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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 27 MIN

S1:E3 Life is Expensive! Balancing Contracting Work in your Business

from Two Desks Down · host Erin Taylor

S1:E3 Life is Expensive! Balancing Contracting Work in your Business We're using a Thread as a jumping-off point for today's conversation. Caitie and Erin go deeper into the realities of running a business and why doing consulting work might be THE thing that keeps your business afloat, not something to be ashamed of.Wanna join the conversation? DM us on Instagram and share your thoughts. We might even just talk about it in a bonus episode.00:00 Vacation Preferences: Beach vs. Adventure01:43 Jobs you wish you knew about03:07 Looking forward to in 202603:35 What's for Dinner?04:59 Caitie Intro05:27 Business Realities: Contract Work and Retainers16:01 Weighing Your Options with a Contract Opportunity20:21 Summer Schedules25:23 Corporate vs. Business Owner RisksMentioned In this Episode: The Thread that started the ConversationKP is a Certified 9-grid freak | Social Media + content strategy for weirdo small business owners feeling lost on social - learn more hereThe massive Chicken Pot PieConnect with Caitie:WebsiteThreadsConnect with ErinWebsiteInstagram

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S1:E3 Life is Expensive! Balancing Contracting Work in your Business We're using a Thread as a jumping-off point for today's conversation. Caitie and Erin go deeper into the realities of running a business and why doing consulting work might be THE thing that keeps your business afloat, not something to be ashamed of.Wanna join the conversation? DM us on Instagram and share your thoughts. We might even just talk about it in a bonus episode.00:00 Vacation Preferences: Beach vs. Adventure01:43 Jobs you wish you knew about03:07 Looking forward to in 202603:35 What's for Dinner?04:59 Caitie Intro05:27 Business Realities: Contract Work and Retainers16:01 Weighing Your Options with a Contract Opportunity20:21 Summer Schedules25:23 Corporate vs. Business Owner RisksMentioned In this Episode: The Thread that started the ConversationKP is a Certified 9-grid freak | Social Media + content strategy for weirdo small business owners feeling lost on social - learn more hereThe massive Chicken Pot PieConnect with Caitie:WebsiteThreadsConnect with ErinWebsiteInstagram

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