Hi, we’re Chrissy and Ryan McCrary, spouses and business partners running a coffee shop and bar in Greenville, SC called Mountain Goat. We’re here to bring you along for the roller coaster of running a business together. We’ve experienced firsthand the loneliness of running a business - even together. We’re here to help you feel less lonely in your journey. Whether you run a business with your partner, on your own, or are just thinking of starting your journey. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at not only our business but of other partners' businesses together and those that are on their own.
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Latest Episodes
Ep. 93/ Criticism Happens—Here’s How Small Business Owners Can Handle It
Ever gotten a piece of criticism that stung? Yep, us too. After seven years in business, Chrissy & Ryan have heard it all—and they’re sharing the deets. From recent fe...
Ep. 92/ Don't Be Dumb Like Me: A Cautionary Tale to Prioritize the Worst Parts of your Job.
Honestly, this solo quick episode from Chrissy is embarrassing, but maybe helpful? Tune in to hear about a mistake Chrissy made that was discovered a day before leavin...
Ep. 91/Imago MRI: The Couple Redefining Diagnostic Care by Putting Patients First, Building a Family Business, and Planning a Lasting Legacy
You may think that learning about a medical diagnostic imaging center may not relate at all to your business, but we promise the wisdom and experience in this episode ...
Ep 90/ The Gang is Back (Ryan and Chrissy are the Only Members): Will We Ever Feel Caught Up?
Chrissy and Ryan pop in to recap the summer including an exciting work trip for Chrissy, big work change for Ryan, what's brining us joy about Mountain Goat and what's...
Ep. 89/ John Jeter: Lessons From The Handlebar Music Venue — Why “Never Book Anyone You’re a Fan Of” Works in Business
From 1994 to 2014, The Handlebar was the spot to catch live music in a mid-sized venue in Greenville, SC. Chrissy & Ryan saw plenty of shows there, but only recently d...
