Open & Awkward: Shop Talk with Katie & Amanda
Open & Awkward: Season 2 Episode 6: MAKE IT MAKE SENSE
Assumptions, Astrology and Adaptation
What’s this podcast about?

Big changes are coming near Aster Gardens! Amanda’s getting two new neighbors: a brow lounge and a boba & smoothie shop. She’s eager to see how they’ll impact her business. She and Katie discuss assumptions and how they impact forecasting and business planning. Katie talks about missing her newsletter (hey, life happens) and how she’s excited to bring it back. They also touch on astrology, belief systems, and Amanda’s new favorite tool, Gmail’s Polish feature. It’s divine!
Highlights:
- Amanda gets a new neighbor.
- Putting your business self out there.
- Free therapy using the polish tool in Gmail.
- The cost of things vs. what people feel they should pay.
- Is a short newsletter better than no newsletter?
- Plans for the busy season.
- Where do you stand on astrology?
Links:
Katie and Amanda’s Stealth Workshop at Cultivate
The Stuff at the End
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