Prepare To Shift: The Podcast

In this episode of Prepare to Shift, host Tarik Moody of HYFIN continues his candid and insightful conversation with Terrand Smith, founder of 37 Oaks and a leading voice in commerce strategy. Together, they explore the concept of purposeful obstacles—the inevitable, often uncomfortable challenges that shape entrepreneurs into sharper leaders and more resilient builders.

Terrand shares how early business setbacks, such as managing teams and navigating ambiguity, revealed critical lessons that helped her scale effectively. From identifying the difference between avoidable missteps and necessary trials to leveraging obstacles as opportunities for innovation and strategic clarity, this episode offers pr...

Join host Tarik Moody from HYFIN as he continues his enlightening conversation with Terrand Smith, founder of 37 Oaks, in this essential episode focused on an entrepreneur's greatest resource - their mental environment.

Discover how what you see and hear directly impacts your business decisions and ultimate success. Terrand shares practical strategies for protecting your mental space as an entrepreneur, from curating information intake to creating boundaries with negative influences that can derail your progress. Learn how to recognize warning signs when your mental environment is hindering your business growth and explore techniques for reframing challenges into opportunities.
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Prepare to Shift - The Power of No Plan B Join host Tarik Moody from Hyphen as he sits down with Terrand Smith, commerce expert and founder of 37 Oaks, for an inspiring conversation on entrepreneurial resilience. In this compelling episode, Terrand shares her transformative journey from single motherhood with no financial safety net to successful business founder, revealing why eliminating backup plans became the cornerstone of her success philosophy.

Discover why true entrepreneurial growth demands unwavering commitment to your primary vision and how the "no plan B" mindset forces innovative problem-solving when challenges arise. Terrand offers practical strategies...

In Episode 2 of “Prepare to Shift,” host Tarik Moody from HYFIN continues his enlightening conversation with Terrand Smith, widely regarded as the “Queen of Commerce.” Drawing on her billion-dollar corporate background and her leadership at 37 Oaks, Terrand discusses the importance of recognizing a company’s broader purpose—an insight she refers to as a “purposeful perspective.”

Together, they explore how entrepreneurs can become more aware of their true potential, overcome day-to-day barriers, and think beyond personal objectives to drive meaningful impact. Terrand explains why “it’s bigger than you,” illustrating how this mindset shapes mission and vision statements, influences business st...

Join host Tarik Moody as he kicks off this transformative podcast series with business expert Terrand Smith. In this premiere episode, discover how entrepreneurs can successfully transition from hobby to growth with practical strategies and mindset shifts.

Terrand Smith, founder of 37 Oaks and author of "Prepare to Shift," shares her journey from managing nearly $1 billion in corporate revenue to empowering small business owners. Learn about her innovative MindSHIFT and WorkSHIFT concepts that have helped countless entrepreneurs scale their businesses while strengthening local commerce.

Whether you're a side-hustler ready to level up or an established small business...