• The Blend’s Year in Review: Biggest Wins, Lessons, and Time Wasters
    Dec 20 2024

    On this episode of The Blend, we take time to reflect on the year together—celebrating growth in both business and self. We dive into meaningful end-of-year review questions, exploring topics like:

    • What was the best outcome of the year?
    • What’s working and what’s not working?
    • What did we most enjoy in the business?
    • What was the biggest lesson we learned this year?
    • How did we waste time versus how did we use time most effectively?


    Join us as we share candid insights, lessons, and plans for the future. This episode is all about asking the big questions and finding clarity through reflection. Let’s look back to grow forward.

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    47 mins
  • The Power of a Unified Team: Setting the Stage for Next Year
    Dec 6 2024

    On this episode of The Blend with Kenz + Chan, we reflect on our recent EVA Vision meeting—a pivotal moment that showed just how aligned and “locked in” our team truly is. Everyone’s not just embracing our core values—they’re exuding them and leveling up to the next stage of who we are as a company.


    We discuss how this team-wide alignment is fueling our growth, making future plans more concrete, and giving us the confidence to set long-term goals. We also explore how understanding each team member’s communication needs ensures our vision is shared in a way that resonates and drives us forward.


    With a more predictable pipeline, we’re feeling immense gratitude for how far we’ve come. Join us as we look ahead to the new year, deciding what stays and what goes, and celebrating the collective energy that’s powering our future.

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    49 mins
  • The Fine Line Between Innovation and Focus
    Nov 15 2024

    In this episode, Channing and Makenzie dive into the concept of imposter syndrome, exploring how they still experience it even after nine years of building their business. Instead of seeing it as a setback, they discuss how feeling like an "imposter" can actually be a sign of growth, signaling that they’re tackling new challenges and making progress. They also reflect on how startups, with their agility and flexibility, can often discover solutions and advancements that larger companies may miss.


    The conversation expands to the challenges of adopting new technologies, particularly AI, and how companies are navigating this shift. Channing and Makenzie emphasize the importance of clear communication with their team, ensuring that changes are made strategically rather than hastily. They discuss how to balance continuous innovation with maintaining focus on long-term goals, offering insights into how they keep their team aligned with the business's evolving vision.


    The episode wraps up with a candid discussion about the things that excite them most about the future of their business, alongside the challenges they’re working through.

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    43 mins
  • Best Case, Worst Case: How We Planned Our Future
    Oct 25 2024

    In this episode of The Blend with Kenz + Chan, we look back on the biggest growth we've experienced this fall—and why it still doesn’t feel like enough. We talk about how we’re managing this feeling within ourselves and our team, while also navigating challenges like the economy and recession.


    We share the big advancements we’ve made, from building a new revenue stream to delegating more so we can focus on strategy and long-term growth. A year ago, we gave ourselves an ultimatum: we didn’t want our business to look the same by now, and that mindset has driven massive changes.


    Tune in for an honest conversation about growth, strategy, and how setting a clear deadline sparked the change we needed.

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    42 mins
  • The Question Session: Blending Business and Life
    Aug 30 2024

    In this episode of The Blend with Kenz + Chan, we switch things up by asking each other a mix of business and personal questions that dive into the heart of our partnership. From “What are you most excited about where the business is at right now?” to “What concert do you wish you could go back and see again?” and even “What would you do after EVA?”—we cover it all.


    This conversation showcases the unique blend of our roles as co-founders and best friends, revealing the lessons we've learned and the dreams we still have. It's an intriguing look at how we navigate our business and friendship, offering listeners a glimpse into the conversations that keep us inspired and grounded.

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    48 mins
  • Conferences Unpacked: Networking, Selling, and Surviving
    Aug 16 2024

    In this episode of The Blend with Kenz + Chan, we dive into the world of conferences—both the hard parts and the highlights. From the challenges of travel to the nerves of walking into a room full of strangers, we share our experiences and how we've navigated these hurdles over the years.

    We discuss how our approach to networking and selling at conferences has evolved, striving to be intentional without coming across too strong. Plus, we explore our brand identities as individuals and co-founders of EVA, and how we present ourselves in these high-pressure environments.

    Tune in for candid insights, practical tips, and some real talk about making the most of conferences, as we blend business insights and friendship on The Blend with Kenz + Chan.

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    41 mins
  • The Silver Lining of Competition
    Aug 2 2024

    In this episode of The Blend with Kenz + Chan, we tackle the often-stressful topic of competition and why we believe it can actually be a great thing. As entrepreneurs, competition is inevitable, but instead of fearing it, we've learned to see it as validation of our business in the market.

    Join us as we share funny anecdotes of past competitors and the lessons we've learned from them. We talk about how we’ve kept our heads down, focused on our growth, and discovered the silver lining in rivalry. Tune in for an engaging conversation about embracing competition and staying true to our path, as we blend business insights and friendship on The Blend with Kenz + Chan.

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    33 mins
  • Ego vs. Entrepreneur: Our PTO & Finance Struggles
    Jul 19 2024

    In this episode of The Blend with Kenz + Chan, we tackle the battle between ego and entrepreneurship. We discuss the importance of taking PTO, the art of delegation, and the real financial struggles we face as entrepreneurs.


    Join us as we share personal stories and practical tips on overcoming these challenges, highlighting the need to set aside pride and prioritize well-being. Tune in for a raw and relatable conversation about balancing ego and practicality, as we blend business insights and friendship on The Blend with Kenz + Chan.

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    38 mins