Best Erin Olson Podcasts (2024)

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$1,000 Music Studio Launch Grant Competition - Deadline 7/31 5:09

4h ago5:09

5:09

This is the third time Music Studio Startup has hosted our grant competition for new and new-ish music teachers and this year’s competition is going to be epic, thanks to the generous support of our amazing sponsors! Listen in to hear about the incredible grand prize package up for grabs that includes a $1,000 cash grant, plus tools and resources t…

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No More Time Suckers: The Ultimate Guide to Effective Meetings 19:14

8h ago19:14

19:14

Got a specific business question? Ask here! Mastering Effective Meetings: Tips for Maximizing Productivity In this episode of the Quality of Life Podcast, host Erin Olson shares practical tips on holding effective meetings that are both productive and time-efficient. Erin discusses the importance of meetings in business, outlines the key components…

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Snapshot 028 - Shannon Saravia 9:15

2h ago9:15

9:15

Welcome back! We’re doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you’re used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest’s studio at a moment in time. They’re part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where…

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Business Struggles: When to Push Through, Pivot, or Quit 11:18

7d ago11:18

11:18

Got a specific business question? Ask here! Navigating Imposter Syndrome and the Entrepreneurial Journey In this episode, Erin discusses the challenges and uncertainties faced by entrepreneurs, with a focus on imposter syndrome and the decision-making process in tough times. She compares two motivational camps—the 'buckle down and push through' and…

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Snapshot 027 - Megan Schraer 13:02

3d ago13:02

13:02

Welcome back! We’re doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you’re used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest’s studio at a moment in time. They’re part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where…

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Halfway There: Reviewing and Planning for the Next Six Months 11:15

16d ago11:15

11:15

Got a specific business question? Ask here! Happy Independence Day! Ever wondered how to turn your mid-year review into a powerful strategy session for the rest of the year? This episode promises to equip you with a step-by-step guide to evaluating your business performance and setting impactful goals for the upcoming months. Whether you're a solop…

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121: Just Let it Happen 7:34

6d ago7:34

7:34

The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson 121: Just Let it Happen Have something you'd like to ask me? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ask here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/writtentospeak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tannerolson.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read ⁠Just Let It Happen on Substack Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠writtentospeak.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Snapshot 026 - Cheyenne Olson 11:15

10d ago11:15

11:15

Welcome back! We’re doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you’re used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest’s studio at a moment in time. They’re part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where…

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From Chaos to Consistency: Implementing Effective SOPs 12:26

21d ago12:26

12:26

Got a specific business question? Ask here! Mastering Consistency: The Importance of Processes and Procedures in Business In this episode of the Quality of Life podcast, host Erin Olson discusses the significance of creating consistent customer experiences, products, and services through the implementation of processes and procedures. Erin shares p…

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120: I Told Them Everything 11:44

28d ago11:44

11:44

The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson 120: I Told Them Everything Have something you'd like to ask me? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ask here!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/writtentospeak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tannerolson.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read ⁠I Told Them Everything on Substack Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠writtentospeak.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Snapshot 025 - Dorla Aparicio 9:51

17d ago9:51

9:51

Welcome back! We’re doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you’re used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest’s studio at a moment in time. They’re part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where…

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Break Free from Busy-ness: Tactical Steps to Clear Brain Fog and Become More Productive and Present 31:51

29d ago31:51

31:51

Got a specific business question? Ask here! Ever felt like your life is an endless to-do list? Join me, Erin Olson, as I share my personal battle with the addiction to busyness in this episode of the Quality of Life podcast. Balancing roles as a wife, mother, and serial entrepreneur, I share all the details of how constant activity has wreaked havo…

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Snapshot 024 - Ann Lemke 14:22

1M ago14:22

14:22

Welcome back! We’re doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you’re used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest’s studio at a moment in time. They’re part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where…

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Competition and how to eliminate them. 13:21

1M ago13:21

13:21

Got a specific business question? Ask here! Ever wondered how to eliminate your competition without lowering your prices? Tune in as I, Erin Olson, recount my eye-opening experience at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, where I discovered the secret to succeeding in business: focus on excellence. We'll unpack the dangers of competing on cost alone…

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119: Crusty with Love Handles 11:49

1M ago11:49

11:49

The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson 119: Crusty with Love Handles Have something you'd like to ask me? ⁠⁠⁠Ask here!⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/writtentospeak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tannerolson.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read Crusty with Love Handles on Substack Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠writtentospeak.com⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Bring Your Kids to Work: Shaping Future Entrepreneurs 8:25

1M ago8:25

8:25

Got a specific business question? Ask here! Ever wondered how bringing your children to work could shape their future? Join me, Erin Olson, on this episode of the Quality of Life Podcast as I share personal stories of bringing my son Devin to my various business ventures. You'll discover the profound impact these experiences can have on young minds…

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118: The Question That Sent Me Spiraling 13:07

2M ago13:07

13:07

The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson 118: The Question That Sent Me Spiraling Have something you'd like to ask me? ⁠⁠Ask here!⁠⁠ Support the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/writtentospeak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tannerolson.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read The Question that Sent Me Spiraling on Substack Website ⁠⁠⁠writtentospeak.com⁠⁠⁠ The Sti…

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Conquer Networking Events: Turn Anxiety into Opportunity 11:37

2M ago11:37

11:37

Got a specific business question? Ask here! Do networking events make your palms sweat and your heart race? In this episode of the Quality of Life podcast, I share my own journey from dreading networking events to actually enjoying them. I explore the different personalities you'll meet and how a shift from self-promotion to a service-oriented mind…

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117: Slowing down with Erin Loechner 47:02

2M ago47:02

47:02

The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson 117: Slowing down with Erin Loechner Erin Loechner is an author, speaker, and former social media influencer. She is all about slowing down and being present. Erin is the author of Chasing Slow and her upcoming book, The Opt Out Family: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can't. Have something yo…

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148 - Andrea Miller on Weekend Launch Plan for a New Music Studio [REBROADCAST] 6:54

2M ago6:54

6:54

Today’s episode was prompted by questions I get from newly-graduated or soon-to-be graduated music majors who are just getting ready to launch their studios and want to know how to get started from nothing. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode148. Applications for the 2024 Studio Launch Gr…

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Transform Your Email Contacts into Loyal Customers 11:19

2M ago11:19

11:19

Got a specific business question? Ask here! Get ready to turn your email list into a powerhouse profit generator with yours truly, Erin Olson! Discover the game-changing strategies that catapulted my business forward when social media and online storefronts just weren't cutting it. Imagine harnessing the raw energy of those contacts you've been col…

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116: The Two Words I'm Listening To 7:03

2M ago7:03

7:03

The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson 116: The Two Words I'm Listening To Have something you'd like to ask me? ⁠Ask here!⁠ Support the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/writtentospeak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tannerolson.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠ Website ⁠⁠writtentospeak.com⁠⁠

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Trade Show Mastery: Stand Out, Network, and Win Big for Your Small Business 15:46

2M ago15:46

15:46

Got a specific business question? Ask here! Ever wondered how to make your small business the talk of the town? The answer is trade shows. I'm Erin Olson, and I’m here to guide you through the world of expos, fairs, and yes, even those 'less glamorous' trade events. It's all about creating an unforgettable presence that draws a crowd and leaves you…

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147 - Jeremy Eikenberry on Taking Parental Leave [REBROADCAST] 27:45

2M ago27:45

27:45

My conversation today is the second in a set of two interviews from first-time parents talking about how they planned for parental leave. In both, the episode with Renee Shaw Nutwell and today’s episode with Jeremy Eikenberry, we talk about the goals these teachers had for their students and studios during their leave, how they attempted to plan fo…

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Lessons Learned From Getting a JOB. 17:13

2M ago17:13

17:13

Got a specific business question? Ask here! Stepping out of the familiar terrain of self-employment, I, Erin Olson, found myself back in "Employee-Land" after years of running my own show for over 15 years. This week, I share the revelations gleaned from my stint as a beverage cart girl and a golf pro shop attendant; an experience that bestowed upo…

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146 - 2024 Q1 Recap with Cindy Hsu 31:14

2M ago31:14

31:14

Summary It’s time for another quarterly check-in! Today I’m joined by Cindy Hsu, Director of Partnerships and Business Development at Music Studio Startup and we’re talking about our (very full!) Q1 and what we’re looking forward to in Q2. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode146. A full tr…

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115: Writing and Continuing with Kimberly Phinney 47:36

3M ago47:36

47:36

The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson Kimberly Phinney is a professional helper and artist. She is a professor, writer, editor, and counselor. She is an award-winning poet, and Her debut poetry collection, Of Wings & Dirt, which is inspired by her health journey, infertility, and miraculous motherhood, was released in April 2024. Kimbe…

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Faith and Entrepreneurship: How to Allow God to Help Your Business 11:09

3M ago11:09

11:09

Got a specific business question? Ask here! Discovering strength and guidance in unexpected places, we often overlook the most powerful ally in our entrepreneurial journey—faith. Join me, Erin Olson, as I open up about the transformative experience of weaving spirituality into the fabric of business. It's a sensitive subject, one that I've tip-toed…

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114: Grief, Growing, and Hope with Dr. Terence Lester 41:14

3M ago41:14

41:14

The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson Dr. Terence Lester is a storyteller, public scholar, speaker, community activist, and author who is the Founder and Executive Director at Love Beyond Walls, a nonprofit organization focused on raising poverty and homelessness awareness and community mobilization. Instagram Books Love Beyond Walls A…

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Are Two Heads Better Than One? The Highs and Lows of Business Partnerships 13:38

3M ago13:38

13:38

Got a specific business question? Ask here! Aren you considering a partnership? I’ve weathered the storms of joint ventures and emerged with insights that could be your lifeline in entrepreneurship. This episode of the Quality of Life podcast reveals what it really takes to forge a partnership that doesn't just survive but thrives, drawing from the…

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145 - Erin Parkes on Managing a Non-Profit Music Studio 48:58

3M ago48:58

48:58

Today we’re talking about all things non-profit management. My guest, Erin Parkes, founder of the Lotus Centre shares so many insights from her experiences working with a board of directors, crafting effective messaging for different stakeholders, managing a budget, and even dealing with burnout. All while keeping the mission of her organization fr…

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How to Fund Your Business 13:03

3M ago13:03

13:03

Got a specific business question? Ask here! If you've ever wondered how to fund your startup costs with a loan, or if bootstrapping can truly turn your business dream into a reality, this is the episode you need. With the experiences I gained from founding three ventures myself, I talk about the process of funding your business through personal inv…

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How to Know When the 'Right' Time is 10:10

3M ago10:10

10:10

Got a specific business question? Ask here! Have you ever been paralyzed by the pursuit of perfect timing, but only letting opportunities slip through your fingers? Join me, Erin Olson, as I tackle the myth of perfect timing and explain the power of decisive action. In a quick and honest conversation, I'll share insights from my entrepreneurial jou…

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144 - Amy Chaplin on How to Submit Winning Conference Proposals 37:38

3M ago37:38

37:38

With the MTNA conference in March, I guess you could say I’ve been on a conference kick. We talked about Networking with Stephanie Bonte-Lebair in Episode 141, I shared my takeaways from MTNA in Episode 142, and then last week I did a live Networking Debrief workshop with a group of teachers and, together, we went through our own lists of people we…

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How to Keep Your Ideas Protected: Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights 17:54

4M ago17:54

17:54

Got a specific business question? Ask here! Ever wondered how to keep the inventions and trade secrets that make your business unique yours?? Join me, Erin Olson, as I share my journey through the maze of copyright, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. With the stories and wisdom gained from personal battles and victories in the IP arena, this e…

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113: A Conversation with Alli Bauck 33:37

4M ago33:37

33:37

The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson Alli Bauck is a blessed-in-the-mess, stay-at-home, #boymom of three, lifelong Kansan, and freelance writer. Alli is also a longtime listener of The Walk A Little Slower Podcast. Connect with Alli on Instagram Support the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/writtentospeak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack ⁠⁠⁠https://tannerolson.…

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143 - Jennifer Foxx on Monetizing a Music Teacher Resource Website 36:05

4M ago36:05

36:05

Today I’m joined by Jennifer Foxx, a teacher who has been blogging and creating curriculum and resources for music teachers for over a decade. In our conversation, we talk about how she took the simplest route at first and started her business on Teachers Pay Teachers and has since strengthened her business by investing in platforms she owns, like …

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Handshakes or Contracts. What's Right For You? 14:31

4M ago14:31

14:31

Got a specific business question? Ask here! Have you ever been burned by a handshake deal? I'm Erin Olson, and I've been there, done that. In this episode of the Quality of Life Podcast, I aim to arm you with the essential knowledge to transform your business agreements from frail handshakes to fortified legal fortresses. I'll lead you through the …

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