Partners of Commercial Fishermen

Top Bookkeeping Tips from CPA Chris Capone of Chris Capone and Associates

Today, we’re chatting with Chris Capone, the Founder & CEO of Capone and Associates, a firm specializing in bookkeeping, financial planning, CFO services, forensic accounting, exit strategy, and more. Stay to the end to hear how Chris got into it and the best advice for investing your money! 
In this Episode, we discuss:
Most common bookkeeping mistakes and how to avoid them.
Great practices for a POCF/bookkeeper, vessel owners, deckhands, and small business owners to stay organized without being overwhelmed.
How fishing businesses can avoid common payroll tax pitfalls.
The optimum time to contact your accountant.
His ultimate investment advice
And so much more!
Let’s Dive In!
 
Connect with CPA Chris Capone:
Email: chris@caponeandassociates.biz
Web: www.caponeandassociates.biz
Show Resources:
Quick Books
Fresh Books
FREE: Budget Tracker for Commercial Fishing Households: https://partners-of-commercial-fishermen.kit.com/231cc09dd1
Book - Money: A Love Story by Kate Northrup
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Connecting Fishing Families Across the Globe: A Conversation with UK Women in Fisheries

Today, we’re heading across the pond to connect with our friends at the United Kingdom Women in Fisheries (UK WIF)! I had the honor of speaking on their webinar, representing our Partners of Commercial Fishermen (POCF) community in the U.S. and beyond.
In this episode, we explore how partners of commercial fishermen around the world share similar challenges, triumphs, and deep connections to the sea.
Whether you’re part of the fishing community or simply curious about this wild and unique lifestyle, this conversation is for you!
Let’s Dive In!
Show Resources:
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/oN_xWLinI0c?feature=shared
UK Women in Fisheries: https://www.women-fisheries.com/
POCF Blog Featuring Ashley Mullenger @thefemalefisherman: https://meganwaldrep.com/ukfisher-mullenger/
POCF Blog featuring UK POCF Jenny Price: https://meganwaldrep.com/uk-fishing-jenny-price/
 
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United Kingdom POCF Naomi Treneer Shares Her Experience in a Small Fishing Village in England

Today, we’re going overseas to the UK!
As many of us have come to realize, there’s a deep sense of adventure, trust, and flexibility that comes with being in a relationship with a commercial fisherman. And the best part? No matter where we are in the world, we can relate to this extraordinary lifestyle.
This month, we’re highlighting our international community, and today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to a special guest: Naomi Treneer, a partner of a commercial fisherman from the United Kingdom. Naomi is both the daughter of a fisherman and the wife of one, living in Newlyn—a picturesque seaside village and fishing port in southwest Cornwall, England.
In this episode, she shares:
Experiences growing up as a fisherman’s daughter and how that shaped her life as a fisherman's wife
Her daily responsibilities as a mom of two school-aged children.
How she maintains her own independent life as a partner of a commercial fisherman in England.
Let’s dive in!
Show Resources: 
Connect with Naomi on Instagram: @fishermanandhiswife
UK Women in Fisheries: www.women-fisheries.com
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Behind-the-Scenes with Galley Stories Podcast Host Mark Caylor

A very special dual interview with the host of the Galley Stories Podcast, Mark Caylor! This is a rare behind-the-scenes conversation where we get to know Mark - this could be considered his first interview as he stays loyal to the Galley Stories Podcast theme: bringing the stories of commercial fishermen to the masses for over 100 episodes! 
In this episode, we discuss:
The different perspectives of a fisherman vs. their partner. 
Our most memorable episodes and why.
The work that goes into connecting with fishermen and bringing each episode to life.
Why Mark hadn’t agreed to an interview until now.
Let’s Dive In!
Connect with Mark Caylor:
Galleystories.net
Podcast: Galley Stories on Apple and Spotify
Instagram: @galley_stories
email: Galleystories@gmail.com
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Grants 101: How to Best Prepare to Receive Funding for your Fishery w Ava Schulenberg

She's back, and we're thrilled! Ava Schulenberg is based in Santa Barbara, CA, and is a female fisherman and leader in several fishing organizations. You may remember Ava from episode 96, where she goes into detail on how to advocate for your fishery and gives tips to help get your public comments heard.
In this episode, Ava shares:
How she secured funding for a clean-up initiative for CA spiny lobster fishermen.
The critical piece she included in the grant that she believes helped her gain priority over other entrants (there were many!).
 The course she took to learn how to write a grant effectively. 
As a side note, here’s a quick list of the many hats she wears:
 • Executive Director  of the California Lobster & Trap Fishermen's Association • Assistant Director of the Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara (CFSB) • Manager  of  the Saturday Fishermen's Market of Santa Barbara • Laboratory Assistant II at CA Sea Grant • Deckhand with a variety of boats • Stewardess with yachting company, Santa Barbara Captains SB Captains.
Let's Dive In!Show Resources:
Contact Ava Schulenberg via email at: ava@cfsb.info
Harvard Kennedy School Grant Writing Course: https://ondemand.catalyst.harvard.edu/products/Techniques-to-Writing-a-Competitive-Grant
Virginia Institue of Marine Science: https://www.vims.edu/
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>   [Join our Group Chat!] If you're seeking to connect with people who understand what you're going through OR are curious about what's happening in other fisheries and how they handle it, we've got you! Our group chat allows you to connect immediately and anytime you need us. Sound fun?  Click here to learn more about the private chat!
 
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How Maine and California Fishing Families Can Secure Loans with California FarmLink and Coastal Enterprises, Inc.

California and Maine Fishermen and Partners, listen up! We know how challenging it can be to find financial support for your fishing business. Commercial fishing is expensive, and banks often don't give us a second look.  
However, there is a way to find loans that can support you, and today’s guests will explain more. In today's episode:
Meet Noah Strouse, the Senior Loan Officer & Strategic Initiatives Manager at California FarmLink, and Hugh Cowperthwaite, the Senior Program Director of Fisheries and Aquaculture at Coastal Enterprises, Inc., better known as CEI, located in Maine.
Learn how to get loans to help you enhance your boat, buy permits, buy a fishing boat and gear, your family's seafood business, and more.
Learn about the education resources and courses they have to help you make the most of your investment. 
This applies to captains, deckhands, and partners of commercial fishermen, too!
Let's Dive In!
Show Resources:
California FarmLink: www.californiafarmlink.org. 
Call Noah Strouse at (831) 271-5074
Coastal Enterprises, Inc. in Maine: https://www.ceimaine.org/
Call Hugh Cowperthwaite at (207) 292-1102
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Gaslighting: 8 Signs and How To Respond

Gaslighting is a form of manipulation that makes you doubt your perceptions, memories, or reality. It goes to say that dealing with a Gaslighter can be incredibly frustrating and emotionally draining. 
In this episode, I share:
- A real example of a fisherman and a POCF in our community.
- Common gaslighting phrases and what to look out for.
- Ways to handle a conversation with a gaslighter and how to protect your mental and emotional well-being.
Let's Dive In!
 
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8 Ways to Advocate for Yourself Effectively in Relationships (Fisherman, Family, or Friends!)

We’ve recently talked a lot about advocacy in fishing recently, yet advocacy also extends to your relationships. Advocating for yourself in a relationship means clearly expressing your needs, boundaries, and desires while maintaining mutual respect and understanding. You deserve this always!
Because commercial fishing can feel so overwhelming for fishermen, partners, and families, feeling like you’re not a priority is a common challenge in our community. Some topics we address in this episode are:
Real examples from our POCF private community.
How to communicate your feelings easily.
How to communicate your feelings easily if a person is not receptive or does not follow through.
The solutions we discuss can be helpful for friend and family relationships, too.
Let’s Dive In!
 
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Advocacy 101: Clear Breakdown of How To Create Positive Change in Your Fishery with Female Fisherman Ava Schulenberg

Ava Schulenberg is a female fisherman and leader in many important roles in Santa Barbara, California, fisheries. She also works from Santa Barbara to San Diego for the CA Lobster Association due to the geographical span of the fishery. She, along with her colleagues, has SoCal on lock!
Here’s a quick list of the many hats she wears:
Executive Director  of the California Lobster & Trap Fishermen's Association
Assistant Director of the Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara (CFSB)
Manager  of  the Saturday Fishermen's Market of Santa Barbara
Laboratory Assistant II at CA Sea Grant
Deckhand with a variety of boats
Stewardess with yachting company, Santa Barbara Captains SB Captains.
Homegirl knows what she’s talking about and has been incredibly active in advocating for Santa Barbara fisheries. She is a treasure trove of information on how to do it effectively on the local, state, and national levels. 
In this episode, we discuss: 
How to make effective Public Comments
How to best connect with local and federal agencies to advocate for fisheries. 
Ava's experience as a Female Fisherman and more! 
As you continue on your journey of advocacy or are thinking about getting more involved, I hope this interview is helpful and informative and inspires you in ways to do what you are called to do. Let’s Dive in!
 
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Free PFDs for Oregon Fishermen + How You Can Do This For Your Community with Prof. Laurel Kincl of Oregon State University

This month's theme is “Bringing the Feminine into Fishing,” which is also a theme of Advocacy. I feel the themes complement each other so much because, since the beginning of our economic civilization, POCFs have been instrumental in keeping the industry going and protecting our fisheries, fishermen, and fishing families. And, the people at Oregon State University understand this on a deep level, and here’s how. 
 
Our interview today is with Laurel Kincl, a professor at the College of Health at Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR. 
In this episode, you’ll hear Laurel’s passion for what she does and how other industry supporters come together to support our commercial fishermen. Laurel’s partnered with many, including Englund Marine, various Oregon fishermen's wives’ groups, PFD manufacturers, AMSEA in Sitka, AK, and other collaborations to build a program to distribute free lifejackets to Oregon fishermen! 
You also may be inspired by their efforts to bring a program like this into your fishing community. 
I love learning about projects and programs out there whose goal is to help our fishing communities. There are more than we know, and learning about what they do shows that we are not alone. 
Let’s Dive In!
Show Resources:
flippresources.org
Englund Marine - Oregon Fishermen, mention the “FLIPP for Lifejackets” program to receive a free lifejacket. 
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