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In this milestone 250th episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui pull back the curtain on one of the biggest transitions of their marriage and business journey: leaving California and relocating across the country to the Lake Norman area outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. As they record from Dallas during their cross-country road trip, they share the emotions, uncertainty, and real-time stress of making a life-changing move while still trying to protect their marriage, peace, and vision.

This episode dives into the reality of "moving without a plan"—not because they lacked vision, but because many details were still unfolding in real time. Robert and Kay Lee discuss how a shared long-term vision helped them navigate one of life's greatest stressors without turning against each other. They unpack the importance of testing major decisions over time, communicating honestly during stressful moments, creating backup plans, and refusing to let uncertainty create division in their marriage.

For married entrepreneurs, this conversation is a powerful reminder that growth often requires discomfort. Whether you're making a major move, navigating business uncertainty, or stepping into a new season of life, success isn't about having every detail perfectly figured out. It's about staying united, keeping your peace, and moving forward together even when the path ahead isn't fully clear.

Key Takeaways * Celebrating the milestone of 250 podcast episodes while entering a major life transition * Why having a shared vision is critical during stressful seasons of marriage and business * How testing major life decisions over time can strengthen confidence and unity * The emotional and practical realities of uprooting your life and moving across the country * How stress can either divide a couple or make them stronger together * Why moving forward imperfectly is often better than waiting for the "perfect plan" * The importance of protecting your peace and supporting your spouse during uncertainty

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Financial freedom is often painted as the ultimate goal for entrepreneurs—but what happens when you actually reach it? In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui sit down with Mike and Carolyn Neubauer to unpack the real story behind building wealth together as a married couple. From humble beginnings—him as a firefighter and her as a stay-at-home mom—they share how they transitioned from trading time for money to creating a life centered on freedom, flexibility, and family. But their journey wasn't smooth. Their first real estate investment nearly strained both their marriage and sanity, forcing them to confront misaligned expectations, communication gaps, and the true cost of "success."

What makes this conversation powerful is how quickly it moves beyond tactics and into what actually matters. The Neubauers reveal that financial freedom isn't about hitting a number—it's about aligning your life with your values. Through trial and error, they learned how to define a shared vision, stay in their respective strengths, and build systems that supported both their business and their marriage. Instead of chasing scale at all costs, they chose intentional growth, prioritizing time, peace, and relationships over maximum profit.

For married entrepreneurs, this episode is both a wake-up call and a roadmap. You'll hear why chasing more money can quietly sabotage your home life, how to avoid common investment mistakes, and why true freedom is measured in choices—not dollars. If you've ever felt torn between growing your business and being present at home, this conversation will help you rethink what winning actually looks like.

Website/podcast: https://ourfamilyinvests.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ourfamilyinvests/

Key Takeaways

Financial freedom isn't about money—it's about control of your time True wealth is the ability to choose how, when, and with whom you spend your life.
Your first investment will test more than your finances—it will test your marriage Miscommunication, stress, and unclear roles can quickly create tension if you're not aligned.
Vision must be shared and specific A vague desire for "freedom" isn't enough—clear goals, timelines, and expectations are what unify couples.
Play to your strengths as a couple One leads execution, the other strengthens relationships and long-term thinking—both are critical.
Peace is often more valuable than profit Hiring help (even at a cost) can buy back time, reduce stress, and improve your relationship.
Don't just invest in deals—invest in people The operator behind the opportunity matters more than the numbers on paper.
You don't need to scale fast to win Intentional growth that aligns with your values leads to a more sustainable and fulfilling life.
Freedom is living life on your terms today—not someday Waiting until "later" to enjoy your family defeats the purpose of building wealth in the first place.

Mike and Caroline Neubauer

Mike and Caroline Neubauer went from broke, exhausted, and trading time for just enough to get by… to financially free, working on only things that light them up, and raising their son while investing across multiple markets. They didn't do it with a trust fund or a tech exit. Mike was a full-time firefighter on Maui. Caroline was a stay-at-home mom.

Their first move into real estate investing was a leap of faith, a spreadsheet, and a whole lot of YouTube. But once they went all in, that one deal kicked off a five-year sprint to financial freedom. Today, their portfolio spans short-term, mid-term, and long-term rentals, private lending, and passive investments across multiple states. They built a life that protects their peace, gives them time with their son, and still pays them while they travel.

Together, they host The Our Family Invests Podcast, where they interview entrepreneurial couples who are building wealth without losing their minds or their marriages. They talk about strategy, alignment, and how to grow a business that actually serves your life.

They're not trying to be the biggest name in real estate. They're focused on living intentionally, building a life that aligns with their personal compass while raising their son Nico with presence.

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In this episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of business success—and one that directly impacts your marriage, time, and overall fulfillment: company culture. While most entrepreneurs obsess over sales, marketing, and profit margins, they often treat culture as a "nice to have." But as they reveal, culture is not soft—it's strategic. It determines whether your business feels energizing or draining, whether your team thrives or turns over, and ultimately whether your business supports your life…or consumes it.

Drawing from real-world experience, they share how a strong, healthy culture can outperform higher salaries when it comes to retaining great people. Employees don't just leave for money—they leave because of their daily experience. When leaders prioritize trust, respect, and alignment, teams stay longer, perform better, and create an environment where everyone actually enjoys showing up. For married entrepreneurs, this becomes even more critical—because a dysfunctional team doesn't just hurt the business, it follows you home.

The conversation goes deeper into the hard leadership decisions most business owners avoid—especially when it comes to dealing with toxic team members. One wrong person can quietly erode morale, productivity, and trust. And while letting someone go is never easy, failing to act can cost far more—in your profits, your team, and your peace of mind. The takeaway is clear: when you build and protect a healthy culture, you don't just grow a better business—you create the freedom, balance, and clarity needed to win at both business and marriage.

Key Takeaways: * Culture is your most undervalued asset – It directly impacts profitability, retention, and enjoyment of your business. * People don't leave just for money – They leave because of poor culture, leadership, or work environment. * One person can make or break your team – Especially in small businesses, a single toxic employee can derail everything. * Hire for values, not just skill – Skills can be trained; integrity, character, and work ethic are much harder to develop. * Pay attention to what you feel – Culture is often sensed before it's measured—trust your instincts as a leader. * Avoiding hard decisions is costly – Keeping the wrong person hurts morale, productivity, and ultimately your bottom line. * Healthy culture fuels business AND marriage – When your team runs well, you reclaim time, energy, and presence at home.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs' guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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Many entrepreneurs believe that the key to better performance is simply working harder and longer. But what if the real secret to creativity, clarity, and better decisions is actually learning when to stop working? In this episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui explore the science behind rest and why stepping away from work can dramatically improve both business performance and relationships at home.

The conversation centers around a fascinating concept from neuroscience called the Default Mode Network (DMN)—a state your brain enters when you're not actively focused on a task. While the "Task Positive Network" drives focus and execution, the DMN is where creativity, reflection, emotional processing, and big-picture thinking happen. Robert and Kay Lee explain why many entrepreneurs stay stuck in constant "task mode," and how that constant pressure can actually limit innovation, narrow perspective, and increase stress.

Through personal stories, client examples, and practical ideas—from walks in nature to date nights and simple moments of fun—they show how intentional rest helps entrepreneurs think more strategically, reconnect with their spouse, and regain the creativity needed to grow their business. When you build rhythms of rest into your life, you don't just become a better leader—you become a better spouse and parent as well.

Key Takeaways * Your brain operates in two key modes: the Task Positive Network (focus and execution) and the Default Mode Network (creativity and reflection). * Constant work reduces creativity. When entrepreneurs stay stuck in task mode, their perspective narrows and innovation declines. * Rest isn't laziness—it's strategic. Activities like walking, hobbies, nature, and fun moments activate the brain's creative pathways. * Stress blocks creativity. High levels of pressure—like financial strain or constant workload—can prevent entrepreneurs from accessing their most creative thinking. * Many breakthrough ideas come during downtime. Showers, walks, or quiet moments often trigger your best insights. Intentional breaks improve performance. High-performing leaders regularly schedule time for rest, exercise, prayer, or reflection. * Disconnecting strengthens relationships. Being present with your spouse and family creates emotional health and unity at home. * Rest creates space for vision. Moments away from work help couples dream, strategize, and align around their future together. * Speaking stress out loud reduces its power. Processing fears and concerns together prevents them from building internally. * Thriving in business and marriage requires rhythm. Building intentional rest into your routine allows you to perform better in both.

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Everyone is searching for the secret formula to success—the one strategy that guarantees a thriving business and a fulfilling marriage. But just like building a house, lasting success doesn't come from the finished product people admire. It comes from the detailed work that happens long before the final result is visible. In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui break down the blueprint for thriving in both marriage and business, using a simple but powerful analogy: the foundation, the walls, and the roof.

The foundation of any successful life and business begins with shared vision and values. Without clarity about how you want to live, where you want to go, and how your business fits into your life, couples often drift into unnecessary conflict and competing expectations. Robert and Kay Lee share real-life examples of how intentional vision conversations—about time, work boundaries, and lifestyle—help couples design businesses that support their lives rather than control them.

From there, the blueprint moves to the walls, which represent the systems and boundaries that hold everything together. Communication, conflict resolution, and daily disciplines create structure so that work doesn't overrun family life. Finally, the roof protects the relationship through connection, intimacy, celebration, and fun—the very reasons many entrepreneurs started their businesses in the first place. When couples intentionally build these three elements, they create a life where both marriage and business can truly thrive in tandem.

3 Fundamentals For A Blueprint To Success 1. Start with the Foundation: Vision and Values Couples must regularly discuss what they want their life and business to look like—today and in the future—to avoid misaligned expectations.

* Design Your Business Around Your Life Just because an industry operates a certain way doesn't mean you have to follow it. Successful entrepreneurs intentionally shape their business to fit their lifestyle.

Walls Represent Systems and Boundaries Healthy communication, conflict resolution skills, and clear boundaries between work and home keep both marriage and business strong.
- Daily Disciplines Strengthen the Relationship Simple routines—morning connection, shared meals, prayer, or intentional conversations—help couples stay aligned even during busy seasons.
- The Roof Is Connection and Intimacy Fun, celebration, and meaningful time together protect and sustain the relationship over the long term
- Connection Requires Intentional Time Being busy together doesn't mean you're truly connecting. Couples must create moments to talk, encourage each other, and share their hearts.

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High performers don't succeed because they're rich and famous — they're rich and famous because of their habits. In this episode, we unpack the daily disciplines of leaders like LeBron James, Sarah Blakely, and Tim Cook. While their industries differ, their patterns don't. They prioritize sleep, movement, mental clarity, structured mornings, gratitude, and intentional family time. These aren't luxury routines. They're foundational disciplines that fuel long-term performance.

What stood out most is that none of them separate professional success from personal well-being. LeBron protects his identity beyond basketball. Sarah Blakely reframes failure and prioritizes playful connection at home. Tim Cook guards his mornings and simplifies his life to protect focus. Their habits are not about hustle — they're about alignment. They win the first hour of the day, rehearse mentally, recover intentionally, and protect their most important relationships.

For married entrepreneurs, the lesson is clear: success without health or connection is hollow. You don't have to sacrifice your marriage to scale your business. The same structure, boundaries, and intentionality that grow a company can strengthen your home. When your habits support both performance and relationships, you don't just build wealth — you build fulfillment. That's what it means to truly thrive in tandem.

Key Takeaways * Success is built on daily discipline, not income level * Win the first hour of your day before the world wins it for you * Sleep and recovery are performance multipliers, not weaknesses * Daily movement protects long-term energy and mobility * Mental rehearsal and journaling create clarity and reduce chaos * Gratitude shifts focus from pressure to perspective * Normalize failure to remove fear and increase growth * Protect family boundaries — achievement and connection must coexist * Identity should never be tied solely to your business * Thriving in tandem means succeeding at work and at home simultaneously

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs' guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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In this episode of Thriving in Tandem™, Robert and Kay Lee unpack three of the most common reasons businesses struggle — drawn from their own entrepreneurial journey, client experience, and research from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

If you're a married entrepreneur feeling financial pressure or team tension, this conversation will hit home.

Cash Flow Problems (Not a Sales Problem) Contrary to popular belief, most struggling businesses don't fail because of poor marketing or low sales.

They fail because of cash flow mismanagement.

The Chamber of Commerce research highlights:

Cash flow issues
Lack of capital
Poor management
Human capital challenges

Notice what's missing? Marketing and sales.

Profit Doesn't Equal Cash Many business owners rely solely on their Profit & Loss statement. The problem?

Most P&Ls are set up on an accrual basis, meaning revenue is recorded when invoiced — not when cash hits your bank account.

You might show:

$100,000 in revenue
$15,000 in profit

But still feel broke.

Why?

Because:

Clients haven't paid yet (accounts receivable lag)
You're paying down loans or credit cards (liabilities don't show on P&L)
Merchant fees and interest are draining cash
You're behind on invoicing

The Danger of "Let's Just Increase Sales" Growing sales without fixing cash flow can actually accelerate failure.

If:

You must pay for materials upfront
You don't get paid until delivery
You rely on lines of credit to float expenses

Then doubling sales can double your cash stress.

Before scaling, make sure your cash systems can sustain growth.

Action Step: Review your P&L, cash flow statement, and balance sheet together — not in isolation. If this isn't your strength, bring in a qualified financial advisor who understands small business cash flow, not just bookkeeping.

Lack of Capital (Often a Symptom, Not the Root Cause) Running out of money is usually the result of poor cash flow management.

Many businesses don't collapse because demand disappears.

They collapse because:

They underestimated startup costs
They overspent during growth
They relied too heavily on debt
They didn't manage receivables aggressively

At the end of the day, businesses fail when they run out of cash — not necessarily customers.

Human Capital Challenges (Hiring, Training, Retention) The third major struggle? People.

Common issues include:

Difficulty finding quality team members
High turnover
Weak onboarding
Lack of ongoing development

Start with Smart Hiring Consider:

Contract-to-hire models
90-day trial periods
Clear role definitions and performance metrics

This reduces risk and gives both sides time to evaluate fit.

Training Is Not One-and-Done Initial onboarding isn't enough. The first year is critical.

Even experienced hires require:

Clear expectations
Regular feedback
Continued development
Intentional culture building

Hiring and firing repeatedly is expensive — financially and emotionally. Investing in people development is not optional if you want sustainable growth.

The Bigger Picture Most business struggles boil down to:

Poor cash flow management
Running out of capital
Weak people systems

And here's the reality for married entrepreneurs: When business stress rises, it spills into your marriage. That's why mastering financial systems and building a healthy team isn't just about profit — it's about protecting your home life.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with another married entrepreneur who needs to hear it.

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Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs' guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Robert and Kay Lee sit down with Mark Whitacre and Ginger Whitacre, the real-life couple behind one of the largest whistleblower cases in U.S. history—famously portrayed in the film The Informant!. But this episode goes far beyond headlines and Hollywood. It's a raw look at what happens to a marriage when secrecy, fear, ambition, and integrity collide—and how faith and perseverance can hold a family together when everything else falls apart.

Ginger opens up about the hidden cost of Mark's three years undercover with the FBI—years she carried alone, unable to ask for prayer or support, living daily with the fear that her husband might not come home. Even prison, she shares, was easier than the silence and isolation of those years. For married entrepreneurs, her story is a sobering reminder: success at any cost eventually sends the bill home. Yet it's also a testimony to resilience, boundaries, and the power of shared purpose when life feels unmanageable.

Mark reflects on his transformation—from a high-flying executive addicted to money, titles, and approval, to a man who redefined success as significance. Prison became the unlikely place where faith reshaped his identity, restored his marriage, and redirected his leadership. Today, he serves in marketplace ministry while working with Coca-Cola Consolidated, a company once directly impacted by the case. For couples building businesses together, this episode is a masterclass in integrity, redemption, and choosing what matters most—before the cost becomes too high.

Key Takeaways for Married Entrepreneurs * Success without integrity always charges interest. What looks like a "golden handcuff" can quietly imprison your marriage and values. * You can't neglect the marriage and expect it to survive the mission. Ginger's role reminds us that teamwork and communication are non-negotiable. * Redefine success early. Titles, money, and growth are empty if they cost connection, faith, and family. * Hard seasons reveal true leadership. Mark's shift from achievement to service saved both his marriage and his future impact. * There is life—and purpose—after failure. Redemption is possible in business, marriage, and calling when humility leads the way.

👉 Resources: Grab the book Against All Odds, watch the documentary, and share this episode with another married business owner who needs the reminder: it's not just about winning in business—it's about thriving in tandem. https://www.markwhitacre.com/index.html

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui sit down with Ford Taylor, chairman of the U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce board and founder of FSH Consulting Group. Ford shares his remarkable journey from scaling a struggling two-employee screen-printing shop into a $300M, 2,000-employee enterprise to ultimately redefining success when business growth came at the cost of his marriage, family, and personal well-being. His story is a sobering reminder that external success can hide internal brokenness—and that unchecked ambition often extracts a hidden toll at home.

At the heart of the conversation is a defining moment every busy entrepreneur needs to hear. Ford recounts the night his six-year-old daughter asked him, through tears and ice cream, an innocent question that became the wake-up call that saved his life, redirected his priorities, and forced a courageous decision to realign business leadership with family leadership. Ford candidly opens up about insecurity, burnout, infidelity, and the hard road of rebuilding trust—offering hope to couples who feel trapped between providing financially and being emotionally present.

The episode closes with practical wisdom for married entrepreneurs who want to win at work and at home. Ford outlines the guardrails he and his wife put in place—clear communication, shared decision-making around travel and opportunities, season-based priorities, and values-driven clarity. He introduces a simple but profound framework for balancing family, income, health, and community, reminding listeners that success is not about doing everything, but about intentionally choosing what matters most. This conversation is both a warning and an invitation: you don't have to hit rock bottom to change course.

Website: https://www.transformlead.com/

Podcast & Resources: https://fordtaylortalks.com/

Key Takeaways * Success without alignment is dangerous: Business growth means little if it costs your marriage, health, or relationship with your children. * Children often see what adults ignore: Honest feedback—even from a six-year-old—can reveal what success metrics miss. * Clarity creates peace: Defining values, priorities, and boundaries before opportunities arise removes guilt, conflict, and indecision. * Guardrails protect trust: Openly discussing travel, time, and commitments strengthens both marriage and business leadership. * Seasons matter: There are times to lean into work and times to lean into family—agreement and communication make both possible. * You don't have to break to rebuild: Learn from others' stories so change can happen proactively, not painfully.

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Jerry "Ford" Taylor grew up in Paris, Texas before heading to Texas A&M, where he earned his BBA in Business Management—but his most unforgettable college credential wasn't academic. Ford and his soon-to-be wife, Sandra, became campus favorites by teaching disco and country western dance to thousands of students, a 16-year run that revealed an early gift for equipping people with confidence and connection. After graduation, Ford stepped into retail management, unaware that the entrepreneurial chapter ahead would redefine his career.

In 1982, Ford and Sandra purchased a struggling two-employee screen-printing shop, C.C. Creations, and transformed it into a powerhouse. Through acquisitions and growth, Ford eventually became CEO of Brazos Sportswear, a 2,000-employee, $300-million leader in screen printing and embroidery. His business impact earned him recognition as Texas Small Businessperson of the Year and a top-10 finalist nationally. In 1998, after decades of building and leading high-growth companies, Ford pivoted toward leadership consulting—first as a Senior VP at Great American Insurance, then as an ordained minister committed to helping leaders remove constraints and build healthier cultures.

Today, Ford is the founder of FSH Consulting Group and Transformational Leadership, training organizations across the U.S. and around the world. He has delivered leadership development and conflict-resolution training in more than a dozen nations, authored the best-selling Relactional Leadership, co-wrote The Hike, and hosts the podcast Ford Taylor Talks. A sought-after speaker and board member—including Chairman of the Board for the U.S. Christian Chamber—Ford continues to blend business excellence with servant-leadership influence. He and Sandra, married since 1981, have three daughters and a grandson, and their legacy continues to ripple through every leader, team, and city they serve.

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Big life transitions—leaving a corporate career, launching a business, moving across the country, selling property, or even shifting seasons in marriage—can either strengthen your relationship or slowly fracture it. In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee share candidly about their own journey—from a 25-year corporate career to entrepreneurship, and now a major move from California to the East Coast. They unpack the emotional tension that naturally arises when one spouse is more risk-tolerant and the other prioritizes security—and how those differences don't have to divide you.

For married entrepreneurs, transitions are rarely just "business decisions." They affect income, lifestyle, identity, and the sense of safety at home. When risk, timing, and money are on the table, it's easy to dig in your heels or rush forward out of fear or urgency. But thriving in tandem requires something deeper: unity. That means shifting from "my opinion vs. your opinion" to "what's best for us?" It means slowing down when necessary, creating shared vision, and giving up the need to be right in order to protect the relationship.

Through real-life examples—corporate exits, investment decisions, rental strategy pivots, and long-term relocation plans—Robert and Kay Lee reveal how patience, small steps, and clear communication can open doors to creative solutions you'd never see if you rushed. If you're navigating a major transition right now, this conversation will help you move forward with confidence, clarity, and peace—together.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs' guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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Key Takeaways 1. Two Become One—So Decide as One Transitions demand unity. If one spouse feels unheard or overridden, resentment will eventually surface. Major decisions must serve the marriage, not just the mission.

Start with Vision, Not Urgency When opportunity appears, it's easier to agree when you've already discussed long-term vision. Vision reduces conflict and creates alignment before pressure hits.
Security vs. Risk Is a Marriage Dynamic Most couples have one higher risk-taker and one more security-driven spouse. Neither is wrong. Together, they create balance—if they listen to each other.
Slow Down to Gain Clarity High-pressure decisions often hide missing information. Patience reveals truth, protects finances, and reduces emotional fallout at home.
Take Baby Steps During Big Changes Trial periods, short-term commitments, and phased transitions lower anxiety and increase buy-in from both spouses.
Start with Points of Agreement In conflict, remind each other where you already agree. Often the disagreement is smaller than it feels.
Let Go of the Need to Be Right Ego creates division. The goal isn't winning the argument—it's making the best decision for the marriage and the business.
Patience Creates Options Rushed transitions limit choices. Thoughtful transitions often create new opportunities and financial advantages.

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In this candid and timely conversation, Robert and Kay Lee sit down with Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo, co-hosts of the top-ranked One Extraordinary Marriage Show, to tackle a topic many couples think about—but few openly discuss: sex, intimacy, and connection in marriage. Drawing from nearly 30 years of marriage and over a decade of coaching couples worldwide, Tony and Alisa reframe intimacy as far more than a physical act. At its core, intimacy is about closeness, safety, and emotional connection—and when those are missing, sex often becomes the symptom, not the root issue.

The conversation explores the "chicken and egg" tension many couples face: one spouse needs emotional intimacy before sex, while the other needs sex to feel emotionally connected. Rather than choosing sides, Tony and Alisa explain why both emotional and sexual intimacy must be strengthened together, a concept they outline in their best-selling book The Six Pillars of Intimacy. For entrepreneurial couples—especially those who work together—this dynamic can be further complicated by stress, blurred boundaries, exhaustion, and over-familiarity. The result? Desire fades, communication stalls, and intimacy becomes an afterthought.

Throughout the episode, listeners receive practical, judgment-free strategies to rebuild connection: how to talk about sex without pressure or shame, why those conversations should not happen in the bedroom, and how tools like shared calendars, intentional planning, and even a "vision" for sexual intimacy can transform a marriage. From breaking taboos and starting small conversations to reigniting anticipation and creativity, this episode offers married entrepreneurs a refreshing, hopeful path toward deeper connection—without adding more strain to already full lives.

Website: https://oneextraordinarymarriage.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneextraordinarymarriage

[FREE] 6 Pillars Of Intimacy: https://6pillarsofintimacy.com

Intimacy Mastery: http://intimacymastery.com/

Key Takeaways * Intimacy ≠ sex alone: True intimacy is closeness and connection; sex thrives when emotional safety is present. * It's not either/or: Emotional intimacy and sexual intimacy reinforce each other—and both must be nurtured. * Normalize the conversation: Talking about sex is emotional intimacy and removes unnecessary tension and assumptions. * Change the environment: Don't discuss sex in the bedroom—protect it as a sacred, pressure-free space. * Start small: Short, low-pressure conversations build confidence and momentum over time. * Entrepreneurial marriages need structure: Clear roles, shared calendars, and intentional boundaries reduce friction that kills desire. * Anticipation matters: Surprise, creativity, and intentional planning reignite excitement—just like in business. * Enhancement, not replacement: Tools and toys can support connection when used together, intentionally, and without shame. * Vision creates momentum: Couples who plan and prioritize intimacy are far more likely to experience growth, not drift.

Bio

As co-hosts of the top marriage podcast in Apple Podcasts, the ONE Extraordinary Marriage Show, Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo speak to a worldwide audience about sex, love & commitment, and challenge every listener to make their relationship a priority. Their best-selling book, The 6 Pillars of Intimacy®, has transformed countless marriages around the world. This framework is simple, practical, and powerful. You'll be inspired to look at your marriage through a new lens and be encouraged by its commonsense approach.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs' guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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The Fastest Way to Increase Profit (Without More Sales)

In this episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui tackle one of the most misunderstood—and most powerful—levers in business: profitability. Many business owners assume the only way to improve the bottom line is to sell more, but this conversation flips that belief on its head. Drawing from real client stories, they reveal how growing revenue can actually shrink profits when pricing and expenses aren't managed intentionally.

The heart of the episode centers on pricing—specifically why most entrepreneurs underprice their products and services. Robert walks through the most common pricing mistakes (cost-plus pricing, competitor-based pricing, and penetration pricing) and explains why none of them account for true value. Using everyday examples and a powerful auction story, they unpack the psychology of pricing and show how price communicates value, trust, and credibility to your customers.

Finally, they connect profitability to what matters most at home. When margins are thin, stress goes up, hours increase, and marriage pays the price. Healthy profit margins create margin in life—allowing business owners to reinvest, reclaim time, and reduce pressure on the family. The episode ends with a simple, practical assignment to calculate whether your business is hitting the 15% net profit benchmark—and how small pricing adjustments can create immediate relief.

Key Takeaways * More sales don't guarantee more profit Revenue can increase while profit margins shrink if pricing and expenses aren't managed intentionally. * Your price sends a psychological signal Pricing communicates value and credibility. Underpricing often creates skepticism—not loyalty. * The most common pricing strategies are flawed Cost-plus, competitor-based, and penetration pricing ignore the true value you deliver. * 15% net profit is the minimum target After paying yourself and all expenses, your business should retain at least 15% of revenue as net profit. * Raising prices is the fastest way to grow profit Price increases go straight to the bottom line without adding marketing costs, staff, or hours. Underpricing creates stress at home Thin margins force longer hours and constant hustle—stealing time, energy, and peace from your marriage. * Small price increases can have massive impact A 5–10% average price increase can be enough to restore healthy margins.

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What happens when two strong leaders try to work side-by-side—inside marriage and business? In this candid and refreshingly honest conversation, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui sit down with Jason and Elizabeth Settle, co-founders of Settled Co., to unpack what it really takes for married couples to collaborate without competing. From early power struggles and identity clashes to learning how to celebrate each other's strengths, this episode speaks directly to high-achieving couples who want to win together, not against each other.

Jason and Elizabeth share their personal journey of moving from competition to partnership, highlighting how identity, self-esteem, and misplaced priorities can quietly sabotage both marriage and work. They explore why so many driven couples wrestle with power struggles, how healing individual identity creates a healthier "we," and why trying to change your spouse rarely works. Their insights offer hope to couples who have tried—and failed—to work together before.

The conversation also dives into a topic many entrepreneurs neglect: fun. From separating business meetings from date nights to understanding how joy, laughter, and emotional safety directly impact performance, creativity, and connection, this episode delivers practical wisdom you can apply immediately. If you're building a business while protecting your marriage, this episode will challenge how you think about identity, productivity, and the role of joy in thriving—together.

Key Takeaways * Power struggles are often identity struggles. Healthy collaboration starts when each spouse is secure in who they are—strong "me's" create a strong "we." * Competition kills partnership. Learning to celebrate each other's strengths instead of resenting them transforms both marriage and work. * Your spouse is not your project. Real growth begins when you stop trying to change your partner and focus on personal responsibility and self-control. * Work can't replace relationship. When affirmation, validation, or joy come solely from work, marriage inevitably suffers. * Fun is not optional—it's strategic. Laughter, joy, and shared experiences build emotional connection, reduce pressure, and improve performance. * Separate business from romance. Dedicated business meetings and protected date nights help couples stay connected without blurring boundaries. * Joy fuels resilience. In seasons of uncertainty or financial pressure, intentionally choosing fun helps couples stay emotionally connected and grounded. * Love rejoices in truth. Focusing on what's right about your spouse—not keeping score—puts wind in your sails as a couple.

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Jason Settle

Jason is a highly respected educator, counselor, and consultant, recognized for his profound influence and dedication to empowering others. With a rich and diverse background in education and counseling, Jason delivers actionable guidance and strategic insights that enable individuals and organizations to achieve their full potential.

A dynamic leader and compelling communicator, Jason believes that true success begins with a person's self-perception. His approach, shaped by his studies in Dr. John Townsend's Organizational Leadership Master's program at Concordia University, emphasizes personal growth, self-awareness, and transformative leadership. Jason fosters an environment of innovation and continuous improvement, inspiring those he works with to push beyond their limits and discover new possibilities.

As a leader and Biblical counselor, Jason excels in both group and individual settings, offering powerful coaching that promotes freedom and personal development. His expertise enables clients to make meaningful changes in their daily lives and positively influence those around them.

Whether in the classroom, one-on-one counseling, or consulting roles, Jason remains committed to making a lasting impact. His unwavering support, paired with his wealth of experience, ensures that those he serves are equipped with the tools and confidence needed to thrive.

Elizabeth Settle

Elizabeth Settle is a dynamic speaker, dedicated community builder, pastor, and freedom counselor with a passion for helping individuals and communities embrace their true identity and live in freedom. With a heart for guiding others to hear God's voice and experience personal transformation, she blends practical wisdom with deep spiritual insight.

As a pastor, she nurtures vibrant, faith-filled communities, and as a freedom counselor, she walks alongside those seeking healing and wholeness. As a multilingual educator and writer,

Elizabeth has developed content in both English and Spanish, reaching wide audiences and contributing to organizations like Gateway Publishing, Docent Research Group, and Prestonwood Curriculums. Whether writing resources, speaking to large audiences, or working one-on-one, Elizabeth is committed to empowering others to thrive in their purpose and live authentically.

She holds a Master's Degree in Educational Administration from Texas State University and is recognized for her strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and collaborative leadership.

Elizabeth is currently serving as a Pastor of Christian Education and Discipleship at Gateway Church.

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In this powerful episode, Robert and Kay Lee sit down with 17-year-old entrepreneur and leukemia survivor Keira Chang, founder of Heroko Shop and author of The Second Race: The Turtle and the Puppy, A Story About Money. Diagnosed with leukemia the week before her 13th birthday, Keira spent years in treatment and isolation—but emerged with a renewed appreciation for life, community, and the importance of using your gifts to help others. Her story is raw, inspiring, and a needed reset for entrepreneurs who get caught up in the grind.

Keira shares how Heroko Shop was born at the end of her treatment as a way to give back to the pediatric cancer community that supported her. Designed for Gen Z, by Gen Z, her brand sells fun accessories while raising awareness and support for kids battling cancer. With guidance from mentors (including Robert and Kay Lee) through a local youth entrepreneur program, she transformed a simple idea into a profitable, impact-driven business—learning how to test, adapt, and lead a team along the way.

She also unpacks the heart behind her children's book on saving and money, and why financial literacy needs to start younger—especially in a world of rising debt and easy spending. For married entrepreneurs, Keira's perspective is a refreshing reminder: your business is a tool, not just for income, but for impact; your support system matters; and your influence on the next generation—whether through parenting, mentoring, or leading by example—can shape how they view hardship, money, generosity, and purpose.

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Key Takeaways

How a life-threatening diagnosis at 12 reshaped Keira's gratitude, priorities, and view of what truly matters.
The origin of Heroko Shop and how a teen founder built a brand with a cause: Gen Z designs that support kids with cancer.
Why support systems—family, friends, community, medical staff—are crucial, and how that parallels the importance of strong marriage and partnership in entrepreneurship.
The inspiration behind The Second Race: The Turtle and the Puppy and why teaching kids about saving and stewardship early is so important.
Practical lessons married entrepreneurs can draw from Keira's story: simplifying what you stress about, aligning your business with impact, and remembering that people always matter more than pressure and profit.
A vision for legacy: how mentoring and modeling healthy leadership today can empower the next generation of values-driven entrepreneurs.

Biography:

Keira Chang is a 17-year-old high school student, cancer survivor, entrepreneur, and author. After being diagnosed with leukemia at 13, she was inspired to give back and founded Heroko Shop, a clothing and accessories brand that donates all profits to childhood cancer organizations. This year, she became a published author with her children's book on financial literacy, which she used to launch a campaign donating around 250 books to schools, libraries, hospitals, and community centers, hosting reading sessions and workshops to teach kids about saving. She also helped found her school's chapter of Therapicasso, a nonprofit that uses art to help kids process emotions and manage mental health.

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As the year winds down (or whenever you're listening), Robert and Kay Lee invite married entrepreneurs to pause and audit what's working—and what's quietly piling onto your calendar "just because." The danger isn't always failure… it's drift. When you never stop to evaluate, your schedule fills up, your energy gets spent on habits instead of priorities, and both marriage and business can slowly erode under nonstop momentum.

They walk through a powerful set of reflection questions designed to help you celebrate progress (not just critique problems), gain clarity on your goals, and make smarter decisions with your time. Kay Lee shares personal growth around emotional triggers and learning not to take everything personally—especially in family relationships. Robert opens up about loosening perfectionism, taking more chances, and using "small steps" to reduce overwhelm—like their decision to test a possible move to Lake Norman one step at a time instead of forcing a massive all-or-nothing decision.

The episode also highlights practical business lessons like testing demand safely (hello, waitlists) and learning to ask for what you want—whether it's closing a deal, requesting introductions, or opening doors through relationships. They wrap with meaningful experiences from the past 90 days: building local community through fun gatherings for married business owners, and serving local businesses impacted by the devastating Southern California fires—offering clarity, encouragement, and simple marketing direction when life feels foggy.

Key Takeaways * If you don't audit your life, your calendar will audit you. Reflection helps you remove what's no longer serving you—before "busy" becomes your default. * Celebrate small wins, not just big milestones. Most entrepreneurs can spot failures instantly—this episode helps you build balance and sanity by naming what's working. * Small steps reduce big fear. Especially for perfectionists, progress comes easier when you create a "safe" next step instead of trying to solve everything at once. * Test demand before you invest. A waitlist is a simple way to validate interest before you commit time, money, or a big launch. * Ask for what you want. Whether in business, relationships, or networking—doors open faster when you stop hoping and start asking. * Community is a strategy, not a luxury. Fun, face-to-face connection isn't optional for thriving—it's fuel for married entrepreneurs. * Encouragement is leadership. When people are overwhelmed or recovering from loss, clarity + reassurance can be the most meaningful "next step."

Reflection Questions for Married Entrepreneurs (for you and your spouse): 1. How have I grown as a person over the past three years? 2. What are the biggest things that I've learned in the past 12 months? 3. What are 10 important things I've accomplished in the past 12 months? 4. What meaningful experiences have I had in the past 90 days? 5. How am I clearer on my goals and vision than I was 90 days ago? 6. In what ways is my life different and better than 30 days ago? 7. What important progress have I made in the past seven days? 8. What progress have I made in the past 24 hours?

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What happens when a career shake-up, a calling to entrepreneurship, and a surprise pregnancy all collide at once? In this episode, Robert sits down with Robbie and Nicole Harper—co-founders of Blue Ridge PR—to talk about what it really looks like to build a business while protecting your marriage and family. Robbie shares how leaving an unhealthy work situation became the catalyst for launching their PR firm, while Nicole reflects on the early season of keeping the "home fires burning" so the business could get off the ground.

You'll hear how they navigated financial uncertainty, parenting stress, and the emotional ups and downs that come with entrepreneurship—especially when one spouse processes internally and the other needs to talk it out. Their secret? Honest communication, giving each other space to process, and learning how to "carry the baton" when the other spouse is spiraling. They even share practical tools they use in real life (including one surprising app that helps them process emotions and stay connected).

The Harpers also unpack what it takes to protect your relationship long-term—especially as kids grow up and empty nest seasons approach. From beach walks and "broke date nights" to ice cream runs and dog walks, they remind us that connection doesn't require a big budget—just intentionality. If you're a married entrepreneur trying to build something meaningful without losing each other in the process, this conversation will feel like a deep breath and a roadmap.

Key Takeaways * Don't let life stack up without a pause. Regularly audit what's working and what's adding unnecessary stress. * Start-up seasons are intense—support is everything. A spouse being genuinely "on board" can be the difference between breaking and building. * Communication is the real safety net. When money is tight or clients are slow to pay, staying connected keeps fear from taking over. * Only one meltdown at a time is a win. Learn how to stabilize each other when one spouse is spiraling. * Give each other space to process differently. Some need silence and a walk; others need to talk it out to find clarity. * Connection doesn't need to be fancy. Ice cream runs, dog walks, beach subs—small moments can be the most impactful. * Protect the marriage before the empty nest arrives. Keep investing now so you don't wake up later wondering, "Who are you?" * Intertwined lives require extra intentionality. When work, church, and family overlap, boundaries and check-ins matter even more.

Bio:

Robbie Harper, MBA, and Nicole Harper are the co-founders of Blue Bridge PR, a public relations firm focused on building reputation for faith-driven and values-based organizations. Robbie serves on the boards of both the U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce and the Central Florida Christian Chamber of Commerce. Nicole is also the Children's Minister at Stetson Baptist Church. They live in DeLand, Florida, with their three children. Connect with them at https://www.bluebridgepr.com.

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As married entrepreneurs, it's easy to fall into traps that seem harmless but quietly eat away at your profits, your time, and even your marriage. In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee uncover five hidden growth traps that keep business owners stuck working harder instead of smarter. These aren't your typical sales or marketing issues—they're deeper mindset and leadership challenges that directly impact your ability to scale while still having time and energy for your spouse and family.

From chasing sales without focusing on profit margins, to micromanaging instead of delegating, to ignoring outside counsel (including your spouse's wisdom!), these traps are more common than you might think. You'll also hear how holding onto "sacred cows" or letting the words "I can't" dominate your thinking can prevent you from making necessary changes that create both freedom and financial stability. With practical stories and client examples, Robert and Kay Lee show how to shift your mindset and avoid sabotaging your own growth.

This episode is about more than building a bigger business—it's about building a healthier business and marriage at the same time. When you stop focusing on the wrong things and start creating systems, margins, and open communication, you'll reclaim time, reduce stress, and grow profitably in tandem.

Key Takeaways:

Sales don't guarantee profits—healthy margins do.
Micromanaging drains your energy and limits your team's potential.
Every entrepreneur needs trusted outside counsel (yes, even your spouse).
Holding onto "sacred cows" keeps you stuck in outdated practices.
Saying "I can't" closes the door on innovation and healthy growth.

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When big ideas stall, it's rarely because the idea is bad—it's because people get stuck. In this week's conversation, we welcome strategist and author Susan Schramm (chair of Nehemiah Project; founder of Go To Market Impact) to unpack how married entrepreneurs can de-risk decisions at work and at home—without killing momentum or connection.

Susan introduces her De-Risk System for Impact, a simple, people-first way to move initiatives forward: clarify why and why now, name who must take action, surface assumptions, and explore both upside and downside risk—including the risk of inaction. She also shares a practical rhythm couples can use to align different risk profiles (hello, "shoot first" spouse vs. "think it through" spouse), reduce anxiety, and keep communication open.

From cross-country moves and career shifts to launching products and leading teams, you'll hear scripts, questions, and exercises you can use tonight—like pre-mortems, writing decisions down, and even trying on "Disney roles" (visionary, operator, financier) together—so you protect your marriage, accelerate results, and avoid costly detours.

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Key Takeaways * Risk has two dimensions: awareness of risk and willingness to engage. Know where each spouse sits. * Always ask "Why now?" Great ideas can be right—but at the wrong time. * Map four quadrants: upside of acting, downside of acting, upside of not acting, downside (risk) of not acting. Inaction carries its own costs. * Make assumptions visible. Write down what you're presuming about time, travel, money, family, and capacity. Revisit when reality changes. * Use pre-mortems. Before launching, imagine what could go wrong (or right too fast) and plan responses—without making it personal. * Try role-switching. Together evaluate ideas as the visionary (experience), operator (execution), and financier (resources). * Document decisions. Capture reasoning so you can learn, adapt, and avoid blame when conditions shift. * Practice on small stuff. Use the system for everyday choices (schedules, purchases, projects) so you're ready for high-stakes moves.

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Susan Schramm is on a mission to help people turn big ideas into reality. Whether in a boardroom or a coffee shop, Susan finds joy in equipping and encouraging people to overcome obstacles and move forward.

After decades of working with Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits launching new products and programs, new partnerships, and new companies, Susan founded her firm, Go to Market Impact. She aims to help leaders of organizations of all sizes achieve results faster when driving high-stakes strategies. Susan developed the De-RiskSystemforImpact® to encourage leaders to openly discuss risk and plan for the people side of strategy, which is often ignored. She brings energy, experience, and practical insights that inspire a fresh perspective.

Susan revels in exploring the world around her and has proudly conquered one of her bucket list goals: visiting all 50 states in the US. She is fueled by her faith, her family, and a bottomless cup of coffee.

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Cracker Barrel's attempted rebrand lit up the internet—but the logo was only the tip of the iceberg. In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee unpack what really happened: rapid, sweeping changes to brand visuals, menu staples, and in-store experience that left loyal customers feeling ignored. Robert draws on his Coca-Cola days to connect the dots to "New Coke" and other big-brand missteps.

The lesson for married entrepreneurs? Expansion is great—if you bring your core with you. We talk about how to modernize without losing the soul of your brand, why you must weight research toward your existing buyers, and how "nostalgia" (surprise!) still wins with younger audiences. Translation: keep what people love, then pilot the new.

You'll also hear practical ways to pressure-test change as a couple-led team—from founder interviews and customer listening to limited market tests—so you protect profits, avoid avoidable conflict at home, and buy back time you'd otherwise spend doing cleanup.

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Key Takeaways * Protect the core: modernize, don't amputate. * Weight research to loyal customers before chasing new segments. * Give choices (keep the classics while piloting new offers). * Test small (limited locations/segments) before rolling out big. * Honor the brand story—talk to founders/OG customers early. * Nostalgia sells (even with Gen Z); don't discard it. * Measure reality, not vibes: let sales, retention, and sentiment data lead. * As spouses in business, align on "non-negotiables" first to prevent conflict later. * Expand the market by adding rings around the core, not replacing it. * Listen continuously—surveys, DMs, and event feedback are your free focus groups.

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Eight-figure founder and wealth strategist Marissa Nehlsen returns to share how married entrepreneurs can build real wealth and protect what matters most at home. From her North Dakota roots to stewarding multiple Costa Rica retreat properties, Marissa unpacks the mindset shifts that moved her from hustle to harmony—where profit funds purpose, family, and freedom. She reveals why "keeping moving" doesn't mean doing more; it means making better, braver decisions with crystal-clear purpose.

We dive into Marissa's practical frameworks: the What if / What for / What's next lens for vision, her five-question execution filter (Why, What, Who, How, When), and the habit of "giving every dollar a job." She challenges us to know our numbers, clean out calendar and business clutter, and decide what we're truly trading our lives for. You'll also hear simple rhythms she and her family practice—daily walks, weekly dinners, faith time—that keep connection strong while companies scale.

Finally, Marissa breaks down her Freedom Plan—three anchors every owner needs to plot their way to time and money freedom: your Freedom Number, Freedom Date, and Freedom Sources. If you're grinding 65-hour weeks to "provide," this episode will help you re-align goals with your spouse, multiply what matters, and design a rich life emotionally, relationally, spiritually, physically, and financially. Want to experience this work in real time? Join our retreat waitlist to be first in line when we announce dates.

Key Takeaways

Vision before velocity: Ask What if? What for? What's next? so your growth serves your marriage, not steals from it.
Five-question filter for everything: Why, What, Who, How, When—use it to build self-managing companies and a calmer home.
Declutter to scale: The right things can't enter a space the wrong things occupy—edit offers, meetings, and even great-but-misaligned commitments.
Know your numbers: Profit follows clarity. Track what actually moves the needle and assign every dollar a job.
Build your Freedom Plan: Define your Freedom Number (what you need), Freedom Date (by when), and Freedom Sources (how it's funded).
Trade-offs on purpose: Decide what you're willing to trade your life for—and confirm what your spouse actually wants (hint: it's often you, not stuff).
Rituals that protect connection: Simple daily walks and weekly family meals create the margin for honest conversations and faster conflict resolution.
Choose your circle wisely: You become like the five people closest to you—prioritize couples who are growing in both marriage and business.
Read for ROI: Open a book's table of contents and jump to the chapter that solves today's problem—then apply it.

Marissa Nehlsen Bio Marissa Nehlsen is the founder and CEO of an eight-figure, debt- free financial firm, managing over $1 billion in assets across forty- six states.

Marissa's journey began on a North Dakota farm where she learned the value of hard work and resilience. For the past thirty years, she has founded five self-managing companies and coached thousands of entrepreneurs, helping them make money their best employee. Marissa is the author of the NEW book "Live Life Rich" and a dynamic keynote speaker, using her special blend of practical, tactical, and Intentional 30+ years of experience to help people move forward from where they are to where they want to be.

Beyond business, Marissa is a global impact leader. She Cofounded The Foundation of Latin America, which mobilizes entrepreneurship with the purpose of eliminating poverty through the building of sewing schools for women in Costa Rica, developing sustainable energy projects, forestry, and organic farms. A mother, grandmother, and visionary leader, Marissa lives in St.

Petersburg, Florida, raising her family while continuing to inspire, educate, and lead. Marissa is most excited about the launch of her healing and retreat center on her mountain in Costa Rica, set to open January 2026.

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After a jam-packed few weeks onboarding clients and juggling a major project, Robert & Kay Lee get real about a message every married entrepreneur needs to hear: "Hustle now, rest later" is a myth that steals joy, strains marriages, and sabotages long-term business value. In this candid conversation, they unpack why constant grind doesn't equal greater achievement—and how to build a business that grows and lets you enjoy life with your spouse now, not "someday."

You'll hear how choosing family over finance actually creates a stronger company: better culture, lower turnover, healthier leadership, and a business people would want to buy or inherit. They share practical first steps to break the cycle—like taking intentional time off (even half-days), setting clear boundaries between work and home, and building trust in your team so the business can run without you. The goal? A sellable, scalable, legacy business that supports your marriage rather than competing with it.

If you've ever thought, "I'll rest when I'm dead," this episode is your gentle (but firm) reset. Learn how to pace your ambition, protect your relationship, and design systems and team capacity that free your time. You can grow profits and deepen connection—without grinding yourself or your marriage into the ground.

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Key Takeaways * Hustle ≠ Happiness: Achievement alone won't deliver lasting joy; healthy relationships and rhythms do. * Family Over Finance: Prioritizing marriage and home life strengthens culture, performance, and retention. * Design for Exit (or Freedom): Build a business that runs and grows without you—making it sellable, transferable, and actually attractive to the next owner or your kids. Start Small, Start Now: If a full day off feels impossible, begin with a half-day or device-free evening; build the "time-off muscle." * Boundaries Create Balance: Define when business ends and family begins so work doesn't invade every conversation and moment. * Delegate & Trust: Train (or replace) where needed so you can disconnect without fear—the house won't burn down. * Burnout Hits Early: Even under-40 owners are burning out; prevention beats recovery every time.

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Every married entrepreneur knows mistakes come with the territory—but they don't have to derail your marriage or business. In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee pull back the curtain on the top five mistakes they've made as married entrepreneurs—and the lessons learned along the way. From overlooking the "Chief Feelings Officer" to chasing shiny objects, they share candid stories that cost them time, money, and peace (sometimes six figures!).

You'll hear how "hiring for convenience" created unnecessary conflict, why building real friendships beats pouring money into funnels, and how perfectionism in business slows down growth. Each mistake is paired with a practical takeaway that will save you frustration and keep your marriage strong while your business thrives. Whether you're just starting out or have been building for years, you'll find yourself nodding along and probably laughing at the similarities to your own journey.

Tune in to laugh, learn, and avoid these common pitfalls so you and your spouse can grow your business and your marriage in tandem. These are hard-won lessons you don't need to repeat—so you can build smarter, stronger, and with more joy together.

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Key Takeaways:

Always listen to your CFO—Chief Feelings Officer. Ignoring your spouse's intuition can cost more than you think.
Don't fall for Shiny Object Syndrome—invest in tools and strategies that truly fit your business stage.
Never hire for convenience. Assign roles based on strengths, not just availability.
Focus on friendships over funnels—real relationships create stronger, lasting growth.

Stop trying to build the "perfect" lead magnet. Launch imperfectly, learn quickly, and improve along the way.

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With over 10,000 AI tools at our fingertips, it's tempting to think technology will be our golden ticket to efficiency, profits, and free time. The problem? All that "help" can actually lead to tech creep—where one more tool, one more subscription, and one more DIY task sneak onto your plate until your calendar is full and your marriage is on the back burner.

Bottom line: Tech can absolutely help you grow your business and free up more time for your marriage—if you use it in moderation and keep your focus on the high-level work only you can do.

🎧 Listen now to learn how to put tech in its place so it serves your business, your marriage, and your life—without creeping into every spare moment.

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In this episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee unpack:

How AI is baked into nearly every tool you already use (Zoom, Gmail, Calendly, Riverside, social media… you name it).
Why the promise of "faster and cheaper" can backfire if it tempts you to take on more tasks instead of delegating them.
Real-life examples of when tech streamlines work—and when it quietly eats away your time.
Why leaders should focus on their zone of genius and resist the guilt of not "being in the trenches."
How to use tech to empower your team, not overload yourself.

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When roles shift at home and at work, even strong couples can feel the strain. In this episode, returning guests Shay and Phil Bynes (Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur) pull back the curtain on their four-year journey of transitioning Shay out of the CEO seat and Phil in—while raising three kids and continuing to lead a global movement. They share what changed, what didn’t, and how they protected connection through it all.

You’ll hear how they navigated identity, authority, and expectations as spouses and co-leaders—without letting business tension become marital tension. From hearing God’s nudge to act, to wrestling with control, to defining new decision rights, Phil and Shay explain the practical guardrails (and plenty of grace) that made the handoff work.

We also get tactical about staying close during busy seasons: weekly “marriage board meetings,” spontaneous micro-check-ins, and simple, intentional fun that doesn’t require a plane ticket. If you’re a married entrepreneur aiming to grow your business without shrinking your marriage, this conversation is a masterclass in change done together.

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Key Takeaways:

Transitions need clarity: Decide who owns which decisions now (vision, people, money, operations) and write it down.
Step back—then calibrate: Founders often swing too far away after a handoff; expect to iterate until the advisor/CEO rhythm fits.
Protect a weekly marriage meeting: Same time, same day, non-negotiable. Use ground rules so issues get resolved before they fester.
Honor design differences: Lead styles will differ by God’s design; resist the urge to “correct” your spouse into your style.
Let things “sputter” (strategically): Maturity sometimes requires leaders to stop rescuing, so teams learn to think and own outcomes.
Friendship fuels connection: Micro-moments (10-minute check-ins, pausing a show to talk) keep intimacy alive during busy stretches.
Serve first leadership: Out-serving one another at home creates safety and teamwork that shows up in the business.
Plan fun on purpose: Comedy nights, simple dates, and kid-care logistics belong on the calendar like any key meeting.

Phil Bynes is CEO of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur, a global movement equipping entrepreneurs to partner with God in business and create greater Kingdom impact in the marketplace. He is also the owner and lead therapist at Crazy Good Massage, where he has served clients with excellence for over 20 years.

Shae Bynes, affectionately known as the Chief Fire Igniter, equips leaders to build grace-empowered cultures where people and results flourish. She has impacted over one million people worldwide through her books, courses, podcasts, and speaking. In her executive advising work, she brings a unique blend of strategic clarity, spiritual intelligence, and transformational insight.

High school sweethearts since age 16, Phil and Shae have been married for 26 years and are the proud parents of three daughters.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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Every married entrepreneur knows the challenge of managing different energy levels—especially when one spouse is ready to go full throttle and the other needs to pace themselves. In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee get real about how this dynamic plays out in their own relationship, from social events and vacations to business strategy sessions and conferences. They reflect on their early frustrations and how intentional communication helped them transform energy differences from a source of conflict into a strength.

They share practical tips for managing expectations, planning ahead, and respecting each other’s rhythms—whether you're attending a networking event, hosting a retreat, or simply planning your weekend. From code words to separate cars, from downtime gaps on vacation to avoiding heavy convos at bedtime, this episode offers insight into how married couples can honor each other's needs while still pursuing shared goals.

Plus, they announce new in-person events—like their upcoming wine pairing dinner, concerts in the park, and even a ski trip in 2026. If you’ve ever wished your spouse could just keep up (or slow down), this is the episode that will help you find peace, pace, and partnership.

Key Takeaways: * Don’t assume your spouse should match your energy—discuss your needs and make a plan ahead of time. * Rest isn’t always about sleep; it can also mean freedom from rigid schedules or overstimulation. * Schedule important conversations when you’re both alert—avoid conflict-heavy talks late at night or during busy moments. Protect the bedroom as a place of intimacy and peace, not stress or business talk. * Even high-energy spouses benefit from margin; intentional rest improves clarity, focus, and connection.

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When was the last time you and your spouse really laughed together? In this week’s episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee dive deep into a topic too many married entrepreneurs overlook—fun. After returning from an 18-day dream vacation in Italy and hosting their first “Thriving in Tandem Date Night,” they realized just how many couples have stopped making space for joy. Between business demands, family responsibilities, and endless to-do lists, fun often gets pushed aside.

Robert and Kay Lee share creative, budget-friendly ways to bring fun back into your marriage without waiting for the “perfect” time or a big trip. From driveway date nights to free concerts in the park, they remind us that joy isn’t about extravagance—it’s about intentionality. They also reveal how planning events for their married entrepreneur community has given them built-in reasons to prioritize their own date nights and adventures.

This episode is full of practical ideas, relatable laughs, and a powerful reminder that fun is essential for a thriving marriage and business. Whether it’s putting date nights on the calendar, joining in-person gatherings, or even “forcing” fun through memberships or pre-paid trips, Robert and Kay Lee challenge you to stop waiting and start creating shared memories now.

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Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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Key Takeaways:

Fun fuels connection – Laughter and shared experiences lower stress, boost creativity, and strengthen your bond.
Intentionality is everything – If it’s not on the calendar, it probably won’t happen.
Fun doesn’t have to be expensive – Explore free and local activities; creativity counts more than cost.
Community matters – Being around other married entrepreneurs creates instant understanding and encouragement.

Sometimes you have to “force” fun – Pre-committing with reservations, memberships, or events helps ensure you follow through.

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In this episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee unpack the dangers of making impulsive business or investment decisions based on hype, emotion, or pressure. Whether it’s a flashy marketing strategy, a “can’t miss” real estate deal, or a new business venture, many married entrepreneurs get swept up in the excitement without counting the cost. Drawing from real-life lessons—some painful—they discuss how couples can safeguard their finances and their marriage by slowing down, asking the right questions, and aligning their risk tolerance.

Together, they walk through key decision-making pitfalls: FOMO, emotional buying, and lack of due diligence. You’ll learn how to avoid being manipulated by urgency or scarcity tactics and how to test business ideas in small ways before investing big. Most importantly, Robert and Kay Lee show how couples can communicate through their differences in risk tolerance and move forward in unity—because your business should grow your wealth, not blow up your relationship.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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Key Takeaways:

Risk tolerance matters—especially in marriage. Know yours, know your spouse’s, and talk about it before you’re faced with a big decision.
Don’t let hype override wisdom. Watch out for pressure tactics like limited-time offers or guaranteed returns—they’re red flags.
Test before you invest. Whether it’s marketing or real estate, start small. Use low-cost or no-cost methods to gauge results first.
Emotions + speed = danger. Fast decisions made under emotional pressure are more likely to backfire. Take time to assess the risk.
Do your due diligence. Ask hard questions. Get wise counsel. Research independently. Don’t rely solely on what a salesperson says.

💡 Bonus Tip: Discuss hypothetical investment decisions when you're not under pressure. It helps you understand each other better and prepares you to make wiser choices when it counts.

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In this special live-audience episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee welcome back long-time friends and returning guests, Jim and Martha Brangenberg. From running a real estate development project to revitalizing their small town, serving as volunteer firefighters and chaplains, caring for aging parents, hosting their radio show I Work for Him, and spearheading community events — Jim and Martha live a full, fast-paced life. Yet, despite the chaos, they’ve learned the value of slowing down, setting boundaries, and keeping God at the center of their marriage.

Together, we unpack the disciplines, decisions, and daily habits that help them work as a team in both life and business. They share how prayer has been their “secret sauce” for 43 years, why listening to each other’s God-given instincts matters, and how choosing connection over conflict has kept their relationship strong. From avoiding “hangry” arguments to navigating seasons where traditional date nights are impossible, Jim and Martha offer practical, real-life strategies for staying close in the busiest of seasons.

Whether you’re building a business, leading in your community, or simply juggling the everyday demands of marriage and family, this episode will encourage you to protect your partnership, prioritize your quiet time with God, and let go of the small stuff that doesn’t matter in the long run. Jim and Martha’s story is a reminder that thriving in tandem isn’t about perfection — it’s about intention, grace, and staying on the same team no matter what.

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Key Takeaways:

Prayer is a powerful anchor — begin and end your day with it, even if everything else falls apart.
Listen to and respect your spouse’s instincts, especially when they feel prompted by God.
Protect your marriage from unnecessary tension by “letting go” of minor irritations.
Seasons of busyness may require redefining date nights — connection matters more than formality.
Set boundaries with your time, use your calendar intentionally, and be willing to say no to protect your priorities.
True teamwork means surrendering your agenda to God’s direction and committing to run the race together.

Bio:

Jim Brangenberg

An entrepreneur for life, Jim has grown several start-ups and mentored many business owners. His God-gifted ability to ask the right questions lends itself well to his role as host of the iWork4Him program, the Faith and Work mouthpiece founded in 2013.

Martha Brangenberg

Born into an entrepreneurial family, Martha has been involved in small business her entire life. Gifted with an attention to detail and a sweet sensitive spirit, Martha is a servant leader with a deep faith in Jesus.

Together, Jim and Martha are passionate about living out faith at work, building strong marriages and regularly offer marriage retreats. They have three grown children and six grandchildren.

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Join Robert and Kay Lee Fukui as they draw surprising yet powerful parallels between crafting a fine bottle of wine and building a strong, lasting marriage. Fresh off their dream vacation to Italy and inspired by the care, patience, and intentionality they witnessed at the wineries, the Fukuis unpack four key principles that apply both to wine-making and thriving in tandem with your spouse: patience, environment, oxygen (aka communication and emotional safety), and blend.

Through personal stories—from the early days of their relationship to navigating conflict and collaboration in business—they share how patience creates room for growth, how cultivating the right environment fosters trust, how healthy communication lets go of toxic buildup, and how honoring each other’s differences creates the perfect blend in marriage and business. Whether you're a wine lover or just looking for a fresh way to strengthen your relationship, this episode will challenge and encourage you to be more intentional in your marriage and business.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Download the 5 Daily Habits to Thrive in Tandem https://marriedentrepreneur.co/5-daily-habits-download

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Key Takeaways:

Patience pays off: Just like wine matures under the right conditions, great marriages require time, grace, and room to process emotions and decisions.
Environment matters: Creating a safe, supportive space—both emotionally and physically—allows your spouse (and your team) to thrive.
Let it breathe: Addressing conflict and giving each other space to communicate reduces relational toxicity and builds emotional intimacy.
Blended is better: Embrace your spouse’s strengths, differences, and gifts—together, you’re far more powerful and approachable as a team.

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In this powerful and transparent episode, we’re joined by leadership coaches Mark and Christine Jewell, a dynamic couple leading the Momentum Company and Warriors of the Heart. What started as a business-focused meetup evolved into a candid conversation about marriage, money, calling, and the cost of doing life in parallel instead of in partnership. They share the raw truth of how merging their businesses and finances wasn’t easy—but it was the key to unlocking a whole new level of peace, purpose, and profit in their home and company.

Christine and Mark get vulnerable about their journey from individual success to shared purpose. They reveal how a word from God—“supernatural unification”—set them on a course that exposed hidden money habits, relational misalignment, and the danger of running side-by-side without real connection. By aligning their financial systems and embracing their God-given roles in life and business, they not only paid off nearly $300K in debt in 18 months, but also experienced explosive growth and deeper family unity.

You’ll walk away from this conversation with practical frameworks, spiritual encouragement, and renewed hope that you can build a life and business that thrives—together.

Websites:

https://www.thechristinejewell.com/

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Key Takeaways: * Unification multiplies everything: When couples stop building separately and unite around a shared vision, momentum multiplies in marriage, business, and family. * Money is a heart issue: Transparency, tithing, and structure helped them overcome shame and conflict, leading to financial breakthrough and joy in giving. * Roles create freedom: Letting go of control and trusting each other's God-given strengths allowed them to operate in their genius without competition or burnout.

Mark Bio:

Mark Jewell is an internationally renowned leadership speaker and coach. As the co-founder and Chief Evangelist of The Momentum Company, an agribusiness focused leadership development company, Mark has worked with countless industry leaders around the globe. Over the past 20 years, Mark has partnered with major organizations like The Andersons, Verdesian Life Sciences, Purina, Cargill and more to facilitate training and help build high-performing teams.

In addition to his speaking and coaching work, Mark hosts "The Intentional Agribusiness Leader Podcast"" where he shares actionable leadership insights with his growing audience. His conversations with industry leaders like Mike Borel, Colin Steen, Kip Pendelton, Hollie Bunn, Stephanie Liska and more provide listeners with tools and strategies to lead with more intention. Mark's insightful style has resonated with professionals across various industries.

Mark is passionate about equipping the next generation of leaders. Through his keynote addresses, programs, and popular podcast, Mark is on a mission to impact ten million leaders. His goal is to spread his message of intentional leadership far and wide, helping both new and experienced professionals maximize their potential and achieve success on their own terms. Mark's expertise and experience have made him one of the most sought-after agribusiness leadership voices today.

Christine Bio:

Christine Jewell is an author, keynote speaker, and faith based executive coach with over 25 years of experience in the fields of Health + Peak Performance, Entrepreneurship + Human Behaviour . She is also the host of the Breaking Chains Podcast.

As the Founder of Warriors Of The Heart, she specializes in guiding highly successful CEO’s and Impact driven leaders to break out of the superficial “life” they’ve built, redefine success and step into a whole new playing field grounded in eternal, life giving principles.

Christine bridges the gap between the heart, fueled by faith & logic, fueled by practicality - to help people receive more than they could ever imagine and claim the rich life they were created for.

As a mother of 6, ages 9-23, through a blended family, a wife, high level athlete, multiple business owner and entrepreneur since her 20’s, she is intimately familiar with the overwhelm and burnout that can come when building a ‘dream’ life, as well as what’s possible on the other side.

Through years of trials, burning things down and rebuilding from the ashes of her past, she has ditched the rules of this world, following the calling on her heart to cultivate a life of total alignment - where there is more than enough time for her most meaningful work, extraordinary relationships, a legacy of impact - and plenty of rest!

Her vision is to create a community of Kingdom Minded Men and Women who are rising together as powerful co-creators rather than competitors - and are redefining the way we lead at work, in relationships, and every arena of life!

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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In this heartfelt and adventurous episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui take you behind the scenes of their dream trip through Italy—from Cinque Terre to Florence, Tuscany to Lake Garda. While the landmarks and landscapes were stunning, it was the lessons learned along the way that left the deepest impression. From learning to ask for help, to the value of simplicity, to taking the time to just be, the trip served as a powerful reminder of what truly matters—both in life and in business.

They share stories of free Michelin-starred meals, ancient wine cellars, hiking coastal towns with just a carry-on, and why going slow created the richest experiences. But it wasn’t just about sightseeing; it was about practicing margin, enjoying the moment, and bringing that same intentionality into their marriage and entrepreneurial journey. Whether you're dreaming of your next vacation or trying to find a better rhythm between business and family, this episode offers practical and soulful takeaways to help you thrive in tandem.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Download the 5 Daily Habits to Thrive in Tandem https://marriedentrepreneur.co/5-daily-habits-download

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Key Takeaways:

Ask Boldly, Expect Lightly: Robert shares how simply asking opened doors to unforgettable (and surprisingly free) experiences, reminding us that relationships matter in business and life.
Pack Light, Live Light: Traveling with only carry-ons for 18 days taught the power of simplicity—and how less really can be more, even in the way we run our homes and businesses.
Build in Margin: Whether on vacation or in your calendar, creating space to just be allows for connection, spontaneity, and soul-level rest that recharges you far beyond a to-do list.

👉 P.S. Want their full Italian itinerary? DM them on Instagram @thrivingintandem for the Google Doc with all the details!

Chapters

00:00 Dream Vacation in Italy

04:39 Lessons Learned from the Trip

10:20 The Importance of Asking for Help

11:41 Traveling Light: The Carry-On Experience

15:32 Simplicity in Travel and Life

19:47 Enjoying the Moment: Taking Time to Savor

24:30 Intentional Living: Appreciating Your Surroundings

29:51 Relaxation vs. Adventure: Finding Balance

33:15 Going with the Flow: Embracing the Unexpected

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In this action packed episode of Thriving in Tandem, we’re joined by Raymond and Leslie Funk—ordained ministers, firearms instructors, and founders of Three Cord Marriage. With raw honesty and humility, they share their journey of rebuilding their marriage after infidelity, addiction, and emotional trauma. From living broken, worldly lives to leading a Kingdom-centered marriage ministry, their story is one of redemption, intentionality, and purpose.

Raymond and Leslie pull back the curtain on how unhealed wounds and selfish expectations nearly destroyed their relationship—and how God met them at rock bottom. Through pastoral counseling, personal accountability, and a commitment to healing as individuals before fixing the marriage, they discovered how to reconnect, forgive, and thrive again. Now, they equip other high-performing couples with tactical tools—both spiritual and practical—to protect and strengthen their marriage.

Listen in as we discuss the real work of rebuilding trust, the power of daily disciplines like prayer and shared vision, and how even firearms training became an unlikely but transformational way to reconnect. Whether your marriage is in crisis or simply needs a refresh, you’ll walk away with hope and actionable strategies to protect what matters most.

👉 Learn more at ThreeCordMarriage.com and consider attending one of their unique tactical marriage events.

Tactical Marriage Training Day

Saturday, September 27

https://www.threecordmarriage.com/tactical-marriage-training-day/

Married for A Purpose Marriage Reboot

Openings Available 3rd & 4th Weekend of the Month

https://www.threecordmarriage.com/married-for-a-purpose-marriage-reboot/

To join us live on the first Thursday of each month as we interview our guests, click this link https://business.uschristianchamber.com/events and look for the “USCCC Presents Thriving in Tandem”. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions from our guests and meet other married entrepreneurs in the journey of balancing business and relationship.

Key Takeaways:

Healing starts with individual accountability. True restoration begins when both spouses are willing to examine their own brokenness—not just blame each other.
Forgiveness is a process, not a moment. Leslie shares how God’s grace and a deep understanding of her identity in Christ helped her forgive—even when it happened more than once.
Shared vision strengthens unity. Through the Marriage Reboot framework, the Funks learned to align their goals across eight key areas of life and ministry, giving their marriage direction and momentum.
Connection requires intentionality. Daily prayer, studying scripture together, and honest check-ins are non-negotiables in maintaining emotional and spiritual intimacy.
Marriage is worth defending. Their Tactical Marriage Training Day merges spiritual growth with real-world application—using tools and training to symbolize the commitment to build and protect your relationship with intentionality.

Biography:

Raymond and Leslie Funk are ordained ministers, entrepreneurs, certified NRA and USCCA (firearm) instructors, and the founders of the non-profit Three Cord Marriage. They are known for creating a safe space for couples with high-stakes callings in Kingdom and Country.

Having overcome infidelity, addiction, and emotional trauma in their own marriage, they now equip couples with battle-tested tools, biblical strategy, and tactical insight to break strongholds, reclaim unity, and walk in the purpose God designed for their relationship.

Their strategy? Train couples to fight (shot) for unity so they can lead with greater authority from the overflow of a thriving marriage.

Their mission: Strengthen Marriage. Defend the Family. Transform the Nations.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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In this eye-opening episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee share the single most common money mistake keeping countless married entrepreneurs from building real wealth: debt. Fresh off the facilitation of a financial stewardship workshop, they dig into how everyday debt—often justified or ignored—is quietly stealing your financial future. But here’s the good news: the solution is simpler than you think. Spoiler alert: You have to listen til the end.

You’ll learn how debt is not just a financial burden, but a barrier to freedom, peace of mind, and legacy-building. Whether it’s credit cards, car loans, or payday advances, this conversation explores the hidden costs of “buy now, pay later” culture and how breaking that cycle can unlock wealth potential that most couples never realize. They even run the numbers—showing how just $500/month invested wisely could grow into $1 million over time.

If you’ve ever said, “We don’t have enough to invest,” this episode will challenge that belief—and show you exactly how to create margin, eliminate debt, and finally start building long-term wealth together. Practical tips, real-life examples, biblical wisdom, and a strong dose of encouragement await.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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Key Takeaways: * Debt is the true wealth killer. The average American carries over $20,000 in consumer debt, costing $1,500/month—money that could be building your future. * Delayed gratification wins. Saving and paying cash—especially for big-ticket items like cars—can save you thousands and put you on the fast track to financial freedom. * Simple strategy, massive results. The debt snowball method helps you eliminate debt faster than you think, freeing up cash for giving, investing, and enjoying life. * Building wealth is more doable than you think. Just $500/month invested at 10% can become $1 million over 30 years—yes, really.

Freedom from debt brings peace. No matter the economy, having no payments gives you breathing room, confidence, and options.

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In this deeply vulnerable and inspiring episode of Thriving in Tandem, we’re joined by Krystal Parker, President of the U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce. Krystal shares her raw journey from corporate executive climbing the ranks of a Fortune 200 oil and gas company to discovering the devastating cost of success when it came at the expense of her marriage and family. What looked like professional triumph on the outside masked a crumbling home life and personal disconnection from what mattered most.

As Krystal takes us back to the peak of her corporate climb—fueled by power, ambition, and external validation—she candidly reveals the blind spots that hurt her marriage ending and relationship with her young daughter. But in the aftermath of that breaking point, Krystal discovered what true leadership and intentional living looked like. From restructuring her work-life rhythms to raising up her team, and ultimately placing God and family at the center, her story offers hope and a powerful reminder that redemption is possible.

Whether you're in a season of hustle or navigating growing pains in business and marriage, Krystal’s testimony is a call to evaluate where your time and heart are going. She shares practical boundaries she and her husband now implement, how she keeps her daughter a priority, and the critical difference between using work as worship instead of worshiping work. This is a must-listen for married entrepreneurs who don’t want to succeed in business only to lose what truly matters most.

Key Takeaways:

Success without alignment can destroy what matters most. Krystal's corporate rise came with sacrifices she didn't fully see until her marriage and family unraveled.
You are irreplaceable at work but you not at home. Delegating empowered Krystal’s team and freed her to re-engage with her daughter and home life.
Boundaries and intention create lasting connection. Krystal and her husband carve out intentional moments—even in busy seasons—to stay united and keep God at the center of their marriage.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Thriving in Tandem Podcast

02:01 Crystal Parker's Journey in the Oil and Gas Industry

10:11 Challenges of Balancing Career and Family Life

12:00 The Turning Point: Becoming a Solo Parent

18:07 Finding Balance in a New Marriage and Career

23:53 Lessons Learned and Final Thoughts

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In this deeply personal episode, Robert and Kay Lee invite you into their real-time decision-making process as they consider a cross-country move from California to North Carolina. Fresh off a month-long stay in Lake Norman, they share candid reflections on the conversations, emotions, and logistical considerations that come with such a significant transition. From the practical realities of moving and renting to the emotional weight of leaving behind familiarity and friendships, this episode reveals how they approach big decisions as a married couple and entrepreneurial team.

Whether you're facing a business pivot, relocation, or other major life decision, you'll gain valuable insights on how to navigate change without unnecessary conflict. Robert and Kay Lee walk through the importance of “baby steps” in decision-making, how to test the waters before diving in, and how differing emotional responses between spouses can actually work together to bring clarity and peace. They also reflect on the value of community, intentionality, and leaning into God's guidance when the future feels uncertain.

This episode is not just about moving houses—it’s about building a life with intention, staying united through change, and creating space for wise, thoughtful decisions that serve both your marriage and business. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how real-life married entrepreneurs process transition without growing apart.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Download the 5 Daily Habits to Thrive in Tandem https://marriedentrepreneur.co/5-daily-habits-download

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Key Takeaways:

Big transitions—whether in life or business—are best navigated in small, intentional steps.
Differing emotional responses between spouses are normal and can be leveraged for better communication and mutual understanding.
Creating a plan B and “testing the waters” reduces anxiety and sets you up for more confident decision-making.
Don’t rush into big changes—whether it’s a move, business shift, or investment—without first confirming peace and unity as a couple.
Community, intentional planning, and faith-driven discernment are key to thriving in tandem through seasons of change.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background on the Move

02:52 Exploring Lake Norman and Decision-Making Process

06:09 Testing the Waters: A Month in Lake Norman

08:54 Building Relationships and Community Connections

12:13 Emotional Aspects of Major Life Transitions

15:03 Decision-Making Styles in Relationships

17:56 Taking Baby Steps in Major Changes

20:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Justin and Dr. Courtney Mosley, a powerhouse chiropractic couple and owners of Music City Health Center, one of the largest natural health clinics in Middle Tennessee. They share their journey of building a business and marriage together, from their serendipitous meeting to navigating the challenges of working side by side. The Mosleys reveal how they learned to honor each other’s strengths, set clear business boundaries, and scale their practice to achieve both professional success and personal balance.

Dr. Justin, known as the Mindset Doctor, also takes us through his near-death experience and how it reshaped his purpose, leading him to impact lives beyond the clinic through speaking, coaching, and masterminds. Meanwhile, Dr. Courtney discusses the importance of prioritizing health, setting boundaries, and creating a sustainable business model that allows them to serve their community without sacrificing their well-being. They provide invaluable insights for married entrepreneurs on building a thriving business without burnout, leading by example, and making faith-driven decisions.

Podcast: The Mindset Doctor https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-doctor-podcast/id1676852153

Follow Dr. Justin on Instagram at @drjustinmosley and Dr. Courtney at @doccourtney Watch Dr. Justin’s TED Talk on overcoming fear of public speaking: https://youtu.be/aImrjNPrh30?feature=shared Need chiropractic care in Nashville? Visit https://www.musiccityhealthcenter.com/

Key Takeaways:

The power of aligning your business and marriage vision before starting a venture together.
How learning from other entrepreneurial couples helped them navigate working as spouses.
The importance of setting business boundaries to prevent burnout and maintain work-life balance.
How Dr. Justin’s near-death experience led to a mission shift and greater impact.
The significance of honoring each other’s strengths and hiring strategically to scale a business.
Why faith and intuition should play a role in major business and life decisions.

Bio

Dr. Justin and Dr. Courtney Moseley are the owners of Music City Health Center, one of the largest natural health clinics in Middle Tennessee.

Dr. Justin Moseley, known as The Mindset Doctor, is a 2-time TEDx speaker, international keynote speaker, and host of The Mindset Doctor Podcast. After surviving a near-death accident in 2018, he shifted his mission from transforming lives in his clinic to inspiring audiences worldwide. Dr. Justin empowers others to unlock their full potential, create next-level success, and leave a lasting legacy.

Dr. Courtney is on a mission to empower women to reclaim their energy, balance their hormones, and rediscover the joy of living.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Download the 5 Daily Habits to Thrive in Tandem https://marriedentrepreneur.co/5-daily-habits-download

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In this episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui break down five essential strategies to grow your business without sacrificing your marriage. From setting clear boundaries between work and home to increasing profit margins, they discuss how to work smarter, not harder, so you can scale your business while staying connected to your spouse. They also share personal insights from their time at Lake Norman, reflecting on how intentional rest fuels creativity and productivity.

The couple emphasizes the importance of managing work hours, prioritizing high-impact tasks, and delegating effectively to reclaim time for what matters most. They explain how improving profit margins allows you to reduce stress and avoid the endless hustle, making room for both business growth and a thriving relationship. Finally, they highlight the often-overlooked key to success: listening to your spouse’s perspective, which can provide valuable insights and prevent costly blind spots in your business.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Download the 5 Daily Habits to Thrive in Tandem https://marriedentrepreneur.co/5-daily-habits-download

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Key Takeaways: ✅ Set Clear Boundaries – Establish firm work-life boundaries to protect quality time with your spouse and family. ✅ Manage Your Work Hours – More hours don’t always mean more productivity; focus on efficiency over effort. ✅ Prioritize High-Value Tasks – Spend time on revenue-generating activities and delegate or automate busywork. ✅ Increase Profit Margins – Raise prices strategically and cut inefficiencies to work less while earning more. ✅ Listen to Your Spouse – Their outside perspective can reveal blind spots and help you make better business decisions.

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In this episode, we welcome Kent and Gina Murawski, a dynamic couple with a rich history in both ministry and business. Having led Journey Church in Cambridge, MA, for over a decade, Kent now coaches high-achieving leaders while Gina works as a holistic nutritionist. Together, they share their journey of balancing leadership, family, and personal well-being—offering insights on overcoming burnout, managing expectations, and living intentionally.

Kent and Gina open up about the pressures they faced in ministry, the weight of unspoken expectations, and the personal toll of trying to meet everyone’s needs. From Kent’s early burnout experience to Gina’s struggle with people-pleasing, they reveal the challenges they encountered and the strategies they now use to help others avoid the same pitfalls. Through their Rhythms of Rest framework, they provide practical steps to help entrepreneurs and leaders prevent burnout and create a sustainable life plan.

If you’re a married entrepreneur striving to succeed in business without sacrificing your family or well-being, this episode is packed with wisdom on setting boundaries, embracing self-awareness, and making space for true rest. Learn how to align your business, marriage, and personal life for long-term success.

Resources Mentioned:

Rest Assured by Kent Murawski https://kentmurawski.com/rest-assured
The Purpose & Clarity Guide (Available at KentMurawski.com)
Kent’s upcoming book The Life Plan (Sign up for updates at KentMurawski.com/catalyst)

Key Takeaways: 1. The Weight of Expectations Can Lead to Burnout – Whether from others or self-imposed, unrealistic expectations can create unhealthy stress and exhaustion. Learning to set boundaries and say "no" is crucial. 2. Rest and Intentional Living Are Non-Negotiables – The Rhythms of Rest framework (relational, emotional, spiritual, and tangible rhythms) helps leaders build a sustainable life plan that prioritizes well-being. 3. Marriage Requires Communication and Growth – Differences in personalities and leadership styles can cause tension, but they can also be strengths. Learning to communicate openly and embrace each other’s strengths leads to a healthier partnership. 4. Prioritizing Rest is a Radical Act of Faith – Taking a 24-hour Sabbath from work and technology can transform your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, leading to greater productivity and peace. 5. Self-Awareness is Key to Long-Term Success – Understanding personal limits, values, and strengths allows leaders to build a business and marriage that thrive together rather than compete.

Share this episode with another married entrepreneur who needs to hear this message! Stay tuned for more strategies to thrive in both business and marriage.

Biography

Kent and Gina Murawski are living proof that the best partnerships start with a head-over-heels moment. Nearly 25 years ago, Gina took one look at Kent and decided he was the one (at least according to Kent’s version of the story).

Together, they've built a family and a legacy of service, having planted and led Journey Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts from 2009 to 2023. While Kent coaches high-achieving leaders and writes books in his signature uniform of plain tees and dark jeans, Gina transforms lives as a certified holistic nutritionist and supplements specialist. Her journey with celiac disease sparked a passion for helping others navigate life without gluten, all while sporting her distinctive boho style and newest coffee mug acquisition (yes, the collection is still growing).

Parents to three kids aged 21, 18, and 12, they're “experts” at navigating both family dynamics and professional transitions. Their household remains stubbornly pet-free—not because they don't love animals, but because Kent (who works from home) knows exactly who would end up being the full-time dog walker. As he puts it, "you can have all the pets you want when you have your own house!”

These days, you'll find them walking side by side in life and business, sharing their complementary wisdom about sustainable success, holistic wellness, and authentic leadership—always with a cup of coffee in hand.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://build.marriedentrepreneur.co/balance-business-marriage-better

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Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Download the 5 Daily Habits to Thrive in Tandem https://marriedentrepreneur.co/5-daily-habits-download

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Source: Medical News Today https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/can-overwork-kill-you#Preventing-overwork

In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui dive into the seven major health risks associated with the relentless hustle and grind mentality that many entrepreneurs embrace. While working hard is often celebrated, they uncover how excessive stress, burnout, and overworking can silently deteriorate your health, relationships, and overall well-being. They discuss research-backed insights on how long hours correlate with increased risks of stroke, heart disease, depression, and even cancer.

The conversation highlights the warning signs of stress-related health issues, how they often go unnoticed until it's too late, and why managing stress is critical for longevity in both business and marriage. They also break down the importance of daily habits that promote better health—such as sleep, nutrition, and intentional rest—and how the A.D.E. method (Automate, Delegate, Eliminate) can help entrepreneurs work smarter, not harder.

This episode is a must-listen for married entrepreneurs who feel the pressure of balancing business success with personal well-being. Robert and Kay Lee provide practical strategies to reclaim time, prioritize health, and prevent burnout, ensuring you can thrive in both your business and your marriage for years to come.

Key Takeaways: ✅ Hustle culture has serious health risks – Stress, burnout, and overwork contribute to heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and even early death. ✅ Success isn’t tied to working more hours – Research shows no direct correlation between hours worked and financial success, but there is a strong link between overworking and declining health. ✅ Burnout is a medical condition – The World Health Organization classifies burnout as a workplace phenomenon with real physical and mental consequences. ✅ Women entrepreneurs face added stress – Juggling business, home responsibilities, and family increases burnout risks for women more than men. ✅ Better daily habits lead to better health – Small adjustments like morning routines, healthy eating, and better sleep can drastically improve well-being. ✅ Work smarter, not harder – The ADE Method (Automate, Delegate, Eliminate) helps entrepreneurs reduce workload without sacrificing success.

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Join Robert and Kay Lee Fukui as they sit down with Evan and Susan Money for a lively and insightful conversation about balancing marriage and entrepreneurship. The couples dive into the unique challenges of running a business together while keeping their relationship strong, with lots of laughs, personal stories, and practical tips along the way.

Evan and Susan open up about their journey of growth—both as partners in marriage and business—and how they’ve made intentionality, mentorship, and communication the foundation of their success. They share how simple things, like playing pickleball together, can strengthen a relationship and bring much-needed fun into a busy life.

You’ll hear them talk about the power of understanding each other’s love languages, managing different energy levels and processing styles, and taking responsibility for your own actions in both work and marriage. They also dig into the importance of setting boundaries and clear expectations to avoid those all-too-common conflicts that can arise when life and business overlap.

Whether you're building a business with your spouse or just looking to create a more connected marriage, this episode is packed with real talk, relatable stories, and actionable advice you can use right away.

Bio:

Evan & Susan Money have been married for over 30 years. But more importantly they’ve had over 30 weddings within that span…to each other. They’re entrepreneurs, bestselling authors and podcasters where they are focused on restoring the flow of love in your marriage. Evan and Susan lead workshops, group sessions and even pickleball marriage retreats for growth-minded couples that want to go from GOOD TO GREAT in their marriages…..

https://evanmoney.com/our-story/

https://evanlovessusan.com/

Download the FREE “The Vow Renewal Handbook” https://www.marriageofgreatness.com/opt-in-6fd42fb3-cf71-4dae-8bf2-e53fc4b0b09c

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-money-25508519/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/evan.money

Books

The One Day Diet: How to live a cancer prevention life

Take Action Now: How to live your dreams in less than 3 weeks

#1 Money Talks, Negativity Walks

#1 Happily Ever After: Discover reedom & true love in your marriage

https://evanmoney.com/moviesbooks/

Takeaways:

Marriage and business often come with unexpected challenges.
Intentionality is key to maintaining a strong relationship.
Engaging in playful activities can enhance communication.
Mentorship plays a crucial role in personal and professional growth.
Understanding love languages can improve relationship dynamics.
Continuous improvement is essential for long-term success.
Rejecting busyness allows for deeper connections.
Couch dates can be a simple yet effective way to connect.
Couples should focus on one activity at a time to avoid overwhelm.
Creating a supportive environment fosters growth in both marriage and business. When you understand your partner's love language, it simplifies communication.
Creating a lifestyle of love requires intentionality and daily effort.
Understanding processing styles can prevent misunderstandings in communication.
Managing energy levels is crucial for harmony in a relationship.
Wearing different 'hats' helps clarify roles in marriage and business.
Clear communication is essential to avoid assumptions and expectations.
Taking responsibility is key to personal growth and relationship success.
It's important to embrace each other's differences rather than trying to change one another.
Setting boundaries helps maintain balance between work and personal life.
Tools and resources can help couples navigate their journey together.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

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Many entrepreneurs and couples dream big but struggle to turn their visions into reality. In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui share their personal journey of setting and achieving long-term goals—both in business and life. Broadcasting from their temporary studio in beautiful Lake Norman, North Carolina, they reflect on the small, intentional steps they took to build the life they envisioned. They discuss why only 8% of people actually achieve their goals, the power of revisiting your vision regularly, and why progress matters more than perfection.

Through their experiences—from climbing the corporate ladder to building a thriving business together—they reveal the key mindset shifts and practical actions that helped them make their dreams attainable. Whether it’s growing your business, reaching financial freedom, or designing a lifestyle that truly aligns with your priorities, they break down how to take small, strategic steps toward your big goals. Plus, they offer insights on overcoming the fear of making the "perfect" decision and how to avoid common pitfalls that keep people stuck in the planning phase.

If you're ready to move from “maybe someday” to making real progress toward your vision, this episode is for you. Tune in as Robert and Kay Lee encourage you to dream boldly, take action, and create the life and business you truly desire—one step at a time.

Key Takeaways: ✅ Speak or Write Your Vision – Articulating your goals helps bring them to life. Keep them visible and revisit them often. ✅ Progress Over Perfection – Focus on taking consistent small steps rather than waiting for the perfect moment. ✅ Physically Immerse Yourself in Your Vision – Visit places or connect with people aligned with your dreams to make them feel more real. ✅ Revisit and Adjust Your Goals Regularly – Reviewing your vision often helps you stay on track and make necessary adjustments. ✅ Take Action, Even If It’s Small – Success doesn’t happen overnight; it’s the result of steady, incremental progress.

👉 Share this episode with a fellow married entrepreneur who needs encouragement! And let us know your vision—email us at info@PowerCouplesByDesign.com.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Are you looking for help to better your health, productivity, and marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/5-daily-habits-download

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Why Money Arguments Are Tearing Marriages Apart—and How to Stop Them

Money is one of the top sources of conflict in marriage. From debates over spending and saving to disagreements about investing and earning, financial differences can strain even the strongest relationships. These disputes are often at the root of divorce or emotional disconnection.

Why do couples struggle so much with money conversations, and how can they work together to find common ground?

This week, we’re joined by Deb Meyer, a Certified Financial Planner and founder of WorthyNest®, a wealth management firm specializing in family-focused financial planning. Deb shares the most common reasons couples clash over money and offers practical strategies to help you and your spouse align your financial goals, reduce conflict, and build a stronger partnership.

Don’t let money arguments define your marriage—tune in to learn how to turn these tough conversations into opportunities for growth and connection.

Website: https://www.worthynest.com/press

FREE Marriage and Money Download https://www.worthynest.com/marriage-and-money-guide

Key Takeaways:

It's important to frame financial discussions in a fun way.
Creative budgeting can enhance the spending experience.
Memories created as a family are more valuable than gifts.
Regular conversations about money can reduce tension in relationships.
Budgeting is just one aspect of a comprehensive financial plan.
Couples can forge a new financial future together.
Faith can guide financial decision-making.
Experiences often provide more satisfaction than material possessions.
Engaging children in financial discussions can be beneficial.
Regular check-ins on financial goals are essential for progress.

Deb Meyer, CFP®, CPA, and CEPA, is the award-winning author of Redefining Family Wealth, host of the Beyond Budgets® podcast (we were on Episode 19), and founder of WorthyNest®, a fee-only, fiduciary wealth management firm that guides parents through important financial decisions using a values-based approach.

Deb has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and CNN Business and is a contributor to Kiplinger. She is a 2019 CPA Practice Advisor “40 Under 40 Honoree” in Accounting and received the 2018 AICPA Standing Ovation Award. Deb lives in Missouri with her husband Bryan and three sons.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

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We often talk about priorities and what truly matters beyond the demands of business, but last week, we faced a real-life test of those values.

In this episode, we recount the moment our condo fire alarm blared in the middle of the largest firestorm Southern California has ever seen. With fires raging near Malibu and just north of us in Pasadena, the air was thick with smoke and ash, triggering an immediate sense of fear: Could the fire have reached our building?

The urgency of the moment forced us to act fast. What do you grab when you might lose everything? What does that reveal about what you truly value?

Join us as we unpack this experience, reflect on how it clarified our priorities, and explore why we often cling so tightly to replaceable things. This is a powerful conversation about defining what matters most in life—and living that out every day.

Ways you can help the fire victims https://www.harvestrock.church/

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://build.marriedentrepreneur.co/balance-business-marriage-better

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Takeaways

Relationships are the most important aspect of life.
In times of crisis, we realize what truly matters.
Material possessions can be replaced, but memories cannot.
It's essential to prioritize family and relationships over business.
Natural disasters can have long-lasting effects on communities.
People often want to help but may not know how.
Preparation for disasters should include emotional readiness.
Reflecting on what is important can lead to a more fulfilling life.
The aftermath of disasters requires long-term support and rebuilding efforts.
We should not wait for disaster to reassess our priorities.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Relationships

02:00 Facing Natural Disasters: A Personal Experience

12:45 What Truly Matters: Prioritizing During Crisis

19:30 Long-Term Effects of Disasters on Communities

25:32 Reflection: Reassessing Priorities in Life

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Work-life balance is something many of us desire but often struggle to achieve. Over time, many have resigned themselves to the busyness of life, accepting it as the norm. However, the truth is, while work-life balance is simple to define, it can be mentally and emotionally challenging to implement.

In this episode, we explore two key factors for achieving balance: 1) Defining what work-life balance truly means for you and your spouse, and 2) Making intentional, daily choices to support that vision. We also share our own daily habits that help us maintain balance, even when life and business get hectic. Tune in to learn practical strategies to create and sustain the work-life harmony you've been seeking.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Takeaways

Work-life balance is about quality time in business and family.
Morning routines are crucial for setting a positive tone.
Taking breaks every 90 minutes enhances productivity.
Disconnecting from electronics fosters better family connections.
Defining personal work-life balance is essential for success.
Daily habits should be simple and manageable.
Creating a purposeful daily plan helps prioritize important tasks.
Regular exercise and stretching improve physical and mental health.
Gratitude journaling can enhance emotional well-being.
Start with one new habit at a time to avoid overwhelm.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Work-Life Balance for Entrepreneurs

03:01 Defining Work-Life Balance

05:52 The Importance of Morning Routines

11:58 Taking Breaks for Better Performance

17:48 Disconnecting from Electronics

24:01 Purposeful Daily Planning

29:51 Conclusion and Call to Action

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In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui discuss five common business mistakes that hinder growth and profitability while affecting work-life balance. They emphasize the importance of focusing on profit margins rather than just sales volume, the pitfalls of discounting, the necessity of tracking financial metrics, the value of hiring help, and the need for training employees to ensure business success and personal fulfillment.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Key Takeaways

Focusing on volume not margin
Lower prices/discounts to attract more customers
Not tracking metrics: doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results
Too cheap to hire
Not willing to train

Sound Bites

"Five common business mistakes."

"Focusing on volume, not margin."

"Lowering prices to attract customers."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Common Business Mistakes

01:29 Focusing on Volume vs. Margin

06:10 The Pitfalls of Discounting

12:55 Importance of Tracking Metrics

19:19 The Cost of Not Hiring

22:09 The Need for Training Employees

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In this episode, we discuss how entrepreneurs can often become so focused on their business that they miss the warning signs that both their marriage and business may be at risk. It's crucial to address small issues in your relationship early on before they grow into larger problems that are harder to fix.

Tune in to learn about the key red flags you and your spouse should tackle to ensure both your relationship and business thrive together.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Key Takeaways

Preventive maintenance is crucial for marriage and business.
Busyness can lead to neglect in relationships.
Frequent arguments may indicate deeper emotional issues.
Avoiding hot button issues can create resentment.
Emotional connection is vital for a healthy marriage.
Lack of affection can signal relationship trouble.
Date nights are essential for maintaining connection.
Scheduling quality time can improve relationship health.
Communication is key to resolving conflicts.
A healthy marriage positively impacts business success.

Chapters

00:00 Preventive Maintenance in Marriage and Business

05:06 Identifying Warning Signs of Busyness

10:25 The Impact of Arguments on Relationships

14:45 Avoidance and Its Consequences

20:27 The Importance of Affirmation

23:51 Date Nights: A Lost Tradition

30:46 Course Correction for a Healthier Future

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Life can be a roller coaster ride with many highs and lows. Both Darryll and Brittany Stinson share their stories of successes and challenges growing up, marrying each other, building an amazing business, and raising four kids.

Darryll was a Division 1 football and basketball player and voted Top 100 college athlete in 2008. When things went south his senior year, he landed in rehab, got clean, and eventually found Brittany at his local church. Since then, they have used their gifts, skills, and experience to help others find and use their stories to change the world.

Website: https://www.darryllstinson.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stinsonspeaks/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stinsonspeaks/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mentalhealth-keynotespeaker

Twitter: https://twitter.com/dstinson97

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEHRTpVu-KpqBRHVQBxEwVw

TedX Website: https://tedxalexanderpark.com/

Key Takeaways

Brittany was an alcoholic working in a bar
She didn’t value herself to love herself
Darryll didn’t fit in growing up and changed who he was to fit in
Darryll was at the height of his college career then turned to drugs
Did some time in rehab to get clean and sober and find the Lord
Different upbringings made marriage tough
Daily check-ins, weekly meetings, and constant praise makes marriage and business better
How they define success

Darryll Stinson is the co-founder of Seeding Greatness, a movement of leaders restoring the planet and helping humanity to heal through their stories and transformational services. Licensee of TedX Alexander Park.

As a former Division 1 athlete, Darryll overcame multiple suicide attempts to become a multiple best-selling author and 2xTEDx speaker with more than 2 million views. His accolades as a Top 100 athlete (2008), award-winning higher ed communications professional, #9 Suicide Awareness Speaker (2023), and TEDx organizer (2022-present) attest to the impact of his work. Founder of “Second Chance Athletes” and author of the best selling book, “Who Am I After Sports.”

He’s coached hundreds of speakers to reach millions of people while growing themselves and their businesses at the same time.

When he's not coaching or captivating audiences, Darryll enjoys rapping, reading, and spending quality time with his wife Brittany, four children Ava, Arianna, Amaya, Isaiah, and dog, Magic.

Brittany Stinson, MSA, is a speaker, operational strategist, and cofounder of Seeding Greatness. Struggling to find herself in college, Brittany overcame alcoholism and unhealthy relationships. Alongside her husband, she went on to build a movement of leaders impacting the world with their stories. Brittany has worked with a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from solopreneurs and student leaders to hospitals with $500 million in salary budgets. When she isn’t working, Brittany enjoys working out and spending quality time with her husband and four children (preferably on a beach somewhere).

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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Procrastination can have benefits in business if reframed and used strategically. It is often driven by fear of failure or the desire for perfection. However, when we finally take action, we often realize that the process wasn't as bad as we imagined.

Procrastination can also provide a learning period and allow for improvements to be made before launching a product or service. It can also be an opportunity for a relaunch, bringing new energy and updates to a project.

In this episode, we share our own experience of procrastination and how we turned it into an advantage for our business.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Benefits of Procrastination
01:31 Understanding Why We Procrastinate
03:27 Reframing Procrastination for Business
05:47 The Learning Period of Procrastination
09:11 Using Procrastination for a Successful Relaunch
12:00 Discovering Errors and Updates through Procrastination

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Today, we will dive into the keys to becoming a high-performance leader at home and in your business. It’s all about taking control of your health that will make you perform better, think better, sell better, and lead better. Who doesn’t want that?

But don’t worry, we’re not going to try and persuade to take on the newest diet and exercise fad that won’t last. It’s about helping you create the right stress free way of eating well and getting the right amount of exercise that fits you. Something that you can make as a way of life that feels natural to you.

This week's guests Justin Roethlingshoefer and Alyse Gaulin share some highly practical ways that we can live a healthier life without being a gym rat and count every calorie. This will be highly practical and simple.

Website: https://ownitcoaching.com/

Alyse’s website: https://alysegaulin.com/

The Book: https://thepowerofownershipbook.com/

Key Takeaways:

We normalize dysfunction
Consuming coffee, sugar, energy drinks, etc. is borrowed energy. Not healthy long term.
The health scare at 29 while he was a performance coach for the NHL.
4 pillars of ownership
Fuel
Build
Renew
Repair
Total health relies on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health
You can be physically fit but if the other 75% of your health isn’t doing well, stress builds up and your body will break down.
Even things that are good for you like exercise can be a cause of unnecessary stress. Ultimately, stress is what you want to reduce.
Many entrepreneurs love what they are doing. That’s why they can work all day, all night. Until their body says, “no more.”

Justin's Roethlingshoefer Bio

After completing his MS in Sports Performance and Human Biology, Justin sought out post-graduate work in functional medicine. His 15-year career as a performance director in the NHL and NCAA, prepared Justin Roethlingshoefer for entrepreneurship after realizing that the holistic health solutions he had found a personalized solution to was just not an athlete problem but a human problem.

He founded Own It in 2021 and has become a multiple seven-figure coaching company that applies this health and performance philosophy to clients ranging from NHL stars, to Fortune 500 executives, to entrepreneurs looking to take that next step and realize true health. From sleeping better to mental clarity, reduced anxiety, and increase in energy, he and his team have been providing n=1 solutions for over 10 thousand people the last 2 years.

He’s also the creator of the Own It App, which provides simple data collection, meaningful insights, and personalized plans to help users OWN their habits and improve recovery, health, and performance.

Justin has spoken at dozens of events, including the TEDx stage. He’s the host of the Sports Science and Recovery Podcast and The Own It Show and the author of a number of books including his most recent bestseller “The Power of Ownership: Redeem Your Health, Live Life by Design and Break the Relentless Pursuit of Normal”

Alyse Gaulin's Bio

As CEO of Own It Coaching, Alyse Gaulin comes with a wealth of experience after helping grow multi-billion dollar corporations in the retail industry, and most recently as an executive at Christian Louboutin. In her role there, she built teams that consistently over-performed & contributed to significant growth.

After working her way up the corporate structure, she knew in her heart that she was an entrepreneur with a passion to change peoples’ lives. She went back to school and invested heavily into her own development and education to become an iPEC and ELI-MP certified coach, with thousands of hours of formal training. It led her to co-founding Own It and driving the development of the Inner Energy team. She is also certified through the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

She has worked with 8, 9, and 10 figure entrepreneurs and has a God-given gift in helping people realize their potential. She possesses a calm leadership style that soothes everybody in the room. Her authenticity is infectious and she epitomizes the importance of building quality relationships with everybody she works with and is an integral part of building the Own It Coaching team.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

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When it comes to the inability to create work-life balance for many married business owners, there are issues common to most. The good news is that there are common solutions as well. These solutions don’t come from us solely but from other married entrepreneurs who’ve been able to sustain better balance in their lives.

This is the two-year anniversary of our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/ and the announced release of the audiobook version. Go to our website and grab a copy.

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Key Takeaways:

Common problems for married entrepreneurs
Working a lot of hours- the grind
No boundaries
Financial stress
Arguments
Spouse is controlling
Lack of agreement
The grind of sales
Low margins
Can’t find help
Common solutions for married entrepreneurs
Be intentional
Calendar your priorities
The problems will still be there tomorrow
It’s not about you. It’s about both of you
Focus on less, work less, produce more
It’s about profit margins not sales
Automate, delegate, eliminate
KPIs
Many small improvements lead to big changes
Biggest obstacle
Mindset

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Imagine returning home after a hectic day at work, eagerly anticipating the warm embrace of your little girl, only to find her turning towards your spouse instead – a moment Tamra Andress vividly describes as her 'Tombstone moment.' It's a heart-wrenching realization that strikes at the core of one's identity.

You may have pondered the question: What would my Tombstone say when I’m gone? Typically, it revolves around being a loving spouse, parent, and friend. However, for Tamra, the harsh truth unfolded as she saw her role as a loving mother in jeopardy. Her daughter's choice to seek comfort elsewhere was a wake-up call that was a gut punch.

This episode captures the pivotal crossroads where Tamra recognized the need to shift her focus from the relentless pursuit of business success to nurturing her marriage and family. The fear that life would slip away, leaving her unloved and alone, became a compelling catalyst for change.

This narrative resonated with us and it will for you too. Take a moment to listen to this powerful episode – it's a poignant reminder not to take life for granted.

Website https://tamraandress.com/ , www.fitinfaithmedia.com , https://fitinfaithmedia.com/millionaire-messenger

Book Always Becoming https://tamraandress.com/alwaysbecomingbook

F.I.T. in Faith Podcast https://tamraandress.com/fit-in-faith-podcast/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tamra.andress/

Key Takeaways:

Succeeded professionally but wasn’t truly happy
My smile was a facade to hide the emptiness
I felt I couldn’t confide in my husband
I had a Tombstone moment. I came home and my little girl ran to my husband instead of me.
Considered divorce and suicide even though I still loved my husband
I was able to get healed and reset my life by getting help
Realized part of the pain was suppressing the memory of being abused as a child
Key to true happiness is stop being busy and minimize your life

Tamra Andress is a 6x #1 best-selling author (…and counting), a keynote speaker, and a top podcaster. She’s a serial entrepreneur who works with high-capacity Christian leaders to become millionaire messengers and share the Good News. She is wildly in love with words and The Word! Through her publishing company, F.I.T. in Faith Press, she catalyzes messengers in the marketplace by building buisnesstry through publishing, podcasting, and platform development while keeping play at the core! Her non-profit, The Founder Collective, focuses on ordaining and sustaining marketplace ministers.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

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In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise and getting real. No matter how successful your business becomes, it won't guarantee happiness. It won’t make your spouse love you more, improve your kids' behavior, or earn you genuine admiration.

We've seen too many marriages falter under the misconception that achievements lead to happiness. The truth is, happiness is a choice. If you want to cultivate a thriving marriage, raise a healthy family, and build a great business, you'll need to make intentional—and likely different—choices.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Key Takeaways:

Our heart grieves
Let’s get real
Happiness is a choice
You can’t ACHIEVE happiness
We often get married on false pretenses
He/she completes me. Makes me happy. Until the don’t
If I make a million dollars, If I get that car, If my business scales to…
We work, we succeed, we accomplish. For what?

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Whether you work with your spouse, are considering working with your spouse, or are saying to yourself “never” this episode is for you. Knowing how to recognize and utilize your spouse's gifts, talents, and abilities will help your business and enrich your marriage.

In this episode, we interview Troy and Shantel Brooks, successful business owners and authors of the book 'Spartners: Discover the Value in Your Spouse as a Business Partner and Enrich Your Marriage.' They discuss the challenges and benefits of working together as a married couple, emphasizing the importance of finding and utilizing each other's strengths in the business. They share their personal journey of transitioning to working together and overcoming ego and resistance. The couple also highlights the significance of effective communication, conflict resolution, and prioritizing fun in maintaining a thriving marriage and business.

Connect with Troy and Shantel at www.troyandshantel.com or @wearespartners to stay updated on their latest ventures.

Pre-order Spartners at www.spartnersbook.com and/or get connected with their community of like-minded couples looking to enrich their marriage at www.spartnersconnect.com.

Takeaways:

Working with your spouse can magnify both strengths and conflicts in your relationship.
Identify and utilize each other's strengths and talents in the business.
Overcome ego and resistance to embrace partnership and mutual growth.
Prioritize effective communication, conflict resolution, and fun in your marriage and business.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Working with Your Spouse

01:00 Introducing Troy and Shantel Brooks

02:08 The Challenges and Benefits of Working Together

03:36 Transitioning to Working Together

04:01 Finding Strengths and Talents in the Business

06:18 Overcoming Ego and Embracing Partnership

07:08 Balancing Roles and Priorities

09:51 Fitting Strengths into the Business

12:08 Dealing with Challenges and Conflict

16:26 Navigating Challenges as Entrepreneurs

21:50 Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution

26:48 Prioritizing Fun and Enjoyment

31:42 Conclusion: Building a Thriving Marriage and Business

Troy & Shantel are the successful owners of The TB Effect, a faith-based company that specializes in Marriage Enrichment, Content Creation and Speaking based in Atlanta, GA. Recently, they embarked on a new journey as marriage enrichment non-fiction authors. Their entrepreneurial experience and extensive knowledge in marriage & business alignment have provided a rich foundation for their writing. Their debut work, Spartners: Discover the Value in Your Spouse as a Business Partner and Enrich Your Marriage, explores the intricate world of love and business and the possibility of its fruitful and purposeful impact on your marriage. The book reflects Troy and Shantel’s passion for living a purpose-filled life with their spouse and their commitment to building God’s Kingdom through marriage. When not managing their business or penning down their thoughts, Troy & Shantel enjoy being in the outdoors, staying active, and spending time with their sons Sage & Phoenix and miniature schnauzer, Avery.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

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Is it just me, or is building a business easier than growing your marriage? Let’s put it this way: Are you more inclined to attend a business seminar or a marriage workshop? Would you rather see a marriage counselor or hire a business consultant?

For some reason, many of us prefer to work on our business rather than our marriage, so it’s no wonder that many married entrepreneurs struggle with work-life balance. Entrepreneurs tend to give unequal attention to their business and their marriage. In this episode, we tackle the "why" and share our experiences in becoming more comfortable working on our marriage while building a business.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Key Takeaways:

We will do anything to improve our business but not our marriage
In business, we will
Get consulting
Attend seminars
Run ideas by other business owners
Spend more time
Think and talk about it constantly
Resolve problems
In marriage, we will avoid
Getting counseling
Attend a marriage seminar
Talk to a friend/mentor
Spend more time at home
Think and talk about it constantly with your spouse
Avoid problems

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What if you achieved your dream of becoming something like a fighter pilot? What boy doesn’t? Then you achieve your BHAG of being accepted into Top Gun school. But in an instant the dream turned reality comes crashing down. Not only are you not able to enter Top Gun school training but ultimately, the Navy kicks you out because of your handicap.

What do you do then? Meet this week’s guest John Ramstead. He was a chubby, bullied kid that watched Top Gun the movie and was hooked. He was going to be a fighter pilot. But he had to overcome self doubt to take the first step.

Not only did he become a U.S. Navy combat pilot, he was approved to enter Top Gun training. It was all lining up until one incident ended it all. You want to listen to this episode as he shares the challenges he had to overcome before, during, and after his Navy career.

https://www.beyondinfluence.com

Eternal Leadership podcast https://eternalleadership.com/305-2/

Book: On Purpose with Purpose: Discovering how to live your best life https://www.beyondinfluence.com/book/

Key Takeaways:

Realism of Top Gun Maverick
Dad’s advice. “Bet on yourself”
1 out of 10,000 applicants make it into flight school
Dad’s words of wisdom that put him at the head of the class
Don’t let what you do become your identity
Jobless and 45, married with kids
Mentorship is crucial for personal and professional growth. Finding someone who has achieved what you want to achieve and learning from their experiences can be invaluable.
Creating a safe space for communication is essential in any relationship. It allows for open and honest conversations that can lead to growth and improvement.
Mindset plays a significant role in success. Adopting a growth mindset and reframing failures as learning opportunities can lead to personal and professional growth.
Balancing work and personal life is essential for overall well-being and success. Prioritizing relationships and setting boundaries can lead to greater fulfillment in all areas of life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:23 Realism of the Movie Top Gun

03:49 John's Journey to Becoming a Fighter Pilot

06:24 The Importance of Mentorship

09:57 Recognizing the Need for Relationship Improvement

13:16 Creating a Safe Space for Communication

18:16 Dealing with Conflict at Home and Professionally

21:36 John's Transition from Fighter Pilot to Executive Coach

30:48 John's Work as an Executive Coach

John Ramstead is not your ordinary keynote speaker and trainer. He’s a former combat Navy fighter pilot, a transformative executive coach, the compelling voice behind the international podcast "Eternal Leadership", and the bestselling author of "On Purpose with Purpose—Discovering How to Live Your Best Life." Notably, Inc. Magazine lauded him as one of "The Top 12 Podcasts Leaders Need to Listen To." But beyond accolades and achievements, John's mission is to uplift individuals, enterprises, and government entities to their pinnacle of potential. Success to significant

A decade ago, as John soared professionally, destiny threw a wrench in his path. A harrowing, near-fatal accident challenged his physical limits with twenty-three surgeries and almost two years of intensive medical rehabilitation and led him to a profound spiritual awakening. John experienced an in-person encounter with God at this life-altering junction, assuring him of his survival. This intimate rendezvous with the Divine didn't just save his life; it reshaped its very essence. The encounter with the living God imprinted upon John a vital message he feels compelled to share with the world.

With an electrifying presence, John captivates audiences from varied backgrounds. His life story, reminiscent of an edge-of-your-seat Hollywood tale, offers hope, renewal, and transformation. But John is more than a storyteller; he's a catalyst for change. Fueled by his encounter with God and unyielding passion, he emboldens others to discover their authentic purpose. Join him on this journey, and prepare to receive a blueprint to live daily with fervor, intention, and divine purpose.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

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One of the most popular keys to a successful marriage is “compromise.” In our experience that is one of the most destructive methods in a marriage. The word compromise means “accepting a standard lower than is desirable.” Is that what you want for your marriage? I would think not but that is how many deal with disagreements.

When we compromise in a disagreement, each side gives up something they want and we agree on something we can both agree upon even if it’s not the best. So how do you get past disagreements if you don’t compromise? Come up with a better solution than either of you came into the argument with.

The choices shouldn’t just be yours and hers/his. It should be yours, hers/his, or a new solution. Kay Lee and I know treat our disagreements as an opportunity to come up with an even better solution. Tune in to hear how we do it.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Key Takeaways:

We need to take the word “compromise” out of our marriage
Definition of “compromise” - Accept a standard lower than is desirable
Compromise in disagreements can lead to resentment
Compromise in our life accepting busy as the norm
Compromise in our business as that’s the best it can be
Compromise in our marriage that we naturally drift apart
If you want to succeed, you need to be intentional and work at it
If you see a problem, fix it
Don’t accept less than

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Who doesn’t want to close more sales deals? Without sales, you have no business yet some business owners really struggle with this part. If you only have a small staff most likely you, the business owner, are the chief salesperson. Like many owners, you don’t want to come across as salesy so you actually become less effective at it.

The question is, how do you close more deals without coming across like a used car salesman? No offense to used car salesmen. This week’s guest, Darrell Amy, will help us dispel the misunderstanding of the sales process so we can all go in confidence and authenticity to close more deals. You’re not selling a product or service, you’re solving someone’s problem. Take a listen.

Book: “Revenue Growth Engine: How to align marketing and sales to accelerate growth” https://www.revenuegrowthengine.com/#section-CK7KwRd4q9

Podcast: Selling From the Heart https://www.revenuegrowthpodcast.com/

https://www.revenuegrowthengine.com/

Email: DAmy@revenuegrowthengine.com

Key Takeaways:

How to set realistic sales goals
The way you open the sales call, you close it.
Focus on selling the outcome not the features
There are three types of buyers. 1) CEO 2) Middle managers 3) The rest of us One is more price conscious than the other
Start with a clear understanding of what the customer wants as an outcome

Questions:

We all want to close more sales deals. Why don’t we? What are some common mistakes?
People commonly think of marketing and sales as the same thing. Can you clarify the difference?
Had a client that was thinking marketing was going to solve all his sales problems. The first thing we uncovered during our research was most of his clients (he sells insurance) didn’t know about the other insurance options he sold and were open to hearing more. But for some reason, didn’t follow up. Can you speak to identifying low hanging fruit?

Today's guest is passionate about helping great companies grow revenue. He's the author of the best-selling book Revenue Growth Engine, How to Align Sales and Marketing to Drive Accelerate Growth. He is the host of the Revenue Growth Podcast on the C-Suite Radio Network and the co-host of Selling from the Heart podcast. He is a member of the Forbes Business Council and a C-Suite Advisor. As A Revenue Growth Strategist, he gets behind the scenes, rolling up his sleeves to help company owners, sales leaders, and marketing teams build revenue growth strategies. Welcome to the show, Darrell!

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

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When growing a business, we can get caught up focusing on the marketing and building systems as the keys to success. But at the end of the day it’s people that make it work. So knowing how to communicate and positioning your team in the proper roles can make the difference between average performance and a great one.

This episode piggy backs on episode 191 in which we discussed how the use of personality assessments such as DiSC can help you build a high performing team.

The DiSC Assessment free https://discpersonalitytesting.com/free-disc-test/

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://build.marriedentrepreneur.co/balance-business-marriage-better

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Key Takeaways:

Personality/communication styles as defined by DiSC
Learn your strengths as a leader
Who you should surround yourself with
Learn your team’s tendencies to improve communication
Build a stronger, high performing team
Improve culture and increase productivity

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Going from owning multiple successful businesses, fancy cars, and homes to living in a van and couch surfing. How would your marriage survive this? Hopefully, you’ll never have to find out but you can listen to this week’s guests, Tim and Glori Winders, to find out how they did it.

The 2008 recession destroyed their real estate business and by 2013 lost the other businesses, filed for bankruptcy, lost their home, and moved into the van. Yes, there were some finger-pointing, arguments, and other challenges in their marriage. But ultimately, they pulled together, leaned on each other for strength, and came back stronger.

Even though they are professionally successful once again, they’ve chosen to live simply, be better stewards of their money, live in their motorhome Theo by choice, and make an impact. You’ll definitely want to hear their story.

Tim’s website: https://timwinders.com/

Tim’s podcast: https://seekgocreate.com/

Glori’s website: https://liveglorified.com/

Questions

How did you get through the bankruptcy?
Glori, were you angry at Tim for putting you in this mess?
You talk about prioritizing faith, family, then business in that order. Have you always thought that way or was there a before and after moment?
What do you think about the “hustle” culture that we are raised in?
Is it possible for an entrepreneur to rest?
What did you learn during the season of everything, literally, being stripped away?
You live and travel in a motorhome named Theo. Talk to us.
We “lived” on the road for 6 weeks and it was exhausting toward the end. How do you do that full time without getting on each other’s nerves?
How do you have “me” time in a motorhome?
Working together can be tough, how have you been able to have success doing it?
How have balance in your life when you feel the tension of the demands of the business?
Talk to us about your book Coach and "Read Through the Bible"

Tim Winders and his wife Glori Winders are experienced public speakers, podcast hosts, and lifestyle entrepreneurs who aim to inspire and empower others. Married for over 35 years, the couple has built successful careers in business, ministry, coaching, writing, health, and more.

In 2008, Tim lost his real estate companies in the market crash. By 2013, he and Glori were bankrupt and homeless, living in their Honda van. Since then, they have rebuilt their lives as nomadic entrepreneurs. They have been traveling full-time for over 10 years. For the last 5 years they have lived, worked, and traveled in their motorhome they lovingly call Theo.

Tim is the host of the SeekGoCreate podcast, where he interviews guests on redefining success. He is also an executive coach and author of the inspirational novel Coach. Glori founded Live Glorified, a faith-based lifestyle brand for women. She created the popular "Read Through the Bible" program and Bible Dashboard.

With their experience overcoming adversity, Tim and Glori provide wisdom and perspective on pursuing purpose and living life to the fullest. As devoted parents of two grown children and grandparents of two, they understand balancing family, faith, and work. Audiences appreciate the couple’s authenticity, humor, and compassion. Tim and Glori’s story of loss, renewal, and nomadic entrepreneurship offers inspiration to anyone going through life transitions or seeking to live a non-traditional lifestyle.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

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They say communication is the foundation of a great marriage. But most people think talking is communicating. It is part of communication but it doesn’t necessarily mean you understand each other. Good communication means both parties understand each other and can resolve disagreements without blowing up into major conflict.

This is where so many married couples struggle. Being able to resolve conflict. In this episode, we’re going to share one tool that has helped us and our clients better understand each other and improve communication. It is the DiSC assessment. A widely used personality profile that helps people understand themselves as well as the other person to better communicate.

Take the DiSC Assessment free https://discpersonalitytesting.com/free-disc-test/

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://build.marriedentrepreneur.co/balance-business-marriage-better

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Key Takeaways:

Personality/communication styles as defined by DiSC
Learn your negative tendencies to avoid conflict
Learn your spouse's tendencies to improve communication
Creating rules of engagement to better resolve conflict
This will also enhance communication and relationships in your business

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Can a prenuptial agreement strengthen your marriage and prevent a divorce? That’s not typically what we think about when we hear prenup. We’re just usually thinking of protecting our assets when we do get divorced. But this week’s guest, Aaron Thomas, is going to shed some light on the way he helps couples create prenuptial agreements.

His process of crafting prenuptial agreements creates transparency, increases communication, and facilitates fairness in the relationship that all couples want. But wait, there’s more. Much more. What goes into these agreements, all marriages should have whether you have a prenup or not. So you want to listen, take notes, and make your marriage stronger.

Get the book, “The Prenup Prescription” https://prenups.com/

Key Takeaways:

Prenuptials are contracts that set the rules of marriage and define the rights of each spouse
It sets proper expectations and forces each person to reveal all personal and financial information. It creates transparency
You can set any type of agreement like going to counseling once a year, having yearly financial updates, and having joint bank accounts

Questions:

We tend to think of prenuptial agreements as creating that safe out of a marriage. You have a different take on this. Please explain.
How did you get into this niche?
Do you see a change in the couple from when you first start working with them til the time you’re done?
How do you come up with the guidelines for the prenuptial agreements or is it simply following the couple's lead on what they want in their relationship?
Can you walk us through the process?

As a three-time winner of Atlanta’s Best Divorce Attorney, Aaron Thomas is one of the nation’s top experts in family law issues. He is a 2002 graduate of Harvard Law School, and his firm Aaron Thomas Law, was recognized by peers as one of the fastest growing family law firms in the state of Georgia.

With clients ranging from NBA Hall of Famers and Superbowl winners to Grammy award-winning artists, Aaron has extensive experience representing his clients in a range of family law matters, including divorce, custody, child support, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

As founder of Prenups.com, Aaron is widely viewed as the go-to source for writing fair prenups. He carries a fundamental belief that establishing a solid financial foundation during engagement can prevent many common marital disputes and that fair prenups help create happy marriages.

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Marketing success can be elusive for many small business owners. Most rely on word of mouth (which is the best form of marketing) because they haven’t had much success doing anything else. Even if your business is doing well from word of mouth, there are some steps you can do to improve that.

There is also so much noise out there about what form of marketing is best for you. In my experience, the best form of marketing is the one that best suits you. In other words, there is no cookie-cutter marketing that works for every business. You have to evaluate what works for you. This episode will delve into the fundamentals of marketing that will help you craft the perfect marketing strategy.

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Key Takeaways:

Consistent, persistence
Time and money.
Budget 5-20% of revenue toward marketing
It’s all about forming relationships. That leads to trust and sales.
Cycle- building relationship leads to trust that leads to sales. Strengthening the relationship after the sale leads to loyalty and customer retention.
Customer retention builds the foundation of your business.
If DIY, what do you enjoy? Public speaking, networking, video, audio, social media, writing
Short term (outbound marketing) - Ads, flyers, other promotions, public speaking
Pros - Reach a lot of people quickly
Cons - It only works when you’re spending money, spending money for trial and error
Long term (inbound marketing) - Organic social media, website SEO, blogs, VLOGS, podcasts, YouTube, public speaking, email/customer retention
Pros - “Free,” results can be long-lasting, searchable in a variety of ways, audience gets to know, like, and trust you, demonstrate your expertise, emails/customer retention keep your customers engaged and returning
Cons - Takes a while, trial and error
Start out using both outbound and inbound marketing
Over time, limit the outbound and focus on the inbound marketing

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“Doing the right thing is inconvenient.” That was a powerful quote from this week’s guest Bob Beaudine. Prioritizing your family over your career or business is one of the hardest things to do for high achievers. It is possible to do it successfully but it doesn’t come easy. You have to make hard choices that are not convenient.

Bob had one of the top executive search firms for professional sports. In fact, he basically created the niche when no one was doing it. As a result, he’s placed in some of the positions in professional sports like Bud Selig, former commissioner of MLB, as well as head coaches, and presidents of NFL, NBA, and NHL teams.

You can probably understand why Sports Illustrated nominated him as “The most influential man in sports you’ve never heard of.” His work helped transform leagues and teams with the people he placed in them.

Listen to this week’s episode as Bob shares how he was able to balance marriage, family, and the busy life he led in professional sports.

Website:

https://www.bobbeaudine.com/

Books:

2 Chairs USA Today and Publishers Weekly best seller

The Power of Who

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Key Takeaways:

Bud Selig was his first sports placement
Good leaders care about people
Flew 7 million miles for business but still able to coach kids teams
Good things are inconvenient
Dealing with change
Decide on boundaries
Favorite Dallas Cowboy
Was a Miller Beer rep in college

Questions:

You’re an accomplished CEO with money, accolades, connections, and influence, how have you been able to keep the important things the priority in your life? Have you always been this way?
“Most influential man in sports you’ve never heard of.” Sounds like Rodney Dangerfield or Bob Uecker

Bio

Bob Beaudine is the President and CEO of Eastman & Beaudine. He is one of the nation's most respected search executives having conducted 100's of searches for Fortune 500 companies, entertainment entities, professional sports organizations, non-profits, Olympic bodies, and universities, among many others. Celebrating over 50 years in business, Eastman & Beaudine has been named by The Wall Street Journal as the “top recruiting firm in college sports." Sports Illustrated named Bob the “top front-office matchmaker in sports” as well as the “most influential man in sports you’ve never heard of." These accolades come as a result of Bob helping shape the leadership teams of NBA, MLB, NFL, and NHL franchises and league offices, in addition to university athletic departments and conferences across the nation. Bob’s

experience extends to the PGA TOUR, USTA, PBR, U.S. Olympics, NASCAR, UFC, and sports-related non-profits among others. Bob is the bestselling author of The Power of WHO! and 2 Chairs.

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Fewer than 5 percent of businesses earn over $1 million in revenue and only 11% have 20 employees or more. For many entrepreneurs, those are magic numbers to reach so they can experience greater freedom from the business. Reaching those revenue and staff milestones means they have the resources and team to handle business while they go off on a great family vacation for a month.

Why do the majority of business owners stay stuck? The simple answer is they don’t have enough sales to build the team to handle business while they’re gone. But the real answer is deeper than that.

This episode explores the top 5 reasons businesses stay stuck.

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Key Takeaways:

You’re wearing too many hats
You’re casting a wide net
Your margins are too small
You have people in the wrong seat
You aren’t resting

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Entrepreneurs have an independent streak for sure. I have it, you have it, we all have it. It’s why we can’t see ourselves in a 9 to 5 job. It’s why we’re so successful in what we do. We take the bull by the horn and make it happen.

But independence can have an ugly side to it. It can cause us to become a little arrogant, isolated, and hurt our most important relationships. Meet this week’s guest Stu Fuhlendorf and his wife Trish. Stu took three companies IPO, made tons of money and was a wall street darling.

Until ego, alcohol, and the love of success got the better of him. It almost landed him in jail. Thankfully, there is a happy ending to this that you’ll have to listen for yourself.

Website: www.redemptionhills.com

Business: www.lifeverse.com

Book: “Wall Street to Well” https://www.amazon.com/Wall-Street-Well-Transformation-Fortune/dp/1949021432

Key Takeaways:

Stu wasn’t driven by money and things but by accomplishments
The accomplishments were great but fleeting
Turned to alcohol which made him angry
Guided 3 companies through successful IPOs
Faced a lawsuit from the S.E.C.
Trish had to lean on her faith and prayer to stay married
She put her happiness on the shelf
Instead of arguing she chose silence

Questions:

Why were you such a jerk?
Trish, I know you got saved first and that was a big part of the reason you stuck it out with Stu, but many good Christian women would have still left, how were you able to stick it out?
I’m sure you tried to get him to quit drinking and change the way he was living, did you just give up trying to convince him at some point?
While not going to the extremes you did, many entrepreneurs have the same mentality you had. What would you say to them?
Pastors can fall into much of the same trap that you did in your career, what do you say to them?

Stu serves as the Senior Pastor of Redemption Hills Church in Littleton Colorado and is the Cofounder and COO of Lifeverse. His first book, Wall Street to the Well, was released April 2019. After working in corporate business for twenty years, he earned an M.Div. from Denver Seminary and was called into full-time ministry combining his love of Jesus with 21st century technology. Stu lives in the foothills of Colorado with his wife, Trish. They have two grown children who divide their time between school, work, and fun.

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Wall Street to the Well: A Story of Transformation from Fortune to Faith

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Taking a vacation is a good thing. So why is it so hard for the typical entrepreneur to tear themselves away from the day to day grind of building a business to take a break with their family?

We’ve heard and used these excuses. “I’m too busy to get away.” “It’s too stressful to take time off. There will be so much work waiting for me when I get back.” “I don’t think the staff will be able to handle things while I’m gone.” “I get texts and emails all the time while I’m away. So I might as well stay home and get things done.”

If your goal in starting the business was to gain more freedom then something has to change. And forcing yourself to take more vacations will set your business up for success if you follow these rules. Take a listen to this week’s episode. Your family and staff will thank you.

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Key Takeaways:

Common excuses- I don’t have time, It’s too stressful, I can’t trust the staff to take care of business,
Results- You’re stressed, business is stressed, family is stressed
Vacations are good for the soul
It is productive
What we hear after the vacation. I got more clarity/ideas for the business, I/we needed that, The team took care of business,
It forces you to scale and grow your business. - prepare your staff for your absence (S.O.P.)
List what you do
Circle the things only you can do
Identify who can do what
Nominate a lead(ers)
Start preparing three months before your next vacation
Develop systems
Document the procedures
Define what a true emergency is
The team is empowered to make decisions for themselves based on the good of the company
Resist the temptation to take back responsibilities once you return
You get great ideas
It refuels you for the work ahead
Better for your health, relationship and business

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Imagine the doctor telling you that your spouse has 40 minutes to live. What do you do? How do you feel? How do you cope? Tune in to this week’s episode as entrepreneurs Gary and Keely Van Vlack share their story of how close Keely came to dying and how Gary coped.

After Keely miraculously got over the hump and her health started to improve, the reality of life and running multiple businesses kicked in. Gary had to run his business and Keely’s business while learning how to roast coffee in one day. And make sure their customers liked it.

This conversation will show you what’s important, how relationships matter, and how to accomplish more in less time.

Website: Gkcapitalinc.com

Website: Renew.global

Key Takeaways:

Purpose drives business
Power of relationships
Follow the graph
Freedom of a well said “no”
Empowering people to do what they can do

Topics:

Stewardship of time—guarding your yes and no. leaning into God, and not getting caught up in all the good things, and leaving no time and space for the God things.
A yes and a no in covenant- what it looks like to wait on God as a couple in life and business. How to lead in times where you are not 100% aligned. Hence, one has a yes, and the other person has a no. what to do, and how to handle that together and stay out of strife.
How to handle tremendous growth in business. – doing more with less. Avoiding burnout and strife in marriage due to commitments and deliverables. Creating an environment and culture around you to aid in your success, and keeping accountability.

Gary and Keely, the dynamic duo behind G.K. Capital Inc., bring a unique fusion of passion, expertise, and heart to the world of business consulting & start-up’s. With a combined experience of over 30 years, they have honed their skills in fostering strategic growth and sustainable business practices. Their journey is not just about building successful businesses; it's about cultivating relationships and empowering individuals. Their approach is deeply rooted in their values of service, integrity, and commitment, ensuring that each decision and strategy aligns with these core principles.

Together, Gary and Keely embody the spirit of entrepreneurial stewardship. They are not only business owners and investors themselves, but also dedicated mentors who believe in the transformative power of disciplined stewardship. Their expertise in identifying growth opportunities and maximizing investments is matched by their dedication to their faith and community. This blend of professional acumen and personal values makes them a formidable team in the business world. As they share their knowledge and passion with others, they continue to inspire and lead with a vision that transcends the traditional boundaries of business, focusing equally on profitability and the enrichment of human lives.

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If you’re like many business owners, it’s been hard to find good employees. It seems like the younger generation doesn’t want to work and are lazy. Or at least that’s what they say. But think about this, the baby boomers were also considered lazy when they were in their twenties and thirties.

They were the hippies. Love not war.

In other words, the older generation always thinks the younger generation is not as hard working as they are. So maybe it’s not that the younger generation is lazy, they have a different set of values that they want to see reflected in their job. And if you look at what they value, you may find that they align well with yours.

If you adjust how you lead the younger generation, you will find that you develop the most loyal employees and attract more of them. Listen to this episode to learn more.

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Key Takeaways:

According to the Gallup Poll research on the workplace, this is what millennials want in a job:

Millennials don’t just work for a paycheck — they want a purpose.
Millennials are not pursuing job satisfaction — they are pursuing development.
Millennials don’t want bosses — they want coaches.
Millennials don’t want annual reviews — they want ongoing conversations
Millennials don’t want to fix their weaknesses — they want to develop their strengths.
It’s not just my job — it’s my life.

Gallup report https://www.gallup.com/workplace/238073/millennials-work-live.aspx

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What would it be like to go from working 95 hours/week to 0 in an instant? This week’s guest Paul Hastings is here to tell us about it. The sudden change wasn’t by choice. A tragic health issue forced him to stop cold turkey. In the months of recovery he was able to reconnect with his wife, be present for his young kids, and re-evaluate what was important in life.

Every busy entrepreneur needs to listen to this episode. We never think things like this can happen to us but sometimes our body says something different. Hear how Paul has re-defined success and the steps he’s taken to make sure his business doesn’t consume his life.

Podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/

More info: https://paulhastings.me/

Key Takeaways

Worked 95 hours/week and was always willing to take on another client
Arm stopped working and caused severe pain
Forced to stop working and bringing in income
Had daily conversations with his wife during recovery
He realized he had tunnel vision and lack of boundaries
Re-defined success and set boundaries to make sure he could be present for his wife and kids
Makes less money but has more time
Don’t let business dictate your life

Bio

Paul Hastings is an award-winning podcaster, filmmaker, speaker, and entrepreneur. He is the host of "Compelled", a podcast sharing unique stories about God transforming Christians around the world. His work has been featured by Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk, The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, World Magazine, American Family Association, The Christian Post, and more.

Paul, his wife, and their four children live near Austin, Texas and attend Redemption Hill Church.

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According to the 2022 U.S. Census Bureau, a little more than 10% of businesses are run by husband and wife teams. And that number is continuing to grow as more and more couples are realizing they can make more money working together than in separate jobs or businesses.

However, working with your spouse is not as romantic as some may think it is. Neither is it the beginning of a disaster for the relationship like others may feel. Should all couples work together and why do so many fail? Tune into this week’s episode to find out. But what I can tell you is once couples learn how to work together, they make the best team possible. Working with the person you trust the most, who wants you to win as much as you do, and have complementary skills, will take your business to the next level.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Key Takeaways

Work together because

It’s romantic
Cheaper than hiring an employee
One persuades the other to do it
Some learn to make it work. Others are “been there, done that, never again.”
Why do they fail? Conflict.
Don’t take things personal
Lack of agreement stunts business growth
Most arguments are a zero sum game
Me Vs Her
The word, “US,” was a game changer
Boundaries between work and home

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According to the 2022 U.S. Census Bureau, a little more than 10% of businesses are run by husband and wife teams. And that number is continuing to grow as more and more couples are realizing they can make more money working together than in separate jobs or businesses.

However, working with your spouse is not as romantic as some may think it is. Neither is it the beginning of a disaster for the relationship like others may feel. Should all couples work together and why do so many fail? Tune into this week’s episode to find out. But what I can tell you is once couples learn how to work together, they make the best team possible. Working with the person you trust the most, who wants you to win as much as you do, and have complementary skills, will take your business to the next level.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Key Takeaways

Work together because

It’s romantic
Cheaper than hiring an employee
One persuades the other to do it
Some learn to make it work. Others are “been there, done that, never again.”
Why do they fail? Conflict.
Don’t take things personal
Lack of agreement stunts business growth
Most arguments are a zero sum game
Me Vs Her
The word, “US,” was a game changer
Boundaries between work and home

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When you start with nothing to starting, building, and selling off multiple businesses to Fortune 500 companies, you’ve got it made, right? That’s not what this week’s guest, Aaron Walker experienced. Before he reached the age of 30 he had already sold his first company to a Fortune 500 competitor. Even though he had no intention of selling, they made him an offer he couldn’t refuse.

Then tragedy struck. This changed everything for Aaron and sent him on the journey of moving from success to significance.

He is now a living example of how you can prioritize the relationships that matter most and still succeed in business. And he’s helping other men do the same thing through his mastermind groups and retreats. Tune in to this week’s episode as we explore how to make those hard choices so you can prioritize your marriage and family. - You only have one pass in life to do it well.

Sound Bites

"We never learned through success. We only learned through failure and we only learn in the valley."

"The reason I'm such a proponent now for leaving it all on the field. Squeeze every drop out, do everything you can, make every moment intentional, live your life proactive, not reactive, to maximize this awesome thing that we get to do every day."

Check out his mastermind groups and retreats https://www.viewfromthetop.com/isi-mastermind

Key Takeaways:

Sold first business to a Fortune 500 company at 27
Tragedy struck that changed everything
Entrepreneurs think there is a moment when “I’ve arrived.” But it’s only temporary
Happiness is a choice
His purpose is to turn ordinary men to extraordinary people
Develop a support team before you need it. Then you’ll never be alone
Place guardrails around your life so business doesn’t take over

Bio

For over 45 years, Aaron, has been a small business owner, committed husband, devoted father, and community leader. He got his first taste of real accountability in a business Mastermind group where he developed genuine friendships and grew alongside Dave Ramsey, Dan Miller, Ken Abraham, and others. He currently serves as founder and CEO of View from the Top where Iron Sharpens Iron Masterminds, business coaching, and events all coordinate to achieve the mission.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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The reasons why couples fight over money is due to the different attitudes and habits that were formed growing up. Whatever was modeled to us growing up is what we adopt as an adult. As you’re aware, those differences are what causes the conflict.

Savers vs. spenders, investors for going into debt, delayed gratification vs immediate pleasure.

How do you prevent arguments about money? First, have an “us” mentality, not a me or her/him mentality. In this episode, we delve into the common reasons why couples argue about money and how to prevent it from happening and deal with it when it does.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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Key Takeaways:

Us not me mentality
Understand each other's pasts
Value each other's differences
Vision
Reward delayed gratification
Staying in conflict forces you to work against each other and slows down wealth-building

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As you go through the daily grind of building your business, does it sometime feel like Groundhog Day? Same thing over and over. If you stop and think, do you feel like you and your spouse are growing together or feeling more like roommates?

Meet this week’s guest, Jerry Dugan. One day as he was building his career, his wife and kids gave him a shot in the arm with one statement and one question. It hit him between the eyes and made him assess what he was doing. He was sacrificing his personal well being and his family health by prioritizing his work.

Whether you’re a W2 employee or a business owner, this episode will cause you to evaluate if you’re living a fulfilled life.

https://beyondtherut.com/

Questions

How do we know when we’re stuck in the rut?
Many people feel they don’t have a choice but live the life they’re living. What do you say to them?
What did you do to get out of it? How do you live a life worth living?
You’ve recently left your W2 job to do this business thing full time. Any lessons learned?
One question both his children asked that hit Jerry in the heart
“I want my Jerry back.”

Bio

Jerry Dugan is the CEO and Senior Consultant of BtR Impact, LLC, a consulting and training company focused on helping leaders define success on their terms so they can live fulfilled, meaningful lives with impact and not lose their faith, their families, or their health.

His work experience includes serving in the U.S. Army as a combat medic, corporate training facilitator, and organizational development leader. He has led in combat zones and corporate offices learning the ins and outs for building teams and trust through servant leadership.

Since 2015, Jerry has been the host and producer of Beyond the Rut podcast, a show that shares encouraging stories and practical advice to help pull listeners out of their ruts and into lives worth living. It's not enough to get out of a rut. He wants you to live beyond the rut.

Jerry currently lives in Dallas, Texas, enjoying the empty nester life with his wife Olivia. They have two adult children, three cats, a dog, and no car loans!

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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For some groups of married entrepreneurs, working with your spouse is the greatest thing since sliced bread. For others, it’s a disaster. The third group is getting by and the last group doesn’t even want to go there. Regardless of which camp you sit in, this episode is dedicated to you. The married entrepreneur who works with your spouse or is wondering whether it’s a good idea or not.

Working with your spouse has its challenges for sure. But if you avoid these 5 common pitfalls, you will be on the path to building a thriving business in tandem while strengthening your marriage at the same time.

Take a listen.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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Want to learn how to deal with conflict in a healthier way? Listen to episode 142

Top mistakes married entrepreneurs make
Just fill a seat
Not listening to your spouse’s feelings
Lack of boundaries
Taking it personal
No regular meetings

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One of the reasons for the lack of work-life balance is working a lot of hours and taking on too many responsibilities. Whether it’s business or personal related, we tend to say yes to more things than we realize which steals time away from your spouse and kids.

So how do we keep from taking on too much so we can maintain a healthy relationship with our family? Our spouses can keep us accountable but it can also create conflict. Because the truth can hurt. In this episode, we’ll discuss ways we can hold each other accountable from not working too hard or taking on too much in a way that will be received well.

Key Takeaways:

Stats on working too much
Health issues- Stress - Working 40 hrs/week + yields no additional benefit but increases heart attack risk 35%
Relationship issues- Less time w/spouse will affect your relationship
Put your ego down and listen to your spouse
Come up with a code word that doesn’t trigger the other spouse
Listen to your kids
Have an accountability buddy…or two
Rationalizing it doesn’t make it true
Just because you don’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not happening
Patience and vetting out all opportunities can uncover hidden land mines

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Whenever we face challenges like recessions, COVID-19, business competition, or market crashes, fear tends to rear its ugly head. How we deal with fear determines how well we get through those challenging times.

Kay Lee and I recently went on a ski vacation and I noticed a lot of skiing metaphors that applied to how we deal with life and business challenges. If you’re a skier, you may pick up a pointer or two. If not, you should still understand the application this will have in your life.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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Dealing with fear in life and business
Ride the slide - When things get tough, stand tall, ride it out as you look for the turn
Point downhill and go - It’s so easy to go from one idea to another without doing anything. Just get going then turn. Easier to turn when you’re going downhill. It’s difficult to turn when you’re still.
Always face forward - We all go through trials but it’s important to always know where you going even if you have to pivot in the midst of the journey. You’ll always come back to center. Pivots and changes are ok as long as it leads to your destination.
In crisis, stick to the fundamentals - Investing principles are the same during recession. Buy low, sell high. Marketing principles stay the same. COVID. Let people know what you’re selling and how to purchase. Life stays the same. Keys to success are the same whether things are easy or difficult. Fear will puts you in self preservation mode and make the wrong decisions.
The tendency when skiing down a steeper slope is to lean back. That is when you lose control.
When a difficult circumstance arises in the business, you’ll want to hold and hide.
Sliding on ice you’ll want to lean back. If you stand tall and ride the slide, you’ll eventually hit a softer patch of snow to turn on. Ride the slide
Conserve energy for greater success - The Fundamentals & Proper technique takes less energy and improves your chances for success
Running, business profits, marriage, finances, self. In business, poor fundamentals creates less efficiency forcing you to work longer, harder, and spend more money.

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The term family legacy gets thrown around a lot. We want it but do we really know what it means, how to build it, and know when you have it? In this episode, we’ll share what we’ve learned, how we’ve built it, and share some stories of others who’ve done it.

NOTE: It doesn’t matter how much or little your assets are worth. Nor does age have anything to do with it. You haeBuilding a family legacy starts with taking the first step. Take a listen.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Key Takeaways:

You have more than you think
Memories are just as important as tangible assets
Define legacy
What legacy looks like
How to build it
When you should start thinking about it
What if I don’t have much and I’m too old to build anything?
How to get your kids involved with the business
A living trust is an important step to establishing legacy
You start, someone else finishes
Our “plan” to build legacy
Didn’t want to have the same life
Plan for our future
Want to make an impact
Make a significant investment in 5 year increments
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Improving the businesses bottom line is always a nice thing to do. Usually, the strategy to do so is increase sales. But when you’re already working hard and long hours, more sales means more work. More work means more hours and less time at home with your spouse and family. How much more can you handle?

What if we can show you how to find more money within your business without you having to go chase more sales? No, it’s not magic or accounting fraud, it’s just basic practical process many businesses don’t do because it’s not fun.

But the payoff is huge. You’ll find more profits to invest into hiring, upgrading equipment and software to make your business more efficient, give you more time, and have the ability to handle more sales without driving you nuts.

Go through this process and you will find more money to put into the bottom line.

Oh, and you’ll have more freedom to invest with your spouse and family.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Key Takeaways:

We’re going to show you how to find more money in the business
Allows you to invest more into the business. Hire more help, upgrade equipment/software.
Make the business more efficient and profitable to handle more work
But will free you up to invest into your relationships
Why do you work so hard in the business? The mindset is more sales is the answer
More sales = more work if you don’t have more help and capacity to handle the increase
Healthy net profit margin = 10-15%
To find more money, start from the top of the P&L statement and work your way down.
Price- Raise it, bundle another product or service on the same transaction
Cost of goods- Finding lower cost alternatives with suppliers, is there volume discounts, terms of payment discounts, efficiency in labor.
Fixed expenses- What’s the return on investment. Is that subscription serving you well, can you cut down on some of the travel, lower cost provider, are you even using the service?
We tracked every penny for a month on a personal level and were surprised where the money went
Increase performance- Increase sales close rates, PPC, speed of service, less mistakes, less returns, open rates

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Becoming financially wealthy is a desire many have but most don’t achieve. Is it really that difficult? Actually not as difficult as many think. The difference between the people that achieve financial wealth vs those that simply talk about is based on their mindset on money and the habits they form around it.

In this episode, we will talk about how we created our wealth and the multiple streams of income. You will be surprised to see how simple it was and that it wasn’t due to some major investment that shot through the roof or a business that exploded. It was through time tested methods of investments that are available to everyone.

Warning: This is not a get rich quick discussion. The methods discussed in this episode requires patience, persistence, and consistency. If you’re willing to do that, then take a listen. It will change your perspective on money and your financial future.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Key Takeaways:

Side hustles are dangerous
They don’t build wealth but cause stress
True wealth is investing into an appreciating asset
The money works for you. It grows without your effort
Key to building wealth is consistency, persistence, and patience

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Time seems to be that asset that entrepreneurs don’t have a lot of. If you’re feeling like you’re so busy you don’t have enough time to get everything done than this episode is for you.

While no one can gain more time in the day, you can gain more margin. That takes doing less busy work and concentrate on more productive work. This can be hard as the less productive work are things that we face at the moment like emails, texts, and phone calls. Things that are right in front of us that we feel we need to address at the moment.

Meanwhile this pushes the more highly productive work like research and development, content development, and long term planning aside. When this gets done, who knows. So if you want to know how you can find more time so you can focus on more high priority items, than click on this episode.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Key Takeaways:

Can’t make time but you can gain more margin
Be more productive and less busy
My time wasters, social media, texts, taking appts, taking advantage of opportunities
Says no to family time
Not as effective with business
Our culture is built around work, work, work
Hustle and grind
Side hustle
Establish some boundaries and work within it
For me, it was getting to bed by 11pm
Make time your friend episode 156
John Pencavel economists at Stanford research no difference between working 50 hrs/week vs 70 hrs/week
Henry Ford did an assessment in his business and showed no difference in outcome between 40 hr/wk vs 50 hr/wk
W.H.O. showed increase of heart attack for people working over 40 hrs/wk
Avg business owner spends 70% of time on IN the business activities
Need to focus more on ON the business activities
Automate Delegate Eliminate
Next episode is on money- creating greater profit margins

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What drives you? What’s important to you? If relationships wasn’t an answer to at least one of those questions, you definitely need to listen to this episode. We live in a success driven world. Which wouldn’t be a problem if success was defined in a holistic way. But for most entrepreneurs, we often forget to mention our relationships. Even if we say relationships are our priority it isn’t lived out on a day to day basis.

Not spending enough time with important relationships like spouse and kids is one of the top regrets for entrepreneurs as they get older. You don’t want time to pass you by or a tragedy like losing a child to realize what’s most important.

Meet this week’s guest, Teresa McCloy. She’s an author, speaker, podcast host, and leadership and life coach. Teresa lost her son to drug addiction 6 years ago and has moved from being addicted to success to addicted to life. She lays out some nuggets on how to design a life you want to live.

Website: www.therealifeprocess.com

Email: teresa@therealifeprocess.com

Book: https://www.therealifeprocess.com/book

Facebook and Instagram @teresa.mccloy

Key Takeaways:

What do you have to say to the busy entrepreneur?
How did we as a society get to this point of living life in a hurry?
Why does it take a tragedy to make us realize what’s truly important in life? How do you encourage those that have not faced a loss like yours to wake up before it’s too late?
Many entrepreneurs want to lead a better balanced life but can’t seem to do it. What do you think holds them back?
You have a 4 point process to go from living with your hair on fire to doing what matters most. Could you please share?

Bio

Teresa McCloy is the Founder & CEO of the REALIFE Process® Author, Podcaster, Keynote Speaker Certified Leadership & Life Coach

As a recovering workaholic who was addicted to all the latest apps, software, and best-selling books on productivity, Teresa is passionate about helping others assess their habits and execute a process to take their everyday, ordinary life to something extraordinary through REALIFE™ Being, Action, Time, and Living. Teresa is the creator of the REALIFE Process®, a faith-focused company that helps coaches, organizational leaders, speakers, and trainers develop and diversify their business through certification, content, coaching, and community to grow their impact and increase their revenue. She is an ACC Certified Leadership & Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation, a Certified Spiritual Director, Podcaster, and Keynote Speaker .

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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I know you want to prioritize your marriage over the business but there is a tension that pulls you to prioritize the business first. After all, it’s the main source of income for you and your family. If the business struggles you will financially as well.

But what if I told you that they key to business success is to prioritize your marriage? There’s plenty of research around this topic that Kay Lee and I will share in this episode. We’ll also help you answer the question, “how much time is enough to prioritize your marriage and family and how do you make sure you have enough time to make your busines succeed?”

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Key Takeaways:

Why did you marry me?
Were you thinking, as long as he makes a ton of money I’ll be happy? Regardless if I pay attention to you or not?
How much time in the day do you need from me to make you happy?
We’ve all grown up with the mindset that as long as I take care of my wife (caveman style) she’ll be happy. Be the provider
We don’t have time to be provider and care about your feelings, empathize with you, listen to your dreams and vision.
There was a time being a good provider was an important factor women looked for in a man. No longer.
What do wives want according to socioligists Christine Whelan at University of Pittsburgh
Love
Character
Emotional stability and maturity
10- Finances
What do husbands want
The same top 3
We “have to” focus our time to the business for it to become successful
How much time guarantees business success?
How much time guarantees relational success?
We overestimate how much time it takes to be successful at either one
Yet we’ve never really explored how much it takes

“Thursday is the new Friday” - Four day work week with Joe Sanok https://marriedentrepreneur.co/blog/four-day-work-week-joe-sanok

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It typically takes a significant (near) life tragedy to change someone’s perspective. Many of us entrepreneurs are wired to achieve while neglecting our most important relationships. Imagine being in a commercial jet that is about to go crashing into the Hudson River.

What would be going through your mind and how would your perspective on life change after surviving? Meet this week’s guest, Dave Sanderson, who was one of those passengers on U.S Flight 1549 that successfully landed on the Hudson River. The Miracle On The Hudson as they called it.

Dave was a busy executive consumed with his career with little time for his family before the incident. But after? How did you his persepective on life, family, and business change? This is a story that all busy entrepreneurs need to hear.

Website: https://davesandersonspeaks.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiredavesanderson/

Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dave-Sanderson/author/B087N5F3ZH?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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Key Takeaways:

Dave was a busy executive with no time for family before the plane crash
Dad modeled work ethic. Man’s role was to feed the family, the wife takes care of the home.
Dad was gone 3-4 days/week for work
“Brace for impact” were the words that changed Dave’s life
Staring death in the face
Dave’s mom’s famous quote. “If you sa you can’t, you must.”
Two things went through Dave’s mind as the plane crashed. 1) Need to spend more time with family 2) Be less judgemental towards people before you hear their story
Sometimes you need a push from good people to survive and thrive
From take off to landing in the Hudson took 5 minutes. There are a lot of business lessons came from it.

Bio

Dave Sanderson is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, philanthropist, and survivor of the Miracle on the Hudson. For more than four decades, he has been a top producer for some of the largest sales teams in the world. More than 250000 people have enjoyed his business and personal leadership events' warmth, humor, and inspirational message.

On January 15, 2009, Dave was one of the last passengers off the plane that crashed into the Hudson River, best known as The Miracle on the Hudson, considered the most successful ditching in aviation history.

He is an author and contributing author of three internationally bestselling books including Moments Matter, Brace for Impact, 1 Habit for Success: SmartFem Summit Special Edition, and From Turmoil to Triumph.

After thirty-seven years in sales and sales leadership with roles in companies such as ADP, Peoplesoft, KPMG, and Oracle, Dave founded his executive personal leadership firm Dave Sanderson Speaks International, on January 15, 2014. As a sought-after international speaker, he works with established and emerging leaders and entrepreneurs to help them find opportunities out of uncertainty, aligning with their passion and purpose by employing their leadership skills and igniting their performance by pivoting turmoil into opportunity and challenges into success.

In addition to his 37 years in sales and sales leadership, he was the Director of Security for Tony Robbins for over ten years and was recently named one of the top 100 Leadership Speakers in Inc.com.

Dave has spoken at countless fundraisers that have raised over $14M for the American Red Cross.

Dave resides in Charlotte, NC, with his wife of 36 years, Terri and their four children, Chelsey, Colleen, Courtney and Chance.

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When successful entrepreneurs start reaching their golden years, they often talk about some of their regrets in life. It’s not usually about missed business opportunities or investments, it’s about relationships. The most common regrets among the successful are around not taking care of themself and their close relationships like spouse and kids.

Why does this happen? Because they were raised a lot like you and I. Raised with the mindset that your work is your worth. That your success is based on your accomplishments and achievements.

In this episode, we share a bit of our story growing up and how it shaped our view of success. But we now have healthier well rounded view of success that allows us to prioritize our relationship and still make a ton of money.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Key Takeaways

Growing up in an entrepreneurial home
Work ethic was part of our identity
You can have too much of a good thing
Success was defined by the things we do and accomplish
We have a grind it out culture
Fortune 500 experience
Time you waste is time you lose. You can’t get it back
Don’t have regrets
We prioritize our time based on how we define success
You can define the life you want to live
If you prioritize marriage you can still make a lot of money
But if you prioritize money, your relationships will suffer
Over the coming episodes, you’ll hear stories of entrepreneurs that almost lost it all. Almost losing their spouse, their own life, or their marriage and family
Also, we’ll be hearing from members of family enterprises. The do’s and don’ts. Succession, don’t wait to late
They all thank God they didn’t lose it. They knew they could make the money back but you can’t get your family back

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Welcome to Thriving in Tandem. It’s a podcast for you the married entrepreneur that wants to win in business and marriage at the same time.

The biggest challenge for the married entrepreneur isn’t just succeeding in business, it’s succeeding in all areas of your life including your marriage.

What if we could take you behind closed doors to share with you the real stories, conversations, and hard moments that happen in every married entrepreneur’s life. Each week, we take you into the boardroom and bedroom where you will hear encouraging stories from married entrepreneurs that have found a way to prioritize their relationship, build a business, create wealth, and thrive in tandem with their spouse.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Key Takeaways

Why the re-brand
Name was too long
Fits our book
Want to capture more stories not just a how to
Why the podcast
What pisses us off - Thought leaders saying you have to grind it out and sacrifice your personal life and relationships to succeed in business. | the 100x , get rich quick schemes | blueprints, formulas, and templates | rationalization for the family sacrifice
What breaks our heart - marriages suffering while the owner moves forward | owner feeling lonely, stressed and working long hours | businesses closing and not transitioning to the next gen

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No matter what business owner we speak to anywhere in the country, the top concern is finding good employees. The same thing seems to be happening all over the U.S.A., no one wants to work. And the ones that do want to be paid a lot of money and with a lot of perks. Sound familiar?

Well, Dr Joey Faucette is going to help us develop a plan to attract and retain great talent. Beware, finding good talent might not be as difficult as you might think. Or maybe it will. Click this episode to find some practical tips to find good help.

Website: https://www.workpositive.today/

Free course https://www.workpositive.today/wp-about

Podcast: www.workpositive.today/podcast

Book https://www.workpositive.today/book

Dr Joey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/

Key Takeaways:

Keys to finding good employees
60% of people leave because of bad leadership
The new generation of employees want belonging and becoming. Clarity and development can address those two issues
Work is being redefined whether you like it or not

Questions:

Building a healthy culture seems like one of those buzz words that a company would attempt to do as a check the box kind of thing. Is this really that important for the performance of a business?
Seems like a lot of work, is it?
Running a more efficient business has a lot to do with having your team run at peak performance. You can either do that by managing by fear or care. Caring for your people. Care probably is better for the culture, right? Why is culture so important to the performance of a business?
What do you say to those business owners who say they don’t have time to work on developing their people and creating a healthy culture?
How does it effect the bottom line?
How does it help the owner?
Speak on priorities

Bio

An executive coach, culture architect, and host of the Work Positive podcast. His best-selling book, Work Positive in a Negative World: Team Edition, is the manifesto for developing your positive work culture.

He has spoken to thousands of people within companies and associations annually for decades.

Dr.Joey is a prolific writer of over 1,000 articles that have appeared on the websites of Fox News, CNBC, Wall Street Journal Market Watch, MSNBC, Entreprenur.com, and countless others.

His content reaches people in more than fifty countries.

He and his wife have two adult daughters and son-in-laws, the most brilliant and beautiful granddaughter ever born, four grand-dogs, and enjoy living on Pleasant Gap Farm with their two cats, horse, and Maggie Mae the yellow Lab.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

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Are you a man? Are you a husband? Are you a father? Are you a business owner? Than this show is for you! Or any wife that wants to hear what guys talk about. Ha ha! But this isn’t going to be a mancave show. It’s going to be three guys sharing what it takes to be a superstar husband, dad, and entrepreneur.

As you know, trying to do it all can be difficult. It’s like spinning plates sometimes. But the concepts to doing it all successfully is surprisingly simple but difficult to execute. So if you want to know how to win at home and business at the same time, tune in to hear from our special guests Chris Niemeyer and Michael McGreevy as they share some raw insights into their lives and how they have built a great family and business.

If you’re looking to be around a community of men, check out their new mastermind group The Forge Alliance.

Website:

https://theforgealliance.com

Socials:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theforgealliance

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-forge-alliance

https://www.instagram.com/theforgealliance/

Questions:

What is one of the dumbest things you have done in your marriage?
Tell us a little about how you grew up. Work ethic, family commitment
Were you always thinking family first as you built your businesses? If not, what changed?
A lot of entrepreneurs feel the tension between tending to the needs of the business and prioritizing marriage and family life. How have you been able to do both well?

Key Takeaways:

Men are built to “do” we need to “be”
Listening to our wives without trying to fix them will draw you closer to her
Build your business around your life not the other way around
Relationship with your wife and family are important but so is surrounding yourself around supportive men
Reach out when you’re hurting
Men will change the world by investing in 4 areas of their lives. Tell us more
Self | Marriage | Family | Business

MICHAEL MCGREEVY Co-Founder

Michael lives life to the fullest with his wife & kids above all other pursuits and maintains a flexible schedule to make that possible. It’s his mission to help men discover their greatness so they can lead their families well and make their mark on the world.

Michael is a professionally trained leadership coach with a decade of experience working with high capacity business owners and executives. He partners with high achievers to create powerful break-throughs in key areas of their lives and businesses so they can lead with unshakable confidence and clarity. His clients find clarity, confidence and awareness about who they truly are, what their strengths are and how to leverage them for exponential growth and impact.

Michael carefully curates a safe and confidential space for his clients as they together work through complex challenges in business and life. With a board to report to, executive personalities to navigate and employees to motivate; a trusted sounding board is often difficult to find. Michael is this trusted guide for leaders nationwide.

Michael is a man of faith, a devoted husband, a family man to the core and an entrepreneur. He lives in Clarence, New York with his wife and 3 kids.

CHRIS NIEMEYER Co-Founder

If Chris Niemeyer isn’t traveling with his wife & 4 young kids or running his real estate investments, he’s committed to helping other entrepreneurs work ON their business instead of IN it.

A business coach and real estate investor, Chris is passionate about helping small business owners work smarter, not harder to discover more time and financial freedom. Living a life of adventure, spending more time with loved ones and operating in your sweet spot can be a reality as you go through his

FREEDOM Business System™.

Chris is also a passionate and avid investor. He coaches professionals how to maximize their profits and create new income streams for a more free and flexible lifestyle.

Outside of work, he and his wife are likely at the beach in Florida playing with their 4 young kids, coaching their soccer teams, traveling or enjoying family time.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

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How would you and your spouse deal with losing, not one but, two businesses? Losing one business is bad enough. The stress that your relationship goes through can send many straight to divorce court. Fortunately, that did not happen to this week’s guest Bobby and Michelle Schaffer. They only got stronger together.

Almost immediatly after being ousted from the very company they started, they set course on their next venture. Tune in to this week’s episode as you’ll learn how they were able to overcome the rough patches, become better teammates, husband and wife. There are some great nuggets in this episode to be a Power Couple.

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Questions

You lost not one but two businesses. You’ve overcome and are stronger than every but what we’d love to hear is what were some of the relational challenges that brought and how did you get through it?
What have you learned about working as a team inside and out of business?
As you reflect back on the business deals that went bad, any learnings that you took from it?
How do you deal with differences of opinion in business?

Key Takeaways:

Always listen to your spouse. Their opinions can change
Immature Bobby and mature Bobby. Here the difference
Us Factor
Sometimes we have better relationships in our business than at home
Your spouse is a superhero. Respect what they bring into the relationship
Find at least one thing to be thankful for your spouse each day

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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Work 4 days a week? What entrepreneur doesn’t want that? Ok, so maybe I can adjust my schedule to do this but wouldn’t my business suffer? These are great questions that this week’s guest Joe Sanok is going to answer.

As a counselor and therapist, he effectively grew and sold his practice incorporating the 4 day work week principle. Now he helps other private practice therapists do the same through his coaching programs and top rated podcast, Practice of the Practice. And you can too.

For more insights into how the average entrepreneur can work just 4 days a week, tune in to this week’s episode. I know I have my notepad and pen ready.

Get the book Thursday is the New Friday

https://joesanok.com/

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Questions:

We’re taught to work hard, grind (hustle), and sacrifice our personal desires to get ahead and make money, you have a little different perspective don’t you?
How did we get to this point? What is the history of the seven day week and 40 hour work week?
In the book, you argue that we have been moving toward a four-day week for a while, why? In the book, you discuss ‘Internal Inclinations’, take us through those.
The neuroscience and case studies in the book point to slowing down unlocking hidden creativity and productivity, why is this and what are some examples?
You outline Sprint Types™ in the book, will you walk us through how those work?
In your book, you talk about the research that slowing down actually increases productivity and creativity. How can the entrepreneur do that? That’s not how they are wired.
How can you eliminate non-productive tasks to free up our time for it’s highest and best use?

Key Takeaways:

Parkinsons Law- It’s easy to add to your checklist but hard to eliminate one
If you reduce the amount of time to work, you’ll focus on the most important things first
Our ego over values work and under values priorities outside of it
Value your weekend
How can you remove one things that causes stress?
To move toward the 4 day work week, run a test, set new KPI’s, edit and improve https://joesanok.com/how-employers-can-experiment-with-the-4-day-workweek/

Joe Sanok is the author of Thursday is the New Friday: How to work fewer hours, make more money, and spend time doing what you want. It examines how the four-day workweek boosts creativity and productivity. Joe has been featured on Forbes, GOOD Magazine, and The Smart Passive Income Podcast. He is the host of the popular The Practice of the Practice Podcast, which is recognized as one of the Top 50 Podcasts worldwide with over 100,000 downloads each month. Bestselling authors, experts, scholars, and business leaders and innovators are featured and interviewed in the 550 plus podcasts he has done over the last six years.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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You hear us and others warning that if you prioritize succeeding in business over the relationship, it CAN harm your marriage. This week’s guest, Krystal Parker, shows it WILL destroy your marriage. She found out the hard way how focusing so hard on achieving professional success can lead to two divorces. You’d think she would learn the first time, right? Well, she did. What happened the second time you’ll have to listen.

Tune in as we hear an amazing story of how she broke through the glass ceiling in a male dominated industry, lost two marriages, focused her energy to her daughter while still succeeding in business, and getting a third crack at true love.

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Key Takeaways:

How did you end up in that industry? I wouldn’t think it would be a first choice for a woman and the degrees you held.
You’ve certainly achieved a lot in your professional career. Being one of a handful of women in leadership roles in the oil and gas industry. But it’s come at a personal cost, has it not?
What have you learned from that experience balancing competing priorities of marriage and business?
They say, all paths tend to converge in that bigger calling and purpose over time. What does that look like for you?
Worked at an auto parts store and ended up becoming an executive in an oil and gas company
So focused on climbing the corporate ladder that she had no time for her husband and daughter
The divorce forced her to focus on what matters most
She learned to allow her team to lead more. Which took the time and pressure off of her, allowed her to focus on her daughter, and the business grew as a result.
You get what you focus on and measure
If you’re not whole as a person, you attract like people
Jumped too quick into the next marriage
While she learned and focused on her family first, the second husband was busy focusing on his career. She got a taste of her own medicine.
Third marriage, they protect quality time in the mornings to make sure they connect despite busy and awkward schedules.
Say “no” to the good so you can say “yes” to the great

As a former executive for a Fortune 200 publicly traded oil and gas company, Krystal offers over 20+ years of experience successfully leading organizations while serving more than 2.1 million customers in the U.S. Advancing her education at Harvard Business School for Senior Executive Leaders, a Psychology major and Marketing Masters, she started her career stocking shelves. From temporary worker to executive in eleven years, she climbed the corporate ladder to become one of only a handful of women officers for an oil and gas giant. In her pursuit of excellence, she parted ways with ONEOK in order to help companies and leaders deliver the impact their intentions deserve.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

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We’re all about helping the married entrepreneur create greater work-life balance. A lot of our discussion is around setting boundaries and being more efficient with our time. This week, we want to talk about an often overlooked aspect of the business that largely determines how hard the business has to work to make a profit. PRICE.

Price setting is the most important financial decision you make for your business yet it’s the least amount of time spent on it. Think about it, at the point of sale, that is the most money that hits your bank account. After that, expenses are subtracted. What’s left over is your profit.

The lower your profits per transaction, the harder you have to work. So maximizing your sales price is crucial to make a profit but also prevent you from working harder than you need to. Take a listen to this episode. One small change in your sales price can make a huge difference in your quality of life.

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Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Key Takeaways:

We work really hard every day
More help, better equipment, faster technology can make our business more efficient
Lack of adequate profits prevents us from investing into the resources to make our lives a little easier
Where does it start? Price setting
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Price profit word problem
Lower margins forces you to work harder for the dollar
Higher margins earns more money and free up time
Allows you to give better service and invest into creating and delivering a better product
It’s a game changer
Overcoming fear
Higher price either gains you more customers or if you lose some, the increased profits more than makes up for it
Allows you to pay higher wages and give more away
I’d rather give it away than discount my price
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As a business owner, you need to be more lazy. No, it’s not that we don’t believe in hard work. But too many entrepreneurs are working so hard that they are slave to the business and it stunts the growth of the business. If you find a way to do less of the work by delegating more of it to employees that are better at certain tasks then you, then you’re a step closer to scaling and growing a business for more freedom.

Join us and this week’s guest, Billy Sticker, as he shares us the concept of the “5 Hour Work Week.” Sound attractive? Take a listen.

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Key Takeaways:

Working a lot of hours prevents entrepreneurs from having work-life balance…What blocks business owners from developing the freedom that you’ve been able to create?
Did you ever think that you’d be able to build a business that allowed you the freedom to do what you do?
Many entrepreneurs dream about building a business for freedom but few actually accomplish it. You’ve managed to create a 5 hour work week. Tell us your secret.
Money is great but that’s not what drives you, correct? What do you prioritize in life?
If you’re climbing the (corporate) ladder, what if it’s on the wrong wall?
Lead with value
Consult your spouse on business issues
Ok, with employees traveling during “work hours.” Just get the job done
To gain more freedom from the business, identify what duties you hate (red), you’re ok at (yellow), or love to do. Delegate out the red and yellow
Be married to the mission not the method. Give freedom to your team to improve process.
Top regrets among retirees - not traveling more in their younger years
93% of the time you spend with your kids in a lifetime happens before they turn 18.
Prioritize your life and build the business around that

Billy Sticker is a speaker and business advisor who helps business coaches, consultants, agency owners, and authors who want to launch and scale a multiple 6-to-7 figure business. He is the author of several titles, including The Blessed Entrepreneur: 5 Steps to Launch & Scale a Business With Impact.

He is a multiple winner of the coveted Two-Comma Club Award presented by ClickFunnels, recognizing entrepreneurs who have generated over $1M in revenue through online sales. He is also the winner of the Multiple 7-Figure Agency award for his company, ChiroCandy, given to entrepreneurs who have built a multiple seven-figure agency.

Billy has been interviewed on industry-leadings podcasts including Internet Business Mastery, Seven-Figure Agency, and The Christian Entrepreneur. Billy has also been featured in Forbes, ABC, CBS, and Fox, and has spoken at global industry events across the USA, London, and Paris.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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Entrepreneurs are great visionaries, starters, doers, but often lack patience. In one sense that is a strength because many people just think about doing stuff but the entrepreneur makes it happen. There is a downside though. Impatience can cause the entrepreneur to pivot too quickly or get caught up in the shiny object. This can cause the business to lose any momentum it has created.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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Key Takeaways:

Our story
Shiny object syndrome
Driven by sales and panic
Losing the Big Mo
One thing we did constantly- podcast, eblast, Linkedin, mastermind
This year- Outreach for events and podcast
Short term vs long term thinking
Moments of frustration

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Training and developing employees seems like common sense but many small businesses do an inadequate job of doing so. Lack of time and resources seems to be the primary excuse. But if you knew that creating a culture that constantly develops its people would increase your profits, you would do it in a heartbeat, right?

Join us in this important discussion with leadership consultant Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks as she shares her experience in this area. Reduced turnover and increased productivity are just two of the many ways that developing your employees will benefit the company. You’ll also be surprised to hear some simple ways you can do this without taking a lot of time.

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In this world of busyness it seems like time is our enemy more than our friend. But who’s fault is that? There are so many things coming at us in our business and personal lives that some of the more important aspects are being neglected.

At home, spouses feel ignored and kids feel neglected. In business, many of the high level projects that would grow our business are being put off time and time again. We can blame other people and circumstance all we want but for the most part, this neglect is based on the choices we make.

Time is our enemy because we don’t control what we do and when we do it. It seems like we have no choice but if we were to step back and take an honest assessment, we would find that we have more control then we think. Check out this episode and let’s make time our friend.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

Key Takeaways:

We’re in a constant state of busy
Because of that, we make excuses of why we don’t get to the important things like
Date nights
Making kids soccer game
Being with friends
R&D in the business
Applying for that grant
Training
Checking in on key customers
Busy has become a badge of honor
It’s become our enemy that we don’t have enough of
We spend our time on???
Stuff we say yes to
“Emergencies”
Requests
People wanting you
Social media, emails, texts
Volunteer positions
Church stuff
We react to life which leaves us feeling out of control
Instead of taking control
Problem is, we can’t say no
How do we treat time as our friend?
Take control and set boundaries
Be intentional about setting the priorities as a priority
Put the important stuff first in your calendar - things you want to do

Create boundaries around the activities you’re willing to do

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Overcoming childhood trauma is significant in itself. But how about being criticized, passed over, and looked down upon every step of your career? To top it off, one of the leaders you admire tells you, you’re not good enough. That is a lot to overcome and still be successful.

Meet this week’s guest, Kelly Baader. She survived all of this to be an entrepreneur helping other leaders be successful in spite of their obstacles. Kelly is also the host of the top rated podcast, Christian CEO. This happened by “accident.”

Take a listen as I’m sure it will be inspiring and encouraging.

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Business growth is on the minds of most entrepreneurs. Unfortunately for many, they approach growth in the reverse order that it should be done. Most will focus on driving sales and then play catch up with any operational needs that is sure to appear when the workload increases.

Similar to building a housing development. The infrastructure like sewage, water, and electrical is installed in the neighborhood before you start building homes. Without it, there will be a lot of unhappy homeowners. Without the proper infrastructure in place to support the increased workload from more sales, you will have a lot of unhappy customers.

This will cause you to work more and intrude upon your personal life, marriage and family time. Tune into this week’s episode to avoid growing your business into bankruptcy.

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What do you do when your wife is the boss? Is she the same at work and home? And what about if her dad is the owner of the company and you’re coming in as the son-in-law? Lastly, how do you handle succession when you and your spouse have one idea of where to take the company that differs from dad?

We tackle these issues and more as we interview Craig and Allison Guido. A husband and wife team that run a third generation remodeling business in the northeast. They share their successes and challenges of working together, living out a succession, and maintaining work-life balance.

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Why is it so hard to get your spouse on board with establishing a long term vision for your life and/or business? Is it just us? Yes, we’ve struggled with it at times and so have our clients. So in this episode, we’ll dive into why creating vision is a struggle and how to do it better.

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If you’re married, you want more intimacy. As a business owner, you want more revenue. But somehow getting both at the same time is elusive. Why? Because as you’re going all-in on the business, your marriage tends to take a back seat and the relationship suffers. With it, goes intimacy.

How would like to ignite the intimacy in your marriage while growing your business? Meet Monica Tanner, entrepreneur and relationship expert. She’s will point out some of the things we’re doing that is blocking intimacy. Instead learn how to create greater work-life balance, allow conflict to evolve into intimacy and ultimately grow the business. All at the same time.

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Dreaming big for your business is wonderful but trying to start big is detrimental. It stretches your time and resources thin which creates additional stress on you and your relationships. And if you need capital like a loan of investor, to finance the dream, “fo getta bout it.” That’s additional stress you don’t need. By starting smaller, you move forward much quicker and do so with less risk.

In fact, the odds of success are greater when you start small.

This episode was inspired by a recent business we helped and the vault of other clients that faced similar situations. We review 3 case studies (my own example included) where the dreams was fine, it was the starting points that changed for the better.

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Many business owners are great leaders at work but not so much at home. I may or may not have been one of those. The question is, why? Why can we be great at building teams, creating healthy cultures, and keep our customers happy but not do the same thing at home?

This question and more we ask this week’s guest, Jesus Sampedro. He’s a leadership consultant, college professor, author, husband and father. We dig deep into why we as business leaders often fail to build up our most important organization and serve or key stakeholders. - Our family.

Listen to this gripping episode.

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We hope to save some marriages with this episode. Since money issues is the number one reason for conflict and divorce in a marriage, we would be remiss if we didn’t address it. The conflict boils down to this difference. One spouse is a saver while the other is a spender. It’s the same in our marriage. I (Robert) am the spender and Kay Lee is the saver.

In this episode, we will share our story and how we’ve been able to reconcile these two extremes. You don’t have to choose one over the other. You can have both but it will take some compromise and creativity. So if you want to bring greater peace in your marriage, then click to listen and thank us later.

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You may have been experiencing or hearing business owners grumble about how hard it is to find good workers. Or that the ones they have don’t put in max effort. According to Gallup, only 33% of employees in the U.S. are considered engaged in their job. That means there are a lot of “slackers” out there, right?

Before you start bringing out the axe to chop off part of your workforce, you need to start identifying “why” employees are disengaged. There are multiple reasons this can be happening but a common one is their personal life is being challenged and they don’t feel they have someone to talk to. So like it or not, what’s going on at home will effect their work performance.

But as an employer, how can you help everyone’s personal needs? You have a business to run. Introducing Marketplace Chaplains. A unique twist on the chaplains you would see at a hospital or in the military. These are safe “spaces” for employees to confide with.

Why should you care? It’s not only good for the employee but you’ll also see an increase in productivity, morale, and the bottom line. Basically, it’s good for business. Listen in as we talk to Danica Dedmon of Marketplace Chaplains and hear what your employees are dealing with and how you can improve the overall health of the organization by caring for their personal needs.

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If you’re wondering what it takes to build a successful marriage it’s very business like. Take communication for example. In a business, good communication is a key to great marketing but also to foster better teamwork. In other words, the key elements that make a business successful can also be used in marriage.

Take vision, planning, rewarding success, delegation of tasks, vacation days, and logistics. Imagine if you implemented all of this into your marriage? You will be happier, efficient, and having fun.

This week’s episode we discuss all the business like elements we institute into our marriage that gives us balance, keeps us connected, helps us grow, and keeps things fun.

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Owning a business can be awesome. But it can also come with some challenges. Like dealing with difficult customers/clients. The demanding few can eat into your personal time. Unfortunately, you can’t blame everything on your customer. We always have a choice as to how much we work, how available we are to customers, and how fast we feel we need to respond to every “emergency.”

Meet this week’s guest, Sheila Wilkinson esq. She knows firsthand what it’s like to put in 120 hour work weeks and be available 24/7. Not fun. Especially when the practice you were instrumental in building gets taken out from under you. Never again.

Listen to how Sheila has come back and built the business she wants to live the life she wants to live. She currently resides in two countries and has the most gracious way to set proper boundaries between life and business while still serving her clients with utmost respect.

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Intentional is a keyword that will help you create greater work-life balance and realize your dreams in marriage and business. Most couples we talk to have the mentality that if you just work hard enough your life will fall into place. There’s some truth to that but if you don’t have a clear direction of what you’re trying to accomplish how will you know when you’ve reached your destination?

Even for our own lives, we’ve found that the more specific we make our goals, the more likely we achieve them.

For example, if part of the vision in your marriage is to be able to take off whenever you want to wherever you want, how does your business need to be structured in order to accomplish that? In short, you’ll have to have key people in place so that the business can run itself and still grow.

That may seem like a long way off from now but if you start taking intentional steps toward that goal, you’ll start to realize greater freedom in the present. Take a listen to how we walked through a series of steps to help one our clients start growing their business for greater freedom.

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We all know communication is key when it comes to marriage. It’s also the foundation for great marketing. So we decided to bring in an expert in communication. Hall of Fame radio producer Steve Reiter. He knows great communication and communicators.

Steve has produced some national and internationally syndicated radio shows. One of which edged out the “King of Radio” Howard Stern, to be inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame.

Tune in to this episode as Steve shares the fundamentals of great communication but also the gripping story of how he lost his wife Elizabeth. When it’s all said and done, succeeding in business is grand but making relationships a priority is more important.

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We just celebrated 17 years of marriage and we thought we’d record an episode during our getaway while the thoughts are fresh in our mind. What have we learned about marriage and doing business together?

Being married brings along it’s own set of rewards and challenges but working together can make very interesting. What we’ve learned through counseling and working at our relationship is as long as you have the right tools, you can do anything together. And there aren’t any challenges you can’t work through together.

Can you avoid conflict? No. But understanding that having to work through different points of view is a good thing. In this episode we summarize some of the do’s and dont’s in a relationship based on our experience.

Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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“Show me the money!” If you remember that phrase then you’re probably as old as I am. HaHa! That’s a quote from the movie, Jerry Maguire. The movie was about a fledgling sports agent played by Tom Cruise, who was trying to land a big name football star to kick start his career. Money and fame was the end goal for the athlete. Simply money was the end game for Cruise’s character.

This week’s guest, David Meltzer, was the CEO for the Leigh Steinberg Sports Marketing Agency the movie was based on. And like Tom Cruise’s character, David was all about the money. Until he lost it all.

Fortunately, before he went bankrupt, he re-committed his life to prioritize family and relationships over money. Thank God he did because it was the support of his wife, family and closest friends that allowed him to re-make himself and career to become even better than he was the first time around.

Except this time, he’s redefined success and has a motto, “make a lot of money, help a lot of people, and have fun.” As he shares in this interview, you can prioritize relationships and still make a S_it load of money.

So before you go on with life prioritizing your business, take a listen to this ultra successful entrepreneur tell it like it is. You won’t regret it.

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Many people think becoming a millionaire think you need to inherit it, take some big risks, invest into the next Amazon, win the lottery, or build a business that blows up. That does happen. But the average millionaire does it like we did. The boring way. No huge risks but what we did was invest early and often.

The amount of money you invest is not as much of the issue as the fact that you do invest. In this episode you will hear our story, mistakes, successes, and 5 keys to become a boring millionaire. You’ll be surprised to hear that anyone can become wealthy if they have the right mindset and habits on how they treat money.

So pull up and buckle up as we share how to become a millionaire the boring way.

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I’m sure you’ve heard the term, “money can’t buy you happiness.” If you’re like many, you may be one of those that say, “try me.” But if you’ve been around enough rich people like this week’s guest, Marissa Nehlsen has, you’ll know it’s true. Not that money can’t help, but it takes more than money to live a happy and fulfilled life.

So tune into this week’s episode to lay out some keys to living a life rich in the fullness of the word. Marissa came from a dysfunctional background and lived in a trailer park before she decided to not be the victim but be the victor. After fighting her way out of her circumstance, she now owns several multi-million dollar companies and yes, even a mountain. With the second one in the works.

But even with all that financial success, she understands it takes more than money that leads to happiness. In this episode she will lay out her four forms of poverty that you must address to live a rich life. Click the play button and listen.

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The reason many entrepreneurs struggle with resting is that it feels unproductive. If you rest, you’re not getting things done, right? The opposite is true. Rest is very productive for your business and marriage.

First, you need to understand that rest is not simply sleeping or lounging around watching TV. It’s disengaging from work to allow your body and mind to recover. And it doesn’t take long either. Taking periodic, 5 minute breaks from the work at hand will rejuvenate your body and mind to perform better once you get back to work.

There are also many health benefits as listed below and you’ll be a much happier spouse and parent.

The kicker, is how to get in a state of rest. That can be very hard to do especially for the “A” type personality. Tune in to this weeks episode as we tackle all these issues.

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You may have been told to focus on what you want, not what you don’t want. Your mind focuses on what you talk about so when you say, “don’t touch the fire,” you’re going touch the fire. As a golfer, if I tell myself, “don’t hit it in the lake, inevitably, I hit it in the lake.”

So, yes, mindset is a real thing and it will affect your marriage and business. We were just on a ski vacation in Park City, Utah and had an interesting mindset conversation on the ski slope. It wasn’t planned but we started out on a beautiful winter day, snow was perfect and the sun was out. We started out having fun on the slopes until Kay Lee slipped and fell. It wasn’t major. Just a minor slip. But she struggled to get up for some reason.

She was so frustrated after she finally got up that she wanted to quit. On the first day! It wasn’t anything she hadn’t done before but for some reason, this fall got into her head. All the years of having fun skiing went out the window with this one fall. In this episode, we talk about some of the mindset lessons from that day and other sports that can help you focus on the right things in your marriage and business.

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Most, if not all, employees want retirement benefits and I know most employers want to provide them. But many small business owners don’t think they can afford to provide them. So we sought out financial and retirement plan expert Pete Walkey, who dispels the myth that small businesses can’t afford to provide retirement benefits.

You will find that you can and there are no-cost to low-cost options to provide this benefit that will help you attract and retain great talent. And these days, finding good employees are hard to find. So the more benefits you can provide, the greater value you are to employees.

Plus, we talk about the concept of “practicing retirement.” Why wait till retirement to enjoy life when you can and should do it now?

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Are you the high achiever, organized, hard working, and calm under pressure type of entrepreneur? Do you suffer from negative self-talk, perfectionism, struggle to relax, fear of failure/success, and have difficulty saying “no?” If you look like the pillar of strength from the outside but deal with some internal struggles (who doesn’t?), then you may not be truly happy.

Join us for a great conversation with Dr. Ellen Wong. She’s a naturopathic doctor who is also the Chief Happiness Officer for many entrepreneurs and executives. She’s going to show us how to be truly happy regardless of what’s going on in our life and business.

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Working with your spouse is always a hot topic. We typically get three reactions. Either, “It’s amazing,” “never,” or “we’re doing the best we can.” Regardless of which camp you lie, this episode is going to help your marriage whether you work with your spouse or not.

According to the Kaufman Foundation, 71% of business owners are married and about half of them work with their spouse. That means at least half of our audience already works with their spouse. The rest of you either will never work together or thinking about it. You’d think working with your “best friend” wouldn’t be that difficult but when you’re around each other all the time, you start taking things for granted. This leads to acting or saying things you wouldn’t otherwise do with an employee or customer.

While working with your spouse can pose many challenges, there are significant benefits like working with someone you trust the most, combining complimentary skills, and higher earning potential. In this episode, we discuss THREE keys that will help you and your spouse form a winning team.

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If you’ve never tried tandem surfing before, it’s not as easy as it looks. It takes a lot of skill, determination, coordination and teamwork. It’s two people moving as one on a surfboard. And if you don’t, you could fall and get hurt. Kinda like a marriage.

Meet this week’s guest, Bear and Cindy Woznick. Tandem surf champion, author, entrepreneur, speaker, and TV host. They provide some great insight into working well as a team inside and out of the business. But more importantly, how to be honoring as husband and wife.

Listen in as you’ll hear some great life, marriage and business lessons from the surfboard.

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Business strategy is good but your mindset is the most important place to start. It doesn’t matter how good or how sound the strategy is, if you’re not comfortable with the change you’re not likely to execute well. Why? Because change is not comfortable no matter how big or small it is.

But whenever you’re trying to improve your situation, it is going to force you to change. And that’s where the mindset comes in. It’s really getting you comfortable to make the change. You would think if a business owner was losing six figures or more a year, they would be open to change, right? That’s not so. One of my first consulting clients was in that exact scenario but would not change. In fact, their famous saying everytime I brought up a potential solution was, “It’s not going to work. This is how we’ve been doing it for 40 years.”

From the outside looking in, it would be obvious that what was working for 40 years isn’t anymore. Change was necessary but the owner was more comfortable in his misery than going down the path of the unknown.

So if you’re looking to improve your business situation or take it to the next level of growth, listen to this episode. Get your mindset in position to grow your business.

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Imagine working with your spouse and living in an RV the majority of the time. Now add four kids and a dog. That’s a recipe for…(fill in the blank) Meet this week’s guest, David and Teesha Laflin. They are a magician family that travels the country doing corporate, church and school events around the world. Yes, David does saw his wife in half.

They share their story of how they got started doing magic for a purpose and getting the kids involved with the family business. Lots of great insight of doing life in an RV without killing each other. But more importantly how to have fun while doing business and finding creative ways to get the kids involved in something they enjoy doing.

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If you’re like us, you started the business for greater freedom. Freedom to do what you want, when you want. Freedom to take time off to have fun and be with family when you want. Freedom to be as busy as you want. Call the shots, answer to no one, be the man (or woman).

Sure you know that you need to sacrifice your personal time in the beginning to start and grow the business. That’s fine. After a few years, your business would be highly profitable and you can do all the things outside of work you want to do. But ten years later, you’re still grinding it out. Twenty years later, same thing.

So what happened? Where did the freedom you desire go?

If this scenario resonates then listen to this week’s episode as we discuss the mindset and strategy to put in place to grow your business AND gain the freedom you desire.

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Unfortunately, we’ve seen many marriages end in divorce because one or both spouses couldn’t deal with some type of long term health issues, infertility, or miscarriage to name a few. You would think the spouse on the sideline would have great empathy for their partner who is going through any one of these traumatic experiences.

Just one issue like a miscarriage has ended many marriages. But this week’s guest Kevin and Steph Mason have dealt with an electrocution (really serious kind), twice being told they couldn’t have children, suffered a miscarriage, had brain surgery, and being diagnosed with cancer?

Really??? How could one couple deal with all of this? Not only did they survive all of that but they have three beautiful children to boot (can you say miracle?). You know how they say, “don’t sweat the small stuff”? Well, this couple can say it and mean it.

Join us for this fun and thought provoking episode. And get their book, “You Met Her Where?”

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What the heck would you do if you went all in on a new business venture March 1, 2020 only to see the world shutdown two weeks later? If you read the date you’ll understand what I mean. That’s what happened to this week's returning guest, Cory Carslon. He was already an executive coach but part of his income and benefits came from a part time gig that he acquired right after he got fired from his corporate position as president of sales. While most of his income was coming from his coaching practice, the additional security from his part time position was…well…secure.

But his coaching practice was doing so well that he finally decided to quit that job and go all in with his business. Then the whole world shuts down and he instantly loses 35% of his income with the unknown of “what’s next?”

During this dark season of unknowns, Cory journaled. And from this journaling came this book that has already helped his coaching clients deal with adversity. We all have had them and will probably have more so I encourage you to listen to this episode and pick up some nuggets.

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When it comes to the topic of work-life balance, the issue of time management tends to come up. “If I was just better with my time I could get everything done.” We were recently asked in an interview for some tips on time management. While we address this issue on a regular basis, it’s in an indirect way.

So we want to address this issue directly in this episode. At the end of the day, it’s not about time management but about priority management. Not everything on your to do list needs to or should get done. That’s the problem with work-life balance, we try to do everything and our priorities get pushed to the wayside. Like our relationships.

Maybe you need to reevaluate where you should prioritize your time and do that. And if the lower priority items don’t get done, it’s ok. So click the play button and find out if you need to re-think time management.

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As a business owner, you have a financial target on your back. People assume you have money and will pitch you all kinds of ideas. Anything from an MLM, cryptocurrency, gold, or the next Amazon. Not that there's anything wrong with any of those items in general. But like anything else in business, it can be overhyped, manipulated, and sometimes down right fraudulent.

Yes, we get pitched all kinds of business and investment opportunities. And recently, we heard from a friend that they invested into a business that went bad. In fact, we were pitched the same business idea but saw too many red flags and chose not to invest. We even warned a couple people that were involved in bringing investors to the pitch that we didn’t think it was a good idea. Unfortunately, many people invested and lost their money and for some, their retirement.

So we decided to record this podcast so we can share from our experience, how to recognize a bad investment. But on the flip side, how to make a good investment choice. Hope this helps.

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Are you a perfectionist like me (Robert)? Do you plan everything to a “T” or pack your schedule so tight that you have no room to breathe? Have you heard some guru say, “You have a book in you”?

These are some of the things we explore in this week’s episode. It’s a bunch of life and business lessons we learned from writing our first book and taking a leap of faith and driving the country for six weeks promoting it.

There were two major things we learned. 1) Just do it - Stop waiting for the perfect moment to write or finish the book. 2) Leave margin for the unexpected to happen. Some of the best opportunities came from chance meetings that were not planned.

So, even if you don’t write a book, the points we share are relevant to your life and business. Because it was from the process of writing and promoting the book that we realized that perfectionism is overrated and the best things in life happen in the margins.

Get your copy of our new book, Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. Click the link to learn more. You can also download the first chapter for free. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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I’m not sure if you realize but we all buy based on what we read. Sure, what we see, feel and taste are part of the sales process but ultimately, we need to read what we are buying, how to buy it and what it costs.

But it’s not quite that easy. Writing compelling marketing messages that compel people to purchase can be challenging. And writing it without manipulation so you can sleep at night can seem more difficult.

Meet Joy Capps. Author of the new book “Joyful Copy.” She’ll share with us how you can write compelling copy that sells while holding true to your values. You don’t need to manipulate your audience to get them to buy. You can be authentic and truthful and attract all the business that you need.

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I’m not sure if you realize but we all buy based on what we read. Sure, what we see, feel and taste are part of the sales process but ultimately, we need to read what we are buying, how to buy it and what it costs.

But it’s not quite that easy. Writing compelling marketing messages that compel people to purchase can be challenging. And writing it without manipulation so you can sleep at night can seem more difficult.

Meet Joy Capps. Author of the new book “Joyful Copy.” She’ll share with us how you can write compelling copy that sells while holding true to your values. You don’t need to manipulate your audience to get them to buy. You can be authentic and truthful and attract all the business that you need.

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Succession in business isn’t often done or done well. If you look at the statistics, only 30% of first generation businesses transition to the second. Why is the success rate so low? There are a number of factors but one of the top reasons is the fear of letting go. You’ve created this baby so the idea of someone else running the business is hard. Especially because the next person may not run it EXACTLY like you do.

So what are the keys to success for business succession? That’s just one topic of many that we explore with the power couple team of Mike and Amber Sipple. Mike has not only taken on the role of his dad’s company Centennial inc. but he’s also preparing for his own successor.

But wait, there’s more. Mike and Amber have been married 18 years, with three kids and oversee four businesses together. So the natural question we have for a couple that is that busy is, how do you balance it all? A great interview that all entrepreneurs need to hear.

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Succession in business isn’t often done or done well. If you look at the statistics, only 30% of first generation businesses transition to the second. Why is the success rate so low? There are a number of factors but one of the top reasons is the fear of letting go. You’ve created this baby so the idea of someone else running the business is hard. Especially because the next person may not run it EXACTLY like you do.

So what are the keys to success for business succession? That’s just one topic of many that we explore with the power couple team of Mike and Amber Sipple. Mike has not only taken on the role of his dad’s company Centennial inc. but he’s also preparing for his own successor.

But wait, there’s more. Mike and Amber have been married 18 years, with three kids and oversee four businesses together. So the natural question we have for a couple that is that busy is, how do you balance it all? A great interview that all entrepreneurs need to hear.

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We’re back from six weeks on the road. We saw the country, spacious skies, fruited plains, purple mountains majesty and went from sea to shining sea. As you know, we launched out on a daring road trip to promote our new book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance.

It was meant to be part business, part travel, part networking, and all fun. Isn’t this how life should be? All work and no play leads to a dull life. And after all, our book is all about balancing it all. So we needed to show it could be done and still love each other afterwards.

In this episode, we do a recap on our trip to talk about our many adventures and some of the life and business lessons we came across. There is probably another book in there! Take a listen to this fun episode.

Get your copy of our new book, Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. Click the link to learn more. You can also download the first chapter for free. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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You’ve heard of Servant Leadership. Well, now pay attention to Customer Driven Leadership (CDL). It’s not necessarily better than Servant Leadership, it is an addition to. Why should you pay attention to this method? For starters, it has turned million dollar companies into billion dollar earners. But more importantly for the married entrepreneur, it has helped business owners gain the freedom from the business they desired when they first started. - Work-life balance!

Now that I have your attention, you will want to listen to our interview with Daniel Hammond. If that name sounds familiar, we interviewed him and his wife, Carolina, in episode 92 “Trust: The Key To Marriage and Business Success.” https://marriedentrepreneur.co/blog/trust-key-to-marriage-business-success

He’s back with his new book, “Customer Driven Leadership,” and discusses this amazing method that has been around since 1995. So this isn’t some “latest and greatest” technique. It’s been proven with businesses, nonprofits and bureaucracies around the world. Tune in and find out what CDL is and how it can help your business.

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We hit week five of our book tour and we’ve heard you loud and clear. Boundaries, or lack thereof, is the number one issue that is keeping the married entrepreneur from achieving greater work-life balance. As we’ve toured the country with our dog Pippa, all of the concepts of the book have resonated with the audience. So that has reinforced to us that we have hit the right message.

But the lack of boundaries is the number one issue we’ve heard that is causing the lack of work-life balance. As entrepreneurs’ we tend to say “yes” to everything non-family related. So our calendar gets full with everything and the family gets the sloppy seconds or thirds. While we’re still on the road, we recorded this episode to tackle this issue in full.

If this resonates, then take a listen to this episode as we discuss this issue. Better yet, get your copy of our new book, Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. Click the link to learn more. You can also download the first chapter for free. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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Imagine being told to leave the 9th grade and being kicked out of the house all at the same time. Then your 16 year old girlfriend tells you she’s pregnant. What do you do? Well, this week’s guest, Sean Osborn, decided it was time to grow up. He learned as much as he could about technology and eventually started, built and sold a multimillion dollar tech company before the age of 30.

And yes, he did marry his girlfriend and that baby is now 33 years old.

Now he’s a mindset coach helping thousands of business owners, executives and anyone that wants to achieve more. You’re going to want to tune in to this episode as we cover a lot of ground around what not to do when working with your spouse or away for Thanksgiving to the mindset issues that keep business owners stuck. Definitely listen to the end as some of the gold nuggets are there.

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Imagine being told to leave the 9th grade and being kicked out of the house all at the same time. Then your 16 year old girlfriend tells you she’s pregnant. What do you do? Well, this week’s guest, Sean Osborn, decided it was time to grow up. He learned as much as he could about technology and eventually started, built and sold a multimillion dollar tech company before the age of 30.

And yes, he did marry his girlfriend and that baby is now 33 years old.

Now he’s a mindset coach helping thousands of business owners, executives and anyone that wants to achieve more. You’re going to want to tune in to this episode as we cover a lot of ground around what not to do when working with your spouse or away for Thanksgiving to the mindset issues that keep business owners stuck. Definitely listen to the end as some of the gold nuggets are there.

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We did a thing! Our first book is released today on Amazon. What’s it about? Work-life balance and how to win in marriage and business at the same time. Is this even possible? It is. Not only are we doing it (not perfectly) but we know other married entrepreneurs’ who are as well. And do you know the common thread between all those that are able to win on both sides? Being intentional.

That’s right. You need to be intentional about trying to achieve what you want. It’s just like business. It doesn’t succeed simply by wishing it to. You need to plan and work at it.

Which is part of the problem. As entrepreneurs, we can be so intentional about having the business succeed that our marriage and family take a back seat. That’s why there is a lack of work-life balance.

If this resonates, then take a listen to this episode as we discuss this issue. Better yet, get your copy of our new book, Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. Click the link to learn more. You can also download the first chapter for free. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Also, we’re giving away free copies of our book by answering a question we pose in this episode. So take a listen and email us with your response to our question to the following email address. info@powercouplesbydesign.com

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We did a thing! Our first book is released today on Amazon. What’s it about? Work-life balance and how to win in marriage and business at the same time. Is this even possible? It is. Not only are we doing it (not perfectly) but we know other married entrepreneurs’ who are as well. And do you know the common thread between all those that are able to win on both sides? Being intentional.

That’s right. You need to be intentional about trying to achieve what you want. It’s just like business. It doesn’t succeed simply by wishing it to. You need to plan and work at it.

Which is part of the problem. As entrepreneurs, we can be so intentional about having the business succeed that our marriage and family take a back seat. That’s why there is a lack of work-life balance.

If this resonates, then take a listen to this episode as we discuss this issue. Better yet, get your copy of our new book, Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. Click the link to learn more. You can also download the first chapter for free. https://www.thetandembook.com/

Also, we’re giving away free copies of our book by answering a question we pose in this episode. So take a listen and email us with your response to our question to the following email address. info@powercouplesbydesign.com

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It’s so easy to complain about your life and blame people and circumstances for your situation. But a wise man once told me, “no matter how bad your life is, someone else has it worse.” It’s no use complaining about things outside of your control. If you want a better life, a more fulfilled life, then take control of the things you can control. Don’t worry about the other stuff.

Meet this week’s guest, Jaime Villalovos. She is a successful entrepreneur and author of a best selling book, “Happy and Strong: Create your dream life while enjoying the journey.”

She shares about her humble beginnings in a dysfunctional situation to becoming a millionaire by the age of 30. This interview is less about how to achieve a fortune and more about overcoming and enjoying life as you succeed. Tune into this week’s episode and get the book!

Click here to get the book

Instagram: jaime.villalovos

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It’s so easy to complain about your life and blame people and circumstances for your situation. But a wise man once told me, “no matter how bad your life is, someone else has it worse.” It’s no use complaining about things outside of your control. If you want a better life, a more fulfilled life, then take control of the things you can control. Don’t worry about the other stuff.

Meet this week’s guest, Jaime Villalovos. She is a successful entrepreneur and author of a best selling book, “Happy and Strong: Create your dream life while enjoying the journey.”

She shares about her humble beginnings in a dysfunctional situation to becoming a millionaire by the age of 30. This interview is less about how to achieve a fortune and more about overcoming and enjoying life as you succeed. Tune into this week’s episode and get the book!

Click here to get the book

Instagram: jaime.villalovos

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Would you be willing to be “stuck” on a road trip with your spouse for 6 weeks? Well, that’s exactly what we’re doing. With a dog in tow, we’re driving around the country to promote our book Tandem. (link to the download the first chapter is below) So in the next several episodes where it’s just the two of us, we’ll be sharing what’s going on and the lessons we are learning about ourselves, each other and those we encounter.

And we’ve learned a lot in this first week and a half. Take a listen.

Our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance is about to be released September 7th, 2022. Get a free download of the first chapter by clicking this link. https://www.thetandembook.com/

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It’s one thing to be married and another to work together in business. And for a man, it can be tough on the ego to lay down a successful corporate career to join your wife in her business and not be the “boss.” Meet Phil Cheng and Elizabeth Yang. Two power houses in their own right who recently completed a successful merger of business and marriage.

Elizabeth built a very successful law firm specializing in Intellectual Property as well as Family Law with several offices around Southern California. Phil is bringing his human resource and operational management gifts into the practice to help take it to the next level.

In this interview, we cover a lot of ground around successfully working together as husband and wife, laying down your ego, and maintaining work-life balance. Take a listen.

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If you want to win in business and marriage one of the things that will accelerate your success is to get help. As marriage and business coaches this may sound self-serving but we have our own coaches as well. In fact the top executives, entrepreneurs and athletes have coaches. But if you’re like me, it’s hard to ask for help for fear of admitting defeat.

I’ve learned the hard way over the years that asking for help isn’t admitting defeat but it definitely helps you find solutions faster than doing it yourself. We don’t know what we don’t know so why not hire or find a mentor that can help us in our journey to be better spouses, parents and business owners? It can only help.

Join us in this conversation as we talk about our own experiences getting help and how it’s helped our marriage and business.

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I often hear budding entrepreneurs tell me they’re going to start a business so they can have other people manage it while they go off and do something fun or significant in their life. My response is usually an internal “eye roll” because it’s not as easy as it sounds. In fact, most business owners never see that lifestyle until they retire.

In the meantime, the average business owner is working a lot more hours than they had dreamed. So, it’s great when you actually get to meet a business owner that has built the entrepreneur's dream job.

Meet Jim Adams. Owner of a very successful business, American Landscape and Structure. So successful in fact that they grew 4x during COVID! But he’s found the business formula that allows him to run the business while he’s on the road with his wife, Cara and two dogs.

He’s also launched into his other passion of consulting small, privately held businesses accomplish the same thing he has. More freedom!

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Do you treat your arguments like a competition? You need to be right and your spouse has to be wrong? Think about this. If you feel the intimacy may be eroding in your marriage, it may be due to the years of beating each other in one argument or another. Treating your spouse like a competitor as opposed to the team member they are supposed to be.

It’s time to get back on the same page as husband and wife. Time to treat each other as the valuable team member they are. You can accomplish so much more in life and business when you’re in full support of each other as opposed to competing against them.

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The top reason for business failure is lack of money, pure and simple. No money, you can’t pay the bills, right? Sure, there are many reasons for that lack of money like low demand, poor marketing, or too high of overhead. Another and more common reason for lack of money is poor cash management. This is a common weak spot for most businesses and it’s something that can be fixed.

So meet this week’s guest, Eugene Valdez, of the Loan Doctor and Associates, Inc. His friends just call him the Loan Doctor. If you’re in the market for a business loan he’s currently batting 100%. That’s right, 100% of the loans he’s applied for on behalf of his clients have been approved.

But even if you’re not in the market for a business loan, the financial advice he gives in this interview is important for all businesses. This will help you take charge of your finances and put you on the path for healthier business growth and more money in the bank.

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Because of our experience consulting with businesses from a variety of industries, we often get asked “what the most profitable business to own” is. From a profit margin standpoint, my usual answer has been most service type businesses like accounting, law, financial services and life insurance.

But a recent discussion with a carpool buddy led me down a rabbit trail that made me realize that the most profitable business isn’t necessarily tied to a specific industry. It may very well be your business. With the right attention to detail, your business could be the most profitable one to own.

Click play, turn on the volume and listen to this episode. Coincidentally enough, this episode will set you up nicely to gain even more insight from our guest next week.

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If you were like me growing up, I often felt like I didn’t fit in. Especially when we moved from Hawaii to San Jose, Ca. I was the only asian kid in my class. So I got picked on, not so much because of my ethnicity but my height. Or lack thereof.

I’m sure this is a common scenario but the good thing is your differences don’t determine your success in life. Or maybe it does in a positive way.

Meet Duane and Becky Zingale. Duane is a successful digital marketing consultant that was born with a rare condition called Treacher Collins Syndrome. It can cause some facial deformities and in his case a lack of ears. Sometimes for laughs he likes to play Mr. Potato Head and take off his ears in front of people. And their youngest daughter was also born with the same condition.

They’ve normalized the condition so much that their daughter thinks other people are weird because they don’t have hearing aids.

So join us in this fun interview in which we get to talk about how all of our differences make us unique and wonderful. You also get to hear the story of how Becky ended up writing a children's book for children that feel different. It’s called “Wonderfully Different, Wonderfully Me.”

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One of the strong suits of the entrepreneur is their vision. They see the possibility even when others think it’s impossible. Tons of ideas are constantly racing through their…Squirrel!...heads. Unfortunately, that can also be the trap that keeps them from building a great business. Vision and creative ideas are absolutely necessary but it doesn’t mean you implement them immediately or all at once.

Moving too quickly from one idea to another causes a lot of starts and stops. This creates a lot of unfinished projects. Entrepreneurs are known as great starters but not great finishers.

So how do you avoid the entrepreneur trap and become a great finisher? That’s what this episode is about so take a listen.

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As an entrepreneur, you want to perform at the highest level to be able to grow a killer business. As a married entrepreneur, you also want to be able to balance work and home because your spouse wants it and your kids demand it. With all the competing issues, how do you do all that? Some of the things that get in the way of you having more time away from the business is to let go of that control and allow others to do the work that you shouldn’t be doing. To resist the urge to respond to those “emergency” calls and texts during dinner or while you’re at the beach with family.

You may even realize that those are things you need to change but how?? Well, it’s all in your head and how you’ve been conditioned over the 30+ years of living. It is a mindset but you’re going to hear about this in a way that is going to blow your mind. This week’s guest, Dr. Eugene K. Choi will talk about the science behind the things we do that is sabotaging our work-life balance, relationships and the health of your business.

He’s a Pharm D. turned mind hacking business coach and has written articles that have generated millions of views for outlets such as Entrepreneur and Lifehack. So turn on the volume for this one.

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Have you ever had a good business opportunity pass you by because you weren’t prepared? Or what about a killer deal on a house but didn’t have everything together to pull the financing together? I’ve certainly had some opportunities slip by because I wasn’t prepared. I often hear, “when the opportunity arrives, then I’ll get everything ready.” Unfortunately, many times those opportunities have expiration dates. You need to be prepared to jump on it or it will go to someone else.

You need to be prepared so that you can take advantage of the opportunity. There are plenty of sports examples like the recent Kentucky Derby winner, Rich Strike, or Kurt Warner coming in to replace the injured first string QB. They both prepared in advance of the opportunity.

Take a listen to this episode as we discuss the opportunities lost and how you can be prepared for the next big chance.

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Finding out your purpose in your business sounds like a lot of fluff. That’s something a non-profit needs to know, not a serious business like yours, right? Well, you’d be surprised to learn how understanding your God given purpose for your life and how it can positively impact your business can be beneficial for your business.

Meet this week’s guest, Lisa McGuire. She is a business growth advisor and marketing consultant. Lisa is an expert at storyteller marketing and helps entrepreneurs identify their purpose for the business and the messaging that will attract their ideal clients.

We cover a lot of ground in this interview but most importantly is that you will learn how being clear on your purpose can bring clarity to your marketing to get better results. Purpose is not simply a “nice to know” but a “must know.”

So grab your pad and paper and listen to this episode.

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This topic has been recommended by Kay Lee. She tells me that one of my gifts is making the complex simple. It’s true. I can’t stand complexity. Plus, from a practical level, the more complicated things are the more chances things can go wrong and the harder it is to be successful.

And when it comes to our lives as married entrepreneurs, the reason our life seems out of balance is because we have too much going on. Our life is complicated. From our business to our personal lives, we keep saying yes to everything and then we try to juggle it all.

It’s time to take our life back by making our marriage and business more simple. So this episode is dedicated to you. The married entrepreneur that wants to simplify your life. Not only will your life be more simple but successful too.

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When you have a business maintaining storm drain systems the natural progression is to make wine, right? That’s what this week’s guest Ric and Michelle Campos of Campos Family Vineyard in Contra Costa County did. While they had no previous experience in agriculture and wine making, Michelle did have owning a winery on her vision board. Because it seemed like a cool thing to have. But even though it was a dream of hers, when the previous owner of the winery told Ric that God told him to sell the property to them, they said no way. They didn’t have the money or experience to run a winery.

Long story short, not only did they buy the winery, it has become a pillar of the community, source of hope during COVID, raised significant money for great causes, started a school, and built a church. So now they run three businesses and still have time to balance each other, kids, and grandkids.

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Being married and running a business can keep you very busy. We get it. But because of this busyness, the one of thing that gets put on the back burner is having fun. When you stop having fun, life can become a grind. Vacations are non-existent, good luck doing a weekender, and date night, what’s that?

This episode is dedicated to you busy entrepreneurs that need to learn how to have fun again despite the schedule you keep. We discuss some of the things we do to be intentional about having fun even when traveling for work and when at home.

It’s time to make marriage and business fun again.

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Most business owners I know start their business so they can have other people run the business while they take frequent vacations, go on missions trips, and be home with the family. But something interesting happens along the way. Instead of the owner running the business, the business runs them. Ten years later, the owner is still heavily involved with the day to day with barely time to catch their breath. Meet Brett Snodgrass. Owner and managing broker of Simple Wholesaling. A real estate company he left his school teaching job for and built from the ground up. He built a great company with a great team but found himself involved with the day to day more than he liked. So he took a big risk and became intentional about moving from the dugout, managing the day to day of the business, to the owner’s box overseeing it. Within two years of his decision, he did it. Listen to this interview and find out how he did it and what that has freed him up to do in this next inning of his life.

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Happy 100 episodes to us and you for listening for the past two years. In this episode, we want to talk about what we’ve learned about marriage and business from doing this show, and the wisdom from our guests. Just getting to agreement to do this podcast with each other was a conversation in itself. So there are a lot of lessons on teamwork with just that topic.

But we’ve also had some amazing guests we’ve had the privilege to meet and become friends with. We’ve had so many takeaways from them but there are too many to mention. So we highlight the few that come to mind. You’ll notice some hyperlinks below. These are some of the episodes we highlight to make it easy for you to find.

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Marriage isn’t a business, right? Or isn’t it. Think about this, you have to bring in income, you have expenses, there are operational needs, leadership challenges and disgruntled employees on occasion. In principle your marriage has everything a business has. So would it be out of the question to bring some best practices that create a healthy business into the marriage? Especially creating a healthy culture. Let us introduce you to Jason and Kirstin Frazell. Jason is a former sales executive for Fortune 100 companies who is now a leadership and executive coach. Kristin is a sales executive and leader for a major tech company.

They share some of the challenges that being busy professionals can have on their marriage and family but how they’ve used some best practices from their leadership careers to stay connected as a family and grow together.

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You definitely need to listen to this interview with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback coach Clyde Christensen to the end. An amazing interview on leadership and have a winning attitude on and off the field.

As an NFL coach, life is busy. Lots of travel, late nights, and working on weekends. So how do you maintain your personal life, keep your marriage strong and make sure your kids feel loved? Coach Clyde shares how many players and coaches win on the field but lose at home. Just like many entrepreneurs. What’s the point of having all the trophies and accolades when your personal life is a mess?

So this interview explores how he's developed the winning formula on the field and off the field at home. We also get into some other leadership issues like how do you coach millionaire players and gain their respect? One question that has been on my mind is how receptive is the G.O.A.T. (Tom Brady) to coaching? He’s accomplished all there is to accomplish so does he listen? The answer is gold for all entrepreneurs.

We cover a lot of ground in this interview from faith, family, leadership and football. So click play and listen to this episode.

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When you talk about marketing, what comes to mind? Digital ads, SEO, websites, and sales funnels to name a few? It’s all about customer acquisition and finding new customers, right? While these are important aspects of marketing for sure, there are 3 commonly overlooked areas that cost little to no money to fix but can increase your sales and bottom line almost immediately. No, this is not a get rich quick type of gimmick. It’s about making some fundamental improvements on the marketing activities you’re already doing.

Why are these issues commonly overlooked? They’re not as sexy to talk about as the other marketing activities mentioned earlier. They can seem somewhat boring from the outside. But when implemented, it will provide exciting results. So click play and lets get started to fix your marketing and make more money.

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Imagine going from 28 locations to expanding globally? That was the task this week’s guest Howard Behar was given. He is the former president of Starbucks International, Starbucks North America and board chair. Not only does he know what it takes to be successful in business but who it takes. If you read his book, “It’s Not About The Coffee” it’s clear that the people are what makes the business successful. In fact, Howard’s motto during his tenure at Starbucks was, “we’re in the human service business.” This interview on leadership is likely one you haven’t heard much about. It’s not just about leading in business but at home as well. We cover a lot of ground in this interview from how influential his wife, Lynn, was in his professional success, how she helped him make key decisions, the family plans they develop to stay on the same page and support each other’s vision, and of course great leadership tips for business. During this conversation, Howard shares some keen insight on how to move on from past failures, cultivating innovation amongst the team, and how to not get stuck in systems and procedures. So grab a cup of coffee and listen to this week’s great episode.

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Whenever you think of great entrepreneurs and leaders, who do you think of? What type of personality do you feel best suits them? We like to use the DISC profile to assess our clients and their teams to find out how they tick and how they lead the business. In our experience there is no one profile that best suits an entrepreneur. Any one of the DISC profiles can be successful as an entrepreneur. So why bother taking these types of assessments? No person or profile is perfect so it’s important to understand the strengths and weaknesses of each type. Once you understand your strength, you want to double down on your efforts to operate in that. For your weakness, it’s not as important to strengthen the weakness as it is to surround yourself with people that are strong in areas that you’re not.

Once you do that, you have a strong team that can do anything. Listen in as we talk about the different profiles and what you can do to become a better entrepreneur.

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As we go through marriage and business, there will be moments of risk taking. And if you’re like us, one spouse is more risk averse than the other. How do you deal with that because many arguments start because the risk taker may think the risk averse spouse is trying to hold them back or doesn’t trust them.

We’ve learned that keeping lines of communication open to talk through the fears caused by risk taking not only appeases the risk averse but actually helps create better solutions.

We took a risk just recording this episode. This week’s topic was totally unplanned. It's the first and maybe the last time we do this, unless you like it. This started as our “random thoughts about marriage and business.” We just hit the record button and started talking.

By the end of the episode we discovered that the major theme of our conversation was about taking risks. Let us know if you like this format? Unplanned and unscripted.

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If you knew today was your last day on earth, how would you treat your marriage and business? As busy entrepreneurs, we get so caught up in achieving and tending to the business that we neglect the things that matter most. We take things for granted. Your spouse will be there when you get home. The kids will have another game to attend. Hawaii will still be there next year.

We kick a lot of things down the road instead of doing them now. What if you knew today was your last day on earth. What would you do? Or what if you knew today was your spouse’s last day on earth. What would you do?

Do you want greater balance in your marriage and business? Download a FREE guide by clicking this link. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/better-balance-mastermind

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What do you think of when you hear the word “interrogation” and how does this relate to marriage and business? Do you think waterboarding, pressure, deceit, yelling, or punishment? What if I told you it was built around trust? This week we get to interview ex-army intelligence officer and interrogator during the Iraq war, Daniel Hammond and his lovely wife Carolina Batres. Both are entrepreneurs in their respective companies but also have joined forces in a non-profit that is addressing irregular migration from Honduras and other central American countries. Daniel shares some interesting facts around what it takes to be a successful interrogator and how those skills transfer well into marriage and business. Trust is a central point of developing strong relationships. Without trust, it would be really hard to stay married to someone or do business with people, right?

So join us in this fun interview with Daniel and Carolina. Trust us, you’ll like it!

Daniel’s cyber consulting business:
https://www.etherealrodent.com/

Carolina’s textile import business
https://www.vcbimports.com/

Live Light Campaign for Central America
https://lifeliftsoulutions.org/

Keys to building trust with a terrorist:

Build rapport
Active listening
Value the other person
Do as you say

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Many businesses have the perception about marketing that it’s about trying to convince someone to purchase a product or service. Hopefully, you’re being ethical about your marketing but many toe the line if not cross it. But if you have to work hard at convincing someone to buy from you, then you may not be doing marketing right. And even if you’re successful at landing customers with your convincing message, they may not be long lasting or the type of people you want to do business with. That can all change for the better if you just understand what marketing really is about. In this episode, we will unpack the definition of marketing that will be a game changer for your business. Not only will it give you a clearer understanding of what marketing is, you’ll find that it’s refreshingly ethical and you will be able to keep your integrity intact.

Also, you’ll attract the right customers that will gladly pay for your product and service while being champions for your brand. Take a listen to this episode.

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What better time to start a business than in the midst of a pandemic, right? Well, that’s exactly what this week’s guests did. Alejandro and Karys Batsakis are Yale MBA grads and corporate professionals who risked it all during the early days of COVID and started the men’s sleepwear brand SirCadian.

This is a story every entrepreneur couple needs to hear. It’s one thing to build a business together but it’s another thing to do it well. Learning how to work well together can be very challenging when your gifts, skills and talents are different. While the differences can complement each other, they can also rub each other the wrong way.

Click and listen to their story of losing a great job, starting a business out of frustration and learning how to do the dance of working together and being married.

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Building a business is both rewarding and challenging at the same time. There are times in the beginning or even 20 years down the road where you feel like giving up. And these last two years were definitely not an exception. We all know that it takes perseverance to grow a business and overcoming adversity is part of the script too. You may even be facing a situation that is challenging you right now. If that is you and you need a little pick me up, meet Antwan Winkfield. What he’s had to deal with and overcome from the age of 2 til his present age of 36 may make your situation look like child’s play. His story is sure to inspire and encourage you to push forward. Because the best is on the other side.

Antwan was raised in the inner city of Kansas City, Missouri. Graduated top of his class from the performing arts high school, Paseo Academy. Graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelors in social work. Becoming the first in his family to graduate from college. Earned an MBA from Baker University. Is an author with his new book, “Breakthrough Leadership with Antwan Winkfield” available on Amazon.

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Whether you realize it or not or want to admit it or not we all have fears. And those fears can be an impediment to business success. Many people say they channel those fears as motivation to be successful. That does work for many people but not all. In the long term, using fear as motivation can be stressful and lead to burnout. What’s important is to identify the type of fear that manifests in your life and learn how to face it. We all fall into one of two categories of fear. When you know which one you fall into, it will be easier to recognize, deal with it and move forward to success. Join us in this episode as we talk about the fears that may be holding you back from success and how to effectively deal with it so it does not hold you back.

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Whenever we enter a new year, start a new project, or launch a new brand, we tend to set goals. But many times we don’t reach our goals. And if you look at the research by the University of Scranton, only 8% of people that set goals actually reach them. So you might be asking yourself, “so why bother?” Kay Lee has asked me this same question on occasion when we don’t reach our goals.

This is a great question. But an even better question is, “what are those 8% doing that I’m not?” This is what this episode will be about. Yes, setting goals is important but achieving them is even more important. So we will address the 5 things you should do to better your chances of reaching your goals. Cheers!

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Many businesses are constantly concerned about what their competition is doing in order to stay relevant to their customers. Many entrepreneur programs, consultants, and coaches recommend doing a competitive analysis at startup and anytime during the lifecycle of the business. While there is some value to doing this, there is a danger from side tracking you from growing your business.

Focusing too much on the competition can actually turn your attention away from your strengths, rob you of profits, adopt faulty marketing strategies, ad unneeded products/services, and turn you into a follower instead of a leader.

Learn from this mistake we’ve made as well as some major corporations so you never have to worry about the competition again.

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Starting a business or any new venture is the easy part. Making it a success is the hard part. Because rarely do all plans succeed the way you initially draw it up. As Mike Tyson famously said, “a plan is great until you get punched in the mouth.” So, what’s the key to success? Perseverance is one characteristic all successful people need.

Meet NASCAR driver, Will Rodgers. He’s had to persevere from the moment he was born (literally) and every step of the way in his racing career. From racing go-karts in Maui, Hawaii to hitting the big time racing NASCAR’s Xfinity Series, Will has had to work for every bit of success he’s had.

Hear his story from surviving childbirth and a rare childhood disease to reaching the top levels of race car driving.

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One of the top issues we fight about with our spouse is money. Whether we can buy that car or not, take that vacation or not, buy that house or not, get that big screen TV or not, whether we save or not, send the kids to college or not. You get the point.

If you’re like us, one spouse is the spender and the other is a saver. Those two differences in perspective on money makes for interesting conversations, right?

There are tons of financial gurus out there talking about the importance of setting a budget, saving and investing but the problem is we need to first understand the “Why” we argue so we can better come up with a joint solution.

For a more in depth conversation about the “Why” check out episode 57 where we interviewed Rachel Cruze on this topic.

The next step is to then develop a shared vision of what you want to spend, save and invest your money for so that you get on the same page on how to best use your finances.

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Working with your spouse never seemed like a good idea to me until I ended up working with my spouse. (story shared in episode 1) I know I’m not alone as many people are strongly opposed to working with their spouse. But as our guests, Rob and Joanna Tiegen share, it is possible to not only work together but to do so in a way that actually draws you closer together as opposed to tearing you apart.

Now, Rob and Joanna not only work together but over the years they’ve raised 5 kids and have had many foster children come through their home. Working together and taking care of a lot of kids can leave little time to actually connect as husband and wife. So how do you do all that?

Not only do they share how to balance it all but they give some great insight into how working together has actually brought them closer together.

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Working together as husband and wife is not for the faint of heart. Many avoid it altogether. Some are surviving through it and others, like our guest Jim and Martha Brangenberg, are thriving. Not that every couple should work together but every couple can and do it well when they know how to do it. We had a great candid interview with Jim and Martha who both grew up in an entrepreneur family and avoided following the same path (Jim went to seminary) but eventually built several businesses together before settling into their current non-profit iWork4Him . They help business owners and W2 employees find purpose in their work and put on a variety of marriage retreats.

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If you’re like me, consistency is reassuring. It’s like a security blanket that “guarantees” things will be well. But if you’ve spent any time as a married couple and business owner, then you know the only guarantee is change.

Not only can change be uncomfortable but it can also create conflict in a marriage. So how do you deal with change?

Meet Andy and Janine Mason. They left the comfort of their home country of New Zealand and relocated to the U.S. 15 years ago without a clearly defined plan of what they were going to do once they arrived. They also had 4 young children.

They’ve had to navigate career changes, kids, writing books, moving to a new country halfway around the world and starting two projects and businesses together. Listen to this episode as they candidly share how they’ve been able to navigate change in life and business while prioritizing their marriage.

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One of the challenges many business owners face is that they do everything. Because they’re doing everything, they’re super busy and in bondage to the business. If this sounds familiar then this episode is for you. Doing everything may be the main reason your marriage and business is out of balance. You think you need to do it all when you actually don’t need to nor should you. If everything falls on your shoulders then it’s not good for the business, not good for you and definitely not good for your marriage.

What’s the solution? Build and empower a great team. Even if you’re just working for yourself right now, hiring a great virtual assistant can be the first step in letting go.

I recently attended my first NASCAR race and was struck by the teamwork the pit crew demonstrated whenever their driver came in for a tire change, fuel, water, and minor mechanical issues. All this was done in less than 20 seconds. What an example of leadership, preparation and teamwork.

This is something all business owners can learn from. So take a listen.

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Vacations are fun, right? Of course they are but sometimes just getting there can be stressful. Even if you’re going to the Grand Cayman. Join us in this fun journey with marriage and family experts Jackie and Stephana Bledsoe as they share the challenges they experienced going on vacation. There are plenty of marriage lessons here like planning, being flexible, conflict resolution and enjoying the journey despite the circumstances. Oh, and what to do while the family of 5 has to be on 2 weeks quarantine in a 2 bedroom condo. What fun! Tune in and learn something.

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You may be working harder than ever this year yet the profits just don’t seem to be there. In fact, your total revenue may even be up but the profits aren’t. Why is that? It may be a simple fact that you aren’t charging enough.

If you’re like the majority of businesses out there, your sales price is not high enough and it’s costing you profits. Now you may be thinking that if you sell enough volume that the profits will follow. How’s that working for you? What we see is that the low price just forces the business to work harder. And the kicker is the profits don’t increase. At least as a percentage of sales.

And if your net profit is less than 15% of total revenue then you have room to increase price.

Even if you realize you should be charging a higher price there is natural fear of raising prices for a variety of reasons. So this episode is dedicated to helping you get over that fear so you can raise your prices to where they should be and give you a better margin of time and money.

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Christy Wright is a #1 national best-selling author, personal development expert, and host of The Christy Wright Show. Since 2009, Christy has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches on personal development, business, and faith. Her newly released book, Take Back Your Time is an essential book for the busy entrepreneur couple. It’s all about gaining better balance in your lives.

As a business owner, you know there is no shortage of things to do. There are customer issues, employee issues, vendor issues, fires to put out, and sales to grow. Then when you get home there are those responsibilities too. You need to spend time with your spouse and family as well as the other chores that need to be done.

How do you find time to do it all? How can you get a better work/life balance? Does that even exist or is it the ever elusive unicorn?

Well, it might start with asking what work/life balance actually means...for you and your spouse. This episode is not a one size fits all approach but to give you a framework of how, together, you and your spouse can find better balance in your business and marriage.

Listen to this great interview we have with Christy Wright as she lays out some of the principles in her book that will help you get on track.

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How many of you business owners want to grow your business by working less? Of course you do but it seems a little far fetched doesn’t it? Not exactly. You see, the average business owner spends 65% of their working day on activities that do not lead to growth. That means, very little of their time is dedicated to those ON the business activities that will build the business.

So if you are able to effectively shift your time to more ON the business type activities, you will see greater growth without having to put more hours in. In fact, if you adjust your priorities properly and are able to offload more busy work, you’ll actually work less hours.

We realize it’s easier said than done but it is possible. So take a listen to this week’s episode and work less but do more.

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You thought your life was crazy? Maybe it is but moving to different countries, states, and cities, changing careers and business, having kids and working conditions can put a stress on any marriage. Meet childhood sweethearts Dan and Danielle Macaulay. They started out their lives as church pastors before Dan became a full time recording artist and traveling worship leader. You could imagine the kind of work schedule he put in while Danielle did her best to hold the fort. Then COVID hit and everything came to a screeching halt. Yes, it was stressful but amazingly Dan felt peaceful because he wasn’t putting in the crazy hours as he was before. Tune into this episode as we explore with Dan and Danielle of how they’ve dealt with the busyness of their business and the lessons learned from COVID that they’ll use going forward.

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If you’ve been struggling with finding a better balance between marriage and business. Trying to find more time to spend with your spouse and family. The solution may be to scale your business. What? How can growing the business be the key to spending more time at home? You don't have enough time as it is.

Well, the first thing to understand is scaling is not necessarily about growth. It’s about setting the stage to enable and support growth in your business.

So whether you want to grow or not, when you scale the business, you’re putting a structure in place that can handle more without putting in more work. In other words, it’s making your business more efficient which will make your business more profitable and give you some precious time back into your life.

Take a listen to this episode as we discuss some practical tips to scale your business and give you your life back.

Is your marriage and business in balance? Take this short quiz to find out and get helpful tips to make it better. https://www.powercouplesbydesign.com/your-power-couple-score

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You may have to sacrifice some time away from the family to build the business but it doesn’t mean your family life has to suffer. Ultimately, you do want to build a business that allows you more freedom but in the meantime, make sure you’re intentional about building up your marriage and family while doing so.

But how do you do that when you have “no” time to devote to the family?

The majority of studies show that there is no correlation to the amount of time spent with your spouse and kids to the overall well being of the individual. So, as a busy entrepreneur, you’re off the hook in that you don’t have to feel guilty about not spending enough time with your family.

HOWEVER, there is a correlation between the QUALITY of time spent with your spouse and kids to the strength of your relationships and their overall well being. In other words, you don’t need to spend a lot of time but you do need to make the time you have count. And that’s what trips up most entrepreneurs like you, right?

Many times, even when you’re home with your family you’re not present because you’re still connected to the business. Whether it’s through electronics or just mentally thinking about business. It can be challenging to just “turn off” business once you get home.

So building boundaries around your personal time is so important to make sure business doesn’t interrupt family time. Take a listen.

Is your marriage and business in balance? Take this short quiz to find out and get helpful tips to make it better. https://www.powercouplesbydesign.com/your-power-couple-score

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Could you imagine leaving a multi-million dollar/year marketing agency you co-founded while in college and then pivot to create a non-profit foundation? Well, that’s exactly what our guest Chris Lesner did 8 years ago. Him and a few other college buddies started a business their freshman year of college not really knowing what it was to become. By the time their senior year rolled around, they had grown to a full fledged marketing agency serving Fortune 500 companies. As you could imagine, he was having a great time running this successful business but was then challenged by a mentor to do something greater. So he decided to leave the agency and start his own non-profit to support other nonprofits.

All this before he graduated college.

But as he started helping these nonprofits, he soon realized that these organizations needed marketing support but had too small of budgets to afford quality service. So he went back to his roots and added marketing services among other tools they had developed to help nonprofits raise more money.

They have sinced grown tremendously over the last 8 years and support both for-profit and non-profits with their marketing services. One big difference is that due to the success on their commercial side of the business, they can afford to offer their marketing and fundraising services at a fraction of the cost they charge for-profit businesses.

This is a purpose-led business!

Tune in to hear more on how Chris built a successful business in college, pivoted to be more purpose led and how he and his wife Jenn have navigated some of the challenges that came with it to keep their relationship and family the priority.

https://projectworldimpact.com/

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This is part 2 from episode 69 “Is Your Marriage and Business in Balance?” This one will give you some real solutions to the common issues entrepreneur couples face when trying to balance it all. First of all, you can’t and should not do it all. You should only do what really matters to you and your spouse (and family of course). The main reason couples in business struggle to maintain balance in their lives is because they buy into the false narrative that you need to work hard and sacrifice everything for business success. Yes, hard work is needed but not at the sacrifice of your life, marriage and family. Listen to this episode for practical tips to get your marriage and business in balance.

Is your marriage and business in balance? Take this short quiz to find out and get helpful tips to make it better. https://www.powercouplesbydesign.com/your-power-couple-score

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Being married and running a business brings many ups and downs. It’s one thing when you’re single and you just have to answer to yourself. But when you need to make crucial decisions together, getting on the same page is important. What do you do when one wants to go left and the other wants to go right? What do you do when one has a brilliant idea and other thinks its stupid? What do you do when one loses his high paying job and you need to figure out what 2nd and 3rd jobs you need to pick up?

Meet entrepreneur couple and Shark Tank participants Gabe and Cindy Trevizo of Suds2Go. These childhood sweethearts take us through their wild journey of life, love, joblessness, business ownership, raising kids and getting onto a highly rated TV show.

Their story is one to hear and is an example of what teamwork looks like as a power couple in business. Marriage and business isn’t always a bed of roses but with trust and great teamwork, you can ultimately succeed in anything.

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Many entrepreneurs start their business because of the freedom and unlimited earning potential it represents. But as the years progress, it seems like the business has them in bondage longer than they had anticipated and the money isn’t quite falling in line to what they had planned. Then of course, when they have a spouse and family, the business is now overtaking their home life as well. Does this sound like you? If so, then you need to listen to this episode where we tackle this important issue and offer some tips and tricks to get your marriage and business on track. Spoiler alert: Creating better balance in marriage and business takes being intentional. Plan your life instead of letting life plan you.

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Branding is such an important aspect of marketing but because of it’s misunderstanding and misconceptions, it’s not done well by most businesses. And that is why many struggle with their marketing because they can’t communicate their brand well.

We had the privilege of interviewing Mike Kim in this episode. He is sought after marketing/brand/copywriting expert, speaker, online educator and consultant for some of the top thought leaders such as John Maxwell and Donald Miller. He also just released his first book, “You Are The Brand.”

In this interview, Mike lays out some of the basic principles of how to build your brand and the simplicity of it. If you’re looking to up your marketing game than you need to listen to this episode. I promise you will leave with some fresh takeaways that will transform the way you market your business.

Get a copy of his book: https://youarethebrandbook.com/
Website: mikekim.com
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Facebook: facebook.com/mikekimtv
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/youarethebrand

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You want to grow your business or at least get it to a level of sustainability yet you just haven’t been able to get over the hump. Certainly, last year didn’t help but even pre-COVID, your business may have been as busy as ever but the growth wasn’t happening. So what is going wrong? It may be because you are doing too much. That’s right, you’re too busy. That doesn’t make sense, does it? Too busy to grow? First of all you need to understand that being busy does not mean being productive. If you want to grow, you need to refocus your attention on being productive and not busy. The first step to get there is to get hyper focused on the ONE Thing. That’s right, focusing on One Thing at a time will be the key to your growth. Listen to this episode as we discuss The Power of One!

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One of our roles as Christians is to represent God to the world around us. Well, God is anything but average and ordinary so we shouldn't settle for average and ordinary either. If we really want to represent our God, we should believe for EXTRAORDINARY success in all aspects of our lives. That’s what catches the eye of others and opens the door for us to point people to the source of that success.

In our time together, we’ll learn two key ingredients it takes to see EXTRAORDINARY things happen in your life, marriage & Business. We’ll redefine the 90’s term BHAG and we’ll share a practical tool to leverage the power of agreement in your marriage and Business to see both flourish in a way like never before.

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What is the meaning of life? The age-old question that many are always seeking answers for. But what about your business? What is the meaning of that? Why do you do what you do?

This has also been a popular question for many. And made more so with Simon Sinek’s “Start With Why” bestseller.

We’ve worked with 100’s of entrepreneurs over the years and have found that they fall into 3 categories when it comes to answering the “why” question. Some have a solid understanding of their purpose in the business, some are still searching and others haven’t given it much thought.

This episode is for the latter two.

In speaking to the last group, answering the “why” question for your business will have a profound impact on your overall satisfaction in life, joy for the business and the bottom line. Yes, knowing your “why” can have a significant impact on your profits.

For those that have been searching and maybe even a little frustrated at not knowing the answer, here’s the good news. You’ve probably been living out your purpose in your business already but just haven’t realized this. But once you understand how your business fits your purpose and you’re intentional about living it out, your business will benefit.

So, this episode will help you discover your purpose and recognize how it fits into your business model. This is a fun episode so listen up.

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Every marriage goes through it’s ups and downs but that doesn’t mean it should suffer through an affair and ultimate divorce. But for some it does. Like our guests, Mark and Jill Savage. While the affair did happen, thankfully the divorce did not. As you might expect, a lot of work, forgiveness, counseling, tears, and grief went into resurrecting their marriage. And now, they’re more in love than the day they got married. So why should you listen if your marriage isn’t on the rocks like theirs was?

When you listen to the steps they took to reconcile their marriage, you can apply that to yours to strengthen it. Your marriage does not have to be in disrepair to benefit from their story. In fact, they talk about the slow fade that most marriages go through. An affair or divorce doesn’t always occur due to this slow fade but what usually happens is a marriage that is just going through the motions.

But that’s not what you want, right? That’s why you listen to our podcast. To get tips and tricks to strengthen your marriage from those that walked in your shoes.

So listen up to this episode.

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Many businesses struggle to find the right marketing approach and needlessly settle for the status quo. Why? Because they’ve probably tried many different marketing strategies with less than stellar results. Or at least not to the hype that it was presented to them. Sound familiar? Spoiler alert: there is no get rich quick strategy in marketing. It all takes time. But if you know how to approach marketing and the fundamentals that go into any successful strategy, you will do well. So don’t get sucked into the latest and greatest marketing pitch before you listen to this episode.

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Join bestselling authors, and Co-Directors of Love-Wise, Bill and Pam Farrel who have been married and in ministry (and business) together nearly all of their 41 years of marriage. Bill and Pam will share tips on how rhythms and habits of faith can become the strength of your marriage, family, ministry, and business. For over 40 years they have practiced a weekly "Marriage Meet Up" that has kept them pulling in the same direction TOGETHER. They will share a preview of their soon to be released, (His and Hers set): Marriage Meetups: A Planner for Couples Who Want a Productive, Passionate, and Purposeful Life

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Whether big or small, many businesses' growth seems to plateau at some point. Try as they might, nothing seems to propel them into another level of growth. Why is that? What seemed to work in the beginning just doesn’t seem to now. If this sounds like you then maybe it’s time to adopt a new mindset. “Go big or stay home!” Remember that saying back in the ’80s? The saying has truth in the business world as well. If you really want to grow big, you need to take on that mindset. I’ve spent 25 years working in Fortune 100 companies and can say the major difference between growing to a higher level or staying a small business is mindset. We weren’t necessarily better or smarter than the small business owner. We just had higher expectations. Kinda like a so-so sports team that hires a fiery coach with high expectations and new discipline that becomes a Super Bowl winner. The same core group of players but the adoption of a winning mindset, once it becomes infectious, can make all the difference in the world. So tune in as we discuss what you can do to adopt a winning mindset and propel your business to grow.

Key Takeaways:

Recognize if you’re just going through the motions
Taking bigger risks
Big companies aren’t reckless, they’re calculating
Write big goals
Constantly asking the questions, “how can we?” Why not us?
Excuses are for sissies
Investment mentality vs expense
Focused on what you are, not what you’re not
Good counsel

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We all want more love in our marriage, right? How about better love? Well, we were privileged to interview Les Parrott of Les and Leslie Parrott. Best selling authors, speakers and entrepreneurs in their own right. One of the things they have done really well in their careers is build assessments to help determine compatibility between sexes and assist married find better ways to grow stronger in their relationship. Remember EHarmony? Well, one of their assessments was the backbone behind its success. Listen to this interview as Les shares some of the key principles that lead to better love between husband and wife.

Follow Les Parrot:

https://www.betterlove.com/

https://www.lesandleslie.com/

Facebook: @LesAndLeslieParrot

Instagram: @LesAndLeslie

Twitter: @LesParrot

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We often think of a mistress as that other woman. The reason behind the wife’s husband coming home late every night, leaving on surprise business trips, late-night phone calls or texts, unexplained credit card charges. The reason your husband is there physically but not there mentally or emotionally.

Oh, I’m sorry. I was talking about the business. Do these scenarios sound common to you? If so, then it probably isn’t another woman but the business that is the mistress. And this can apply to both men and women owners in which the business takes over your life so much that it interferes with your marriage.

In fact, one of the definitions of a “mistress” is “a woman in a position of authority and control.” Replace the word “woman” with “business” and you now know who to blame for interfering with your marriage.

Now, unlike a real-life mistress, we don’t want you to call it off and stop running the business. We just want you to take back control so it’s not controlling you. With some planning and foresight, every business owner can put the right set of boundaries, systems and processes in place so that the business can thrive without the owner sacrificing their marriage.

The sacrifice should be on how much you give to the business and not the marriage.

Your spouse will thank you for it, you’ll see arguments dissipate and intimacy go to another level. Yes, running a better and more efficient business will actually have benefits in the bedroom too. Do we have your attention, tune in.

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Did you know that your marriage has an enemy—an enemy that would like nothing more than the destruction of your marriage? Well, it’s true—but what this enemy doesn’t realize is that you hold the upper hand. You have the home field advantage, you know the field you’re on, and your support team is way bigger than his. If you’ve felt under attack lately and you want in on this winning strategy plan, join us as we help you learn the 3 Ways to Overcome the Enemy’s Schemes. It’s time to show him who really holds the victory!

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Money is a hot topic in marriage, is it not? Why is this such a difficult issue to resolve? He likes to spend too much. She doesn’t want to spend a dime. He just wants the latest toys. She always wants to go on vacation. These polar opposite views of money can make for major conflicts in marriage. That’s why they say the number 1 issue in marriage revolves around money. If you’re a Dave Ramsey fan like us, you’ve heard all about staying out of debt, getting on a budget, saving, giving, blah, blah, blah. All good stuff and true but the HOW to do all that can be difficult when you haven’t been raised to handle money well. Which is true for the majority of people. So while Dave teaches a lot about the HOW, his daughter, Rachel Cruze, tackles the WHY. Understanding the WHY you treat money the way you do will make the HOW so much easier. Spoiler alert: We learn from our parents. Rachel’s new book Know Yourself, Know Your Money: Discover WHY You Handle Money the Way You Do and WHAT to Do About It was just released in January 2021 and it is a must read for everyone and every couple. This will help you get a deeper understanding of yourself and your spouse to greatly improve the communication around this touchy subject.

Follow Rachel on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube or online at rachelcruze.com.

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Could you imagine doing business with your siblings? Depending on your experience with your brothers and sisters will determine that response no doubt. Meet Adam, Derek and Jacob Broin owners of Cufflinks.com They sell...well...cufflinks of course. But they also sell a variety of other men’s accessories like ties, tie bars, bracelets, stud sets and more. These three (millennial) brothers decided several years ago that they were going to go into business together. Like many new business ventures, it’s exciting in the beginning until the first set of business challenges set in. So tune in and listen to this great interview and hear how these three young men have successfully navigated the ins and outs of working with siblings, protecting the relationship and building a business.

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Forgiveness is an easy subject to talk about but a hard one to execute. There are a lot of perspectives on what forgiveness is and how you do it in everyday life. For example, you’ve probably heard the phrase, “forgive and forget.” Or the counter saying, “forgive but not forget.” Is it really possible to do either one? How can you really forget when someone does you wrong. And if you don’t forget it, can you really forgive? I’m not sure if we have a good answer to these questions but we do know forgiveness is essential to building a healthy marriage. If you don’t, the unforgiveness will fester underneath and eventually blow up into a major argument or worse. So how can you forgive the worst of sins and are there times where forgiveness is impossible? Listen to this episode where we attempt to give you the proper perspective on forgiveness so you can incorporate it into your marriage.

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Many times businesses are forced to make changes due to a recession, pandemic, weather, or new laws. But sometimes they make changes because the leadership feels it's the right thing to do for the health and direction of the business. How do you know when you should make a change? Because change can be uncomfortable. If not for the business owner, it’s staff, vendors, customers and your spouse. So knowing when change is necessary and the right thing to do is one issue but getting everybody on board with it is another. This topic is not only an important one to talk about but it ties in nicely with our change. If you’ve been listening to us over the last year then you might have noticed a big change. The name of this podcast and accompanying graphics. We’ll talk about all this and more.

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Join us as we interview high school sweethearts Kyle and Steph Johnson. Owners of 3 businesses and homeschool to 2 young girls, they share some of the secrets to their success in marriage and business. As you know the journey to success is not always a straight line up and 2020 certainly was no exception. It’s easy to lead when things are going well but it’s those down periods in life and business that really defines you as a leader.

So click play and listen up as Kyle and Steph candidly share about their periodic struggles in life and what has kept them moving forward regardless of circumstance. Trust and faith in each other and God.

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Meet Phil and Dan Liberatore, owners of Philip L. Liberatore, CPA and IRS Problem Solvers, Inc. Two power couples operating two highly successful businesses in Southern California. They come from two distinct backgrounds; Phil accounting and finance, Dana an ordained minister. But together, they are a force to be reckoned with in the business world.

Even though Dana knows virtually nothing about tax, she utilizes her gifts in systems and organization to build a solid foundation for their businesses to prosper. While Phil is that people person who can turn a stranger into a friend and client in a matter of minutes.

They are an example of how learning to work with each other's strengths as opposed to fighting it leads to a successful business and a healthy marriage.

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Congratulations! You’ve made it through 2020 and now it’s on to the new year. None of us has ever lived through a pandemic. Of course it’s not quite over yet but as we look toward the new year, there is always a lot of renewed hope and anticipation.

And as business owners we are always establishing new sets of goals. Regardless of the year, entrepreneurs always set goals but accomplishing them is another thing. Pandemic or not, there always seems to be something that gets in the way of fully realizing our goals. And I’m not simply talking about sales goals but some of the other things that can really drive growth like developing new products, content, establishing new connections, training your team better, or launching into new sales channels. You know, the big stuff.

Why does this happen...or not happen? There is so much stuff going on in the business at all times that the typical business owner gets pulled in multiple directions. Does this sound like you?

Then this episode is for you. Establishing goals is one thing but how do we carve out time to accomplish them? It takes disciplined FOCUS and ORGANIZATION.

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Shout out to International listeners:

Canada, Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Portugal, UK, France, Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Russia, Switzerland, Romania, Sweden, Kenya, Senegal, South Africa, Uzbekistan, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Australia, - 25 countries

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Jeff Kemp is a former NFL quarterback turned Soul Coach to CEOs and leadership teams and author of Facing The Blitz. http://jeffkempteam.com/

Former NFL Quarterback
Soul Coach to CEOs and leadership teams
Author of Facing The Blitz

For the last 30 years, I’ve been a speaker, mentor, and team leader because of my deep conviction in our individual and collective potential when we turn obstacles into opportunities. It’s why I’ve worked hard to strengthen relationships and help people face and overcome the pressures of life.

When I was an NFL quarterback, I learned how to attack a blitz. We planned plays and adjustments to run when we recognized it was coming. If the whole offense communicated quickly, we could turn blitzes into big plays. I learned that a quarterback both gives and gains confidence by trusting teammates, practicing collaboration and staying flexible.

Blitzes aren’t limited to the NFL. At times in my life, everything seemed to be collapsing. I began to see the insecurities, communication failures, and selfish relationships that will get a QB, or any of us, sacked.

This episode is a re-broadcast from the Power Up Your Marriage and Business virtual retreat from June 2020. If you would like to hear more wisdom from other marriage experts and entrepreneur couples, click here and watch for FREE.

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We can’t believe it’s been a year since we launched this podcast. Thank you for listening and providing feedback as we want to deliver the most relevant content to help your marriage and business succeed. Since it’s the end of our first year, we decided to do a recap of some of our listeners favorite episodes as well as a couple of ours. Unless you’ve been with us from the beginning you may not have listened to some of the episodes we talk about. So, now is a good chance to go back and review them. Enjoy!

Best Episodes

Top Episodes:

Episode 2 - Build a business for freedom not bondage- Chris and Alicia Niemyer
- An owner can be your own bad boss
- Develop teamwork to build the business with freedom
Episode 8 - Change your spouse by changing you first - Al and Leticia Perez

Top NEW Episodes:

Episode 32 - Winning at home while succeeding at work- John and Susie Miller
- Trusting each other gets you through personal and business tragedy
- Embracing each others differences
- Building processes to give each other space when needed
- Great personal example and has truth for many businesses
- Be careful what you wish for
- If you’re not prepared, growth can kill
Episode 36 - 400% growth can kill your business- Michael and Kathryn Redman

Hosts' Choice:

Robert- Episode 44- Big profits from small changes
Kay Lee - Episode 1- Build a Thriving Marriage and Prosperous Business

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Let’s face it, 2020 has been one heck of a year but there is still lots to be thankful for. The fact that you’re reading this and listening to this episode proves it. You have air in your lungs, eyes to read, and ears to hear. Practicing giving thanks is not some fluffy nice to do. It actually has proven health and relational benefits. Who can’t use some of that, right? Yes, it may be harder for some than others to be thankful but doing so can improve your relationships at home and business and make you more productive in everything you do.

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As I write this we are in the midst of the holiday season. And with that comes lots of family time. Hopefully that is a good thing but for many married couples it can come with challenges like dealing with the in-laws. Fortunately both Kay Lee and I have good relationships with each other's parents but there were times that spending time with them caused some stress in our marriage. Are we the only one? The conflict occurs when one or both sets of parents crosses the imaginary boundary into your marriage. A very typical argument between husband and wife usually revolves around how one of your parents treated your spouse. It may not seem like a big deal to you so you defend your parents by telling your spouse it’s no big deal. You know how it goes from there. Sometimes the issue is trivial and others it is big. But regardless of the size of the issue, how you respond to the situation can either bring you and your spouse closer together or pull you apart.

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O.L. and Sway Buckley - Marriepreneur Life

OL & Sway are Co-Creators of MarriedpreneurLife.com and the hosts of the Marriedpreneur Life podcast. OL is a former internationally award-winning banker, turned entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of RO Strong Real Estate & Financial Education firm as well as the CEO of OL Buckley Consulting. Sway is the CEO of a creative arts staffing firm (which funded her college education) as well as the founder of Smart Artist Institute Consulting. Together, the Buckleys have helped marriages from start-ups to high net worth families protect their greatest asset- marriage. Their work has been seen on has been seen in HuffPost, South Dallas Business & Living Magazine, CBS affiliates, BET and more. They’ve known each other for nearly 20 years and this year will make 11 years of marriage.

Presentation Description Today, more than ever we have distractions vying for our attention and focus. Even post Covid-19, we all are dealing with what our new normal looks like for our family and our business. This talk will cover simple strategies to get BACK on the same page, re-evaluating how to strengthen the marriage while also re-aligning the business systems.

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You know the saying that you can learn a lot more from your mistakes then your successes? I think we can all say that is probably true but who wants to fail? Well, you’re in luck. Entrepreneur couple Danny and Cheryl Todd share some of the tragic mistakes they’ve made in marriage and business. So tune in, listen, take notes and learn from their mistakes so you don’t have to.

Dan Todd & Cheryl Todd are small business owners with over 60 years of combined experience, they have been married for 35 years, are parents and grandparents. Dan and Cheryl own and operate two family businesses: AZFirearms.com and Pot Of Gold Estate Liquidations & Auctions as well as being co-hosts on Gun Freedom Radio. Danny is a Gunsmith and Cheryl is a national speaker and Second Amendment Advocate. From these life experiences they bring a unique perspective to the world of Gun-Rights and the need to speak into the next generation of American Citizens. Their goal is to speak into the middle-space, and bring awareness and clarity on politically clouded issues to those who haven’t decided where they stand on the Pro vs Anti-Gun Rights spectrum.

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Many businesses continue to struggle to increase their profitability to a comfortable point...consistently. It’s felt that you have to invest into some big marketing campaign or secure huge contracts to make it happen. Well, the reality is most businesses can reap huge profit reward through a series of small changes in their organization and existing marketing practices. Kinda like the tortoise and the hare. Slow and steady wins the race.

So listen in to this episode as we lay out some practical tips with real life examples of small changes leading to big results.

Construction example
- Price, Materials/inventory, labor
5% increase in price $50k - $52,500
5% decrease in materials/supplies $25k - $23,750
- Negotiate/switch suppliers
- Adjust blueprint to reduce need of high cost items
5% decrease in labor $15k - $14,250
- Increase output/efficiency
Difference in gross profit $10k (20% GP margin) - $14,500 (27% GP margin)
- 45% increase in GP

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We all run into difficult people on occasion. And sometimes even on a daily basis at work or home. So, how do you deal with these people? Especially if you’re married to them. Well, meet Tony and Ana Maria Quintero Lowry of A & P International, inc.. They are a power couple in business. She’s the CEO and he’s the CFO. This could lead to some interesting dynamics and power struggle in business and home but they have learned to make it work. So listen to this fun conversation as they share their experience and insight into how understanding people’s personality type can make you a better, spouse and sales person.

Bio:

A & P International, Inc is a transformational business development and consulting Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), that serves the Supplier Diversity Community. https://anpintl.com/

We assess and develop Diverse Suppliers through one-on-one and/or group business coaching and equip them to become pre-qualified providers of products and services for our corporate and government clients…

Ana Maria Quintero Lowry, President/CEO

is a leading expert in supplier diversity coaching and training with more than 33 years of experience in the consulting industry. She is devoted to the engagement of people from varying cultures and backgrounds. Her knowledge in sales and business development has yielded her clients their highest closing ratios; an immediate return on their investment. Mrs. Lowry is a Colombian native, has traveled around the world, and proven her ability by coaching and training some of the most recognized corporations and entrepreneurs. She received her Juris Doctorate and Masters Degree in International Trade in Colombia in 1982.

Her contribution to the community, as a member of the boards for ChristianHelp, Central Florida Jobs Initiative and Central Florida Employment Council, was recognized by United Way at their awards ceremony as an Outstanding Professional Volunteer – 2015. Ana Maria is author of many recognized pieces of literature; her latest book, Cross-Cultural, A New Thirst for Diversity Engagement, was released at the International Women’s Conference in Louisville, KY in August 2015.

William A.(Tony) Lowry, CFO & Executive Coach With a degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Central Florida, and with a financial background in both banking and taxes, Tony, serves as CFO and Executive Coach of A & P. In this capacity, Tony provides insight and recommendations for growth plans for the organization; creating and establishing yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion. He analyzes and approves cost and profit for each project. His approach is to work with the client’s budget for a win – win transaction for all parties.

Tony has captured 110 + millions in contracts both for our clients and for A & P. Tony is also part of our executive training team, applying his vast knowledge and expertise in training regarding international marketing, finances and operational management. He has worked, traveled, and trained people in 27 different countries. He has a passion for diversity engagement.

Key Takeaways:

Started the business with her sister in Colombia
The key merger and acquisition
Tony looking for his wife standing on a chair
Importance of knowing personality profiles in marriage
How the wife goes from being the boss at work to the little girl at home
Boundaries is the key to working together in business
Importance of knowing personality profiles in business
Improve your sales closing ratio by understanding the DISC profiles
Life is like a roller coaster. It has its ups and downs but it smoothes out

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This episode is from a session of Power Up Weekend, a marriage and business conference with couples in business and ministry all over the nation.

For more information about Power Up Weekend, check out https://www.powercouplesbydesign.com/power-up-marriage-business-weekend

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Every now and then we hear small/family businesses say something to the effect of “we can’t compete against the big box stores” or “the big corporations are taking up all the business” Does this sound familiar? Then this episode is definitely for you. We’re going to discuss the many competitive advantages that family businesses have over the big brand names that may even be across the street from you. I (Robert) worked for 25 years in some of those big brands so I know the advantages they have. But having consulted for the last 8 years or so with small/family businesses, I also know the distinct advantages they have over the major corporations. Also, Kay Lee grew up in a family business that everyone came to so she knows firsthand the advantages family business has that most corporations don’t. So buckle up and take a listen to this episode.

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Meet A.J. and Alicia Brentzel. A husband and wife team that own a construction company called Brex Enterprises in the Pennsylvania area. Like many couples, they start out working together. In fact Alicia didn’t think it would be a good idea when A.J. first presented the idea. But over time, the circus of him being gone a lot working and her being home raising the kids and balancing a career became taxing. So they re-evaluated and determined that Alicia quitting her job and working in the business would allow the flexibility to raise the family and still earn a good living. You know how plans go? Not usually the way you draw it up. But through the process, they did learn the strengths that each brought into the business and found a way to work together as opposed to fighting about it. As a result, their business witnessed explosive growth. In this episode, not only will you hear how they learned how to work with each other well but they share some of the fundamentals of the business that have led to growth like their commitment to their core values and employees.

Website: https://www.brexenterprises.com/

Article: https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/woman-owned-construction-company-brex-enterprises-setting-new-standards-for-safety-customer-satisfaction-innovation/49469

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Does it seem like the word of the year for business is “Pivot?” I haven’t heard this word used so much in my 27 years in business. But 2020 is definitely a year that has forced hundreds of thousands of businesses to do just that. So, what is the secret to navigating a successful pivot? Some do it well while others fall a little flat. Many businesses pivoted right when lockdown occurred while others, others were already prepared to prosper during the crisis, while some waited for things to get back to normal. Well, I’ll let you in on a little secret. Things never get back to normal. Whenever an economic crisis like this hits, things never fully get to normal after the crisis lifts. So, you don’t think of a pivot as a temporary issue but rather as a new normal. Also, the crisis never creates a change in the marketplace, it only accelerates the change that had already been occurring. In this episode, we will highlight examples of past economic crises and the new normals it created. Plus discuss how you can successfully navigate this crisis and prepare for the next one. Yes, there is always a next one. Did you forget 2008-09?

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Ever glance off at a pretty sunset while driving, only to be jolted by jarring tires on the roadside? Truth is … when we focus exclusively on driving between the yellow lines, we avoid veering. The same is true in life. Thought leaders throughout time agree; our outcome begins in our mind-set. We find what we look for. We become what we think about. We gravitate towards what we contemplate. King Solomon said, “As a man thinks in his heart, so he is.” Proverbs 23:7 So, if every thought leader is right, when we focus our attention on fixing our issues, we unwittingly perpetuate our problems. However, when we focus on our desired outcome, aligning our thoughts with God’s, we reap the benefits of living His design for our marriage.

This presentation was part of the Power Up Your Marriage and Business virtual retreat we hosted several months ago.

It is available as an on-demand feature on our website.

If you want to hear more from the 10 other speakers and take part in the activities that they assigned, click on our website link and sign up. It’s totally FREE. https://www.powercouplesbydesign.com/power-up-marriage-business-weekend

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If you are married and own a business, there is a hidden secret to success. Sure, business plans, marketing strategies, strong financials are essential but nothing can bring a business down faster than a broken relationship. On the flip side, nothing can turn the average entrepreneur into Super(wo)man when they know their spouse is in total support of them. Regardless of how many times they fail. This is part of the story of entrepreneur couple Arthur and Danette Toole. Owners of the natural pain remedy MegRelief. Winners of the Veterans SharkTank, they’ll share their ups and downs of marriage and entrepreneurship. You’ll definitely want to hear their story as it is sure to inspire you and help your marriage and business.

Visit their website https://megrelief.com/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/megrelief/
Instagram @MegRelief

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Almost every business owner’s dream is growth, right? How about 400% growth in 18 months? Well our power couple Michael and Kathryn Redman experienced just that with their marketing agency Half a Bubble Out. But it wasn’t what you might think. They actually dreaded going to work during that time. In fact, they even had thoughts of shutting down the business. You see, business growth is not always all that it’s cracked up to be if you’re not prepared to handle it. You have to tune into this episode so you can hear their story and the wisdom they share on being prepared for growth.

Visit their website: https://www.halfabubbleout.com/
Get the book: https://www.fulfilledthebook.com/

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There is an interesting interrelationship between marriage and business. That is, for those that are married and own a business. It boils down to these two words.

Time
Money

When you have a surplus of both, things are fine. But in most marriages and business, at least one is lacking. Sometimes both. That lack of margin in the business trickles down and can have a negative impact on the marriage in a variety of ways. So this presentation will focus on how to increase that margin of time and money in the business so that the owner can reinvest that time into the marriage that can only strengthen that relationship.

Discussion points will be:

Typical challenges marriages face
Typical challenges business owners face
The power struggle of time with family while trying to grow the business
Keys to increasing margin of time and money

This presentation was part of the Power Up Your Marriage and Business virtual retreat we hosted several months ago.

It is available as an on-demand feature on our website.

If you want to hear more from the 10 other speakers and take part in the activities that they assigned, click on our website link and sign up. It’s totally FREE. https://www.powercouplesbydesign.com/power-up-marriage-business-weekend

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Join Neal and Diane Arnold of The Family Collective as they delve into this important topic. There is a lot of conversation and misunderstanding about intimacy, what it really is, and how to make it happen. There are couples married for decades that can be physically close but do not know how to be emotionally intimate. Authentic Intimacy makes us feel content, encouraged, complete, peaceful, and happy. Physical closeness, sex, and romance are important to a relationship, but emotional intimacy revitalizes and enlivens it. The fear of intimacy can cause partners to be emotionally unavailable and lead to an endless dance of pursuit and distancing.

In this presentation couples are taught to express deep, underlying emotions from a place of vulnerability and ask for their own needs to be met. Together couples understand how to be emotionally available, empathetic and engaged with each other. Authentic, Lasting Intimacy provides emotional language as well as relational skills for a healthy connection between partners.

Website: https://www.thefamilycollective.co/

This presentation was part of the Power Up Your Marriage and Business virtual retreat we hosted several months ago.

It is available as an on-demand feature on our website.

If you want to hear more from the 10 other speakers and take part in the activities that they assigned, click on our website link and sign up. It’s totally FREE. https://www.powercouplesbydesign.com/power-up-marriage-business-weekend

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Little did Phil Bynes know when he stepped onto the high school dance floor because no one else was that admiring eyes were watching. Years later his would-be wife, Shae, “latched her hooks” into him and the rest was history. Or at least that is his account. Regardless these high school sweethearts made it through years of long distance relationship during their college years and became husband and wife. Phil quickly became a business owner and started his own massage therapy business while Shae went the corporate route. In 2012, Shae started her own business, Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur to become a business owner herself. After years of being each other’s chief council to their respective businesses, Phil eventually joined forces with Shae to continue to grow her business while still operating his own. Tune in to this episode as they share how they work as a team on and off the business field and help other entrepreneurs thrive in their business not strive.

About Phil

Phil is a licensed massage therapist and owns his own practice, Crazy Good Massage. He enjoys working out and binging on Japanese anime. His wife Shae calls him the “King of Analogies” and you’ll understand why rather quickly as you listen in to their “This Kingdom Life podcast” that he and Shae host.

About Shae

Shae is a passionate storyteller, teacher, and mentor to entrepreneurs around the world. She’s the Chief Fire Igniter of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur. She’s also the host of The Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur Podcast. She has “introvert tendencies” although it’s hard to tell at times because she loves engaging with others and gives really big hugs. She enjoys a good book (or two or three…at once) and is addicted to sunshine and water.

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The peak of the coronavirus is over and life and business are getting back to normal...well sort of. For many business owners, life will never be the same. You’re going to be left with picking up the pieces and trying to figure out how you’re going to get the business back on track. Now more than ever you should lean on your spouse for support, roll up your sleeves, encourage one another and do it together. But in order to win at work it needs to start with your marriage. Join us in this amazing conversation we had with relationship expert Susie Miller and her husband John as they share from their own experience (pre-coronavirus) on how they’ve had to navigate crisis moments by doing it together. Oh did we tell you they live in an RV? So they know a thing or two about living in confined spaces.

Get a copy of Susie’s new book Listen, Learn, Love: How to Dramatically Improve Your Relationships in 30 Days or Less

https://www.amazon.com/Listen-Learn-Love-Dramatically-Relationships/dp/1631951297

SusieMiller.com/fastandfun
SusieMiller.com or on Instagram @SusieMiller5

Listen, Learn, Love: How to Dramatically Improve Your Relationships in 30 Days or Less

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Imagine if you will, that you’ve been married for only 3 years, have two young children, selling your house, one of you is a full time nurse, the other spouse runs a law firm, launching a startup, and moved his office into the garage. How do you do all that and grow a thriving marriage? It takes a lot of prioritization, communication and asking for what each other needs. Meet Isai and Rebecca Cortez. Newly married and working hard to build a thriving marriage and prosperous business. Being young, married with kids can be tough enough but they’ve gotten in-sync to make their personal lives and business lives work well. And, it’s the part of the name of their new startup venture Synkbooks which is a simpler alternative to another well known bookkeeping software.

Bismark Tax, inc. https://bismarktax.com/

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When you’re in the Pentagon on 9/11 and you get disconnected on the phone from your wife as a plane hits the building, are you ever fully prepared? Meet decorated, retired Air Force officer Darryck Farmer and his wife/business partner Juanita as they tell us this plus many more stories that will help you and your business be as prepared as possible for future crises. Juanita has over 30 years of accounting and tax experience. Darryck spent 24 illustrious years in the Air Force with top positions in the Pentagon and worked directly with the likes of President Ronald Reagan, Secretary of Defense, William J. Perry and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell. After retiring from the Air Force, Darryck joined his wife in her accounting practice to build a full service accounting, tax and financial services company. They help their clients build successful businesses and prepare the owners for any financial crisis. You won’t want to miss this one. Click to listen.

Website: http://www.jdfcpa.com/index.php

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/j.d.-farmer-&-associates-llc/

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Most businesses start with some semblance of a plan; written or otherwise. But then there are stories like Jacob and Angelica in which they sort of fell into their business. Some may look at their startup story as a bit random but when you look at it from above, it actually makes sense. Instead of a plan some people need to be pushed into business. That and how they make working together work is what we will discuss. And more.

Angelica and Jacob Tellez. are a husband-wife duo specializing in photography & videography services for all sorts of stories from new life to new love and everything in between. They have been happily married for almost 3 years ( 7 years together), and have an adorable Yorkie Canela and will soon be adding a 4th member to the Tellez tribe this coming October. Doing life with your best friend is exciting enough but to add a business to the mix has certainly been a real treat and a really fun adventure to tackle together! They love what they do. Photography and videography has been a part of their journey since they first met and it brings us so much joy to share this with others. When they're not behind the lens you can catch them either out in the town on an adventure or snuggled at home with pizza and a good movie.

Website: https://thestorytellez.com/ Email: thestorytellez@gmail.com

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What Makes a Power Wife is Part 2 of what Kay Lee started in episode 26. CAUTION: Please listen to the very end of this episode as parts of it can be misunderstood if you don’t hear the full context. We feel the definition of what it means to be a husband and a wife have been changing over the last few decades. It’s almost as we’re seeing roles reversed. That may not sound bad on the surface but there seems to be a negative impact on marriages as a result. We’re going to discuss what could sound controversial but if you listen in full and understand the big picture of how husbands and wife should engage each other in marriage, it may just make sense. But this isn’t just our opinion. It’s a biblical perspective first and we’ve seen the fruit of this in countless successful, long term, loving marriages. So there has to be some truth to this. Dare to listen? As this may flip your paradigm.

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Entrepreneur couple and business consultants O.L. and Sway Buckley of Marriedpreneur Life join us in this lively discussion of what it takes to grow and scale your business. WARNING: It may not be what you think. We cover a lot of ground during this interview from learning how O.L. “stalked” Sway when they first met to how they navigate working in a business together and finally discussing some key takeaways on what it takes to grow and scale any business. The cool thing about what we discussed is that any entrepreneur can do this.

Stay in touch with O.L. and Sway at Website https://marriedpreneurlife.com/ IG: @marriedpreneurlife

Get the free recording of the Love and Launch Summit https://www.loveandlaunchsummit.com/registertoday

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In order to be a Power Couple you must first understand what a powerful husband and wife look like. This is the first of two parts in which we will attempt to define what that looks like. This week’s episode Kay Lee will lead this discussion on what a Power Husband looks like. Be warned, this may be a bit controversial but should be good. There will be a lot of praise for each other but we will also discuss the fact that we didn’t come ready to be a Power Husband and Wife. We will share what we had to learn about ourselves and each other in order to build each other up to become a Power Couple. We’re not sure exactly how this is going to turn out but take a listen and see.

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Listen to this fun interview with Jerome and Sheri Fogel. Jerome is a partner at Fogel and Potamianos LLP specializing in corporate law and Intellectual property. He is recently an author of “The Gauntlet: Five keys for unlocking success in leadership.” His wife Sheri is a leader in her own right as an associate pastor at Oasis Church in Los Angeles. In this episode we talk about the elements of leadership illustrated in Jerome’s but how it is reflected in their marriage as well as business. Being a great leader in business is great but you should also be that at home. This is a fun filled conversation that reveals great leadership does not happen overnight. Especially in marriage.

Jerome and Sheri’s mission as a couple is to love God, love each other, and love the people around them generously.

Get the book: The Gauntlet: Five Keys for Unlocking Success in Leadership https://www.amazon.com/Gauntlet-Unlocking-Success-Leadership-Parable/dp/1532695136

https://www.jeromefogel.com/

https://fpgeneralcounsel.com/

Follow on Instagram @sheri_fogel @jeromefogella

The Gauntlet: Five Keys for Unlocking Success in Leadership: A Leadership Parable

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Last week we laid the foundation of the crucial elements that go into every successful marketing strategy. Developing relationships and building trust is the main goal of marketing. Everything that you do and how you communicate to your audience is built around the question, how do I build a relationship and gain trust with them? This week’s topic is equally important to building the strategy. It’s about how you measure and determine success. Many business owners tend to give up too early or continue way too long with their strategy because they haven’t determined how to measure success beyond sales. You see, not many marketing strategies work well right away. It takes adjustments, pivots and tweaks before you hit the sweet spot. But if you don’t determine the various metrics that measure success you will quit right before you hit the jackpot or continue way too long and spend too much money along with it. In other words, this is the money episode. Click to listen.

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If there was ever a time to re-evaluate your approach to marketing it would be now. You and everyone else are coming out of the haze of lockdown, trying to pick up the pieces and get back to “normal.” I’m sure you’ve realized that business will not get back to the old normal and that there is a new normal that everyone must adapt to. During lockdown your customers have already adapted. So you can’t expect to do the business the same nor market the same way. This may sound like a daunting task but marketing does not have to be complicated. Even before lockdown many businesses made marketing overly complicated. Which leads to a lot of frustration. So join us in this episode in which we break marketing down to its essence and then build it back up in a simple, easy to implement way.

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In marriage it can be hard to listen to your spouse all the time. At home, not listening to your spouse “just” causes a lot of conflict and bitter feelings. In business, it can cost you a lot of lost time, money and aggravation. Regardless if you are both working in the business or not, you should always be listening to your spouse. In fact, you should seek your spouse's input in the business. It doesn’t matter how much or little they know about the business, your spouses input is important. It will improve your business and marriage!

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Many couples struggle at the idea of working together because they just can’t seem to get on the same page so they find it’s best to not spend too much time together. Or perhaps they are working together but it’s not the most optimal working relationship and they find it actually brings more stress into the marriage. Their arguments turn into a competition to see who can convince the other person on their point of view. Well Howard and Danielle Taylor, husband and wife, parents and serial entrepreneurs have found the “secret sauce” to not only work together but to thrive together both at home and business. It has not been all rosy for their entrepreneurial life but when they found how to really thrive together as husband and wife, they knew there was nothing they couldn’t accomplish. So we invite you to take a listen to this great episode in which we cover a lot of ground on the ups and downs of marriage and business.

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How do you find opportunity for your business during turbulent times like we’re experiencing?

It’s been a crazy few months hasn’t it? People have been living in fear, getting sick, hoarding toilet paper, businesses forced to shut down, everyone on lock down and people losing jobs. Certainly there have been people that have been negatively affected by the latest pandemic but is there opportunity in the future for your business? If you research the history of depressions, recessions, wars, past pandemics and any other situation that has forced mass interruption into our daily lives and business, there has always been opportunity. But it is only those that look past the fear and adapt and innovate during those turbulent times that are able to capitalize on the opportunities.

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While the coronavirus has created much fear, anxiety and uncertainty, there have some marriage benefits that came out of it. We just hope that it lasts. While the virus itself was awful, what it forced us to do could have some positive long lasting effects for those that choose to keep it going. For starters, it’s forced us all to slow down and be present with our spouse and family. This episode is a bit of a time machine as we are recording in the midst of the pandemic with hope by the time this releases that the worst is over. Listen and hear what we’ve observed and the lessons that we hope couples learn and maintain even after the crisis.

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Have you ever wanted your business to mean something? Yes, you need to make a profit otherwise you won’t be in business very long but what about a purpose beyond the bottom line? Meet Ryan and April Berg of the Aruna Project. They saw a huge need to address the sex trafficking issue in India. So they developed a purpose led business to address it head on and provide a lasting solution for these women and girls who were imprisoned in this dark industry. Hear the incredible story of this Power Couple in Business who are changing the world together. And hear how they are able to work together.

You can find out more, purchase their products or just plain follow the good work they are doing on their website or social media. https://arunaproject.com/ Facebook @arunaproject Instagram @arunaproject

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How can this be? If you are saying to yourself, “I just let my accountant take care of it,” then this episode is definitely for you. In a business one of the last things most owners want to deal with is the financial statements. Numbers are not how most of us think and we want to just go out and do. However, even if you have an accountant or bookkeeper to take care of all that, as the business owner, you need to have a solid understanding of the financial statements. You don’t have to be an expert but you need to understand how each piece of the financial statements relate to each part of your business. When you do that, you will be able to make much better business decisions. The challenge is that financial statements are boring. We get it so we’re going to try to make this episode as fun as humanly possible.

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As busy executives and business owners we tend to have the drive to achieve great things...at work. While we can reach those BHAG’S in the marketplace we seem to fall flat on our face at home with our spouse and kids. What if you could take that same will to achieve at work into the home? Join us with our guest Cory Carlson, executive coach and author of the book “Win At Home First,” as we explore how we can be successful at home and work!

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It’s time we bare our soul. As “professional” marriage and business coaches, people start to look at us as the experts. While we believe we do have some wisdom to offer in the areas of marriage and business, we want to make sure people don’t look at us as perfect. That’s too high a bar to achieve and quite frankly it’s impossible by any couple. So just like we’ve enjoyed hearing from other Power Couples in Business about the challenges they’ve had to face and still face in building their marriage and business, we want to do the same. We’re going to turn the mic around and let you hear what we’ve gone through and still go through as Power Couples coaches. It’s time to get real.

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Freeman’s Jocelyn & Aaron Freeman Growing a strong marriage takes good communication and ability to resolve conflict. I think many couples understand this point but how to do it well is the operative question. Join us as we interview relationship experts and entrepreneurs Aaron and Jocelyn Freeman as we get to the root of the matter to be better communicators and entrepreneurs.

They are authors of The New Power Couple, speakers and sought after relationship coaches. With much excitement, they founded and launched the Empowered Couples University: an online university hosting higher education & personal development for motivated couples to learn the relationship skills to be a true team.

They have shared the stage with Tony Robbins and "Golden Gavel" Hall-of-Fame speakers, were nominated as Arizona’s 40 Under 40 Influencers, and have been featured in national media for teaching couples modern, practical skills and tools to work together through any life challenge- reaching over 500,000 people around the world.

They host one of the top relationship podcasts on iTunes and lead two other thriving companies.

They are passionate about training and leading future relationship coaches and have an accredited coaching certification program.

Jocelyn & Aaron Freeman are ordained, writing their second book and their vision is to make 'relationship development' the new 'personal development' and to lower the divorce rate in their lifetime.

https://www.meetthefreemans.com/
Instagram: @meet_thefreemans

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When it comes to growing the business, owners usually look at the obvious areas such as marketing, sales, financials, R&D, and strategic partnerships. But how many times do we as business owners look at ourselves as the potential roadblock to success? No one really likes to admit it but as business owners, The Buck Does Stop With Us. If we want to take credit for the success, we also need to take credit for the challenges. So listen to this episode where we discuss (gently) how we as business owners can be the roadblock to business growth and what we can do about it to take the trajectory of our business in the right direction.

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Chris and Jamie Bailey are Professional Christian Counselors and Marriage Coaches. Together, they run a private practice, First Care Christian Counseling, and a marriage ministry, Expedition Marriage. You can find them in their office, speaking, leading marriage retreats, or teaching seminars. They’ve been married 25 years, have three adult daughters, and currently enjoy spending time with their two precious grandkids. They share a passion for helping healthy couples continue to thrive and helping hurting couples find the fullness in Christ they were meant for.

Chris and Jamie share about the challenges in their marriage and how they navigated these difficulties. Jamie came from a dysfunctional upbringing and Chris was a big pleaser.

While Jamie really liked his pleasing her all the time, after a while it did become a major stumbling block in their marriage. Listen to their real life story that all couples can relate to in some form or fashion.

Then hear some practical tips on how to build a better marriage through great communication.

Follow them on Facebook @expeditionmarriage and Instagram @expedition_marriage or the following websites

https://www.firstcarecc.com/
https://www.expeditionmarriage.org/

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For every business, marketing is essential to get customers and stay in business. Pretty basic, right? Businesses who succeed in marketing do branding really well. They may not even realize that they’re conducting branding activities when they do it but regardless, they do it well. Unfortunately, too many times because of lack of understanding, businesses don’t do branding well and which tends to hurt their marketing efforts. But once you understand what marketing is and how “easy” it actually is to do, you’ll be on the right track to gain more customers.

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Listen in as we interview Pat and Charlotte Ennis. Married couples who own Ennis Legacy Partner (ELP), a consulting company that assists business owners build transferable business value and exit their business responsibly and successfully. While Pat operates the business with his business partner, Charlotte works part time for an exotic animal veterinarian and has an active business on eBay selling collectibles and vintage clothing.

They share their heartfelt story of learning to appreciate each others gifts and strengths as opposed to arguing about them and starting and growing ELP.

For more information on Ennis Legacy Partners click https://ennislp.com/

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This is the million dollar question. When we ask this question to couples who own a business, we either get a “yes” or “no” (obviously). And the answers seem to be from the experiences the couples have relating and communicating to each other. Are you the one that would say “no” because it’s not good for the marriage, we would be fighting all the time, spouse doesn’t want me in the business, she’s too controlling, or he’s too controlling? And for those that say “yes” is it for the right reason. Don’t just have your spouse work in the business to save money on payroll. Make sure they are in a position that fits their gifts and skills. Well, first both spouses should be involved at some level in the business. It’s the largest asset a couple typically owns and so both should care what happens to it. Doesn’t mean both spouses need to be actively involved in the business but should have a level of understanding and influence in it. The key is understanding the role both play in the business and how to best work with each other without it negatively affecting the marriage. This episode will tackle the why and how every spouse can be helpful in the business.

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Interview with Al and Leticia of The Marriage Well. You may have heard situations in which couples get divorced and one spouse is totally caught off guard. Had no idea that the marriage was in that bad of shape or that their spouse was feeling this bad. Most, if not all, of the time the warning signs were there but the other spouse just wasn’t paying attention to the needs of the others.Thank God for Al and Leticia’s marriage, Al finally listened. And I mean really listen. Every couple should hear this story so that you don’t wait til it’s too late to finally pay attention to your spouse.

Even then things had to change. Too often we want our spouse to change then everything will be alright. The reality is both parties need to change. It’s just that we want the other person to go first. Well, if you want your spouse to change, the best way to do it is you go first.

Al and Leticia are founders of the Marriage Well. A marriage coaching center based in Ventura, California.

MarriageWell is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and our mission is to provide support, resources, activities and learning opportunities for couples to achieve excellence, intimacy, and FUN in their marriages.

You can follow them on Facebook @MarriageWell or visit their website https://marriagewell.org/ for all the latest events and services they provide.

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How to have better sex, more sex, or any sex. Inquiring minds want to know. Marriage experts, authors, speakers and all around fun couple Bill and Pam Farrel stop in to have an intimate conversation around a sometimes hush, hush topic. But it’s not just about sex. How do you keep the fires lit and the logs burning 50 years into marriage?

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Valentines is just around the corner. It’s a day that represents intimacy and romance. That special day when husband’s make a point to wine and dine their wives. To go get that bouquet of flowers, box of chocolates and take their wife out to a nice dinner with the hope of a big intimate payoff. This episode will tackle two issues. 1) Romance and intimacy starts before the day 2) What would happen if you treated every day like Valentine’s Day?

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There is a lot of noise encouraging you to do this marketing technique or that marketing technique to grow your business. They all may work but there is usually a series of trial and errors (along with time and money) before you figure out how to make that particular technique work. But there is one marketing strategy that will increase profits the moment you put it into action. It’s not really a secret but it’s a strategy that most businesses overlook and afraid to implement once they find it. So, this marketing strategy is simple but not easy.

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When having a disagreement with your spouse, do you find yourself talking in circles and just getting more frustrated as opposed to developing a solution?

That’s because both sides are talking but no one is listening.

The argument becomes a cycle of attacking and defending.

When you take the time to listen and understand to the heart of what is being said and not simply the words that are coming out of your spouse’s mouth, you’ll be on your way to work toward a solution.

Listen to this episode as we help you navigate the difficulties but also the benefits of listening to your spouses heart.

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You started your business because you wanted the freedom to do what you wanted to do the way you wanted to do it. Not being tied down to a 9 to 5 job and being able to take time off whenever you wanted to.

Then something happened along the way. You’ve found yourself more tied down to your business then if you worked a 9 to 5 job.

At least a 9 to 5 job allows you to leave work at work.

But owning a business seems like a 24/7 job with more pressure than working for an employer.

What happened to the freedom??

This episodes starts to tackle how you gain that freedom you dreamt of by creating more margin of time and money.

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Listen in to our conversation with Chris & Alicia Niemeyer founders of Mission Travel. When they aren't working, they’re traveling the world with their 4 young kids.

Through some trial and error, they’ve built their businesses to be growing and profitable without them. This is Freedom!

While Chris runs their businesses from his phone, they're committed to helping other entrepreneurs work ON their business instead of IN it.

Chris owns multiple businesses, is a podcaster, executive coach and business productivity consultant. Alicia loves travel and adventure. She homeschools their four kids and is actively involved in their sports and extracurricular activities. She's the fun mom - constantly initiating parties and get-togethers for other families to build community and live well together.

Chris is passionate about helping small business owners discover more time and financial freedom. Living a life of adventure, spending more time with loved ones and operating in your sweet spot can be a reality. Chris teaches you how to automate, delegate & outsource effectively. He shares more in his signature FREEDOM System and direct coaching relationships.

Chris and Alicia love to travel as a family, have been to 40+ countries with another 100 on their bucket list.

Outside of work and school they are likely at a beach in Florida playing with their 4 young kids, coaching their sports activities & enjoying family time.

Tune in as we listen to their struggles as husband and wife juggling career and marriage to the epiphany of starting their own business.

Connect with Chris and Alicia at chrisniemeyer.com or https://missiontravel.org/

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This first episode of Power Couples by Design introduces the concept and the heart behind this podcast. To help married couples build a Thriving Marriage and Prosperous Business.

Yes, you can have it all. A loving relationship with your spouse and a growing and profitable business.

We will define what a Power Couple is in our books and discuss the common issues that hinder couples from building a strong marriage and business at the same time.

Communication and conflict resolution are the top 2 things couples in business face.

So, we’ll discuss what we’ve learned over the years to have healthy communication and prevent or resolve conflict in a way that strengthens our relationship not tear it apart.

Summary:

What is a Power Couple?
What can you expect over the coming episodes
- Communication and conflict resolution
- Margin of time and money
How did we get here
- Kay Lee’s background
- Robert’s background
What we’ve learned about communication and conflict resolution
How it affects marriage and business

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