A COUPLE OF ENTREPRENEURS: Recent Episodes
Micki & Tony, Co-Founders of Branding Shorts
A series about couples who start a business together without ending their relationship. Listen to their unique stories. Get tips, advice, and the secret to entrepreneurial success.
Would you work with your spouse or significant other? Hosted by Tony and Micki Parente, co-founders of Branding Shorts, an award-winning creative agency. For more info, visit brandingshorts.com.
They've been chased by a mama pig, rode on the back of an 8 foot ostrich and never turn down a four-legged friend in need. Meet Andy Julian and Donna Peck, owners of Pembroke Animal Hospital. This amazing couple has been working together for over 25 years and built a thriving veterinarian practice that grew from two employees to 38. They share interesting stories, advice and keys to success - for any entrepreneur. Take a listen!
Meet Laura and Matt Garratt, owners of Painterbros Ft. Lauderdale Franchise. It took a move from Brooklyn to Florida to find their entrepreneurial calling. Laura, an ex-beauty executive, and Matt, a pharma account executive, were ready to become a couple of entrepreneurs. With three kids and living in a new world, they decided it was time to be their own bosses. So, after massive research, they fell in love with the Painterbros franchise, and bought the Ft. Lauderdale area territory. And, as Laura says, being a veteran from the beauty business, they're simply transforming skills - going from beautifying faces to beautifying places. And, loving it. Need a paint job? Visit: painterbros.com/fort-lauderdale.
Meet Alexia Melocchi and Alexandra Yacovlef, owners of Little Studio Films in Beverly Hills, CA. This powerhouse mother-daughter visionary duo are recognized for spearheading blockbuster movie deals and generating billions in box office revenue worldwide. What's their secret? They believe nothing is impossible. Listen in and find out their recipe for success, how they started with nothing in a male-dominated industry and built an entrepreneurial empire that's growing and going strong, for years.
Meet Joseph and Mary, the power behind Historic First Church of Brooklyn. Joseph was business in Los Angeles, with his corporate job, and a screenwriting gigs when he got the calling to take over the 99 year old family-run ministry. His wife, Mary, an HR professional with a heart for helping people, through a series of synchronicities, enabled her to join her husband. And the two relocated from LA to NY. Hear how they took their story telling and people relationship expertise to run and grow an amazing church in Brooklyn, NY. that changes people's lives everyday. Their spiritual journey has a powerful message for entrepreneurs.
Meet Letisia and Harold Campo. He’s a police officer. She’s a pediatric ER nurse. Two stressful day jobs. What did they do to relax? Open a business together! Letisia and Harold are franchise owners of Morelia Gourmet Paletas, a unique Mexican ice cream experience, located in Hoboken NJ. Find out why these personalized handcrafted pops are drawing customers from all over the state and how this couple juggles jobs, kids and an ice cream franchise all at once.
Meet the woman from Brazil who with her husband brings an ancient Egyptian hair removal secret to Long Island NY. And, it's not wax on wax off. It's the art of sugaring. Learn how and why this new process is growing like hair across the country. Find out how Carolina and Don, franchise owners of Sugaring NYC are developing and expanding this incredible business.
In 2008, while traveling on business for her corporate job, Aliza Freud woke up in the middle of the night with an idea, and ran with it. She left her job at American Express and launched SheSpeaks, an award-winning influencer marketing program that creates compelling content which connects brands to millions of customers through the power of women’s voices. She joined forces with her husband, Josh McKay, and together they run SheSpeaks, to amplify a woman’s voice to create effective brand campaigns that influence millions across the country. How do they make it all work? Listen in and they will tell you.
Meet Brittany and Andy Bischoff. He's an NFL Coach with the NY Giants and she's an accomplished Graphics Producer. Frustrated with a lack of tools and time-wasting busy work encouraged NFL Coach Andy to push technology to improve in his daily routine. He teamed up with Brittany, and together they dreamed up a Pro Quick Draw, a new technology that is literally a game-changer. Pro Quick Draw is now trusted by teams in leagues across the world. Listen to their inspiring story and get tips for tackling entrepreneurship and building a winning team.
When this military vet and this expert in people strategies got together little did they know they would open up one of the best wine stores on the East Coast. Meet Debbie Kemp and Mike Garcia. The proud owners of Cork Wine stores. A couple who who took lessons from other life journeys and went on a new journey together that brings smile on their customers faces. They share some amazing advice that cuts across any business. For example as Debbie says " If we are good with our people they will be great with our customers.." Check out this episode to learn more.
Do you always agree with your spouse? Do you always agree with your business partner? Probably not. And when your business partner is your spouse the number of debates and disagreements can multiply exponentially and hurt not just your relationship but your business and livelyhood. This episode shares some incredibly valuable tips from successful entrepreneurial couples on how to avoid those nasty arguments and keep your relationship and your business running smoothly.
This episode features yours truly. As founders of Branding Shorts Creative Agency and creators/hosts of the A Couple of Entrepreneurs podcast, we've interviewed many amazing couples in the past few months and learned a lot along the way. So, we thought it was time to share our story and invite a guest host who knows us better than anyone else. Our seven-year-old son, Ricky!
Meet Charlotte and Mark. One cold winter day they were looking out their window at the snow and thinking about NJ taxes and knew it was time. These serial entrepreneurs, an ex-celebrant and ex-tech company owner, headed to Mexico and started their most unique creative business in Baja. Listen in - a very creative story.
Meet Carol and Jeff Watson, the Couple who left successful corporate careers and took a leap of faith into the world of Bed and Breakfasts. Find out how that leap turned an old historic house on Cape Cod into a highly desirable travel destination. Welcome to the Captain Farris House.
Meet Frank and Jintana, owners of Frankly Thai restaurant in Franklin Square, NY. They know a thing or two about hot and spicy. Find out their secret recipe to success, and why their authentic dishes draw guests far and wide, including the Doobie Brothers, Chicago and Journey to name a few.
When he lost his ad agency job, he and his wife joined forces to create the world’s first fully interactive and fully immersive theme ride at American Dream. Meet Vito and Amanda Zarrillo. Creators of Blast 7D, a new ride experience that blows away your senses and brings chills and thrills for adventurers of all ages. And, one of the keys to their success? Amanda's "sexy spreadsheets." Fasten your seat belts for this podcast. You’re about to take a ride with this Couple of Entrepreneurs.
Their young dog was diagnosed with cancer. They created a diet that saved their dogs life - and their company was born. Learn more about their unique journey into the world of pet food. The strategy they developed to overcome a very "Ruff" time and start a new business. And how they landed on the perfect way to market and distribute it around the country. They truly deserve a round of "A Paws!"" Bone Appetit!
Meet Julie and Seth Jarrett, owners of Jarrett Creative and producers of critically acclaimed shows on A&E, the Travel and the History Channel including Celebrity Ghost Stories, and Famously Afraid. Learn why they were not afraid to go into business together. How they push each other more than non-couple entrepreneurs. and how that propels their success. And why their decision not to produce a well-known show doesn't haunt them.
This episode features a a married couple - and a couple of brothers. Meet Jordan, Jared and Karen. They’re entrepreneurs and the masterminds behind Schmidt Brothers Cutlery. They all took a stab at working together.. And found out they're cut out for a family business. Listen in to get tips, advice and the secret to their success working as a couple and as a family. Find out how you can sharpen your skills with this advice. For more info on Schmidt Brothers Cutlery, visit schmidtbrothers.com
Meet Jeff and Red Bonk. They’re a couple of entrepreneurs. And, they run Homes By Bonk realty in one of the country's hottest markets, Hoboken, NJ. Jeff and Red share their story about what makes their business hum. With two young kids and a dog, they offer valuable tips. For example, as Red says, "Once we took the time to clearly define our roles, we were able to succeed and didn't want to kill each other."
Meet Amanda and Steve DiPasquale. They’re a couple of entrepreneurs. And owners of the award-winning food truck, Amanda Bananas, a soft serve dessert made just with a banana. Amanda and Steve share their story about what sparked the idea, how they built and expanded their business into a franchise. And, tips on how they manage their business and relationship while spending 24/7 together. For more info, visit AmandaBananas.com