#109: Ditching the One-Size-Fits-All Business Advice with Alayna Weimer

In this episode, Ashlan and Tory sit down with Alayna Weimer, HR and business consultant and co-owner of the Herringbone Bookstore in Redmond, Oregon. Alayna shares her journey from a long corporate HR career into entrepreneurship, what it’s really like to be married to another entrepreneur, and why human-centered leadership matters more than ever.This is a must-listen if you’re a small business owner or nonprofit leader who feels overwhelmed by “HR stuff,” wants to build a healthier workplace culture, or needs reassurance that you don’t have to follow someone else’s formula to succeed.Some of our favorite takeaways from this episode include: Entrepreneurship offers control, not chaos. While you can’t control the market, owning your business gives you flexibility and agency, especially during economic shifts or life changes.Fail fast (and with grace). Alayna emphasizes learning quickly, letting go of perfectionism, and not dwelling on mistakes as a key to long-term success.People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. This principle applies to leadership, HR, client relationships, and community work.Many business problems aren’t what they seem. What looks like a bookkeeping or systems issue is often a leadership, capacity, or people-alignment challenge underneath.The best systems are the ones you’ll actually use. Whether it’s HR processes or productivity tools, simplicity and consistency matter more than fancy platforms.Guest & Host Information:Guest, Alayna Weimer, CEO & Founder of Ignite Positive ChangesCo-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX MarketingCo-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing StrategiesConnect with Alayna:Website: https://www.ignitepositivechanges.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alayna-marie-discover-your-successInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignitepositivechangesllcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignitepositivechangesllc Connect with us:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaketheLeap-Today Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today Find Ashlan:https://www.instagram.com/ashbeanpdxmktg https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlan-glazier-anderson Find Tory:https://www.instagram.com/imaginemarketingstrategies https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaproppe The Course: The Take the Leap course contains everything you need to know to successfully launch your business now. Sign up today to join the course and get support from Ashlan & Tory who will guide you through your journey as a new entrepreneur.Sign up here: https://www.taketheleap-today.com/the-course Like our content? Be sure to subscribe and review! Want to keep in touch? Find us on:YoutubeInstagram