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Archer Knits EpisodeThis episode provides insights and tips for up-and-coming crafters, Etsy shops and aspiring business owners. Archer Knits is a woman-owned, small business that started as a knitting hobby in Hillsborough, NC. Since the COVID-19 lockdowns of 2020, Archer Knits has grown from part-time work for it’s owner-operators, to now employing one full-time and three part-time employees. The path that owner Cassy Becker finds herself on now, is decidedly *not* what she’d planned. Cassy and her husband, Chris, tell me about: the turn from knitting to custom laser engraving; the stresses of being a wife and husband business team; the struggles they face today; and the vision they have for what’s next. Connect with Archer Knits Etsy ShopWebsiteInstagramFacebookPinterestShout outsSplat Space maker space; Durham, NC  https://splatspace.org/ Thom Tillis LINKRichard Burr LINKSourcesCassy Becker and Chris Becker, of Archer Knits Articles on US Postal ServiceArticles on slower service and higher pricesNPR LINK 1NPR LINK 2USA Today LINKCBS News LINKWashington Post LINK“USPS Financial Viability” article LINKIs USPS cutting the workforce? LINKHiring & Getting Hired Episode LINKMinimum wage in North Carolina LINKWhen was minimum wage when I was 16, in NYS LINKWhat is a livable wage in Hillsborough, NC? LINKKira’s “Hillsborough Honey” LINKConnect with Common Leaderstrevor@commonleaders.comhttps://linktr.ee/commonleaders

Thank You for being here!In this episode, we talk about the "Great Resignation."Whether you're needing to hire, or trying to get hired, we're going over 3 overarching themes to help make the process start on the right note.AssessmentsNetworksPreparationListen to this episode to hear more about some low effort, high impact solutions that will set you up for success!For more on Common Leaders, check out at commonleaders.comThank You for being here!

Welcome back!Thank you for joining me :-)Today we talk about 2 different angles for starting your leadership journey. Do you start building a foundation by learning about great leaders of history, or do you start by making someone's day better? We're going to review a little of both angles, in this short intro to 2 of my favorite leadership resources. References to most of what's talked about belowSnapshots of Great Leaders LINKKid President  (Robby Novak & Brad Montague)A Pep Talk from Kid President to You LINKKid President’s Guide to Being Awesome LINK GandhiMovie LINKAbout LINKJobsBiography LINKMerkal About LINKApproval ratings LINKMuskBiography LINKMayerInterview with LINKSoulPancakeWebsite LINKYouTube LINK

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