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Partnering with Other Small Businesses, Making Your Employee Handbook, Eclipse Perception Wrap-up

Welcome to the show! On this episode, we talk about how partnering with other small businesses can benefit you; attorney Mary Buckley visits with pointers on employee handbooks and why your business needs them; and we visit the Couples Inc. Water Cooler for an eclipse perception extravaganza. We're glad you're listening!

Inc. article on partnering with competitors.

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Presenting the Couples Inc. Mini Episode!

Every month with five Wednesdays, we're presenting the Couples Inc. Mini Episode! Jodie quizzes Glenn about milestones in Hollywood's Oscar Awards on this mini. We're glad you're listening!

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Blend, Boundaries and Either/Or

This episode finds us talking about making work and life blend for couples who work together. Then, we interview consultants Kay Lee and Robert Fukui for insight about their approach to balance/blend/boundaries. Our Either/Or this time: is it an exotic food name OR an international capitol city name? We're glad you're listening!

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The Couples Inc. Holiday Extravaganza

On this episode, we look back at the top business trends of 2023 and have some fun at the expense of ChatGPT. At the end of the show, Jodie tests Glenn's New Year's Eve knowledge. Seasons greetings!

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Holiday Motivation, Holiday Stress, Holiday Gifts

On this episode, we talk about keeping your wheels going at a time of year when many managers and team members shift into neutral. We interview couples therapist and relationship coach Andrea Dindinger to gather tips on ways to lessen family stress during the holidays. And we spotlight some truly unique and (in)famous holiday gifts. We're glad you're listening!

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Roles Revisited, Interview and Thanksgiving Quiz

On this episode, we talk about the need to revisit your company roles to be sure they’re still working. Then, in our interview segment, we answer listener’s questions. And, at the end of the show, Jodie tests Glenn’s Thanksgiving knowledge. We’re glad you’re listening!

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Milestones, Brand Photography and Either/Or

On this episode, we talk about the importance of marking company and couple milestones. Our graphic design guru Katie Cooper-Bussell offers some tips on using photography to help brand your business. We wrap things up with an either/or quiz. We're glad you're listening!

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Signs, Trademarks and Halloween

On this episode, we talk about some signs you may be suffering from burnout. We also interview Josh Hallenbeck, an attorney who specializes in intellectual property about how to make sure your business branding is safe. We wrap things up with a Halloween quiz. Thanks for listening!

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Partners, Assistance and Old School Tech

On this episode, we discuss what makes a great partner, in business and in life. We talk to Melissa Smith, CEO and Founder of the Association of Virtual Assistants, about matching your business with the right VAs. Then Jodie tests Glenn's knowledge about old school technology. We're glad you're listening!

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Signs, Stories and Slogans

On today's show, we discuss the three signs that you and your spouse work well together. We also share some crazy co-worker/team member stories with frequent guests Scott and Jane Levine. We wrap things up with Glenn testing Jodie's knowledge of corporate slogans. We're glad you're listening!

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Co-leadership, a Co-Active Couple and Cringeworthy Cinema

This episode of Couples Inc. brings you our thoughts on having two leaders in a company. We also interview Chris and Kaelyn Armistead, owners of Armistead Wealth, on how they make working together work. And we review some of the worst movies we've ever seen. We're glad you're listening!

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It’s About Time

In this episode, we throw some time management knowledge your way. We interview an attorney with Cross Gunther Witherspoon Galchus, P.C. who specializes in employment law and talk about personnel mistakes that small businesses should avoid. Then we put on a play about one woman's quest to find out where the time went. Thanks for listening!

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Communication, Customer Service and a Quiz

We take a look at three signs that you and your partner are having communication issues. We interview entrepreneurial specialist Dmitri Scott about the crucial role of customer service. And in the ever popular couples quiz, Jodie tests Glenn's knowledge of boats. We're glad you're listening!

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