69. Why do some businesses fail? How to make sure you can succeed!

This episode of THE SHOOT YOUR SHOT PODCAST was recorded on October 15, 2025.In today's episode, Jen and Meghan take a look at some Forbes statistics about small business failures. How many last 5 years or 10 years? What were the causes of them failing? How can you make sure you're one of the few that succeed?!?! The girls share their insight into why they think some entrepreneurs don't make it and what things they do that set them apart from their competitors. This episode is a juicy one!INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/shootyourshot.podGive us a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify!

Welcome to The Shoot Your Shot Podcast! We're two small business owners: Jen, mobile bar owner, and Meghan, wedding photographer. Every other Monday we release a new episode inspiring others with our business chats. Follow along on our small business journeys where we share the highs and lows of being self employed.In todays episode of the podcast, Jen & Meghan give some leading questions to prompt you to evaluate how your own brand shows through to clients. We are not branding experts, but would encourage you to consider a few things! Do people know who you are, what you’re about, and what your provide, when they reach out to you?Are people asking you the same questions? Can you answer on your website or socials before they even ask?If you were someone inquiring for your services, how would you feel looking at your website?Is your name and a photo of you shown on your website and/or socials? People want to know who they’re reaching out to!What are some other things that can help a fellow small business owner? Leave them a comment! INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/shootyourshot.pod WATCH THE EPISODE ON YT: https://www.youtube.com/@shootyourshotpodcast 

Welcome to The Shoot Your Shot Podcast! We're two small business owners: Jen, mobile bar owner, and Meghan, wedding photographer. Every other Monday we release a new episode inspiring others with our business chats. Follow along on our small business journeys where we share the highs and lows of being self employed.In todays episode of the podcast, Jen & Meghan share their vision boards for 2026. They're focusing on a lot of big things in the new year. Tune in to hear their big business and personal goals, how they hope to achieve them, and why they are at the forefront of their minds. Do you create a vision board each year? Let us know!www.instagram.com/shootyourshot.pod

Welcome to The Shoot Your Shot Podcast! We're two small business owners: Jen, mobile bar owner, and Meghan, wedding photographer. Every other Monday we release a new episode inspiring others with our business chats. Follow along on our small business journeys where we share the highs and lows of being self employed.In todays episode of the podcast, Jen & Meghan look back at some notable things in 2025, successes, downfalls? Tune in to hear their end of the year performance review!www.instagram.com/shootyourshot.pod

In todays episode of The Shoot Your Shot Podcast, Jen and Meghan talk about purging, changing mindsets, business growth, and being intentional. Of course, the girls go down tangents in many directions and say things aloud that they want to remember and work on themselves. Let's practice what we preach this busy season! Episode recorded on September 5th, aired on November 11thTHE SHOOT YOUR SHOT PODCAST - A Small Business Podcasthttp://www.instagram.com/shootyourshot.podhttp://www.instagram.com/thevintagehorsehttp://www.instagram.com/meghanannimagery

In todays episode, Jen Milano, podcast host and owner of The Vintage Horse Mobile Bar shares her experience about the day to day adventures of running a business, being a mom, and juggling life. This empowering woman not only started her business from scratch but has doubled her bookings by building a second trailer! She now has a team of bartenders and is killing it in her industry. Enjoy this episode -- a mom with a vision creating something amazing to support her family.

Today is a motivational Monday with The Shoot Your Shot Podcast!!! Join Jen as she shares her story starting her small business, The Vintage Horse, during the craziness of the COVID lockdown. She had a vision, love of her product/provided experience, a need to support her family, and just an overall desire to DO IT! Is there something on your mind that you’re too nervous to try? This is your sign to just do it! Give it your all! We’re here with you <3 TRY EPIDEMIC SOUND Meghan's wedding video music library: https://share.epidemicsound.com/fznopl

In today's episode of The Shoot Your Shot Podcast, Jen and Meghan talk about things they want to improve on in their businesses! They discuss things they used to do when they first started their business that they've forgotten about or let slide. Whether it's your first year in business, year five, ten, or higher, there's always something to learn and improve on!!Get 30% off your first year of the best client management system!! https://share.honeybook.com/meghan548396 Follow along https://www.instagram.com/shootyourshot.pod/

In today's episode of The Shoot Your Shot Podcast, Jen and Meghan are finally back together after weeks apart! The shift into busy season, caring for a family, caring for yourself, and preparing for the major workload to come, has kept these two boss babes separated. Now that they're finally back together, Jen and Meghan reconnect and chat about how their businesses and lives have been, where they've been lately, and what is coming up next for them.Follow along here: http://www.instagram.com/shootyourshot.pod

In today's episode of The Shoot Your Shot Podcast Jen and Meghan reminisce on the early days of business. What were their business plans? Did they even have one?? They chat about what thoughts were going through their heads and offer advice to those who may be starting their businesses today. If you want a motivational Monday, give this one a listen :)The Vintage Horse: http://www.instagram.com/thevintagehorse Meghan Ann Imagery: http://www.instagram.com/meghanannimagery Get 25% off your first year on ANY PLAN with Narrative Select : ⁠https://meghancormierphotography.pic-time.com/referral⁠ Get 30% off your new CRM: Honeybook : https://share.honeybook.com/meghan548396