Riding Tandem

Are you a business owner? Or are you on the verge of taking that side hustle to the next level? Or curious about the world of entrepreneurship? Join Vivian Kvam, Co-Owner of Tandem Works, each week for a behind-the-scenes at small businesses and what it takes to succeed. Each episode is full of inspiration, education, tips, and great conversation with people like you, people who are figuring it out. Take your business to the next level with insight from expert guests in business, leadership, and marketing.

Riding Tandem is a business podcast hosted by Tandem Works, with 77 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tandem Works hosts Riding Tandem, a business show with 77 episodes published.

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  Episode #76

  #76 Planting Roots and Brewing Beer: Choosing the Right Place to Start - Dessie Redmond Full Fledged Brewing

  Jun 4, 202545 minS0

  <p>In this episode, I sit down with Dessie Redmond, co-owner of Full Fledged Brewing Co., for a conversation that’s equal parts business insight and real-life storytelling. We talk about her journey from a career in urban planning to co-founding a brewery in Council Bluffs, Iowa—and why she and her husband chose that specific city to chase their dream.</p><p><br>We dive into what it takes to start a business in a new place, how community support played a critical role in their growth, and the ways they had to pivot during the pandemic. Dessie opens up a...

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  Episode #75

  #75 The Grind: Ideas, Discipline, and the Cost of Doing What You Love

  May 21, 20251h 20mS0

  <p><br>In Part 2 of this candid conversation, Vivian Kvam and Casey Putney go deeper into the real work of entrepreneurship—the chaos of ideas, the discipline it takes to bring just one of them to life, and what it means to price your time and energy in a way that honors both your worth and your capacity.</p><p><br>They unpack “shiny object syndrome,” how freedom without structure can lead to burnout, and the tension between creating from passion vs. building a sustainable business. Vivian and Casey both share the mental tug-of-war behind pricing services, the lessons they've learne...

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  Episode #74

  #74 The Leap, What no one tells you before you leave the 9–5 - Casey Putney Part 1

  May 14, 20251h 9mS0

  <p>In this candid conversation, Vivian Kvam sits down with Casey Putney to explore what it really feels like to step away from the stability of a 9–5 and into the unknown world of entrepreneurship. From leadership in the military and corporate life to the deeply personal reasons that sparked their transitions, Vivian and Casey open up about the fears, self-doubt, and internal conflict that come with leaving the safety net behind.</p><p><br>They reflect on the emotional toll of starting something new, the disconnect between passion and running a business, and how both their definitions of success have ev...

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  Episode #73

  #73 Ditch Vanity Metrics—Measure What Actually Matters- Marketing Mindset Shift #5

  May 7, 202527 minS0

  <p>In this solo episode, I’m diving into a topic that comes up all the time with entrepreneurs and creatives: vanity metrics. It’s so easy to get caught up in likes, follows, and views—but those numbers don’t always tell the real story of how your business is doing. I’m breaking down the difference between what looks good and what actually moves the needle. I’ll walk you through how to shift your focus to meaningful metrics—like leads, conversions, client retention, and revenue—and how to build a simple scorecard to track what matters. If you’ve ever felt...

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  Episode #72

  #72 - Why Your Logo Doesn’t Matter as Much as You Think - Marketing Mindset Shift #4

  Mar 26, 202530 minS0

  <p>Your logo, colors, and website do NOT make people buy from you.</p><p>In this episode of Riding Tandem, Vivian Kvam gets real about one of the biggest myths holding entrepreneurs back with their marketing: the idea that you need perfect branding before you start marketing or making money. Spoiler alert—you don’t.</p><p>Vivian Kvam shares personal stories (including how she landed a major client before Tandem Works even had a logo or a bank account) and challenges listeners to rethink what’s truly driving sales: trust, connection, and authenticity.</p><p><br>✨ Here’s what you’l...

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