The TeaAndCoffeeHub’s Podcast

Why Partnership Agreements Protect More Than Your Business | Tea & Coffee Hub Ep. 17

Starting a business with someone you trust feels exciting. That is exactly why most people skip the one step that could protect everything.
In this episode of Tea & Coffee Hub, Karen and Steve break down why partnership agreements are not about mistrust. They are about clarity, protection, and long-term sustainability.
Using real-world stories, they explain how businesses fail when roles, expectations, finances, exits, and contingencies are not clearly defined from the start. They also unpack why partnership agreements matter just as much for spouses, family members, and long-time friends as they do for formal business partners.
This conversation covers:
Why partnership agreements are the business equivalent of a prenup
What happens when roles and percentages are not clearly defined
How to handle disagreements, voting rights, and decision authority
Why death, disability, legal issues, and law changes must be addressed
How dissolution and expansion should be planned before emotions are involved
Why most business disputes could be avoided with prevention
If you are in a partnership, considering one, or already feeling tension in a shared business, this episode will help you understand what should be in place before problems arise.

Hope Is Not an Exit Strategy | Tea & Coffee Hub Ep. 16

Most entrepreneurs start businesses focused on survival. Paying bills. Making sales. Getting through the next month.
Very few stop to ask the question that changes everything:How does this business end?
In this episode of Tea & Coffee Hub, Karen and Steve break down why every business needs an exit strategy from day one, even if you plan to stay in it for decades. They explore the difference between building an income stream versus building a real business and why ignoring exit planning often leads to burnout, stalled growth, or businesses that cannot be sold.
Through real examples, they discuss:
Why “I’ll figure it out later” is not a strategy
The difference between legacy businesses, sellable businesses, and income streams
How exit planning changes the way you build systems, hire, and grow
Why many long-term business owners end up trapped instead of free
How having a long-term target actually accelerates growth
If you want a business that gives you options instead of obligations, this conversation will change how you think about what you’re building and why.

Stop Blaming Obstacles and Start Taking Responsibility | Tea & Coffee Hub Ep. 15

In this episode of Tea & Coffee Hub, Karen and Steve tackle one of the biggest growth blockers for business owners: not knowing the difference between real obstacles and self-created ones.
Using real stories, including tech failures, missed payments, competition, and employee turnover, they break down how entrepreneurs often turn temporary challenges into long-term excuses. The conversation focuses on accountability, systems, and decision-making under pressure.
This episode covers:
The difference between uncontrollable obstacles and self-imposed ones
Why excuses feel safe but stall growth
How accountability changes behavior and results
The role of systems when things go wrong
Why most entrepreneurs are their own biggest bottleneck
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated by repeated setbacks, this episode will help you pause, assess, and move forward with clarity instead of blame.

Growth Comes From Focus, Not More Ideas | Tea & Coffee Hub Ep. 14

In this episode of Tea & Coffee Hub, Karen and Steve unpack one of the most common traps business owners fall into: chasing too many ideas instead of building on what already works.
Using real-world examples, they break down why random revenue streams create confusion, burnout, and stalled growth and how aligned income streams can dramatically increase profitability without pulling the business off course.
This conversation dives into:
Why growth should be connected to your core business, not distractions
How to identify income streams that actually fit your mission
The difference between active, leveraged, and passive income
Why focus creates momentum and chaos kills it
How listening to your customers reveals smarter opportunities
If you have ever thought, “I should add this to my business,” this episode will help you pause, evaluate, and make decisions that support long-term growth instead of short-term excitement.

Ego Is Expensive: Learn When to Ask for Help | Tea & Coffee Hub Ep. 13

In this episode of The Tea and Coffee Hub, Karen Hewitt and Steve Feld tackle one of the most dangerous patterns in entrepreneurship. Refusing to ask for help.
They break down why ego, fear, and the toxic phrase “we’ve always done it this way” keep business owners stuck, overwhelmed, and quietly failing. Karen and Steve share real stories of businesses that collapsed not because the owners lacked talent, but because they refused guidance when it mattered most.
In this episode, they cover:
Why asking for help feels scary but saves businesses
How ego blocks growth and clarity
The four core areas every business needs support in
Why outdated advice can be just as dangerous as no advice
How to find the right coach, expert, or mastermind
What happens when you pay for help but refuse to implement
Why time, not money, is your most expensive resource
Karen and Steve also explain how successful entrepreneurs actually grow. They ask for help early, listen closely, and take action fast.
If your business feels stuck, chaotic, or heavier than it should, this episode is your wake up call.
Grab your tea or coffee and tune in. Help does not make you weak. Avoiding it does.

Your Crazy Idea Might Be Your Million Dollar Move | Tea & Coffee Hub Ep. 12

In this episode of The Tea and Coffee Hub, Karen Hewitt and Steve Feld dive into the wild, weird, and brilliant world of ideas that looked ridiculous before they became iconic. From Sharknado to Pet Rocks, Post-it Notes, chip clips, and pool noodles, they break down why crazy ideas win when paired with action.
Karen and Steve talk about how most ideas die in people’s heads long before they ever get tested. They reveal why people hesitate, how fear of looking foolish stops innovation, and how passion paired with execution is what separates the dreamers from the doers.
You will hear them discuss:
Why “ridiculous” ideas often become the biggest wins
How simple problems can spark massive businesses
Why you need to write your ideas down immediately
Why research matters more than opinions
How to validate ideas without sharing them publicly
What questions to ask yourself before pursuing an idea
Why coaches, mentors, or accountability groups help filter ideas
How creativity, luck, and timing all play a role
Why relying on family and friends for feedback is a mistake
If you have ideas you have been sitting on, this episode will challenge you to stop dismissing them and start exploring them. Every product you love today was once someone’s crazy thought.
Grab your tea or coffee and tune in. Your next idea might be the one that changes everything.

Stop Letting Random People Run Your Business | Tea & Coffee Hub Ep. 11

In this episode of The Tea and Coffee Hub, Karen Hewitt and Steve Feld break down one of the biggest emotional and strategic traps entrepreneurs fall into. Getting hit with constant unsolicited advice. The “you should do this” and “you should not do that” that comes from friends, family, strangers, and even other business owners.
Karen and Steve share the different types of shoulders.The outdated experts still giving advice from 20 years ago.The wannabes who talk big but know nothing.And the ones who push advice only because they get a personal gain from it.
They talk about:
How to identify red flag advice versus green flag guidance
Why some advice hurts your business instead of helping
How shutting can derail your identity, confidence, and decision making
When advice is actually valuable
How to ask the right follow up questions
Why entrepreneurs often shut on themselves with too many ideas
How to protect your business focus and mission
Karen and Steve share personal stories of the worst shoulds they have ever gotten and how ignoring the wrong ones helped them grow faster. They also explain how to assess advice by checking alignment with your mission, your timing, your goals, and whether you would even trade places with the person giving it.
This episode is a must listen for entrepreneurs who feel overwhelmed, pressured, or second guessing their direction because of outside opinions.
Grab your tea or coffee and tune in. It is time to stop letting people should all over your business.

You Are Missing Free Money in Your Business | Tea & Coffee Hub Ep. 10

In this episode of The Tea and Coffee Hub, Karen Hewitt and Steve Feld dive into one of the most overlooked income streams for small business owners. Affiliate income and referral bonuses are sitting right in front of most entrepreneurs, yet the majority never use them.
Karen shares real stories from conversations with business owners who are unknowingly leaving money behind simply because they do not use affiliate links for the tools and programs they already recommend.
Steve breaks down what affiliate income actually is, how it works, and why it is not the same as MLM or spammy sales tactics. Together they explain how genuine recommendations align with your business, serve your audience, and add an extra revenue stream with almost no extra effort.
Inside this episode you will learn:
What affiliate marketing really is
The difference between MLM, referral programs, and affiliate income
How to choose programs that align with your business
How affiliate links help your clients and help your bottom line
How to avoid looking spammy
How joint ventures expand your reach and audience
Why you need multiple income pillars in your business
Karen and Steve also reveal their upcoming JV summit, where they will break down affiliate programs and collaborations step by step so business owners can finally implement them with confidence.
If you have ever recommended a product, tool, coach, or program, but never earned a dollar from it, this episode will change how you think about earning money inside your business.
Grab your tea or coffee and tune in. Your next income stream might already be in your toolkit.