Hello, we are Andrew and Larissa, two friends who love the entrepreneurial ride. We truly love talking about business and all of the failures and learnings that have come with it. Join us for the wild ride as we share stories of the highest highs and lowest lows of running a business and maintaining our mental health in the process. IG: https://www.instagram.com/theworldsokayestpod/ TW: https://twitter.com/wrldsokayestpod TT:https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsokayestpod
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When Something Isn't Working For You, It's Time to Rework It | An Update from The World's Okayest Entrepreneurs | Episode #30
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3:14Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. The World's Okayest Entrepreneur IG: https://www.instagram.com/theworldsokayestpod/ TW: https://twitter.com/wrldsokayestpod TT:https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsokayestpod…
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Your Instincts Are Your Superpower | An Eye Opening Conversation with Erin Werde of Instinctive Advantage | Episode #029
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1:16:01Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In the is episode we sat down with Erin Werde, A Kolbe Certified Consultant and President and Owner of The Instinctive Advantage, a company that specializes in building better teams through the power o…
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From Tech to Farm, How Jack and Betsy Built TC Farm | Episode #28
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1:42:09Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In the is episode we sat down with Jack and Betsy McCann founders TC Farm, a Minnesota based pasture raised meat and produce CSA. Their story of building TC Farm is good one! With no past experience fa…
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The 6-Month MBA in 12 Books | Episode #027
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12:26Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. And we don't have MBA's either! But do you know who does? Ben Meer. We came across a post of his on social media about his 6 month MBA plan by reading 12 books. Ben Meer does actually have his MBA from…
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The Okayest MBA with Darin Lynch, Founder & CEO of Irish Titan | Episode #026
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1:26:07Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA (or in this case HAS and MBA) and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode we speak with Darin Lynch, Founder of Irish Titan, a digital marketing agency that builds and grows eCommerce channels. Darin Lynch is our first guest to h…
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Be the Sherlock Holmes of Your Process: An Okayest Reflection with Josie Lewis | Episode #025
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10:01Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode Larissa does an Okayest Reflection on a clip from Episode 18 with Josie Lewis. In the clip Josie shares with us her process for distilling down the things she learns and that inspire he…
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Be Present and Slow Down Time | An Okayest Reflection with Lindsey Bomgren of Nourish Move Love | Episode #024
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7:48Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode Andrew does an Okayest Reflection on a clip from Episode 11 with Lindsey Bomgren. This time of year after we've been grinding away towards the holiday with work and family, we often hav…
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Stay Curious, Build Momentum, and Scale. An Epic Conversation with Chad Hetherington | Episode #023
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1:51:49Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode we spoke to Chad Hetherington. Chad is a serial entrepreneur, and most recently the CEO/Co-Founder of The Stable (Acquired by Accenture), a Minneapolis based commerce agency. His story …
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You Can Have the Best Product Ever, But if Nobody Sees it, it Doesn't Matter | How Jessica Totillo Coster Built eCommerce Badassery | Episode# 022
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1:06:15Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In the episode we talked to Jess from eCommerce Badassery. Jess has 20+ years in retail experience and is a true expert in email marketing. From successfully opening a brick + mortar in NY during the 2…
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Solo Travel is One of the Best Investments You Can Make in Yourself! Hayley Matthews-Jones | Episode #021
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1:22:21Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode we talked to Hayley Matthews-Jones, CEO of Minneapolis Craft Market & Minneapolis Vintage Market, and COO of The Get Down Coffee Co. She is a dynamic person with such great insights on …
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How to Not Lose Your Mind During the Holiday Hustle as a Small Business Owner | Episode #020
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28:38Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode, Larissa and Andrew discuss their mindsets going into the holiday season, and how small adjustments to your mental framework can keep you from getting lost during this busy retail seaso…
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Real Talk About Small Business with Emily Vikre of Vikre Distillery | Episode #19
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1:06:00Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode we sat down with Emily Vikre, cofounder of Vikre Distillery in Duluth, MN. Emily shares her story of Starting Vikre Distillery with her husband, Joel, and how what started as a simple i…
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What does Flow State, Curiosity, and Unction have in Common? An Enlightening Conversation with Josie Lewis | Episode# 18
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1:29:30Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode, we sit down with Josie Lewis, artist and creator, and discuss how she forged her own truly unique path within the often pretentious art world. Her story is filled with highs and lows, …
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3 Things that Have Changed My Business in the past 2 Years: Q&A with Larissa Loden | Episode #017
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51:09Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode, we do a Q&A with Larissa about 3 things she has implemented within her company that has changed how she runs her business. While growing your company, it can be a challenge to decide w…
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The Problem with Sleep: Deep-dive with Sleep Expert Sarah Moe, Founder of Sleep Health Specialists, | Episode #016
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1:17:30Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode, We sit down with Sarah Moe, founder of Sleep Health Specialists. We dive into the science of sleep and it's effects on the body and mind. Sleep is the one thing we all wish we had more…
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Lesson Learned! A Conversation with Andrew and Larissa on Starting the Podcast | Episode #015
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46:49Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode, we discuss our experience and lessons learned from starting the World's Okayest Entrepreneur. As complete newbies to the space of podcasting, you will find out how we became interested…
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Co-working and Building Inclusive Communities with The Coven | Ep #014
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1:43:53Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who may not have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode, we interviewed Alex West Steinman and Erinn Farrell, two of the four cofounders of The Coven, a unique and inclusive co-corking space and community based in Minneapolis and St. Paul, M…
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Crafting the Community You Want to Live in with Ashley Morken | Episode #013
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1:22:11Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode, we interviewed Ashley Morken, founder and lead coffee drinker at Unglued - a modern handmade gift shop in downtown Fargo featuring over 200 local and regional makers with crazy awesome…
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The Okayest Book Review: 5 Books That Changed How We View Running a Business | Episode #012
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36:32Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is figuring it all out. In today's episode, we discuss 5 books that we've read over the past several months that have had a huge impact on how we operate in our businesses and the world. Check out the list of books we discuss below: Thin…
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An Eye Opening Conversation with Lindsey Bomgren Founder of Nourish Move Love | Episode# 011
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1:15:48Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode, we interviewed Lindsey Bomgren, founder of Nourish Move Love. She is a Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Pre/Postnatal Training Specialist. Lindsey is the founde…
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Resistance is the Enemy of Progress | Episode# 010
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37:30Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is figuring it all out. In today's episode, we discuss how we've identified mindsets or mental frameworks that don't serve us and hold us back, and form new ones that help push past the resistance, turning our efforts into results. IG: h…
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Who is Sarah Edwards? | Episode# 009
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1:42:10Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. We interviewed Sarah Edwards, CEO of Haus of Sonder and CEO of FashionWeekMN. If you live in the Twin Cities you have most likely heard the name Sarah Edwards, but does anyone really know who she is? L…
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How Wrecktangle Pizza became the best pizza in America | Episode #008
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1:19:03Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. We interviewed Wrecktangle Pizza, winners of Good Morning America’s Best Pizza in America in 2023 on the week that changed everything, about their rapid growth, the behind-the-scenes, and their mental …
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Top 3: An Okayest Reflection on Getting Everything Done | Episode #007
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5:59Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is figuring it all out. Today we're sharing another one of our "Okayest Reflections." Short-form episodes where we reflect on recent learnings, things we're trying out, or thoughts that keep us up at night. Join us as we delve into candi…
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Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is figuring it all out. In today's episode, we're delving into the world of selling products at trade shows, music festivals and craft fairs. We'll be sharing some fun and not-so-fun stories of the highs and lows of selling at events. We…
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Creating Life Work Fulfillment | Episode #005
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28:05Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is figuring it all out. Welcome to another exciting episode of "The World's Okayest Entrepreneur" podcast! In today's installment, we embark on an exhilarating journey where we dive deep into a myriad of topics, ranging from personal ful…
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Beef Tweets: An Okayest Reflection on Slack | Episode #004
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6:24Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is figuring it all out. Today we're introducing "Okayest Reflections." Short-form episodes where we reflect on recent learnings, things we're trying out, or thoughts that keep us up at night. Join us as we delve into candid conversations…
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Pitching your Brand: Unfiltered Conversations with Ali Kaplan | Episode #003
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53:48Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is figuring it all out. Today's episode features our first expert guest, Ali Kaplan, Vice President of Content for MSP Communications' Cities Media Group. Ali also serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Twin Cities Business magazine. With an e…
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Crafting the Unknown: Navigating the Struggles of a Maker Brand | Episode #002
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54:40We are going deep on today's podcast with co-host Andrew, founder and maker of WAAM Industries as he candidly shares his journey and where he is at today. Follow Andrew's courageous story of falling out of love with his business, and the compelling need to take a break, in order to fall back in love with it. Unravel the challenges and triumphs of e…
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How Being an Outsider and Failure Became Larissa's Superpower | Episode #001
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58:10Larissa Loden is the owner of Larissa Loden a jewelry lifestyle brand that has been around for more than a decade. However, Larissa never felt like she quite fit in and eventually through a series of high high and low lows has figured out that is her unique superpower in running her business. She also shares how from starting to take care of her me…
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Introducing The World's Okayest Entrepreneur
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3:29Hello! We are Andrew and Larissa, two friends who love the entrepreneurial ride. We truly love talking about business and all of the failures and learnings that come with it, and trust us, we're not perfect. We hope to create a space where we can share our stories and share the stories from the amazing guests we have lined up. Join us for this wild…
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