Married With A Business

This week we are joined by the husband and wife owners of Smokey Denmark Sausages in Austin Texas, Jonthan and Melissa Pace.   They share their story about meeting in college, starting to work in a family business, and then growing that company to  being one of the premiere smoked meats manufactures in the state of Texas.   Listen this week to hear our interview with them. Tune into #MWB to learn...

As we keep trying to move the forward business to reach our visions and life goals. We need to actively focus on taking off some of the “hats” we wear as owners and teammates. In the last year Allison has handed over marketing to a new teammate. In this episode we reflect on the journey to delegate this role over the last year. What has worked, what we could have done better, and where we go from...

We are trying to build up our Key Leader in Production. After 30 years with the company, as Craig & I work to become better leaders we are bringing our Production Manager on this ride with us. We are all learning together and really want to support his growth and create a culture that can trickle down to all our team members. But how can we help other leaders in our team grow even as we are learni...

Our company is growing, but our current office space is not!  This week Allison and Craig talk about starting the process to look for a new location for their business.  Should they Rent or Buy... and how will they figure out what is best for them?  The market is crazy, but we can't stay where we are... listen this week to follow Allison and Craig as they start the journey to look for a new locati...

As we get busy it can be hard to connect and take care of our team's emotional needs, and make sure that we all stay on track with what is expected of us. But trying to do regular check-ins we can stay ahead of potential problems and keep connected.  Tune into #MWB to learn that and more about working with your spouse/partner not only at home but also at the office!    Audible Link: http://audible...

Wow... it has been so long since we have gone to e conference or traveled to a trade show... This week Craig and Allison talk about getting on the road again and traveling for work (and a little pleasure) and what it was like to be back in the air and heading across the country.    Tune into #MWB to learn that and more about working with your spouse/partner not only at home but also at the office!...

Working together and living together sometimes we need someone who has been there too. Austen & Gina have worked separately and together and now they are helping other couples in business navigate this crazy experience by helping them bring together WHY they are in business together with a shared vision.    Tune into #MWB to learn that and more about working with you spouse/partner not only at hom...

To be your most productive sometimes you have to take a step back and look at where you have come from to envision where you are going. This week Craig & Allison discuss how they plan their annual retreat, what they talk about and how it has developed.  #workonthebusiness #datenight #ownersrereat  Tune into #MWB to learn that and more about working with you spouse/partner not only at home but also...

  What has to be true for you to take a 2 week vacation from the business? For many couples who own a business together that is a daunting thought. This week Craig & Allison talk about their journey over the last 12 months to prepare for their 2-week break from the business.  Tune into #MWB to learn that and more about working with your spouse/partner not only at home but also at the office!    Au...

It feels like since COVID hit we have a lot more people on the edge and experiencing stress. From the economy, to system failures, to lack of control there are a lot of things on business owners plates, along with all the home stuff we have all been navigating. This week Craig & Allison talk about some of the causes of stress and some tips for helping your spouse and your team work thru through pe...

Rejection can either stop us or make us better. For many people getting told no could break us. But instead of giving up Sam took the future into his own hands and gained the knowledge he needed to really walk in first responders shoes so he could speak to their needs. Along with his wife Kaoma they have worked together to build a business to support first responders work more safely and effective...

There are definitely good and bad aspects of working together. This week CRaig and Allison chat about some of the pros and cons that come with being married and owning a business together, as well as share some tips and suggestions they have learned over the years to make the experience a good one.  Tune into #MWB to learn that and more about working with your spouse/partner not only at home but a...

Faith, Love, Hard Work, Partnership...these are the takeaways when you listen to Deb & Dave Doyle's journey. They have more drive and faith than most people to keep moving forward. Deb is always coming up with new ideas to try and keep making the business and the family better.    This couple really inspired us. We loved talking to them about their relationship, business, and how they stick togeth...

How do you want to be remembered? Does how you spend your time reflect what you value most? And if not, why not? Allison and Craig share some of their journey thru creating a life plan and coming up with the answers to some of these questions.  Tune into #MWB to learn that and more about working with your spouse/partner not only at home but also at the office!    Audible Link: http://audibletrial....

When you are a college kid who wants to forge your own path and create your own destiny you are on track to own your own business. Even better when you meet the love of your life whose values fall in perfect alignment with those goals. This week we hear from Jamie & Jeff Makin of What’s Jamie Makin to hear their story of Love & Business.    How do you know when it is time to bring “The Husband” in...

Sometime when couples work together... they develop a HIVE MIND... We know what the other one is thinking and where they are going with a plan.  It is like having a conversation without ever having to talk to each other.   This week on the show Craig and Allison talk about how they developed their ability to know what direction the other is going and how we continue to sharpen that ability.    Tun...

Sometimes the stars are aligned and you never know how life is going to play out. For Jim and Jocelyn it took a little longer than sometime to come together but the wait was worth it to find themselves so they could be a great couple and business partners together.    Taking their own growth experience Jim & Jocelyn have found ways to help other couples awaken to their purpose and power & magnetiz...

This week we are joined by Dianne & Bruce Needle from the Needle Group in Sharon, Ma.  They share their story about meeting, partnership, division of labor and how learning to manage their finances together has set the stage for success. Listen this week to hear our interview with them.. Tune into #MWB to learn that and more about working with you spouse/partner not only at home but also at the of...

Turning a hobby into a side hustle and into a full time career with 12 employees. We walk to Nicole and Eric about the rise of Happily Chic Designs    2020 “Thankfully” was good. Because we were able to put our heads together and work together. This week we talk to Nicole and Eric about how their side hustle became a full time business and not only survived during the pandemic but exploded in popu...

Sometime you just can't tell... Are we winning?  Is everything moving forward?  Are we heading in the right directions?   This week Allison and Craig talk about their station in life, how sometime even when you are busy you feel lost and unsure and how to work with each other to overcome those fears and concerns.    Tune into #MWB to learn that and more about working with your spouse/partner not o...

When a Christmas gift turns into a business. John and Kate describe the birth of a Year of Dates.    Life changes after you have a baby and sometimes the prospect of going back to your busy life, and busy job just isn’t as appealing as it once was. So what can you do? For John and Kate the answer was simple but the execution was a little harder. And a great gift turns into a business. John and Kat...

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Have you ever googled: should my kids join my business - there’s a lot of articles you can find...and some have good things to think about. Listen in as Allison shares her story about joining her families business.    What are some things you should consider when inviting and adult child to join your business? Allison shares her tips that she’s learned after nearly 20 years in her families remodel...

We have an Encore show this week, were we revisit an episode about preparing to sell you business....Most people don’t know where to begin when buying or selling a business. This week we visit with Murphy Business of Cape to talk about things all business owners should be thinking about before they think about selling their business.    Tune into #MWB to learn that and more about working with you...

Faith, Love, Hard Work, Partnership...these are the takeaways when you listen to Deb & Dave Doyle's journey. They have more drive and faith than most people to keep moving forward. Deb is always coming up with new ideas to try and keep making the business and the family better.  Tune into #MWB to learn that and more about working with your spouse/partner not only at home but also at the office!