Are you ready to open up about all things business!? I’m Crystal Vilkaits, a curious entrepreneur who LOVES talking about business, especially over a glass of wine. I started Crystal Uncorked to share open and honest conversations about my journey, and talk to other entrepreneurs about their experiences. We pull back the curtain and talk about the highs…AND the lows. Wine isn’t required, but is recommended. This is Crystal Uncorked.🍷
Once upon a time before I started Crystal Media, I had the honor of working with Ted Teele. My mentor and friend Ted is here today to share his wealth of wisdom. Ted is a Harvard BA and MBA and an ex…
You’re not always perfect in business and in life. That’s okay! I talk about a real fear that holds some of my clients and people that I know back. One thing about me is that I definitely put myself …
What was once a photo pinned to the wall like a dream and a goal, is now the reality of Akash Winery. I am talking with Akash, the owner, and namesake of this Temecula, CA winery. His family bought t…
I am finally introducing you to my dear friend, team member, and integrator, Pauline Blasetti. Pauline has been working with me for 8 years, bringing me balance and pushing our business to the next l…
I got to chat with Rusty Sutton about how he is changing the retail shopping experience with The Green Monkey. Between his bright personality and the well-placed bar in his store, he created a one-of…
Today we are celebrating me! This is my birthday episode and I’m going to share 5 things that I’m hoping to achieve over the next year. I always ask friends celebrating their birthday what they want …
In this episode, I’m so excited to be talking to my doctor and friend, Dr. Michelle Wolford. Dr. Wolford runs a successful private practice treating children and adults for a variety of acute and chr…
We all struggle to maintain balance and productivity in our business lives, as well as our personal lives. Today I discuss the tips and tools I use to stay organized and productive in my home and pro…
When so many businesses were considered non-essential last year, many business owners turned to Josh Orr to finally help them get online and still reach their customers. Like it or not, the last year…
For me, when I’m at Disneyland, I have space to think. It’s always fun and playful there, and I just get so much inspiration there. Today I’m tackling the topic of giving yourself time to think. I’ll…
I recently took a Strengths Finder test, and found out that I’m competitive and like to achieve things. Which is really no surprise to me. When you’re competitive like I am, you always want to win. B…
I have known Tami Staker for years, and you’re going to love this real and honest look into the toy retail business. A toy store owner who drops the F-bomb every now and then? Yes, and now you’ve bee…
July 4th, 2017, Rob and Leah Davis had their lives completely turned upside down when their completely healthy son Blake just passed out. One minute they were buckling him into the car seat, and the …
There are three big goals that haven’t worked out for me. I let obstacles get in my way. And in a way, that’s failing. I’m going to walk you through some of the lessons I’ve learned, plus uncork one …
Patricia Norins is a 4th generation retail owner, and she likes to say it’s in her blood. She sold her company to ISCS and stayed on to grow the company internationally. She started her company Blue …
My favorite wine is a bold red. I love Cabernets, Syrahs, Malbecs, Petite Syrah and everything in between. The bolder, the better. I would consider myself to be like my fav wine, I would say I'm a bo…
I've been a business owner for over 8 years and have been profitable every single year. I'm sharing the three things that have built my business and have given me freedom, fun and success. Grab a gla…
This is a really special episode. ❤️ My first guest is my boyfriend of over 10 years, Dustin Peyser. We open up about the secret to a long-lasting relationship and the ingredients needed for us to h…
Stand-up comedy, a messed up yet supportive Christmas gift, and questions to ask to find the things that light you up and make you jump out of bed. Grab a glass of wine (or drink of choice!), this...…
Welcome to the first episode of Crystal Uncorked! 🥳 It's time to open up and talk about how this show came to life. It's been a 3.5-year journey from concept to creation, but after overcoming fears d…