This episode of Indie Business Podcast is a recording of my “Real People Real Business” radio show which airs live on Saturday mornings on WIXE-AM in Monroe, North Carolina. In this episode, I interviewed Janice Smith, owner of The Inn at Rosehill & Rosehill Stables. The collage shows Janice and her newly built Bed and Breakfast in South Charlotte, NC.

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Janice took early retirement to start her B&B, which includes an equestrian center where she and other equestrian experts offer classes and workshops. She also hosts weddings, yoga retreats, and more. Janice shared a bit of her story, along with tips for gaining clarity and creating your own opportunities.To make sure you catch every episode, I encourage you to subscribe via iTunes so you can take Indie Business Podcast with you wherever you are in your busy life.
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Show Notes For This Episode
- Set your intention. There is some great discussion at the beginning about how things flowed naturally toward her goals once Janice set her intentions and became crystal clear on what she wanted to do.
- Tips on opening a B&B. This was a real eye opener. Janice build her B&B from the ground up. You may wish to buy one that's already established because it's likely to be largely compliant with local regulations — and there are lots of them.
- On becoming a destination location. What you need to create something that will attract people from near and far, including using social media to connect with customers and propsectsin.
- Creating multiple streams of income. Janice does not rely solely on income from overnight stays at her B&B. This is a great discussion about the multiple streams of income produced by her location.
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