fail, but Fail Forward

Thu, 08 May 2025 12:34:04 -0400

Hannah & Ariel talk about the unexpected pitfalls that pop up for every small business and what, if anything, an entrepreneur can do to brace themselves. They also reflect on when Happy Box made the Inc. 5000, and when it is safe to throw away a mousetrap.

What do roaches and entrepreneurs have in common? Both are built to survive and too stubborn to quit. Business Roaches celebrates the entrepreneurs who’ve felt the chaos and kept moving forward: listen as we dive into the highs, lows, and holy sh*t moments of running a business. Whether you’re building something, thinking about it starting, or simply curious about what it’s REALLY like to be an entrepreneur - this one’s for you. Hosted by Hannah & Ariel Redmond, the sisters and Co-Founders behind Happy Box.

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Do we like the Term "Boss Babe?"

Wed, 07 May 2025 16:23:21 -0400

In this episode, Hannah & Ariel talk about how the phrase "Boss Babe" gets used in a negative light, and why MLM's are partially to blame. They also touch on how gender bias is clearly evident in the small business world.

Do You Have a Business or a Hobby?

Wed, 07 May 2025 16:23:12 -0400

In this episode, Hannah & Ariel walk through how to know if you have a business idea or just a hobby, and look back at when their Happy Box idea became more than hobby as well.

Another Pod About AI in Business...

Wed, 07 May 2025 16:23:00 -0400

In this episode, Hannah & Ariel go through the different ways AI is going to alter how small businesses work.

What to Look for in a Co-Founder

Wed, 07 May 2025 16:22:43 -0400

In this episode, Hannah & Ariel identify what traits make a good business partner and co-founder.

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Our Biggest Startup Regrets

Wed, 07 May 2025 16:20:42 -0400

In this episode, Hannah & Ariel discuss the so called "glamour" on entrepreneurship, talk about some of the many mistakes they've made so far along their journey, and what they would have done differently starting their business, Happy Box (happyboxstore.com).

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