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. 85/Does Chrissy Want to Close Mountain Goat? Ryan Interviews Chrissy
On this interview episode, Ryan puts Chrissy in the hot seat to answer some surprise questions that lead to some deep business insights. We're talking second location,...

Ep. 84/ Business, Reflections, and Pipe Dreams: Chrissy Interviews Ryan
In this very unserious episode, Chrissy interviews Ryan and asks all the juicy questions about what it’s really like to run a business as a married couple—including a ...

Ep. 83/ 4 Practical Tips to Avoid Fighting When You Run a Business with Your Spouse
In this solo episode, Chrissy shares 4 practical tips to help you fight less when running a business with your spouse—based on real-life arguments she and Ryan have ha...

Ep. 82/ Yes Cocktail Co.: From Farmers Market to Nationwide Shipping, Theater Couple Turned Entrepreneurs, Business of Mixology, & Understanding Consumer Preferences
Meet Lauren and Brandon Alpert, actors who fell in love and, just three weeks later, embarked on an international theater tour. Their global adventure sparked a passio...

Ep. 81/ Balancing Parenting & Business: Summer Success Tips
Join Chrissy for a solo episode sharing proven strategies for balancing parenthood and business ownership during the busy summer months. She offers practical, actionab...
