The Small Business Startup School – Business Notes | Financial Literacy | Retail Psychology – For Professionals & Entrepreneurs

Starting or buying a small business? While personal circumstances may vary, business patterns remain timeless. On The Small Business Startup School, we explore strategies, insights, and practical solutions to help entrepreneurs confidently navigate their journey. Hosted by Ola Williams—a retail entrepreneur, fintech founder, and certified financial coach with over two decades of experience—this podcast marries financial awareness and retail psychology with optimism to deliver actionable takeaways. Join us to learn, grow, and connect as we uncover the keys to business success. Let’s continue to learn together and be encouraged to keep on connecting!
Episodes
Episodes



Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Episode 9 - Why You Should Practice Kindness
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
On this episode, I share a talk I gave at a wellness retreat - "Why You Should Practice Kindness". I believe how we say things (plus act) is tangible. That's why you can feel either positivity or negativity in an environment. I prefer the former and hopefully, you do as well. So, if you believe you can feel these things, why then don't you say things that translate into positive energy? Take a listen.



Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Episode 8 - How To Stay on Track
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
This week, I speak on the principle of "beginning with the end in mind". Whatever goals you have set, try starting with the end plan and work backwards. Take a listen to hear how it works.



Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Episode 7 - Seeking To Grow In Times Of Change
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
On this episode, I share the story of Tina. It was clear Tina was due for a promotion. But the promotion wasn't forthcoming. Listen to learn how Tina navigated the situation which resulted in progress.



Sunday May 28, 2023
Episode 6 - Finding Strenght in Quietness
Sunday May 28, 2023
Sunday May 28, 2023
Hello Everyone. Welcome to Episode 6 of Cornish's Cheer. On this episode, I share the story of Jay, a professional, who was due for a promotion at her place of work. But guess what? None was forthcoming. Listen to learn how she found strength to carry on through quietness.



Sunday May 21, 2023
Episode 5 - How to Embrace Reality While Being Hopeful
Sunday May 21, 2023
Sunday May 21, 2023
On this episode, I share a short story about Tom and Flex, two individuals who responded to the same situation differently. Listen to know how each response turned out.



Sunday May 14, 2023
Episode 4 - Making Each Day Count
Sunday May 14, 2023
Sunday May 14, 2023
Today’s episode is titled ‘Making Each Day Count’
For the next few minutes, I’m gonna be talking about what I think matters, which is different for everyone. And by no means is this list exhaustive or ranked in order of importance. But I do hope that listening to this prompts you to have some reflection to see to it that you’re spending your time on what really matters to you.



Sunday May 07, 2023
Episode 3 - Friendship Bubbles
Sunday May 07, 2023
Sunday May 07, 2023
On this episode, I talk about “Friendship Bubbles”. I strongly believe that many of us find ourselves sometimes lonely, isolated, if you like. And if we can just be a bit intentional about friendships, perhaps, that could help. I think the major point is we cannot do life alone. And we are not being naïve to think that there are no bad people. But then, we are also recognizing that there are good people and through careful intention, we can attract our likes.



Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Episode 2 - How Acceptance Can Make Waiting More Bearable
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
On this episode, I tell the stories of two ladies, Melon and Carrot, who surrendered to their pains before receiving what they were waiting for. Whatever it is that you're going through, for a change, think about how you can accept it. And maybe that could help.