On this quarantine special episode, Karen and Cadie are talking surviving and thriving through this coronavirus crisis, and business shutdown with the sage-like, hilarious, and Mobile, Alabama Radio Legend Uncle Henry. Uncle Henry shares what he is seeing now inside his…Read More…
In this special episode, Karen takes a different perspective on the COVID-19 quarantine and its effect on businesses, specifically on young entrepreneurs. She talks with 10-year-old fashion and snack entrepreneur Anthony Allen, creator and owner of Snocks. Taking his hobby of fashion…Read More…
This episode is such a WIN-WIN-WIN Coronavirus business story that has gone viral and become a regional, national, and feel good media story. Karen and guest co-host Stacy Wellborn talk with Joe Calagaz of Calagaz Printing, a Mobile, Alabama commercial printer known for their menu…Read More…
April 1 has always just been April Fool’s Day. But now, if you’re a small or medium-sized business owner, it has taken on a whole new meaning. What are your requirements with this Coronavirus pandemic concerning your employees if they’re…Read More…
In this critical COVID-19 business survival episode, Karen and guest co-host Michelle Crow of e-worc marketing and advertising talk about the changing economy during this time of quarantines and mandatory “social-distancing,” and the disaster loans and relief resources becoming available.…Read More…
On this episode, Karen has a crucial conversation with HR management specialist Gia Wiggins (Morale Resource LLC) about employers and employees and what they need to do to keep their businesses healthy during this COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the nature of news,…Read More…
On this episode, Karen and Cadie continue their Knowledge Nuggets Series with a discussion on the 12 (and more) steps to starting a business. Using and commenting on an article by entrepreneur.com Associate Editor Matthew McCreary, the Cheers ladies run through what…Read More…
On this episode, Karen and Cadie uncork their Knowledge Nuggets Series and talk income management. Karen and Cadie explain what is and is not business income. Plus, Karen shares the ins and outs of Alabama Sales Tax. Key Takeaways: >…Read More…
Everybody’s business numbers sing, and they tell a story. Find out your KPIs or hire someone to help you. – Karen Simmons On this episode, Karen and Cadie admit that they didn’t know that KPIs stood for Key Performance Indicators, so…Read More…
On this episode, Karen and Cadie are back in the studio together, and they are talking to food blogger, Instagram influencer, photographer, and wanna-be podcaster Amanda “Birdie” Gibson of the Lemon Baby food blog. Stuffed with Amanda’s own original recipes, food photography, and thoughts…Read More…
On this episode, Karen talks with CPA John Calderone, and he shares three ways on how to get the most out of your CPA when preparing your taxes and tips on keeping your tax bill lower. Plus, John reveals the…Read More…
In this raucous episode, the Cheers Ladies laugh and learn with John Serda, owner of Serda’s Coffee and Serda Brewing Company. John tells the origins of his love and knowledge of the coffee business, becoming a teenage brewmaster, and dispels some common entrepreneurial myths.…Read More…
On this episode, Karen talks about starting a retail shop from scratch, dealing with the challenges of retail, and pivoting when necessary with Elizabeth and Jennifer O’Brien of Opulence Designs. After opening her dream art and gift shop, Elizabeth found out…Read More…
On this delicious episode, Karen and Cadie get real with The Salsa King of Alabama, Chef Tony Ingram of Tony’s Tejas Salsa. Claiming to make “The World’s Best Salsa” Tony shares the origin story of his tasty salsa product empire, building a food…Read More…
On this episode, Karen and guest co-host Michelle Crowe pick the brilliant legal mind of Jennifer Holifield of Speegle Hoffman Holman, and Holifield. She and her firm specialize in helping small businesses with all business formation, employment law, and other corporate legal…Read More…
In this episode, Karen speaks with Mary Grothe, Sales Coach, National Keynote Speaker and CEO of BQ®. Mary’s superpower is uncovering the core selling abilities and sales DNA of the reps and managers she works with, developing high-growth sales strategies, and then…Read More…
On this week’s episode, Karen talks with Pound Cake Maven and entrepreneur baker Carla Able of Cakes By The Pound. Carla shares her baking origins, leaping by faith into a cottage food baking business, and her recipe for business success. …Read More…
Need help to develop or refine your company culture, future view, and Best Model for your firm in 2020? Then this special international version of Cheers is just for you. In this episode, Karen “get’s real” with the dynamic duo…Read More…
The Cheers To Business Ladies got caught up in the holiday season and couldn’t get into the studio this week. So, we are re-airing an oldie but goodie holiday do’s and don’ts episode from 2018. This Dec.18th, 2018 show is…Read More…
Friday, January 22, was surely a night to remember for Karen Simmons as family, friends, co-workers, dignitaries and members of SouthWest Mobile County Chamber of Commerce honored her as 2015 Citizen of the Year. After Chamber President Donna Abercrombie welcomed…Read More…