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Riding Tandem

Riding Tandem

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 Are you a business owner? Or are you on the verge of taking that side hustle to the next level? Or curious about the world of entrepreneurship? Join Vivian Kvam, Co-Owner of Tandem Works, each week for a behind-the-scenes at small businesses and what it takes to succeed. Each episode is full of inspiration, education, tips, and great conversation with people like you, people who are figuring it out. Take your business to the next level with insight from expert guests in business, leadership, and marketing.© 2025 Tandem Works Management & Leadership Marketing & Vertrieb Ökonomie
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  • #76 Planting Roots and Brewing Beer: Choosing the Right Place to Start - Dessie Redmond Full Fledged Brewing

    #76 Planting Roots and Brewing Beer: Choosing the Right Place to Start - Dessie Redmond Full Fledged Brewing
    Jun 4 2025
    In this episode, I sit down with Dessie Redmond, co-owner of Full Fledged Brewing Co., for a conversation that’s equal parts business insight and real-life storytelling. We talk about her journey from a career in urban planning to co-founding a brewery in Council Bluffs, Iowa—and why she and her husband chose that specific city to chase their dream.We dive into what it takes to start a business in a new place, how community support played a critical role in their growth, and the ways they had to pivot during the pandemic. Dessie opens up about the lessons she’s learned around entrepreneurship, working alongside her partner, and how to balance a full-time job while growing a business on the side.We also talk candidly about the myths of business ownership, the strategic (and very real) importance of things like ceiling height and distribution laws, and how staying open to change helped them thrive.This conversation is for anyone who's ever considered building something from scratch, especially if you’ve wondered what it really takes to choose the right place, the right people, and the right time.🔔 Subscribe & leave a review to support the show! Go to RateThisPodcast.com/ridingtandem and follow the simple instructions.Unpacking this episode min by min: 02:53 The Journey to Brewing06:01 Establishing the Brewery08:59 Navigating Challenges and Opportunities12:04 Community and Support15:06 The Impact of the Pandemic18:01 Innovation and Growth21:03 Future Aspirations27:09 Engaging the Community: Innovative Public Engagement Strategies28:00 Adapting to Change: The Evolution of Brewery Offerings29:57 Navigating Business Challenges: Lessons from the Brewery34:22 Planning for Growth: Capital and Layout Considerations40:23 Balancing Act: Managing Time and Responsibilities44:45 Working Together: The Dynamics of a Business Partnership47:20 Misconceptions of Entrepreneurship: The Reality of Business OwnershipRelated Episodes:#3 Nailing an RFP, scope creep and sticky details - a candid chat with client Nicole Lindquist (PT 1)#4 Taking on big projects when you don't know it all, and how we created the Iowa West Foundation Imagine Hours -with Nicole Lindquist (Pt 2)#9 Taking an idea from paper to reality, making tough decisions and creating a values driven business with Alysia Hess, Founder of The Occasional CollectiveVivian Kvam:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviankvam/Email Vivian - vkvam@thetandemworks.com Reach out! Send your feedback and comments with this survey. Book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with Vivian here: https://550683.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/tbdbfdcsnbtngdfzkgwkrrgcbwcdcrctDessie Redmond:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullfledgedbrewingcompanyWebsite - https://fullfledgedbeer.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullfledgedbeer/Tandem Works Team:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TandemWorksTeamInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetandemworks/Email the team: RidingTandem@thetandemworks.com Send your feedback and comments with this survey. FREE RESOURCES Shop Our Favorite Tools and Things here https://thetandemworks.com/our-favorite-thingsReceive the latest news, encouragement and inspiration from Vivian to your inbox by signing up here https://thetandemworks.com/newsletter-sign-upRiding Tandem with Vivian KvamA podcast from Tandem WorksEmail the team: RidingTandem@thetandemworks.com
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    45 Min.
  • #75 The Grind: Ideas, Discipline, and the Cost of Doing What You Love

    #75 The Grind: Ideas, Discipline, and the Cost of Doing What You Love
    May 21 2025


    In Part 2 of this candid conversation, Vivian Kvam and Casey Putney go deeper into the real work of entrepreneurship—the chaos of ideas, the discipline it takes to bring just one of them to life, and what it means to price your time and energy in a way that honors both your worth and your capacity.


    They unpack “shiny object syndrome,” how freedom without structure can lead to burnout, and the tension between creating from passion vs. building a sustainable business. Vivian and Casey both share the mental tug-of-war behind pricing services, the lessons they've learned from failure, and why the real growth in entrepreneurship is often internal.


    Whether you're just starting out or deep in the grind, this episode is a must-listen for anyone wondering, "Am I doing this right?"

    Catch Part 1 if you missed it: “The Leap...”


    🔔 Subscribe & leave a review to support the show!

    Go to RateThisPodcast.com/ridingtandem and follow the simple instructions.

    Unpacking this episode min by min:


    00:00 Navigating Entrepreneurial Ideas and Shiny Object Syndrome

    06:11 The Rule of Five for Entrepreneurs

    12:15 Prioritizing Ideas in Entrepreneurship

    16:01 The Balance of Discipline and Freedom

    20:25 The Importance of Execution Over Ideas

    26:10 Understanding Timing in Entrepreneurship

    32:44 The Unique Perspective of Entrepreneurs

    37:35 Understanding Market Needs and Pricing Strategies

    40:03 The Challenge of Pricing Services

    43:33 Value-Based Pricing and Its Implications

    44:28 The Importance of Charging for Your Time

    47:23 Establishing Boundaries Through Transactions

    50:19 Creative Solutions for Pricing and Value

    53:33 Iterating Pricing Models

    56:26 The Experimentation of Entrepreneurship

    01:01:19 Navigating Client Conversations and Expectations

    01:04:56 Finding Balance in Pricing Strategies

    01:11:41 The Realities of Entrepreneurship


    Related Episodes:


    The Leap, What no one tells you before you leave the 9–5 - Casey Putney Part 1

    #71 The Secret to Selling More: Focus on the Outcome - Mindset Shift #3


    #64 How to Build a Century-Strong Business Legacy - John Albert


    Vivian Kvam:

    • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviankvam/
    • Email Vivian - vkvam@thetandemworks.com
    • Reach out! Send your feedback and comments with this survey.
    • Book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with Vivian here: https://550683.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/tbdbfdcsnbtngdfzkgwkrrgcbwcdcrct

    Casey Putney:

    • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/casey.putney.3
    • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseyputney/


    Tandem Works Team:

    • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TandemWorksTeam
    • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetandemworks/
    • Email the team: RidingTandem@thetandemworks.com
    • Send your feedback and comments with this survey.


    FREE RESOURCES


    Shop Our Favorite Tools and Things here https://thetandemworks.com/our-favorite-things


    Receive the latest news, encouragement and inspiration from Vivian to your inbox by signing up here https://thetandemworks.com/newsletter-sign-up


    Riding Tandem with Vivian Kvam

    A podcast from Tandem Works

    Email the team: RidingTandem@thetandemworks.com
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    1 Std. und 20 Min.
  • #74 The Leap, What no one tells you before you leave the 9–5 - Casey Putney Part 1

    #74 The Leap, What no one tells you before you leave the 9–5 - Casey Putney Part 1
    May 14 2025

    In this candid conversation, Vivian Kvam sits down with Casey Putney to explore what it really feels like to step away from the stability of a 9–5 and into the unknown world of entrepreneurship. From leadership in the military and corporate life to the deeply personal reasons that sparked their transitions, Vivian and Casey open up about the fears, self-doubt, and internal conflict that come with leaving the safety net behind.


    They reflect on the emotional toll of starting something new, the disconnect between passion and running a business, and how both their definitions of success have evolved over time—from chasing titles and income to valuing purpose, freedom, and flexibility.


    Whether you’re thinking about a leap, in the middle of one, or just need to know you’re not alone, this episode is for you.



    🔔 Subscribe & leave a review to support the show!

    Go to RateThisPodcast.com/ridingtandem and follow the simple instructions.

    Unpacking this episode min by min:

    00:00 Exploring the Journey of Entrepreneurship

    05:46 Identifying Leadership as a Passion

    12:03 The Turning Point: Leaving Corporate America

    18:01 The Reality of Entrepreneurship vs. Passion

    31:50 Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey

    39:03 Facing Doubts and Fears

    47:14 The Evolution of Purpose in Entrepreneurship

    54:56 Defining Success Beyond Income

    01:07:57 The Value of Freedom in Entrepreneurship


    Related Episodes:


    #6 Success after a massive layoff late in a career and starting a podcast recording studio - a candid conversation with Todd Studer


    #8 Love your Mondays, leaving a miserable job & healthy business partnership tips - With Machaela Clark, co-owner of Tandem Works


    #12 From corporate globetrotter to entrepreneurship: Neal Eilers' journey, building a successful business around his passion


    Vivian Kvam:

    • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviankvam/
    • Email Vivian - vkvam@thetandemworks.com
    • Reach out! Send your feedback and comments with this survey.
    • Book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with Vivian here: https://550683.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/tbdbfdcsnbtngdfzkgwkrrgcbwcdcrct

    Casey Putney:

    • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/casey.putney.3
    • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseyputney/


    Tandem Works Team:

    • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TandemWorksTeam
    • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetandemworks/
    • Email the team: RidingTandem@thetandemworks.com
    • Send your feedback and comments with this survey.


    FREE RESOURCES


    Shop Our Favorite Tools and Things here https://thetandemworks.com/our-favorite-things


    Receive the latest news, encouragement and inspiration from Vivian to your inbox by signing up here https://thetandemworks.com/newsletter-sign-up


    Riding Tandem with Vivian Kvam

    A podcast from Tandem Works

    Email the team: RidingTandem@thetandemworks.com
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    1 Std. und 9 Min.
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