Now that you’ve ideated your product, it’s time to build your prototype. These models serve as important visuals and starting points to develop your product over time. Learn the skills necessary to draft, minimize and enhance your product, so you can get it to market in this second installment of the series.

In our final Product Development episode, you will gain key insights and tips on how to bring your amazing product to market. From user testing to identifying your target audience, learn the skills you need to effectively distribute your product and ultimately, grow your business.

At any stage in your business journey, it is important to reflect on the question: what do you want to achieve, and why? Assessing the success of your business is often tied to how well you adapt and grow. Join Coven co-founder and partner, Erinn Farrell, is this three-part series to dissect how, when and who to be in moments of growth to truly expand your business in the best ways possible.

There is no linear model for growth in a business. Sometimes growth means seeking depth with the tools you already have, or looking to bring new people onto your team. In this second episode, dive into some key processes to consider when it comes time to making hires like preserving your values, looking at folks outside of your expertise, and how to navigate risk.

The rapid fire, multi-million dollar story of growth we are used to hearing about is rare, risky and pretty unachievable. While we all want to be successful quickly, this does not mean working at super-speed, but rather defining what success means for you, and really visualizing that. This last episode tackles how to scale your growth opportunities in a way that preserves your values, needs and goals to create a holistic growth model.

There is no easy way to put it, running a business is hard work and takes a lot of mental energy. Sometimes the love and passion you have for your business can push you past a breaking point, taking a toll on your physical and mental health. In this five-episode series, join clinical psychologist Dr. Sherry Walling to learn helpful strategies on how to better understand, avoid, and recover from seasons of entrepreneurial burnout.

Recognizing what burnout is and looks like is the first step in preventing it from happening. There is an odd conception that feelings of burnout should be used as a measuring stick for success, but this can’t be further from the truth. Tackle the facts from fiction of burnout in this second episode of the series.

Knowing the signs of burnout can help you manage your mental health before you hit a breaking point. Lack of support, unclear goals, long to-do lists, and feeling a lack of control are possible contributors to burnout, so how do we reckon with this? This episode of the series seeks to provide you with tips and tricks to remind you of the great work you are doing to combat signs of burnout

It is important to know that experiencing burnout does not make you weak or unsuccessful. However, when in times of burnout, thinking of ways to get out of the funk you are in will allow you to return to working with a healthier mindset. Building your business should not make you miserable--lean into your feelings of burnout to work through them as opposed to living in them.

You may be thinking to yourself: am I feeling burnt out? Have I felt burnt out before? Seeking professional help is always the recommended option for those experiencing mental health challenges, but sometimes it is helpful to do some self-reflection to supplement that. In this episode of the series, learn ways to assess symptoms of burnout to navigate the best solutions for you.

Taking time to rest and decompress is something we can all do to help relieve stress. Breathing exercises are helpful to add to your toolbox when thinking of ways to prevent burnout. In the finale of the series, learn helpful techniques to reset your nervous system and counterbalance symptoms of burnout.

Planning for not only the start of your business but also the longevity of it is equally as important. In this six-part series, join the Bremer Bank team in figuring out your business’ continuity plan from learning about loans, navigating uncertainty, and insurance. No matter where your business is, it is always crucial to think about the future, and this series is meant to help you do just that.

Some of the best financing options for starting a business come from taking out a small business loan, otherwise known as SBA loans. It can be tricky to fully understand all the terms and conditions of these loans, which is why Kim Ellingson of Bremer Bank is here to help! Tune in to this episode to learn if SBA loans are the right choice for you and your business.

Instant Approval Loans can be really helpful when you don’t want to go through a long, drawn-out approval process for other types of financing options, but there are definitely aspects to consider before going this route. Join Bremer Bank’s Sarah Kinkeade in discussing key questions you should ask yourself before clicking “approve now.

If COVID has taught us anything, it is that we can overcome challenges and accomplish great things. As much as we may try to prepare, there will always be times of uncertainty that we must work through. For business owners, sometimes finding the capital to keep your business afloat is what you need. Tune into this episode to learn how to weather uncertainty and plan for the future of your business.

Figuring out how to manage risk goes hand-in-hand with managing times of uncertainty. Coming up with a plan to combat risk is essential when creating a strong business. In this episode, Perla Kruse tackles the world of cybersecurity and the ways you can protect your business against fraud and other sorts of transactional risks.

Adding an extra layer to your business' protection plan is always a good idea, which is why there are all sorts of business-specific insurance plans that can work for your unique needs. Insurance is a key part of keeping your business growing when something unexpected happens. In this last episode of the series, join Commercial Insurance Advisor Rachel Werdin in dissecting insurance rates, coverage options, plan flexibility, and most importantly: what options are best for you.

Groups of diverse thinkers provide a wealth of important perspectives needed to assemble any great business or team. In this eleven-part series, join DEI expert and founder of The VIP Lab, Andraya Lund, in learning all of the necessary components to create the diversity we all need in our business. In this first episode, gain some key insight on the first step of this process: understanding the importance of inclusivity, and how to foster a sense of belonging in the workplace.

When companies build inclusivity into their culture, this impacts the hiring process greatly. From advertising job descriptions, recruiting, and ultimately selecting job candidates, the way you present key information matters greatly. Tune into this installment of the series to gain tips on how to neutralize and use inclusive language to attract the diverse thinkers you need on your team.

Inclusive hiring does not just mean hiring those from underrepresented backgrounds or those with disabilities, but really thinking about how to level the playing field in fighting against recruitment bias in any form. As a business leader, you must be aware of anti-discrimination laws in the workplace while simultaneously working toward building a culture that understands the breadth of diversity in the human experience. Tackle important topics regarding bias that are necessary for creating fair and comprehensive hiring processes.