November 21, 2018

Shop Small, Support Big

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Support your community this Saturday, November 24th, by shopping small for Small Business Saturday.
The team at 8THIRTYFOUR has taken all the work out of Small Business Saturday by highlighting some of our favorite businesses to get you ready to shop small. Be sure to watch the video and see each team member’s favorite small biz.

The Paper Studio

Ya’ll know we love handwritten notes, and The Paper Studio on Monroe Center just gets us. Stop in and pick up cards, stationery, notebooks, art, or sign up for one of their amazing classes.
On Small Business Saturday, they will giving away a product with every $40 purchase, offering holiday cards at a discount, and collaborating with neighboring retailers on Monroe Center for additional goodies.

Rustic City Living

If you have ever been to the 8THIRTYFOUR office, chances are you’ve seen our amazing wall featuring reclaimed wood, built by our friends at Rustic City Living.
Get to know these amazing best friends who specialize in farmhouse chic with custom woodworking solutions, signage, art, and more. Their retail location off of Plainfield is chock full of goodies and they will be paying the sales tax on all orders and gift wrap it to boot!

Schuil Coffee Co.

Did you really think we would have a list that didn’t include coffee? You are going to need that caffeine to fuel all your shopping on Small Business Saturday, so stop in and grab a latte, holiday blend, tea, or some sweet gear.
If you spend $40, you’ll even get a free tote to carry all of your goodies on Saturday.

Rebel Reclaimed

Avoid this adorable boutique at all costs if you are on a budget, it is impossible to not spend money buying unique and sassy gifts. They have everything from jewelry to books to cards to art to home decor – if you want to be the most popular person at a holiday party, then visit Eastown and stock up.
On November 24th 10% of all sales will be donated to Grand Rapids Pride Center, because they are just that wonderful.

These are just a few of the many fabulous retailers in our fair city, be sure to check out the likes of Gina’s Boutique, Kula Yoga, Books & Mortar and more.
What are your favorite local shops? Be sure to tag them and use the hashtags #shopsmall #smallbusinesssaturday to spread the small movement.

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Leave it to Scrappy Doo to keep our days interesting.

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Leave it to Scrappy Doo to keep our days interesting.

New Happy Hour Hustle episode out now! Kim sits down with Meredith Klein, the woman behind the iconic hat and the Substack everyone in comms actually wants to read, @meredith.and.the.media.

Kim and Meredith talk about personal branding, networking without the ick, why “believe it until you achieve it” beats “fake it till you make it,” and what it takes to really own your worth.

Meredith is a communications executive with nearly two decades of experience at some of the biggest names in the game: Walmart, Pinterest, and Jet.com, to name a few. She`s the author of Meredith & The Media, a wildly popular Substack on the latest news, moves, and trends in media, featuring exclusive interviews with leading journalists on what`s driving their coverage. She’s a PRWeek 40 Under 40 honoree and regular contributor to Inc. She’s the person in the room who actually knows everyone and makes sure everyone else knows each other too. Basically, if comms had a connector-in-chief, it would be her.

Grab a martini (with extra olives) and get ready for some F-bomb filled wisdom. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and watch the whole episode on Youtube!

Link in bio.

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New Happy Hour Hustle episode out now! Kim sits down with Meredith Klein, the woman behind the iconic hat and the Substack everyone in comms actually wants to read, @meredith.and.the.media.

Kim and Meredith talk about personal branding, networking without the ick, why “believe it until you achieve it” beats “fake it till you make it,” and what it takes to really own your worth.

Meredith is a communications executive with nearly two decades of experience at some of the biggest names in the game: Walmart, Pinterest, and Jet.com, to name a few. She's the author of Meredith & The Media, a wildly popular Substack on the latest news, moves, and trends in media, featuring exclusive interviews with leading journalists on what's driving their coverage. She’s a PRWeek 40 Under 40 honoree and regular contributor to Inc. She’s the person in the room who actually knows everyone and makes sure everyone else knows each other too. Basically, if comms had a connector-in-chief, it would be her.

Grab a martini (with extra olives) and get ready for some F-bomb filled wisdom. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and watch the whole episode on Youtube!

Link in bio.

Come down this Thursday to support our friend and fellow margarita lover, @khristiansilvisforhd84, in her run for Michigan`s 84th House District. We promise there will be cold drinks, delicious food, and a dog or two...or three.

The primaries are under a month away and we need your support! Help us build more margarita momentum for Khristian this Thursday at 6 p.m.

RSVP today — link in our bio. See you on Thursday.

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Come down this Thursday to support our friend and fellow margarita lover, @khristiansilvisforhd84, in her run for Michigan's 84th House District. We promise there will be cold drinks, delicious food, and a dog or two...or three.

The primaries are under a month away and we need your support! Help us build more margarita momentum for Khristian this Thursday at 6 p.m.

RSVP today — link in our bio. See you on Thursday.

The way you show up at work shapes how people remember you.

Last month, @alyshiahull joined @bodespeaks on Happy Hour Hustle to talk about what workplace authenticity really means. Alyshia is a New York-based freelance journalist who writes for Business Insider, Fast Company, USA Today, Inc., and Entrepreneur. If you are ready to bring your authentic self to work, episode #134 is for you.

Listen to Happy Hour Hustle on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube. Link in bio.

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The way you show up at work shapes how people remember you.

Last month, @alyshiahull joined @bodespeaks on Happy Hour Hustle to talk about what workplace authenticity really means. Alyshia is a New York-based freelance journalist who writes for Business Insider, Fast Company, USA Today, Inc., and Entrepreneur. If you are ready to bring your authentic self to work, episode #134 is for you.

Listen to Happy Hour Hustle on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube. Link in bio.

The power of the Women`s Entrepreneurial Fellowship, in a graduate`s own words:

"Growth is never accidental, it comes from being willing to learn, adapt, and embrace change. After nine months of dedication, reflection, and business development, I proudly graduated from the Women`s Entrepreneurial Fellowship (WEF) during the Small Business Association of Michigan Annual Meeting.

Throughout the program, I challenged myself to evaluate every aspect of my business, celebrating what was working while identifying opportunities for growth and improvement. The journey was made even more meaningful through the support of an incredible cohort of women entrepreneurs, the guidance of mentor Gina Jacquart Thorsen, and the leadership of @bodespeaks and her team.

A sincere thank you to @smallbusinessassocofmichigan for investing in second-stage women business owners and creating opportunities that empower entrepreneurs to build stronger, more sustainable businesses."

— Mary A. Barton, President and CEO of Equitable Accounting Solutions and proud WEF graduate.

Applications for the next cohort are now open. Link in comments.

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The power of the Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship, in a graduate's own words:

"Growth is never accidental, it comes from being willing to learn, adapt, and embrace change. After nine months of dedication, reflection, and business development, I proudly graduated from the Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship (WEF) during the Small Business Association of Michigan Annual Meeting.

Throughout the program, I challenged myself to evaluate every aspect of my business, celebrating what was working while identifying opportunities for growth and improvement. The journey was made even more meaningful through the support of an incredible cohort of women entrepreneurs, the guidance of mentor Gina Jacquart Thorsen, and the leadership of @bodespeaks and her team.

A sincere thank you to @smallbusinessassocofmichigan for investing in second-stage women business owners and creating opportunities that empower entrepreneurs to build stronger, more sustainable businesses."

— Mary A. Barton, President and CEO of Equitable Accounting Solutions and proud WEF graduate.

Applications for the next cohort are now open. Link in comments.

"Out of failure comes growth – you have to see it as an opportunity."

@bodespeaks joined @cuzzinjustin on the @strictlyfromnowhere Podcast for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, embracing your superpowers, and building a personal brand that`s actually yours, the wins, the setbacks, and everything in between. And naturally, dropped an f-bomb or two along the way. You don`t want to miss it.

Full episode in the comments 👇

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