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Couples Inc.

Couples Inc is where business-owning couples learn to work better, together. The show is hosted by entrepreneurs Jodie and Glenn, partners in life and business. The first and third Wednesday of each month, they drop episodes with advice, real-world experience and general tomfoolery to help you find ways to strengthen your working relationship while bringing couple power to your customers. Visit couplesincpodcast.com for more scintillating details.

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Welcome to the show! On this episode, we take a look at distractions at work. Then, Jodie quizzes Glenn about summer things. Happy listening!

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Welcome to Couples Inc! On this episode, we talk about how setting big goals can lead your business to greater success. And-speaking of big goals-Glenn quizzes Jodie about a HUGE goal for adventurers: Mount Everest. We're glad you're listening!

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You know how to do your work. It’s surprising how many entrepreneurs take that knowledge for granted and keep their clients out of the loop. On today’s show, we’re talking about how to make sure your customers understand what you do when you work with them. That understanding=perceived value.

Then it’s Jodie’s turn to quiz Glenn on a selection of odd sporting events.

Thanks for listening!

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Welcome to Couples Inc! We talk about the spring, summer, fall and winter of your business and what you can do to enjoy those seasons to the fullest. Our fun segment contains dad jokes that won't make you groan. No, really! Thanks for listening!

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Welcome to Couples Inc! We're talking about making the annual marketing calendar for your business; then Glenn quizzes Jodie about summer fun. It's fun to listen to Couples Inc!

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On this episode, we talk about some ways your business can be a good corporate citizen. Then Jodie quizzes Glenn about some New Jersey facts. Thanks for listening!

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Welcome to Couples Inc! On this episode, we talk about decision fatigue-what it is, how to recognize it and how to prevent it. Then we visit the Couples Inc Water Cooler for our rants, raves, and rejects. Happy listening!

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Welcome to Couples Inc! On this episode, we conclude our communication series with a look at why couples who work together sometimes quit talking to each other. We wrap things up with a quiz about the Artemis moon mission. We're glad you're listening!

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Welcome to Couples Inc! On this episode, we're talking about five words that help resolve conflict; frequent guest Andrea Dindinger, LMFT, reveals her Relationship Reset Experiment; and we wrap things up with a quiz on dreams. We're glad you're listening!

Start your Relationship Reset Experience here.

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It's a Couples Inc Classic episode from Season 3! We're talking about the spokesperson of your business. Who is it? Who should it be? We also talk about a certain seasonal bird-shaped marshmallow treat and its uses in the non culinary realm. Enjoy!

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Welcome to Couples Inc! On this episode, we talk about...talking past each other and the ensuing chaos it can cause. We interview Maddison Violet--she owns Vee Oh Lay Acres Winery along with her husband Laurent. She talks about the couplepreneur experience from her perspective. And we wrap up the episode with a look at famous (infamous?) product fails. Thanks for listening!

Here's the Psychology Today article on talking past each other.

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Welcome to Couples Inc! We're talking about ways to work on your business instead of just in your business, when and how to ask for help, and we visit the water cooler for some free range fun. Thanks for listening!

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Welcome to Couples Inc! We're discussing when to be a spouse vs. when to be a business partner. We talk about why spouses make the BEST business partners. To wrap things up, Jodie has an Olympic quiz for Glenn. Enjoy!

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Welcome to Couples Inc! On this episode, we talk about the Iron Triangle of price/speed/quality. Ways to tell your company's story is next; we wrap things up with a quiz about big brand products that were flops. Thanks for listening!

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Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 7! We're talking about three things to start doing and three things to stop doing. We visit the Couples Inc. Water Cooler to celebrate our 7th season AND our 100th episode! Thanks for listening!

Here's the Psychology Today info about taking time off.

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It's that time of year again! Here's our 5th annual holiday show, full of excitement and wonder! Happy holidays!

Here's where to find fudge from Uranus.

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With the holidays approaching, we want to share a previous Holiday Extravaganza from our Episode Vault. Enjoy!

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Welcome to Couples Inc! We're talking about setting goals for your business using SMART and TEAM frameworks. We revisit our content marketing convo with Patrick Schober of Poetica Marketing. And we have some fun with things we're thankful for. We're glad you're listening!

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Welcome to Couples Inc! We're talking about common questions we get from other business owners. We reprise our interview with event planner Regina Schober about getting a company retreat together. At the end of the episode, Glenn quizzes Jodie about fall. We're glad you're listening!

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Welcome to Couples Inc! In this episode, we're talking about the importance of celebrating company and team milestones and achievements; we also visit about getting organized; and we wrap up with a list of things we think are tricks or treats. We're glas you're listening!

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Welcome to Couples Inc! On this episode, we talk about small businesses and nonprofit donation requests. Then we open up about what cancer has taught us over the years. Jodie quizzes Glenn about things that happened in her birth year way back in 1970. We're glad you're listening!

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Welcome to Couples Inc! We're flashing back to an earlier episode where we talk about work rules we break. Thanks for listening!

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Welcome to Couples Inc! We're talking about when to say no to a client or customer. We interview relationship guru Charlie Simpson about couplepreneurs handling differences. Then, Glenn quizzes Jodie about towns that changed their names for publicity. We're glad you're listening!

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Welcome to Couples Inc! We're talking about good communication with your partner on this episode. We interview therapist Andrea Dindinger, LMFT who gives advice about breaking your argument loops. We wrap everything up at the Couples Inc. water cooler for a couples Q&A. Thanks for listening!

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Welcome to Couples Inc! In this episode, we discuss some rules for working together that can help couplepreneurs. We take questions from guest interviewees Tim Orellano and Catherine Buercklin. At the end of the episode, Jodie gives Glenn a back-to-school quiz. We're glad you're listening!

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Welcome to Couples Inc! For this episode, we're talking about partnering with other local businesses; we visit with Human Resources guru Tim Orellano for tips on managing employer/employee relations; and we wrap things up at the Couples Inc. Water Cooler for a chat about things we're loving right now. Thanks for listening!

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Welcome to Couples Inc! In this episode, we talk about public relations for small businesses and the Three C's of PR. We talk to an Emmy Award-winning television producer about how to get on TV. At the end of the episode, we rank some random ephemera with a firework (good) or a fizzle (bad). We're glad you're listening!

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Welcome to the show! On this episode, we talk about doing a something essential for entrepeneurs--the mid-year check in. We interview Marisa Demaya of Southwest ADA Center about some ADA pointers for small business. At the end of the episode, Jodie quizzes Glenn for a change. We're glad you're here!

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In this episode, we discuss why small business owners procrastinate - even when they know a task is vital to their business.

Then, we do a deep dive discussion on one of those reasons - Fear of Failure (or success).

We wrap the show up with Glenn quizzing Jodie about the NBA. We're glad you're listening!

Click to read the Forbes article on fear.

Psychology Today's procrastination article is here.

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Welcome to the Couples Inc. Podcast! In this episode, we're discussing the importance of taking time away from your business. Our interviewee is business environment specialist Catherine Buercklin, who talks about your business teams' motivation. We finish the show with a wish list of mobile apps for modern times. Thanks for listening!

The SCORE small business owners vacation page

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Welcome back to the Couples Inc. Podcast! On this episode, we talk about the importance of celebrating your business wins. Design and web guru Katie Cooper-Bussell checks in with some ideas for selling your stuff on your website. We wrap things up with Jodie quizzing Glenn about beer. Thanks for listening!

Here's the BuiltIn article Jodie refers to.

The honey beer bread recipe is easy, even if you've never baked bread before. Delicious.

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Welcome to the Couples Inc. Podcast! We're talking about thought leadership and how it helps promote your business. We interview Craig Taylor of Cyberhoot about ways to keep your data and computers safe. And we continue the cyber theme with a cyber quiz. We're glad you're listening!

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Welcome to Season 6, Episode 7 of Couples Inc! On this episode, we start by talking about how we prioritize tasks. Then, we do some burnout management tips. We wrap things up with a quiz about famous couples. Thanks for listening!

Here's the Calm.com blog post

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Welcome back to the show! We're talking about some of the best tools we use to help run our small business. We visit with event planning expert Regina Schober about hosting special events. The show wraps up with a quiz about spring celebrations around this great big world of ours. We're glad you're here!

The lowdown on the Marzanna

Part of the celebration of Holi

Whuppity Scoorie, anyone?

The Hanami page

Sechselauten to you!

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Welcome back to Couples Inc! On this episode, we talk about the backbone of the U.S. economy in celebration of Mom & Pop Business Owners Day. SEO comes into focus as Poetica Marketing's Pat Schober talks about recent search engine trends that can benefit your business. Jodie tests Glenn's IQ (Irish Quotient) with a St. Paddy's Day quiz. Thanks for listening!

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Welcome back! On this episode, we talk about stress management for business owners; mega couplepreneurs Kyle and Ariel Tresch join us for an interview; and Glenn quizzes Jodie on her knowledge of Mardi Gras. Thanks for listening!

Inc Magazine item about small business owners and stress

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Welcome back to Couples Inc! We've got five reasons couples make the best business partners. Frequent contributor Catherine Buercklin discusses company wellness programs. And Jodie quizzes Glenn on some crazy sports. We're glad you're here!

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Welcome back! On this episode, we talk about how small businesses can and should create unique customer experiences to counter online competition. We interview Kaylyn and Joey, the owners of Action Jackson Promos, about the importance of using video to promote your business. And for National Hot Tea Month, Glenn quizzes Jodie about hot beverages. We're glad you're listening!

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Welcome to Couples Inc! We've put together a special New Year's episode for you, with random thoughts about random stuff. It's just short enough to leave you wanting more! We're glad you're listening!

Here's where you can find out more about Mongolian singer Batzorig Vaanchig.

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Welcome to our holiday show! We're ranking 2024 business trends and looking at couplepreneur resolutions for the new year. A holiday classic that's celebrating 60 years of televised bliss gets its characters re-cast to wrap things up. Season's greetings!

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Welcome to Couples Inc! In this episode, we talk about managing anxiety; we interview Steve Harris and Angie Cherry, the owners of Gorgeous Business Solutions , about how they make working together work for them; and our segment C this time is a quiz for birthday boy Glenn. We're excited that you've joined us!

Listen to Steve & Angie's Whole Business podcast here

Anxiety article in INC Magazine

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Welcome back! We're visiting about the importance of saying thank you and showing appreciation; we interview branding expert Katie Cooper Bussell about email marketing basics; and since this episode drops on our 20th wedding anniversary, we do what all sane couples do: we quiz each other! We're glad you're listening!

Here's the Psychology Today article we're talking about.

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Welcome back to Couples, Inc! On this episode, Jodie and Glenn discuss things to say NO to during NOvember; we visit with our friend Andrea Dindinger, LMFT, about ways to say NO at work or in your relationship; and we wrap things up with questions from the Talking Points card game. We're glad you're listening!

Here's how to learn more about our guest, Andrea Dindinger.

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Welcome back to CouplesINC! We're talking about some things that surprised us as a couple in business. We interview Roby Brock, the content creator and president of Talk Business, about business trends. We wrap the show up like a mummy by asking if some classic scary movies are horror or science fiction. We're glad you're listening!

Here's where to find more info on Roby Brock and Talk Business

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Thanks for three years of your ears--or if you've just started listening, welcome!

On this episode we talk about what we've learned after three years of podcasting. Since Jodie is a breast cancer survivor and October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we bust some common myths about it. We wrap things up with a Gen X quiz. We're glad you're here!

The Gen X Quiz appears courtesy of the Holderness Family.

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Welcome to Couples Inc! On Episode 17, we talked about leadership styles; on this episode, we talk about the four working styles--which one is yours? We visit with Wright Accounting Group owners Brian and Kitrina Wright about some financial pitfalls that couplepreneurs make and how to avoid them. We wrap up the episode with a visit to the Couples Inc. Watercooler to try out that wacky Talking Points card game. We're glad you're here!

Talking Points cards available here

The Four Working Styles article here

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Welcome to Couples Inc! On this episode, we talk about common leadership styles you can use as a framework for your business. Our interview is with attorney Mary Buckley, who gives tips about your company's dealings with employees' social media posts. We wrap up with a chat about famous couples (besides us). Thanks for listening!

Leadership styles link via Harvard Business Review

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We're glad you're here! On this episode, we talk about doing a company reset; we interview Martin and Melissa Thoma about Melissa's book The Business of Marriage and the conscious choices they've made through decades of owning a business together; and we close the episode with another of our rant/rave "First of All" segments. Thanks for listening!

Get Melissa Thoma's The Business of Marriage here.

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Welcome to Couples Inc! On this episode, we're talking about the risks of having a key person in your small business. We interview Mark Zweig and Eric Howerton, the hosts of the entrepreneurial podcast Big Talk About Small Business. We close the show inventing words that don't exist...but should. We're glad you're listening!

Key person risk info here.

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It's unavoidable; sometimes, a fifth Wednesday pops up on the calendar and we at Couples Inc. do a minisode! Glenn's got a dandy quiz for Jodie: is it the name of a prescription drug or the name of a monster? We, our drugs and our monsters are glad you're listening!

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Welcome to Episode 14, where we talk about the things we wish we knew before starting a business. Brand expert Katie Cooper visits with ways to extend your business' brand online. We engage in some Olympic quizzeration to wrap things up. We're glad you're listening!

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Welcome to the Couples Inc. Podcast! We're talking about the emotional toll that being a business owner can take on you. We answer guest's questions in semi-interview style. At the end of the show, Glenn gives Jodie a test: is it a firework name or a rap song title? Thanks for listening!

Here's the Startups.com emotional cost article.

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Welcome to Couples Inc! On this episode, we talk about important ways the workplace has changed lately. Then we discuss the importance of checking in with one another as couplepreneurs. We bring the show to a close with Jodie testing Glenn's knowledge of the humble watermelon. Thanks for listening!

Here's the link to Forbes' flexible workplace item.

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Welcome to Episode 11 of Season 5! We're talking about how to recognize and avoid sunken costs; we interview fellow couplepreneurs and podcasters Chrissy and Ryan McCrary, owners of Mountain Goat Coffee. At the end of the show, the McCrarys take our quiz about...goats. We're glad you're listening!

Check out the Business Partner Partners Podcast!

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Welcome back to Couples Inc! We're continuing our 3 Signs Series with the 3 Signs of Success. We explore a new list of stress languages. And we wrap everything up with a new rant feature called First of All. Thanks for listening!

Five Stress Languages

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Welcome to Episode 9 of Season 5! This episode publishes in May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month, so we're talking about what you as an employer need to know and some steps you can take to make your workplace accommodating and compliant. We're also visiting about the different ways couples process information and how that impacts couplepreneurs. The show wraps up with Glenn's quiz for Jodie: is it an exotic dish...or is it an app? Thanks for listening!

Department of Labor FMLA mental health guidelines

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Welcome to the show! On this episode, we talk about how partnering with other small businesses can benefit you; attorney Mary Buckley visits with pointers on employee handbooks and why your business needs them; and we visit the Couples Inc. Water Cooler for an eclipse perception extravaganza. We're glad you're listening!

Inc. article on partnering with competitors.

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Welcome back! We're talking about signs that you're wearing too many hats. We have a discussion about the lessons of failure. At the end of the show, Jodie tests Glenn's eclipse knowledge. Thanks for listening!

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On this episode, we talk about the benefits and challenges of being a micro business; relationship specialist Andrea Dindinger gives tips to help couples stop fighting about money; and we rank some trends using basketball lingo. Thanks for listening!

Mom & Pop Business Owners Day

Incredible song mashups on YouTube

The Bury Daylight Savings page

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On this episode, we talk about the risks you take on as a couple in business together. We interview a corporate event planner about the importance of company retreats. We wrap it all up with questions from NASA's application for people wanting to go to Mars. Thanks for listening!

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Welcome to the Couples Inc Podcast! We're talking about some habits we practice for improving our workflow. We interview Tim Orellano of Human Resources Team for some small business hiring tips. Then, Jodie tests Glenn's Leap Year knowledge with a quiz. We're glad you're listening!

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On this episode, we discuss the work version of love languages. We also interview marketing guru Pat Schober about the importance of content marketing. At the episode's end, Jodie has to choose: is it a B movie title or the name of a hot sauce? Thanks for listening!

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Every month with five Wednesdays, we're presenting the Couples Inc. Mini Episode! Jodie quizzes Glenn about milestones in Hollywood's Oscar Awards on this mini. We're glad you're listening!

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This episode finds us talking about making work and life blend for couples who work together. Then, we interview consultants Kay Lee and Robert Fukui for insight about their approach to balance/blend/boundaries. Our Either/Or this time: is it an exotic food name OR an international capitol city name? We're glad you're listening!

Kay Lee and Robert's book Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs' Guide for Greater Work/Life Balance

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We're kicking off Season 5 with a deep dive on setting goals. Then, we interview Emotional Leadership specialist Catherine Buercklin. We end the show with a visit to the Couples Inc. Watercooler. Thanks for listening!

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On this episode, we look back at the top business trends of 2023 and have some fun at the expense of ChatGPT. At the end of the show, Jodie tests Glenn's New Year's Eve knowledge. Seasons greetings!

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On this episode, we talk about keeping your wheels going at a time of year when many managers and team members shift into neutral. We interview couples therapist and relationship coach Andrea Dindinger to gather tips on ways to lessen family stress during the holidays. And we spotlight some truly unique and (in)famous holiday gifts. We're glad you're listening!

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On this episode, we talk about the need to revisit your company roles to be sure they're still working. In our interview segment, we answer questions from listeners. And, at the end of the show, Jodie tests Glenn's Thanksgiving knowledge. We're glad you're listening!

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On this episode, we talk about the importance of marking company and couple milestones. Our graphic design guru Katie Cooper-Bussell offers some tips on using photography to help brand your business. We wrap things up with an either/or quiz. We're glad you're listening!

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On this episode, we talk about some signs you may be suffering from burnout. We also interview Josh Hallenbeck, an attorney who specializes in intellectual property about how to make sure your business branding is safe. We wrap things up with a Halloween quiz. Thanks for listening!

Here's Josh's info

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On this episode, we discuss what makes a great partner, in business and in life. We talk to Melissa Smith, CEO and Founder of the Association of Virtual Assistants, about matching your business with the right VAs. Then Jodie tests Glenn's knowledge about old school technology. We're glad you're listening!

Here's Melissa's book!

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In this episode, we talk about scaling your business without losing your mojo. We interview Suzy and Matt Marks, the dynamic couple behind UJam Fitness. And Glenn tests Jodie's knowledge of college football traditions. We're glad you're listening!

Marcus Lemonis employee buy-in ideas

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On today's show, we discuss the three signs that you and your spouse work well together. We also share some crazy co-worker/team member stories with frequent guests Scott and Jane Levine. We wrap things up with Glenn testing Jodie's knowledge of corporate slogans. We're glad you're listening!

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This episode of Couples Inc. brings you our thoughts on having two leaders in a company. We also interview Chris and Kaelyn Armistead, owners of Armistead Wealth, on how they make working together work. And we review some of the worst movies we've ever seen. We're glad you're listening!

Harvard Business Review on Co-leadership

Visit Armistead Wealth 

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In this episode, we throw some time management knowledge your way. We interview attorney Mary E. Buckley, Director at Cross Gunter Witherspoon Galchus, and talk about staffing and personnel mistakes that small businesses should avoid. Then we put on a play about one woman's quest to find out where the time went. Thanks for listening!

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We take a look at three signs that you and your partner are having communication issues. We interview entrepreneurial specialist Dmitri Scott about the crucial role of customer service. And in the ever popular couples quiz, Jodie tests Glenn's knowledge of boats. We're glad you're listening!

Talking past each other at HuffPo

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On our Season 4 opener, we talk about knowing when to call it quits as a business owner. We also interview Todd Nuckols, a business succession planning expert and author of The 80/20 Business: Big Results From Small Changes. And we wind up at the Couples Inc. water cooler for a chat about things we are sooooo done with. Thanks for listening!

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In this episode, we recognize June as "Entrepreneurs DIY Marketing Month." Apparently that's a thing and we're gonna talk about it. Then we wrap up Season 3 with one of our famous Couples Quizzes. Thanks for listening! 

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On this episode, we talk about changes in the workplace; some previous show guests ask us questions about ourselves and Couples Inc.; and we play a quizzy quiz called "Is It Both?" Glad you're listening!

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On this episode, we talk about how age differences can affect couples in business and check in with our design expert Katie Cooper-Bussell owner of Lemon Life Design. Then at the end of the show, Jodie tests Glenn’s space travel knowledge. Thanks for listening!

Here's the Fast Company generational survey.

Calculate your age difference with laser precision here.

Look for customized merch for your brand here and here.

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On this episode, we talk about handling unsolicited advice. In our interview segment, we chat with a couple who own a franchise location of a Pinterest-inspired craft studio. Then we visit the Couples Inc. Water Cooler and talk about our fave YouTube channels. Thanks for listening!

Small Business Trends article here

Psychology Today article here

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In this episode, we're talking about the spokesperson of your business. Who is it? Who should it be? We also talk about a certain seasonal bird-shaped marshmallow treat and its uses in the non culinary realm. Enjoy!

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We discuss why couples sometimes talk past each other and what we do to prevent that.  Then we talk about things we find most taxing about working together. At the end of the episode, Jodie tests Glenn's NCAA Tournament knowledge with a quiz. Thanks for listening!

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We're talking about National Mom & Pop Business Owner Day and whether robot waiters and chatbots are signs of the apocalypse. At the end of the show, Glenn quizzes Jodie with Irish trivia. Thanks for listening!

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On this episode, we take a deep dive into the differences between loving what you do and doing what you love.  We visit with entrepreneurs and marketing/events gurus Pat and Regina Schober about their experience as a couple working together. And we visit the CouplesINC Water Cooler for dating disaster stories from our past. Thanks for listening!

Here's the link we mentioned on separation of personal and professional stuff:bit.ly/40WgL2O 

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On this episode, we talk about Surround Sound Marketing and interview Andrea Dindinger, M.A. about what couples need to do to better connect. And, at the end of the show, Jodie tests Glenn’s knowledge about all things Valentine’s Day. Thanks for listening!

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On this episode, we talk about staying motivated as a business owner, and we visit with frequent guests Scott and Jane Levine about change. Scott and Jane stick around to play This or That: Winter Edition to wrap things up. Thanks for listening!

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We're talking about partners having shared vision; we interview the couple who owns a craft distillery about how they work together; and we stop at the CouplesINC watercooler to share our New Year's resolutions.

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Here's a brief update for our listeners.

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Welcome to Season 3 of Couples Inc! On this episode, Glenn and Jodie talk about your corporate holiday gift giving; we interview an Emmy Award winning television producer about getting your business on the telly; and we play This Or That with holiday food and activities. Thanks for listening!

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In our final episode of Season 2, we share "AHA!" moments and superlatives from the season. And, as a special bonus...a rap like no other. 

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In this episode, we delve in to some of the apps and other tools that help our work get done. Then, we share horrific highlights from Halloween past. Thanks for listening!

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On this episode, we talk about work rules that we break all the time. We also interview an expert on small business development and resources. And we take a Couples Inc. water cooler survey of random autumn activities. Thanks for listening!

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In this episode, we discuss different work styles and chat with our design expert, Katie Cooper-Bussell, about being consistent in your branding.  At the end of the episode, Jodie gets a pop quiz.  Thanks for listening!

Indeed work style notes link

Iyashi octopus sucker massager

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It’s back to school season and we talk about what we can STILL learn from the classic book All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten. (See list below.)

Then we interview Ashley and Collier East, owners of LePops, a gourmet frozen treat shop.

At the end of the episode, we stop by the Couples Inc. Water Cooler and share some funny school stories. Thanks for listening!

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In Episode 7, we talk about being a microbusiness vs. a small business. Then we catch up with fellow couple-preneurs Jane and Scott Levine, and wind up with a vacation yay or nay quiz. Thanks for listening!

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On this installment, we talk about time management and offer our tips for what works for us.

Then we interview Michael and Catherine Fothergill who manage Ballet Arkansas about running a nonprofit arts organization as a couple.

And, finally, we take a trip to the Couples Inc Water Cooler to talk about things we are loving lately.

Thanks for listening!

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We talk about constructive criticism/feedback. Our interview is Brandon Horvath with the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center about business budgets. And Jodie quizzes Glenn about his grilling knowledge. Thanks for listening!

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On this installment, we ask the question, “Is there an ideal age to start a business?” Can you be too young? Too old? Or does age even matter?

Then, we share the life lessons we each learned from our first jobs.

And, at the end of the episode, we stop by the Couples Inc Water Cooler to share summer vacation stories.

Thanks for listening!

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On the show, we discuss the Five Love Languages.

1)    Acts of Service

2)    Receiving Gifts

3)    Quality Time

4)    Words of Affirmation

5)    Physical Touch

Then, we chat with Delana Morrison and Edward Drangle, who own Ageless Health and Fitness, on how they make working together work for them.

And, at the end of the episode, we test our movie knowledge.

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On this episode, Glenn and I discuss mental health in the workplace. Then we chat with frequent guests Scott and Jane Levine who own RiverCity Print and Imaging about business ownership myths.

And, at the end of the episode, all four of us visit the Couples Inc Water Cooler to discuss some things we are loving.

Thanks for listening!

NPR: Mental Health Issues at Work

Forbes: Myths of Business Ownership

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Episode 1 of Season 2, where we discuss the most common response we get from people when they find out we work with our spouse.

Then we check in with Relationship Expert Charlie Simpson with Arkansas Relationship Counseling Center about the art of compromise.

And, at the end of the episode, we tackle another quiz. But this one has a twist.

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Welcome to Episode 12, where we talk about the importance of taking breaks. We also interview branding expert Katie Cooper, owner of Lemon Life Design, to talk about how design can impact your marketing efforts. And, finally, at the end of the episode, we talk about what we’ve learned so far as new podcasters.

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On this episode, we discuss seven different marketing styles and interview Scott and Jane Levine about assessment tests and the role they play in hiring and managing a team. Then, at the end of the episode, we give THEM the same couples quiz. Enjoy!

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In this episode, we talk about ways your small business should consider donating to and supporting community charities.

Then we interview Chuck and Deborah Johnson who own Big Bad Wolf Creative Group and have worked together for almost three decades.

And at the end of the episode, we host our own championship tournament with some personalized bracketology. Enjoy!

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Welcome to Episode 9, where Glenn and I discuss creativity and how to cultivate it in your business.

Then we delve into the importance of building trust. Spoiler: We’re not big believers that TRUE trust comes from crazy team building exercises like walking on coals, trust falls or an elaborate ropes course.

And finally, at the end of the episode, we stop by the Couples Inc Water Cooler and chat about some things we are both liking this month. Enjoy!

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In our 8th episode, we talk about the traits of business owners that make them likelier to encounter burnout; look at the pros and cons of networking; and hand out some Superlative Awards for trends in 2021. Enjoy!

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On this episode, we talk about setting goals for your business. Therapist Charlie Simpson goes over some stress relief strategies. And we re-live some of our most embarrassing moments.

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On this episode Jodie and Glenn rank business trends, talk about resolutions for 2020 and play a round of holiday trivia.

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In Episode 5, we talk about improving communication with your partner to help you work better, together. We visit with a couple who have recently gone into business together. And we talk about fire at the Couples iNC. water cooler.

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In this episode, we discuss marketing who you are instead of what you do. We interview a guest Millennial about how to best engage Millennials. We also test our knowledge about generational slang.

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In Season 1, Episode 3, Glenn and I discuss what scares us about running our business. We take common scary movie tropes and give them a business-owner twist.  

We then talk to Scott and Jane Levine. They tell us what it was like growing a business while also growing a family.

And, finally, all four of us play Yea or Nay: Fall Fun Edition. There may be some pumpkin spice in there.

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In this episode, we talk about establishing roles in your business and learn about conflict resolution from an expert. Then for fun, at the end of the episode, we stop by the Couples iNC water cooler. Thanks for listening!

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Today we talk about the concept of work/life balance. SPOILER: it's a myth. Balance is an unattainable state where all things are equal. We suggest striving for a work/life blend instead.