Build Together Podcast

In Episode 10 of the Build Together Podcast, we’re live from KBIS/IBS 2026 with HGTV hosts Brian Kleinschmidt and Mika Kleinschmidt.   What started as a conversation about business quickly turned into a wide-ranging discussion on entrepreneurship, AI, leadership, marriage, and raising great kids while building ambitious careers. We dive into the realities of running a business in a rapidly changin...

Growth is often celebrated as progress — but rarely do we talk about what it costs.   In this episode of the Build Together Podcast, Michael and Danielle sit down for a candid conversation about a season of growth that didn’t feel shiny or straightforward — it felt heavy. From transitioning into a new studio to slowing down their content cadence intentionally, this episode explores what happens wh...

What does it really mean to build a legacy—not someday, but right now?   In this episode, Danielle and Michael pull back the curtain on how they’re raising their kids while simultaneously building a business, a marriage, and a life they actually want to live. This isn’t about perfection or having it all figured out. It’s about intention, boundaries, and making daily choices that align with your va...

Money, marriage, and mission — they’re the three pillars that can either fuel your growth or quietly burn everything down. In this episode, Danielle and Michael pull back the curtain on what alignment really looks like inside a marriage, a business partnership, and a shared life.   This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the truth behind the decisions, the discomfort, the financial realities, and the mo...

Structure doesn’t limit your freedom — it protects it.   In this episode, Danielle and Michael break down how intentional systems and repeatable processes don’t just streamline your business… they safeguard your energy, your time, and your peace. From how they built the frameworks that keep Clark + Aldine running smoothly to the rhythms that hold their family life together, they share the real beh...

In this episode of the Build Together Podcast, Danielle and Michael dig into one of the most overlooked truths of entrepreneurship: your brand might be what people see, but your life is what you live.   They explore the shift from chasing likes, followers and external validation to building a business and brand rooted in the life you actually want—on purpose, aligned with your values, and free fro...

How do you create a life that doesn’t just happen to you — but is intentionally built by you?   In this episode, Danielle and Michael break down the real frameworks behind how they structure their days, protect their energy, and stay aligned through every season of life and business. From morning rituals and family rhythms to hard boundaries and nonnegotiables that keep them grounded, they share h...

In this episode of the Build Together Podcast, Danielle and Michael Gutelli open up about what it really means to build a business — and a life — rooted in integrity. From the early days of Clark + Aldine to the foundation of the Build Together Community, they share how authenticity has guided every decision, shaped their family culture, and strengthened their leadership.   You’ll hear how staying...

In Episode 2 of the Build Together Podcast, Danielle and Michael Gutelli dive into one of the toughest challenges for entrepreneurs and couples: setting healthy boundaries. As co‑founders of Clark and Aldine, they know firsthand how easy it is for work to spill into family time and for home life to bleed into business.   Drawing on real stories from their own journey, they explore why boundaries a...

In this premiere episode of the Build Together Podcast, husband‑and‑wife team Danielle and Michael Gutelli invite you into their world. As co-founders of Clark + Aldine, they’ve spent years building a successful luxury design‑build firm while raising a family and designing the life of their dreams. But it didn’t happen overnight—and it certainly wasn’t easy.   Tune in as they share the story behin...