Episodes
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Episode 102 - Quarantine Chat #3
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
As we enter a full month of the 'stay-at-home' order here in Illinois, Emily and Michelle record another Quarantine Chat episode from the safety of their respective homes. This week, they talk about the divisive and problematic issue of labeling businesses ESSENTIAL and NON-ESSENTIAL, and Emily suggests categorizing businesses as HIGH-RISK and LOW-RISK instead.
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Friday Apr 03, 2020
Episode 101 - Quarantine Chat #2
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
As stay-at-home orders are extended in Illinois, and across the country, Emily and Michelle continue to record their Quarantine Chat series from the comfort of their separate homes... In this week's episode, they try to bring a little positivity to this whole shit-show by sharing ways that we can support small businesses and shouting out some of their favorite brands and products!
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Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Episode 100 - Quarantine Chat #1
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
It's the 100th Episode of Pancake Town! And it’s the first in a new series we're calling Quarantine Chats... Emily and Michelle record this episode via phone in order to maintain social distancing during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. They both share ways that their lives and businesses are being affected right now, as well as some difficult decisions that they’ve had to make in the past few weeks. While they don’t have any magical answers to help everyone get through this, they do hope to become a source of support for other business owners while we all muddle through together.
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Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Episode 99 - Sometimes It Does Hurt To Ask
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
We're baaaaaccckkkkk!
In this week's episode (our first of 2020!), Emily and Michelle quickly get caught up on how the new year has been going and then they finally get into a topic that’s been on their minds for a while. We’ve all been given the advice, "It doesn’t hurt to ask," but sometimes... it actually does. They share their opinions on question-asking etiquette and how to respond when you’re on the receiving end of those awkward inquiries.
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Episode 98 - People Are The Worst
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Episode 97 - Give The People What You Want
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
Episode 96 - (Not) Drunk Business Advice #2
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Episode 95 - The One With The Pivot
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
Episode 94 - Get Some Sleep + Go to SHOW of HANDS
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
OMG It’s the week of SHOW of HANDS so Emily and Michelle answer your questions about selling at in-person events. They share their favorite dos and don’ts for having a successful show and an important reminder that taking care of yourself should be at the top of your list.
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Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Episode 93 - We All Made It Look Like It's Fun
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
This week, Emily and Michelle are thrilled to welcome special guest, Jen Farrell from Starshaped Press, to talk about the many ways in which the handmade world has changed since starting her letterpress business back in 1999 (that's 20 years ago)! Jen shares the ways she’s been keeping her ship afloat amidst personal and professional setbacks, including a successful pivot from wholesale to fine art. Spoiler alert: Mimosas were had during the recording of this episode.