🎙️ Our Business Shenanigans – Episode 8
“Bookkeepers, Boundaries & Bottom Lines”

In this episode, we’re joined by special guest Jodi Shaw of JLS Solutions for a candid conversation about what business owners really need to know when hiring a bookkeeper or CFO.

We dive into:
✅ What to look for in a financial partner
🚩 Red flags to watch out for when hiring vendors
✅ Green flags that signal a solid, trustworthy fit
💬 Real-world shenanigans and lessons learned along the way

Whether you’re a solo cleaner, growing service business, or just trying to figure out if your books are in good hands, this episode is packed with insights that could save you money — and stress.

🎧 Tune in, laugh with us, and take away tips you can use today!

Ever hired a bookkeeper, marketer, VA, or recruiter… only to end up confused, frustrated, and somehow blamed for their mistakes? That’s not you being too sensitive—that’s vendor gaslighting.

In this episode of Our Business Shenanigans, Jen and Nicole break down:

• What vendor gaslighting looks like in real life

• The red flags no one talks about

• How to handle it when it starts

• And how to protect your business (and sanity) going forward

💥 Real stories, no fluff, and all the receipts.
Because the only thing worse than a bad vendor… is one who convinces you you’re the problem.

🎯 If you've ever felt like you're doing the job you paid someone else to do, this episode is for you.

👇 Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow business owner who needs this truth bomb.

core values, business strategy, hiring, entrepreneurship, team culture, client relationships, leadership, decision making, company values, business insights

summary

In this episode of Our Business Shenanigans, hosts Jen and Nicole dive deep into the significance of core values in business. They discuss how core values serve as the foundation for decision-making, hiring, and team culture. Through personal anecdotes and real-life examples, they illustrate the impact of having clear core values on both employee satisfaction and client relationships. The conversation also touches on the importance of creating authentic core values that resonate with the team and the warning signs of fake core values. The episode concludes with actionable steps for business owners to develop their own core values and a call to engage with the audience.

takeaways

• Core values are essential for guiding behavior and decision-making.
• Hiring aligned employees is crucial for maintaining a positive culture.
• Core values help in navigating client relationships and setting boundaries.
• Real-life examples illustrate the importance of core values in action.
• Core values should be embedded in daily operations and communications.
• Warning signs of fake core values include lack of team awareness and generic statements.
• Effective core values are specific, actionable, and reflect the company's true identity.
• Engaging the team in the creation of core values fosters ownership and alignment.
• Core values should be revisited and reinforced regularly to remain relevant.
• Business owners should not fear to let go of clients or employees who do not align with their core values.

This week on Our Business Shenanigans, we’re flipping the script and talking about something that doesn’t get enough attention:
When staffing actually goes RIGHT. 🙌

In this episode, we dive into the good side of business—what happens when you hire the right people, build a strong team culture, and create a supportive environment where everyone thrives. 💬💼

We’re sharing personal stories, lessons learned, and real strategies that helped us navigate the chaos, level up our onboarding, and recognize the people who truly make a difference.

Because let’s be real—business isn’t built on luck. It’s built on leadership, communication, and a team that actually gives a damn. 🔥

🎧 Tune in now and hear:
✅ How to spot (and keep) great employees
✅ Why clear communication matters more than you think
✅ The power of training, recognition, and support in growing your dream team

Let’s be real—running a business isn’t all wins and glowing reviews. In this episode, we’re opening up about the hard stuff: team walkouts, being called out on social media, and the gut-punch moments that made us question everything.We’re sharing the lessons we learned, what we’d do differently, and how we rebuilt stronger after it all.If you’re a business owner or manager navigating team dynamics, you’re not alone—and this one’s for you.

Think calling someone a 1099 magically makes it legal? Think again. 😬

In this episode, we break down the real differences between subcontractors and employees—and why the IRS doesn't care if you “didn’t know.” We’re sharing the rules, the red flags, and the hard lessons we’ve learned from doing things the right way (and watching others do it oh-so-wrong).

Whether you’re hiring your first team member or cleaning up a classification mess, this one’s your business life insurance.

Are you maximizing your investments and resources?

Trigger warning: some people may find this one offensive

• This podcast is for anyone running a business, thinking about starting one, or just here to hear about the absolute insanity that comes with entrepreneurship. Expect real talk, business wins and fails, marketing tips, hiring horror stories, and of course—plenty of shenanigans along the way.