Ep. 185 - Vacations Are Good For The Health of Your Business
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs
Release Date: 07/09/2024
Ep. 208 - Guaranteed Way To Know What’s Most Important In Life
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs
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...
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Ep. 207 - 5 Daily Habits to Create Work-Life Balance for Busy Entrepreneurs
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs
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...
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Ep. 206 - 5 Common Business Mistakes: That’s Killing Growth and Forcing You to Work Harder
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs
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...
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Ep. 205 - Warning Signs For Your Marriage and Business
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs
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...
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Ep. 204 - Overcoming Alcohol, Drugs, and Suicide To Becoming An Entrepreneur Couple with Darryll and Brittany Stinson
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs
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:...
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Ep. 203 - The Business Benefits of Procrastination
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs
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...
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Ep. 202 - Keys To Becoming A High-Performance Entrepreneur with Justin Roethlingshoefer and Alyse Gaulin
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs
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...
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Ep. 201 - Work-Life Balance for Married Business Owners
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs
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. 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?...
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Ep.200 - A Wife and Mother's Tale of Business, Breakdowns, and Rebuilding with Tamra Andress
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs
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...
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Ep. 199 - Business Achievements Won’t Make You Happy
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs
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...
info_outlineTaking 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.
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:
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Common excuses- I don’t have time, It’s too stressful, I can’t trust the staff to take care of business,
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Results- You’re stressed, business is stressed, family is stressed
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Vacations are good for the soul
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It is productive
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What we hear after the vacation. I got more clarity/ideas for the business, I/we needed that, The team took care of business,
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It forces you to scale and grow your business. - prepare your staff for your absence (S.O.P.)
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List what you do
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Circle the things only you can do
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Identify who can do what
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Nominate a lead(ers)
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Start preparing three months before your next vacation
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Develop systems
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Document the procedures
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Define what a true emergency is
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The team is empowered to make decisions for themselves based on the good of the company
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Resist the temptation to take back responsibilities once you return
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You get great ideas
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It refuels you for the work ahead
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Better for your health, relationship and business