Proofing Stage
Proofing Stage examines the origins, progress, struggles, and setbacks of entrepreneurs through the lens of its founders, who, among other things, have run a bagel business for the past 8 years.
Join us, as we share wins and cautionary tales from that space between “atta girl” and “I told you so!” Co-hosted by Joan Kanner and Michelle Bond, with Season 1 contributions by Amanda Schwarz.
Podcasting since 2023 • 40 episodes
Proofing Stage
Latest Episodes
Gratitude for Changing Our Minds: Business Books that Go Down Easy
Some things never change, and this includes our appetite for business self-help books. This holiday week, we're sharing a special episode with Joan and Michelle, discussing leadership-development propaganda from days gone by. What do concepts o...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:00:59
What Qualifies You? Passion, Position, Funding & Filmmaking
Dr. Anaïs Webster Mennuti, PharmD Co-founder of Shots With That LLC Marie Wilda, Founder/CEO Lenkai.co In this week's episode Michelle and Joan sit down with producers, Anaïs and...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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43:12
Representation Matters: The 'Who's Got You' of Good PR
Megan Hanson, Public Relations & Communications ConsultantIn an age of perpetual content creation and AI, you don't tend to hear much about traditional PR anymore. Often, it can feel like it's about the likes, the en...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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56:55
Proofing Stage: Food as a Conversation Starter
For many a small business owner, it's the toughest job they've ever loved. From sloppy egg sandwiches to doing the (nearly) impossible, come along with the founders of Bottoms Up Bagels as they pull back the curtain on building their dream.
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Season 1
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1:41
Breaking the Bank: Grants' Biggest Secrets Revealed
Get That Cash! Business Grant GuidanceStraight Cash Opportunities for Your Business, Homie.Finally, the pro-tip episode we've been promising for ages! Well, about two seasons anyway. From grant-writing to review, Michelle and...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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57:17