The Cookies & Coffee Podcast (with Cale & Maggie Owen)

Time is your most valuable asset– you're never going to get it back. Post-vacation, Cale and Maggie are refreshed and sharing their perspectives on time management as a married couple, parents, and executives to 3, 7-figure companies. In this season of life, Maggie and Cale are focused on optimizing their work time, as the business demands more from them to grow and scale. Take a listen as they sh...

In order for a team to be a high performing team, everyone has to be obsessed with excellence. Just checking off the boxes will never be enough for people who strive to be the best. So how do we, as leaders, drive the team to want to perform at their highest level? For Cale and Maggie it's been ever-evolving. They're sharing what's helped motivate their teams, and what's taken them a step backward...

We're picking up where the story left off last week. Cale and Maggie created a ton of new revenue with the influx of clients in their gym, but the profit still wasn't there. Maggie is diving into how she started to pay attention to the details and make changes to the business that unlocked profit in the business. Use these insights to finally take home a salary in your gym.

Cale and Maggie used reverse engineering to grow their gym from 31 members to 250 members in 8 months. Before deciding they needed to go all in and grow the gym, Cale had gotten a job and was ready to throw in the towel. Today, they're showing you how methodical planning and extreme focus allowed them to go from the verge of collapse to building a wildly profitable gym in less than a year.

Cale and Maggie are pulling back the curtain on the current chaos of holding an in person event… while being behind on budget…and launching their startup pilot…and running 3 companies. GymCon is coming up fast and Cale and Maggie are sharing what it takes to create an event that teaches gym owners how to build a 7 figure or more business.

Your preparation may actually be holding you back. A common trend among entrepreneurs is to consume every book, podcast, and training on a subject before taking action. Where is the line between being prepared, and wasting time? Avoid information overload and learn when to put down the books and get to work.   

Is today's society set up to fail when it comes to commitment? With options at our fingertips and in our phones, commitment is harder to come by these days. Cale and Maggie are covering all things commitment in today's episode: how they stay committed to each other, why people fall to temptation, and the importance of the company you keep.

It's Cale's birthday– what better day to reflect on life and its ups and downs? Maggie is in the driver's seat asking Cale questions to get to the root of his motivations and accomplishments. Take a listen to the highs and lows of the past year and how Cale plans to make 36 the best year yet.

In business or in relationships, feedback is best left untampered with. Don't wait, don't sugarcoat it, and don't go in blind. Feelings have a place in relationship discussions, but leave them out of the office. Regardless of the situation, come to the discussion with grace and keep the goal top of mine– to make each other better.

To join bank accounts or to not join bank accounts… Today, Cale and Maggie are sharing why when they joined into a marriage, they joined their finances as well. What are the red flags you should look out for when finances come up with your partners? How do you get aligned on spending and financial goals?   

What happens on the days where you don't feel like getting the work done? Sometimes it's not about laziness— it's about feeling defeated. Today, Cale and Maggie are discussing how they get through the tough seasons, where it's not always fun or exciting to do the necessary work.

Do you have a spouse, friend, or family member that you want to go into business with? It's super common to pick someone you know and trust to be your partner in business, but before you make that commitment, ask these very important questions. Do they want to be in business with you? Do you have the same or different skill sets? Listen to this episode to avoid a nasty breakup down the line…

What is adjusted EBITDA, and why does it matter? Today, Maggie is giving a behind the scenes look at a company wide presentation. How does each department contribute to EBITDA? What initiatives contribute to a positive EBITDA and what actions are a money sink? Listen in to increase your bottom line– one dollar at a time.

Turning chaos into order. Stage 3 requires you to hone the success you've created and refine your processes. At this point in business, you have up to 300 employees and it's time to reign it into a well oiled machine. Today Cale and Maggie are sharing the systems and steps that have helped as they navigate the thick of stage 3 themselves.

  More money… more problems? As your business scales new challenges will arise. The biggest way to scale once you break $1 million is to diversify your products within your realm of expertise. Cale and Maggie are sharing how they make sure no product loses quality as a business scales and grows to $10 million and beyond.  

The infancy stage of a business can be an exciting and frustrating roller coaster. Today's episode we're breaking down how Cale and Maggie have scaled their business(es) to multiple millions from the very beginning. Plus, as a husband and wife duo you know they also had to share how a relationship can make it through every stage, from zero to millions.

Can you really have it all? An incredible life, thriving business, and a successful marriage? Today Cale and Maggie are sharing their take on "having it all"— and why marriage is only as hard as you make it.    

New here? No problem. Cale and Maggie are throwing it back to how they became the executives, business owners, and power couple they are today. The same things that apply in life apply in business— Cale and Maggie are sharing the top qualities and skills that allow them to grow a successful marriage while building 3 successful businesses.

Business travel can be a motivator for some to focus and get more done, but what about a trip with kids? Cale and Maggie are sharing how they manage their time when they travel with their children and work still needs to be done. Listen to learn how to plan intentional trips, decide what trips are fully for family, and when it's ok to be present at work too.

Everyone's heard of generational wealth, but what about generational health? Today Cale and Maggie are talking about why and how they prioritize their health and fitness. As high level executives and parents, it's not always easy to stay on track, but it's a major priority. Take the tips and tricks from this episode to stay healthy for you and your family.

Happy New Year Gym Owners! Cale and Maggie are back to share the mistakes and lessons they learned in 2023. From family life to business to relationships, it's been a crazy year for everyone. Through major family dynamic breakthroughs, travels, and learning to say no– Maggie and Cale were stretched in new ways.

The holiday stress and pressure is REAL. Throw in a marriage, kids, and running multiple businesses and you've got the most stressful time of the year. With the pressure of making it wonderful, Cale and Maggie are sharing how they are navigating all of the travel, and extra events on their plate. Happy Holidays!

As stress mounts, it's easy for any couple to fall into a disagreement. For Cale and Maggie, working together allows them a safer space to navigate business arguments, and separate those from their personal life. In this episode they're sharing how they navigate healthy communication— and how that has evolved over time.

If you're anything like Cale, budgeting can be a daunting task. In fact it can come with a lot of stress, pressure, and restraints. In this episode, Maggie and Cale are sharing how they budget for 2 eight-figure businesses and all of the positives that come from holding a budget.

Running a gym with your spouse isn't always sunshine and deadlifts. Cale and Maggie know this firsthand through their experience running a strength and conditioning gym together. Today, the pair are sharing how married couples can effectively work together to run their gym, and how to pull your spouse into the business full time. Plus the surprising reason to NOT keep your business and relationshi...