The Small Business School Podcast
Ready to leave the small business struggle behind? The “School for Small Business” podcast supports small business owners in scaling a business that is profitable, purposeful, and doesn’t leave you burnt out. No matter whether you run your business online or you own a brick-and-mortar, you can expect our world class experts to support you with mindset, tactics, and everything in between so you can have the business you dreamed of. Based on our lived experience, we know that small business CAN be easy and we are here to show you how.The “School for Small Business” is hosted by Staci Millard, a CPA by trade with over 15 years of experience seeing the behind the scenes of thousands of small businesses. After growing and selling her first 7 figure business, Staci has been on the ground running - mentoring small businesses and working to increase success rates. Staci strongly believes you don’t need to have gone to business school to be successful so you can expect nothing but simple, impactful advice. Tune in each Tuesday for a new 30 minute or less episode of nothing but valuable advice to help you grow your small business. We are so excited for you to be on this journey with us!
The Small Business School Podcast
Live From High Vibe Women: From Basement to Brand Empire with Julie Cole
This special episode of Small Business School was recorded live at the High Vibe Women event—and let me tell you, the energy in the room was electric! I had the absolute joy of sitting down with Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel’s Labels, mom of six, bestselling author, and all-around force. She shared how a product idea born out of her own family chaos turned into a beloved brand known across North America. We dove into her story, her mindset, and the lessons she’s learned about building a business with heart (and humour).
Key topics covered:
- How Mabel’s Labels went from a basement startup to a multimillion-dollar brand
- What it really looks like to grow a business while raising six kids (and why Julie gave up mom guilt 5 kids ago!)
- Visibility, community, and building a brand people connect with—especially in today’s noisy world
- The importance of delegating, hiring help, and knowing when to get out of your own way
- Productivity hacks, mindset shifts, and prepping for an exit—even if you're not there yet
Julie’s real-talk and unapologetic approach will leave you inspired and ready to take your next step—whatever that looks like for you. Whether you’re just starting or scaling, this one’s full of gold.
Connect with Julie:
Website: https://mabelslabels.ca/
Instagram: @juliecoleinc
High Vibe Women: Empowering Events for High Vibe Female Entrepreneurs
Website: https://www.highvibewomen.ca/
Instagram: @highvibe.women
Staci's Links:
Instagram. Website.
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