https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes daily 0.75 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/f1e55195-6e4c-49fc-b976-724618bd0803/couplesinc-81.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/516e7abf-8202-47a3-9979-438bc14efc2b/couplesinc-120.jpg https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/7-7-conflict-resolution-for-couples-in-business monthly 0.5 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/d42368b8-e5ea-4b5a-a6f0-27509ccb7185/S7E7+Promo.png Episodes - Resolve Conflict, Reset Relationship and Get Some Rest - On today’s show we talk about how to better resolve conflict. We visit with frequent guest Andrea Dindinger, LMFT, about the Relationship Reset Experiment. Jodie quizzes Glenn about dreams to wrap things up. We’re glad you’re listening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1775073308235-AAXZRE4C5A4I2R79EI1C/unsplash-image-2CffF-UiVnE.jpg Episodes - Resolve Conflict, Reset Relationship and Get Some Rest You can resolve conflict with just FIVE words! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/7e35cee6-dee8-4084-a9dd-1ebc71a71220/Andrea+Dindinger+Head+shot.jpg Episodes - Resolve Conflict, Reset Relationship and Get Some Rest - Andrea Dindinger, LMFT is this episode’s featured guest. Andrea’s doing something exciting: the Relationship Reset Experiment. Listen to hear how it works and how you can try it! https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/7-6 monthly 0.5 2026-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/102e0cf2-145b-4ff3-be63-670e4ad88f91/CouplesIncRewind.png Episodes - Classic Episode: Your Business’ Spokesperson - It's a Couples Inc Classic episode from Season 3! We're talking about the spokesperson of your business. Who is it? Who should it be? We also talk about a certain seasonal bird-shaped marshmallow treat and its uses in the non culinary realm. Enjoy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/8a216f4b-6906-46ba-b35c-48eafdc03895/headless+spokesperson.jpg Episodes - Classic Episode: Your Business’ Spokesperson Who’s the spokesperson—the face—of your business? Surprisingly, it isn’t always the owner who should be front and center. When the time comes for a company representative to meet the media, your best bet is someone who keeps their cool under pressure. Is that you? https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/7-5-talking-past-each-other monthly 0.5 2026-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/578f1d7f-1fc5-4bc1-9cff-1a8b935c8404/S7-EP+5+Promo.png Episodes - Talking Paaaaaasssst Each Other and a Winemaking Couple Interview - On today’s show we talk about – talking past each other. Then we chat with Maddison Violet, co-owner of Ve Oh Lay Acres Winery, about how she and her husband make working together work for them. Thanks for listening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/d289bd02-965f-40f8-b4f9-a25d761e7e9c/talkingpasteachother.jpeg Episodes - Talking Paaaaaasssst Each Other and a Winemaking Couple Interview Talking past each other happens often between couples-and when couples work together, it’s even more common. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/dc0cc6c7-3e97-4d70-ab73-2cf7d09adacb/LaurentNMadison.jpg Episodes - Talking Paaaaaasssst Each Other and a Winemaking Couple Interview - Maddison Violet is this episode’s featured guest. Maddison and her husband Laurent own Ve Oh Lay Acres—a winery that’s also a popular destination for RVers. She gives insight into how they make working together work for them, and touches on the rich history of winemaking in their family. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/7-4-when-to-ask-for-help monthly 0.5 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/d6808a10-89bc-47c2-8f74-c293d2d39847/S7-Ep4_Promo.png Episodes - When to Ask for Help and Working ON Your Business Instead of Working IN it - On today’s show we talk about when it’s time to ask for help. Then discuss the difference between working ON your business instead of just IN it. We wrap things up visiting at the water cooler for a fun filled, free range random take on our recent adventures. Thanks for listening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1771424002985-IDPOI2FLIB738S3312EV/unsplash-image-erLrY4aKztg.jpg Episodes - When to Ask for Help and Working ON Your Business Instead of Working IN it Asking for help is not always easy to do, especially as a business owner. But it can be crucial to your success. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/325d9f86-90b3-4460-b467-bf316da8a450/couplesinc-30.jpg Episodes - When to Ask for Help and Working ON Your Business Instead of Working IN it - We just discussed when it might be time to ask for help and delegate. Now, let’s hone in on one thing in particular: Being the Business Owner This means working ON the business instead of IN it. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/7-3-spouse-or-business-partner monthly 0.5 2026-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/83a6cac9-11d3-45bc-a539-b89dac2a2d44/S7E3promo.png Episodes - Business Partner or Spouse? When to Choose One Over the Other. - On today’s show we talk about when to be a spouse and when to be a business partner. Then we discuss WHY spouses actually make the best business partners. Thanks for listening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/0cec8cf3-82b4-46c8-b585-742453ae86af/couplesinc-49.jpg Episodes - Business Partner or Spouse? When to Choose One Over the Other. We fully believe that spouses can make the best business partners (see section below). But, we also know that at times, you may need to lean into one role over the other – when to be more of a spouse than a business partner or vice versa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/325d9f86-90b3-4460-b467-bf316da8a450/couplesinc-30.jpg Episodes - Business Partner or Spouse? When to Choose One Over the Other. - Now that we have covered the moments in your business when you will need to be more of a spouse or more a business partner. Let’s talk about why spouses actually make the BEST business partners. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/7-2-price-speed-quality-branding monthly 0.5 2026-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/d8637818-671b-4725-a80e-9ca84c3303ab/S7-Ep+2+Promo.png Episodes - The Price, Speed, Quality Triangle and Telling Your Brand’s Story - On today’s show we talk about the Price, Speed, Quality Triangle: what is it and how to use it. We also look at ways you can tell your company’s unique brand story. To wrap things up, Glenn quizzes Jodie on notable brand flops. Thanks for listening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/62be9975-8d71-4d03-b29d-a44c2824adb4/Triangle.png Episodes - The Price, Speed, Quality Triangle and Telling Your Brand’s Story Let’s discuss the Iron Triangle – or what some call the project management triangle - as it applies to your business. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/325d9f86-90b3-4460-b467-bf316da8a450/couplesinc-30.jpg Episodes - The Price, Speed, Quality Triangle and Telling Your Brand’s Story - Now that we’ve talked about HOW you run your business. Let’s talk about how you market it. More specifically, in how you tell your brand story. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/7-1-new-year-dos-and-donts monthly 0.5 2026-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/8c22b607-0ff2-489d-880c-5f22c44dd90d/S7EP1-Promo.png Episodes - What to DO and What to DROP in 2026 - As we start the New Year, we thought it would be a good idea to look at the things we should all probably add to our TO DO list, as well as a few things we should DROP in 2026. Then we visit the Couples Inc. Water Cooler to celebrate our 100th episode! Thanks for listening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1767647609617-7Z1OFSU1UVWQMDB1UP4D/unsplash-image-RLw-UC03Gwc.jpg Episodes - What to DO and What to DROP in 2026 Below are three things you might want to add to your 2026 planning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1767907915844-R5GTZ8OERFDH31LF711I/unsplash-image-tD0Rk_xZAlo.jpg Episodes - What to DO and What to DROP in 2026 - Now, it’s time to think about things to stop doing. We can add a ton of great habits and systems to our businesses but if we are still holding on to things that drain us, bring negativity or hold us back…we can’t progress. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6-24 monthly 0.5 2025-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/67ad50f2-4242-4edb-aa2f-dd4c15fe08a7/Christmas+2025+Promo+Graphic.png Episodes - The Couples Inc Annual Holiday Extravaganza - It's that time of year again! Here's our 5th annual holiday show, full of excitement and wonder! Happy holidays! Here's where to find fudge from Uranus. Jingle bells! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/9afc0b8c-1b32-475b-9a6b-1a2ceccb4cb5/Bobble+Heads.jpg Episodes - The Couples Inc Annual Holiday Extravaganza - HOLIDAY MERRIMENT Besides being immortalized by a 3D printer rendition of ourselves, we’re having holiday merriment in this episode. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6-22-setting-goals-for-couples-in-business-content-marketing monthly 0.5 2025-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/d2730f73-0e7b-4fc6-8dea-884823fd2304/S6-EP+22+Promo.png Episodes - Setting Goals as a Couple in Business Together and Content Marketing Strategies - On this episode, we discuss setting goals for 2026 and talk to Pat Schober of Poetica Marketing about content marketing. Then we both discuss things we are thankful for. Thanks for listening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/325d9f86-90b3-4460-b467-bf316da8a450/couplesinc-30.jpg Episodes - Setting Goals as a Couple in Business Together and Content Marketing Strategies - SETTING GOALS This is the perfect time of year to discuss goal planning. Many of us are likely in the process of developing plans for 2026 - for our business or our clients’ businesses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/9a35e343-6e49-47b7-a684-f9ee35233af5/Pat+Schober.jpg Episodes - Setting Goals as a Couple in Business Together and Content Marketing Strategies - One of our favorite people to interview is Pat Schober. His company, Poetica Marketing, helps companies tell their brand stories online and in person. In this episode, Pat defines content marketing and gives pointers about how to channel it for success. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6-21-questions-for-couplepreneurs-company-retreat monthly 0.5 2025-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/4756be85-70c5-4b36-a58e-b59309fceddc/S6-EP21+Promo.png Episodes - Common Questions and Planning a Company Retreat - On this episode, we discuss the top questions we get as a couple in business together. Then Regina Schober with Poetica Marketing offers ideas for planning a company retreat. Thanks for listening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/15af8f70-2dea-4c17-9aea-62d35fa4370d/couplesinc-46.jpg Episodes - Common Questions and Planning a Company Retreat - SO MANY QUESTIONS As a couple in business together we get A LOT of questions. It’s likely you do too as a small business owner working with your spouse. It’s natural for people to be interested, curious or even skeptical of the way we, couplepreneurs, work better together. We thought we’d discuss a few of the more common questions we get and how we respond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/82231b22-969e-4176-b727-65cf962f7e68/Regina+S+Headshot.jpg Episodes - Common Questions and Planning a Company Retreat - Curious about how to plan and host a company retreat? We talked with event expert Regina Schober to learn more. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6-20-celebrate-small-business-wins-planning monthly 0.5 2025-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/f529576a-380d-4858-9789-459a889f16aa/S6-EP+20+Promo.png Episodes - Celebrate Small Business Wins and Getting Organized - On this episode, we discuss the importance of celebrating your small business wins. Then we talk about planning for 2026 and offer our framework for getting organized. Thanks for listening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1760452484634-MBBN4PIW2X6OM0HSRFI5/unsplash-image-_XTY6lD8jgM.jpg Episodes - Celebrate Small Business Wins and Getting Organized - Let’s celebrating wins! Or, rather, remind YOU - as a small or micro-business owner - that you should take time to recognize this year’s wins – big or small. Why? Because, if you’re like us, you are probably are too busy or focused on the future to reflect on how much you’ve accomplished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/e7e1b794-95ed-4489-8592-d14dedf50241/unsplash-image-SYfH2bqf1yk.jpg Episodes - Celebrate Small Business Wins and Getting Organized - There are so many ways to celebrate wins. But every employee, team and business is different. So you’ll need to find the things that work for you and your staff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1760453190310-3AW8OL9AADK7DFVGUEMJ/unsplash-image-RLw-UC03Gwc.jpg Episodes - Celebrate Small Business Wins and Getting Organized - Now that we have discussed celebrating wins and reflecting on the year…it’s time to talk about getting organized – why you should and how we do it. This is particularly timely as many of us are working hard to get ready for 2026. We’ve boiled this down to a system we’re calling PLAN. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6-19-charitable-giving-for-small-business monthly 0.5 2025-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/920ccd3c-59b4-4c89-be56-788c935af598/S6-EP+19+promo.png Episodes - Small Businesses and Charitable Giving, Plus What Cancer Taught Us - On this episode, we discuss small business owners and charitable giving requests. Then we discuss what cancer has taught us over the years. Thanks for listening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/d23a081d-cbf7-4031-842f-5c0dca198cf7/donate+jar.png Episodes - Small Businesses and Charitable Giving, Plus What Cancer Taught Us - 85% of consumers have a more positive image of companies that give to charities. And 90% of consumers want to know how companies are supporting those nonprofits and those charitable causes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/ebaae625-5987-4915-b532-247963025698/cancer.jpg Episodes - Small Businesses and Charitable Giving, Plus What Cancer Taught Us - We’ve been fighting Jodie’s battle with cancer for over two decades. As time’s gone by, there are some lessons our journey has taught us. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6-18 monthly 0.5 2025-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/9308e374-251e-41a8-8c40-0dd2ec72c4b9/CouplesIncRewind.png Episodes - Couples Inc. REWIND - We’re republishing a classic episode from Season 2 about the business rules we break. The episode features an interview with Entrepreneurial Services Manager Heather Robinette, who discusses resources for small business owners. And we top things off by ranking some fall favorites. Thanks for listening! https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6-17-saying-no-to-a-client monthly 0.5 2025-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/db6264f2-8b4b-4e87-a7ad-9d8d162f1a0d/S6-EP17+Promo+Square.png Episodes - When to Say “NO” to a Client and Managing Differences - On this episode, we talk about when is the right time or situation to say “NO” to a client or customer. Then we interview relationship expert Charlie Simpson about how couples in business can better handle differences. Thanks for listening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1756398655340-OEM6DS64654HWQ89Y60R/unsplash-image-1GxdTleoEls.jpg Episodes - When to Say “NO” to a Client and Managing Differences - When is it OK to say “NO” to a client? We know…we know…that’s a hard thing to do. If you are just starting out you might take any and all projects just to get your business going. Also, you might personally hate to lose business or turn down potential work…but….saying yes and failing could mean losing the client anyway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/75e92163-4fb0-40ab-a904-85e9a90a8b3a/Charlie-Simpson-logo.jpg Episodes - When to Say “NO” to a Client and Managing Differences - For our interview, we welcome back relationship expert Charlie Simpson, LPC, LMFT, clinical director of the Arkansas Relationship Counseling Center. Here’s an excerpt from the interview. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6-16-communication monthly 0.5 2025-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/85dfc790-1098-44ca-804e-613fd0fdcbd7/Season+6+Episode+16+promo.png Episodes - Good Communication and Avoiding Argument Loops - On this episode, we talk about good communication and interview relationship therapist Andrea Dindinger, LMFT about couples getting stuck in loops. Thanks for listening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/a8573e5e-80ef-48cc-b90c-e518f95eb90e/couplesinc-35.jpg Episodes - Good Communication and Avoiding Argument Loops - We KNOW that good communication is important to success…so why do we ignore the warning signs that we aren’t communicating well? It’s often easier to just go with the flow and avoid conflict…but by not addressing communication issues when they come up you often only make them worse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/d2dddab7-5fa7-46eb-b35e-a7880ec18cbb/AndreaDindinger.jpg Episodes - Good Communication and Avoiding Argument Loops - For our interview, we welcome back frequent Couples Inc Podcast guest and relationship expert, Andrea Dindinger, LMFT. Be sure to check out Andrea’s Loopbreaker Course here. Here’s an excerpt from the interview. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/b7d6edb0-0079-45da-953b-5ff0faef2af1/GBawardscollage.png Episodes - Good Communication and Avoiding Argument Loops - Glenn’s Award Gallery Glenn here. We promised photos of my awards; promises made, promises kept. Small? Yes, but each with immense merit. Top left: a statuette my grandfather won at a plumbing convention. Its inscription, “The plumber protects the health of the nation,” has never been more true. Bottom left: a holiday ornament. No idea why it’s in this group. Right: the real treasure-my Best Actor award from my senior class presentation of Desperate Ambrose. Time and sweat may have tarnished it, yet it remains undiminished. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6-15-working-together monthly 0.5 2025-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/c5467afd-76af-4792-9908-eae883e3c6ae/S6_EP+15-promo.png Episodes - Working Together Rules and We Answer Your Questions - On today’s show, we discuss some work together rules we think can help couples who are also small business owners. And we answer your questions. Thanks for listening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/858fcf66-3dfc-4260-be02-50e019206f66/couplesinc-26.jpg Episodes - Working Together Rules and We Answer Your Questions - A few years ago we wrote an article for Soiree Magazine’s special publication called The Work Wife where we discussed 4 Rules for Working with Your Spouse. For this episode, we revisited that list and discussed if the “rules” are still relevant. (Spoiler: Yes!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/95a2193f-81bd-45bb-a12c-78a82ad00dfb/question+marks.png Episodes - Working Together Rules and We Answer Your Questions - We switched things up for this episode. Instead of doing an expert interview, we decided to answer a few questions from previous guests. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6-14-partner-with-other-small-businesses monthly 0.5 2025-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/87345b83-4167-4233-a5c2-2a11584c1b6a/Couples+Inc+Promo-+S6-Ep14.png Episodes - Partnering with Other Businesses, Managing Employees and Things We Love - Work Well With Others In this episode, we talk more about partnering with other businesses and then we interview Tim Orellano of Human Resources Team on how to manage employees. Thanks for listening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/852e0774-9ca9-436d-9edf-a82e33707af2/Partnering+with+Biz.png Episodes - Partnering with Other Businesses, Managing Employees and Things We Love - Partnering with Other Small Businesses We discussed partnering with other businesses in Episode 8 of Season 5. And, we covered the issue in-depth in a recent blog post. But we thought we’d revisit the topic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/9149a583-04d8-49c9-a997-226bafda92b7/couplesinc-82.jpg Episodes - Partnering with Other Businesses, Managing Employees and Things We Love - In the show, we talked about about HOW to partner. A small-business partnership might be informal or it can be a full-fledged retail association that creates marketing opportunities all year-long. Let’s discuss three main areas to consider when setting up a partnership. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/513e7be5-5761-4876-9787-25bf1e814e73/Closeup+color+ver+two+Tim+Orellano.png Episodes - Partnering with Other Businesses, Managing Employees and Things We Love - For our interview, we talked with Tim Orellano, PHR. Tim is president of The Human Resources Team and has over 30 years of human resources management experience. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6-13-public-relations-for-small-business monthly 0.5 2025-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/33948dee-51ef-4e99-893f-5cf3843e1a95/S6-EP+13-Show+Promo.png Episodes - Public Relations for Small Business - How PR Can Help Your Small Business In this episode, we talk about the Three Cs of Public Relations and then, for our interview, we talk with an award-winning producer about how small business owners can get on TV. Thanks for listening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/21c1ecff-8af0-425d-b3d8-b3a7462158ba/Dunlap+KARK+with+product.jpg Episodes - Public Relations for Small Business - Getting Earned Media The secret to getting earned media is what we call the Three Cs of PR – Content, Creativity and Contacts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/423eef7c-4648-47af-8360-0aa33c17127a/Wildwood-Lanterns+TV+Live-EDIT.jpg Episodes - Public Relations for Small Business - SOME IDEAS FOR PITCHES Below are a few examples of using content and creativity to get earned media. Our marketing firm blog has more ideas. Click here. Look at the WHY, not just the what. Company going green? Why? Is the CEO an avid hiker who loves nature and wants his/her company to be environmentally aware? Tell that story. Consider the REAL impact of your news. Adding Saturday hours to your eye clinic? Focus on how this will help busy families. Find a patient willing to talk about the benefit to them. Demonstrate the value. Launching a new product? News shows hate "talking heads" but they LOVE the idea of giving their viewers something interesting to watch. Don’t just tell your news. Show your news. Personalize your announcement. Celebrating 25 years in business? Find someone who has been with the company since day one and profile them. Think visually. Is your company supporting a cause? Invite the media to come out and see your employees hard at work building a house for Habitat or dropping off canned goods at a food bank. Put them in branded t-shirts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/24b13715-1372-41b4-be5e-ccef8a46d633/Lindsey+Bryant+photo.jpg Episodes - Public Relations for Small Business - Getting on TV We spoke with Emmy-Award Winning producer, Lindsey Bryant about ways to get your small business on TV. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6-12-checkin-goals-ada monthly 0.5 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/dd0d0d61-708f-41c1-9ae8-3b6ea885339f/S6_EP+12+Promo.png Episodes - Mid-Year Check Ins, Facts About the ADA and Small Business and a Quiz - Mid-Year Check-ins and What You Need to Know About ADA In this episode, we talk about mid-year check-ins – why they’re important and some things to consider when you do them. Then we discuss what small business owners need to know about the ADA – the Americans with Disabilities Act. Thanks for listening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1749836512599-34VGLLCLQK59DP1G9VMJ/unsplash-image-vbxyFxlgpjM.jpg Episodes - Mid-Year Check Ins, Facts About the ADA and Small Business and a Quiz - Plan a Mid-Year Check-In Mid-year is the perfect time to see how you’re doing in terms of business performance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1749837445203-083S1164EDYCIQ5RKYD0/unsplash-image-uOhBxB23Wao.jpg Episodes - Mid-Year Check Ins, Facts About the ADA and Small Business and a Quiz - HOW TO DO A CHECK-IN When conducting a mid-year check-in, look at the goal itself, the strategy/tactic you are implementing and the team assigned to it. Use these three categories to rank how well things are going. The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1749837264547-ZDKJRLGMROIDLACNGPVE/unsplash-image-XEhiyexYIpg.jpg Episodes - Mid-Year Check Ins, Facts About the ADA and Small Business and a Quiz - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT What do you, as a small business owner, need to know about the ADA? We interviewed Deputy Director of the Southwest ADA Center Marisa Demaya to learn more. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6-11-stop-procrastinating monthly 0.5 2025-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/2a0b7c2e-b901-4319-8b49-ecf4e5c2472e/S6-EP11_Promo.png Episodes - Procrastination - Why We Do It and How to Stop - Putting Things Off and Fear of Failure In this episode, we discuss why small business owners procrastinate - even when they know a task is vital to their business. Then, we do a deep dive discussion on one of those reasons - Fear of Failure (or success). Thanks for listening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1f07d3c8-bc3b-4cc2-80db-c7b3ba476da4/couplesinc-60.jpg Episodes - Procrastination - Why We Do It and How to Stop - Why Do We Procrastinate? We’ve all faced times when we procrastinate. But, as business owners, this can also add an extra layer of guilt to the mix and affect our bottom line. FUN! But before we offer ideas on how WE handle hesitation, let’s look at the many reasons we might put off doing something. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/5a47a84f-8e8e-4d73-921b-41814885f631/couplesinc-30.jpg Episodes - Procrastination - Why We Do It and How to Stop - DIFFICULTY PLANNING OR SEQUENCING For some people taking a bird’s eye perspective on a task, seeing the steps, and seeing a place to start is obvious. For others, it's not. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/6275486a-abe1-49a4-97cd-129204f901bb/Fear+of+Failure.png Episodes - Procrastination - Why We Do It and How to Stop - Fear of Failure = Procrastination Sometimes procrastination can stem from a fear of failure. Or, oddly enough, a fear of success. Both of these concepts can be reasons people delaying doing things in their business. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6-10-take-time-off-team-movitation monthly 0.5 2025-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/84d1df1f-4308-45e3-94a4-31e06c8dba67/S6_EP+10+promo.png Episodes - Take Time Off, Motivate Your Team and The Apps We REALLY Need - Why Time Off Is So Important In this episode, we're discussing the importance of taking time away from your business. Our interviewee is business environment specialist Catherine Buercklin, who talks about your business teams' motivation. We finish the show with a wish list of mobile apps for modern times. Thanks for listening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/080686b3-8684-4e26-bf63-558adf2b6850/Chateau+Frontenac.jpg Episodes - Take Time Off, Motivate Your Team and The Apps We REALLY Need - Why Small Business Owners Need a Vacation Like many business owners, the Couples Inc. Team (Jodie and Glenn are pictured here at a castle-on-castle retreat) need our time off. It’s challenging but essential. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/de48532f-410f-4644-9b44-3f70268a9eac/EP-Image-Catherine.jpg Episodes - Take Time Off, Motivate Your Team and The Apps We REALLY Need - Expert Interview: Team Motivation and Engagement Our interview guest this episode is workplace culture specialist Catherine Buercklin. Check out some interview highlights in the Q&A below. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6-9 monthly 0.5 2025-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/36d02163-cb1f-4530-ba20-7f55928e5c1a/S6-EP+9+-Promo+Square.png Episodes - Celebrating Your Wins, E-Commerce Basics and a Beer Quiz - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6-8-thought-leadership-cyber-security monthly 0.5 2025-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/f4ebad31-2aa2-46d0-b5c9-91843e1796b9/S6_Ep8-Show+Promo.png Episodes - Thought Leadership, Cyber Security and a Cyber Quiz - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6-7 monthly 0.5 2025-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/c528c379-051e-4b47-9cdc-6bf57c650fcb/Promo+Graphic-S6-E7.png Episodes - Prioritizing Tasks, Managing Burnout and a Couples Quiz - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6-6 monthly 0.5 2025-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/67336fbf-23d0-4a59-850a-b843f1e05886/S6-Ep6+Promo+Graphic.png Episodes - Tools for Small Businesses, Planning a Company Event and a Spring Quiz - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6-5 monthly 0.5 2025-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/2b82a070-d3d2-4f92-8895-014e126d9087/S6_Ep5_ShowPromo.png Episodes - Mom & Pop Shops, SEO Trends and a St. Paddy’s Day Quiz - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6-4 monthly 0.5 2025-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/d50e3907-bbad-491f-89ce-6a036f65aeb5/S6-Ep4+Promo.png Episodes - Stress Management, the Couplepreneur Couple and a Mardi Gras Quiz - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6-3 monthly 0.5 2025-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/e01cff40-0de8-4191-a724-3d5f5dd57be5/New+Episode-lightblue.jpg Episodes - Five Reasons Couples Make the BEST Business Partners, Company Wellness and Crazy Sports - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6-2 monthly 0.5 2025-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/e01cff40-0de8-4191-a724-3d5f5dd57be5/New+Episode-lightblue.jpg Episodes - Creating Unique Customer Experiences, Video Strategies and a Quiz - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6-1 monthly 0.5 2025-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/e01cff40-0de8-4191-a724-3d5f5dd57be5/New+Episode-lightblue.jpg Episodes - The Couples Inc. New Year Special - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-24 monthly 0.5 2025-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/459c0b7b-3f4d-4e1d-9fd3-984023fc716e/Episode+Frame-S5-Ep24.jpg Episodes - The Third Annual Couples Inc. Christmas Extravaganza Spectacular Special - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-23 monthly 0.5 2024-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/85b9ba87-c162-483a-b8db-c43f546df66d/S5EP23+frame.jpg Episodes - Anxiety, Gorgeous Business Solutions and a Birthday Quiz - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-22 monthly 0.5 2024-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/8a5518af-1bbd-4ea9-873c-f3fd73465941/Episode+Frame-S5-Ep22.jpg Episodes - The Importance of Gratitude, Email Branding and Our 20th Wedding Anno Quiz - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-21 monthly 0.5 2024-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1c1ad511-39db-4521-9245-b1dcde75b146/Episode+Frame-S5-Ep21.jpg Episodes - Say NO this NOvember, Relationship NOs and the Return of Talking Points - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-20 monthly 0.5 2024-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/d314a065-c04a-465f-8c7c-0d01a662bd75/Episode+Frame-S5-Ep20.jpg Episodes - Couple Surprises, Talk Business and Is It Horror or Is It SciFi? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-19 monthly 0.5 2024-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1f3c2581-6bd3-415b-b1c3-b46296026f8b/Episode+Frame-S5-Ep19.jpg Episodes - The Couples Inc. 3rd Anniversary Show! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-18 monthly 0.5 2024-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/b7aeb985-dbc2-4121-998d-a8e82223fc75/Episode+Frame-S5-Ep18.jpg Episodes - The Four Working Styles, Avoiding Financial Pitfalls and a Visit to the Water Cooler - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-17 monthly 0.5 2024-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/07678952-ce24-4f7d-9268-e45196e6d8b8/Episode+Frame-S5-Ep17.jpg Episodes - Leadership Styles, Social Media Rogues and Famous Couples - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-16 monthly 0.5 2024-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/9ed96196-715f-431c-b618-2c7efeccc113/Episode+Frame-S5-Ep16.jpg Episodes - Doing a company reset, The Business of Marriage author interview and First of All - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-15-xtsr8 monthly 0.5 2024-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/724797f3-97a3-471c-a813-0defcc2d65f2/Episode+Frame-S5-Ep15.jpg Episodes - The Key Person Risk, Big Talk About Small Business and Words That Don’t Exist…But Should - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-15 monthly 0.5 2024-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/32a3b136-7c36-49c3-9eb5-a5bf54a2ae4d/MIni-Episode_July.png Episodes - It’s the Couples Inc. Fifth Wednesday Minisode! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-14 monthly 0.5 2024-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/32187177-f41e-4666-ab67-b126cc8405bd/Episode+Frame-S5-Ep14.jpg Episodes - What We Wish We Knew, Extending Your Brand Online and Olympic Quizzery - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-13 monthly 0.5 2024-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/5b5d3fcd-14f9-4325-9625-9e700420d196/Episode+Frame-S5-Ep13.jpg Episodes - Emotional Cost of Being the Boss, We Answer YOUR Questions and a Fireworks/Rap Song Quiz - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-12 monthly 0.5 2024-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/81085685-0804-4523-a95c-6f52f5cf5283/Episode+Frame-S5-Ep12.jpg Episodes - Change, Check-In and a Watermelon Quiz - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-11 monthly 0.5 2024-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/9c031995-424d-4e2f-a788-3aa36e59441c/Episode+Frame-S5-Ep11.jpg Episodes - Sunk Costs, the Mountain Goat Couple and a Quiz - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-10 monthly 0.5 2024-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/7488bb54-30d6-49fc-96c2-8ee053ded1c7/Episode+Frame-S5-Ep10.jpg Episodes - 3 Signs of Success, Stress Language and First of All - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-9 monthly 0.5 2024-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/daa90cc5-1c28-4a2c-883b-a45ca3b7f9a4/Episode+Frame-S5-Ep09.jpg Episodes - Mental Health Month, Processing Information & a Quiz - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-8 monthly 0.5 2024-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/ad0d6efd-0584-4b27-907a-70840f0c54e6/Episode+Frame-S5-Ep08.jpg Episodes - Partnering with Other Small Businesses, Making Your Employee Handbook, Eclipse Perception Wrap-up - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-7 monthly 0.5 2024-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/647f2b83-e366-4a9f-8dce-01ed2fb81715/Episode+Frame-S5-Ep07.jpg Episodes - Too Many Hats, Dealing with Failure and the Eclipse Challenge - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-6 monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/780b2209-d7b0-41c9-b6f7-15b3816e0daf/Episode+Frame-S5-Ep06.jpg Episodes - Microbiz plus/minus, quit fighting over money and ranking trends - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-5 monthly 0.5 2024-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/765d6338-260d-46ae-84de-e329df6e50d2/Episode+Frame-S5-Ep05.jpg Episodes - Risky Business, Company Retreat and Mission to Mars Test - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-4 monthly 0.5 2024-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/0bba2479-1e34-4311-bfd5-acf36c9b6e41/Episode+Frame-S5-Ep04.jpg Episodes - Habits, Hiring Tips for Small Business and a Leap Year Quiz - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-3 monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/925a246b-a7a6-4383-a7a6-ddd3c094afac/Episode+Frame-S5-Ep03.jpg Episodes - Work Love Language, Content Marketing and a Quiz - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-mini monthly 0.5 2024-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/a0125fa6-bd9b-4c2b-af6a-15a241c855a6/MIni-Episode_Jan.png Episodes - Presenting the Couples Inc. Mini Episode! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-2 monthly 0.5 2024-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/3cc69852-a95a-4458-b605-0daa35205cf6/Episode+Frame-S5-Ep02.jpg Episodes - Blend, Boundaries and Either/Or - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5-1 monthly 0.5 2024-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/4c9ab30b-e5b1-40e2-aea8-821cbf07f81c/Episode+Frame-S5-Ep01.jpg Episodes - Deep Goals, Emotional Leadership and a Visit to the Watercooler - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/4-12 monthly 0.5 2024-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/c51a5b40-b44d-4339-929a-388187d5b79b/Episode+Frame-S4-Ep12.jpg Episodes - The Couples Inc. Holiday Extravaganza - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/4-11 monthly 0.5 2023-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/652678f8-9f4a-46fe-add7-61b2d586a9d4/Episode+Frame-S4-Ep11.jpg Episodes - Holiday Motivation, Holiday Stress, Holiday Gifts - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/4-10 monthly 0.5 2023-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/b3b4d34c-d182-4180-b437-bd680bf70dec/Episode+Frame-S4-Ep10.jpg Episodes - Roles Revisited, Interview and Thanksgiving Quiz - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/4-9 monthly 0.5 2023-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/5d41b822-60ac-4302-bfea-7b2fbe3a0c70/Episode+Frame-S4-Ep09.jpg Episodes - Milestones, Brand Photography and Either/Or - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/4-8-4me9g-daa59 monthly 0.5 2023-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/a3eb0a12-c5c8-4571-af50-12f4e4054eee/Episode+Frame-S4-Ep08.jpg Episodes - Signs, Trademarks and Halloween - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/4-6-4me9g monthly 0.5 2023-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/7c583534-77ce-43cc-a615-cc823bb741f6/Episode+Frame-S4-Ep07.jpg Episodes - Partners, Assistance and Old School Tech - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/4-6 monthly 0.5 2023-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/2af286ec-7358-4c9f-942f-d21e0080a426/Episode+Frame-S4-Ep06.jpg Episodes - Keeping Your Business Soul, UJam Fitness and Odd Football Traditions - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/4-5 monthly 0.5 2023-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/9a35a45a-0799-4a9b-88f8-913a13091ab9/Episode+Frame-S4-Ep05.jpg Episodes - Signs, Stories and Slogans - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/4-4 monthly 0.5 2023-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/274e180b-fdfc-4d69-b791-ee2d9fb0b3ff/Episode+Frame-S4-Ep04.jpg Episodes - Co-leadership, a Co-Active Couple and Cringeworthy Cinema - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/4-3 monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1f561cb0-103d-4c23-87a0-0813d093541a/Episode+Frame-S4-Ep03.jpg Episodes - It’s About Time - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/4-2 monthly 0.5 2023-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/210928c9-10db-4f3a-9b7d-0a60bb2475b7/Episode+Frame-S4-Ep02.jpg Episodes - Communication, Customer Service and a Quiz - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/4-1 monthly 0.5 2023-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/c7231aa4-e263-439f-979a-8421a35a7be0/Episode+Frame-S4-Ep01.jpg Episodes - Done, Done and Done - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/3-12 monthly 0.5 2023-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/16a762da-1d56-473b-a10d-a1f283941fdd/Episode+Frame-S3-Ep12.jpg Episodes - DIY Marketing and a Season Ending Couples Quiz - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/3-11 monthly 0.5 2023-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/c2977e26-d681-453b-a995-c84dff0da749/Episode+Frame-S3-Ep11.jpg Episodes - Workplace Changes, We Get Interviewed and Is It Both? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/3-10 monthly 0.5 2023-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/d7f0340f-2cd1-45bd-a74b-55ed01a91d5d/Episode+Frame-S3-Ep10.jpg Episodes - Age Differences, Design Ideas and Outerspace - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/3-9 monthly 0.5 2023-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/a2c2c7b2-3981-480e-b7ea-e04b73136cfd/Episode+Frame-S3-Ep09.jpg Episodes - Handling Advice, Handmade Franchisees and a Trip to the Water Cooler - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/3-8 monthly 0.5 2023-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/c2997017-ad26-4a27-8f55-a010f05650a1/Episode+Frame-S3-Ep08jg.jpg Episodes - Being Your Own Spokesperson. And peeps. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/3-7 monthly 0.5 2023-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/cea15628-a006-47ed-b2a7-a6325f17e7b5/Episode+Frame-S3-Ep07.jpg Episodes - Talking Past Each Other, Taxing Things and Trivia - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/3-5-449x7 monthly 0.5 2023-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/ebb05027-d28b-48c8-a9d8-48fa8d262261/Episode+Frame-S3-Ep06.jpg Episodes - Mom N Pop, High Tech and an Irish Quiz - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/3-5 monthly 0.5 2023-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/310c33a2-bf85-4218-95ce-4e1b6b62f067/Episode+Frame-S3-Ep05.jpg Episodes - Loving What You Do vs Doing What You Love - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/3-4 monthly 0.5 2023-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/181399fd-192a-4b2b-89ef-c0296d3891bb/Episode+Frame-S3-Ep04.jpg Episodes - Marketing, Marriage and Valentine Roses - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/3-3 monthly 0.5 2023-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1674082713105-LJBNJZ95L1LSFMTUS8PL/Episode+Frame-S3-Ep03.jpg Episodes - Staying Motivated, Handling Change and This or That - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/3-1-gtm8d monthly 0.5 2023-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/a43bad1b-d765-475d-ab2d-3d38114744a9/Episode+Frame-S3-Ep02.jpg Episodes - Vision, Vodka and a Trip to the Watercooler - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/3-1 monthly 0.5 2023-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/3600ce46-d648-4c1c-a11c-57954f7a67ce/Episode+Frame-S3-Ep01.jpg Episodes - Gifts, Getting on TV and a Game - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/2-12 monthly 0.5 2022-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/6b042ee5-628e-402a-bb73-9ebbe5722575/Episode+Frame-S2-Ep12.jpg Episodes - Wrapping Up and Rapping Up Season 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/2-11 monthly 0.5 2022-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/e38f83bf-a4f5-4360-b8ba-a62e4b6eb204/Episode+Frame-S2-Ep11.jpg Episodes - Business Tools and Spooky Stories - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/2-10 monthly 0.5 2022-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/ab777f9c-2125-4093-9d83-758122fdca80/Episode+Frame-S2-Ep10.jpg Episodes - Rules, Resources and Rankings - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/2-9 monthly 0.5 2022-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1f1379c5-7347-43f3-82d6-e98339cdd8ac/Episode+Frame-S2-Ep09.jpg Episodes - Work Styles, Consistent Design and a Quiz - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/2-8 monthly 0.5 2022-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/126b75de-9f9d-4be1-bc25-adbf112c778e/Episode+Frame-S2-Ep08.jpg Episodes - School, Sweet Treats and Story Time - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/2-7 monthly 0.5 2022-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/f9c5c2e2-e9d6-4d6f-88c6-5fe535dfb418/Episode+Frame-S2-Ep07.jpg Episodes - Growth and Getting Away - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/2-6 monthly 0.5 2022-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/fe4c2b63-b2cc-4040-8c9d-6b3ce03edca0/Episode+Frame-S2-Ep06.jpg Episodes - Time, Talent and a Trip to the Water Cooler - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/2-5 monthly 0.5 2022-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/2440a1a0-9e99-4d04-89db-3ef11d82a8fd/Episode+Frame-S2-Ep05.jpg Episodes - Criticism, Cash Flow and Charcoal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/2-4 monthly 0.5 2022-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/b2a49b99-cd27-4b90-bf16-162f3d4aa3ba/Episode+Frame-S2-Ep04.jpg Episodes - Age, Wisdom and Summer Vacation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/2-3 monthly 0.5 2022-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/d8fa1f2d-087c-482a-884d-bdb27854a6dc/Episode+Frame-S2-Ep03.jpg Episodes - Love Language, A Healthy Partnership and Movie Trivia - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/2-2 monthly 0.5 2022-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/b5cdaa7e-7269-4b61-a94d-0e78de5e65eb/Episode+Frame-S2-Ep02.jpg Episodes - Mental Health, Myths and a Meetup at the Water Cooler - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/2-1 monthly 0.5 2022-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/84a9da11-ab0d-4041-9034-cae58f312486/Episode+Frame-S2-Ep01.jpg Episodes - S2:EP1 Compatibility, Compromise and a Couples Quiz - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/12 monthly 0.5 2022-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/ef3c2286-aa0f-45e2-9b7b-ec4eee365675/Episode+Frame-012.jpg Episodes - Episode 012: Breaks, Branding and Looking Back - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/11 monthly 0.5 2022-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/59e7fb41-9b20-469b-8a75-ed26cd16a859/Episode+Frame-011.jpg Episodes - Episode 011: Leadership, Learning About Ourselves and a Couples Quiz - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/10 monthly 0.5 2022-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/0dfba230-f060-4d3e-86d3-2f4e33cdd392/Ep10frame.jpg Episodes - Episode 010: Charity, Challenges and Championships - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/9 monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/16fe3bb1-029c-412e-8f42-5eafc87687b4/Episode+Frame-009.jpg Episodes - Episode 009: Creativity, Counting on Each Other and a Stop at the Water Cooler - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/8 monthly 0.5 2022-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/981acd3e-9e17-4d05-a661-3ff050daa6f5/Episode+Frame-008.jpg Episodes - Episode 008: Managing Burnout, Meeting People and Making Fun of 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/7 monthly 0.5 2022-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/a38ba1c8-08b3-431b-9ac7-71edbfb1d60f/Episode+Frame-007.jpg Episodes - Episode 007: Strategies, Stress and Silliness - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/6 monthly 0.5 2022-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/b680a3ed-7036-45e6-8064-bb6d67086e9a/Episode+Frame-006.jpg Episodes - Episode 006: The Couples iNC. Holiday Special - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/def0c639-9f9c-4f61-991d-01244b8ba198/caganer-catalan-peasant-21.jpg Episodes - Episode 006: The Couples iNC. Holiday Special - Make it stand out El Caganer, the traditional Spanish harbinger of prosperity https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/5 monthly 0.5 2021-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/3808dd96-4e4a-46fd-ad50-a47c67ff8d1d/Episode+Frame-005.jpg Episodes - Episode 005: Communication, A Couple of Newbies and Cold Weather - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/couplesinc-004 monthly 0.5 2021-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1633451262962-TDCDF0GRNM3NCXOZSE6Z/Episode+Frame-004.jpg Episodes - Episode 004: Marketing, Millennials and Word Meanings - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1136671c-a95f-4c00-aa74-40b4424d3f58/Panasonic+radio.jpg Episodes - Episode 004: Marketing, Millennials and Word Meanings - Make it stand out Glenn’s fully functioning Panasonic Panapet 70. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/003 monthly 0.5 2021-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/5646c075-007b-4041-9864-12e5abec6cd5/CouplesIncEp3Frame.jpg Episodes - Episode 003: Fear, Family and Fall Fun - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/002 monthly 0.5 2021-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1634658867264-9474KAOT8C61LODRXT2Y/Episode+Frame-002.jpg Episodes - Episode 002: Roles, Resolving Conflict and Relaxation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/episodes/001 monthly 0.5 2021-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1633451041262-HR99G74KG5D3J8HGCC3A/Episode+Frame-001.jpg Episodes - Episode 001: Calibration, Cancer & a Couples Quiz - 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Finding Your Work-Life BLEND - Are you still trying to achieve that elusive work/life balance? Stop! While cultivating different sides of your life is very important, focusing too much on finding a perfect balance can set you up for failure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/858fcf66-3dfc-4260-be02-50e019206f66/couplesinc-26.jpg Blog - Finding Your Work-Life BLEND - BOUNDARIES The concept of setting boundaries is not new. In fact many work/life balance gurus will focus on boundary setting. But we have a different concept of boundaries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1769623783227-10SI3L9UYZGN9NFT2N5V/unsplash-image-FEWW42-Vht8.jpg Blog - Finding Your Work-Life BLEND - LIKE WHAT YOU DO The lines between work and life blur when you truly enjoy what you do. This can help you avoid pitting the two sides against each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/08a13fc5-d959-4b28-9c8b-f471839654ea/Coffee+Blend.png Blog - Finding Your Work-Life BLEND - EXPECTATIONS The key to finding the perfect blend often lies in perfectly defining your expectations. These expectations are unique to you and your business. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/ebaae625-5987-4915-b532-247963025698/cancer.jpg Blog - Finding Your Work-Life BLEND - NON-NEGOTIABLES Flexibility and adaptability are so important for couples in business. But sometimes, you need to say, “No.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1769713702634-KZJU3Q9RGYHQHDLNU3F9/unsplash-image-KMn4VEeEPR8.jpg Blog - Finding Your Work-Life BLEND - DOWNTIME You can’t develop a well-blended life without thinking about your time off. Everyone needs time to decompress and get away from it all - especially small business owners. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/blog/leadership-styles monthly 0.5 2026-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1b604632-2f33-4ec1-b00d-51dca2fd8eac/Six+Leadership+Styles.png Blog - Six Leadership Styles for Your Business - You’ve probably developed a leadership style—but do you adapt that style to changing situations? Here are six of the most common leadership styles and their suggested use, as outlined by this article in Harvard Business Review. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/33af54f4-1bb2-41f2-a99f-8dc9273565f2/coercion.png Blog - Six Leadership Styles for Your Business - COERCIVE I have worked for coercive people. As you may guess, this style of leadership can lead to rapid results but it has no staying power. Coercion is destructive, with high staff turnover and low morale being common side effects. “Do as I say!” works only for a short while. That makes it a tool to use ONLY in emergencies or other situations requiring quick direction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1769459299939-RZR7NWFM8YK6RQJ0GZE8/unsplash-image-Zyx1bK9mqmA.jpg Blog - Six Leadership Styles for Your Business - 2. AUTHORITATIVE This style sounds like authoritarian leadership—but it’s not. You set guidelines for reaching goals and trust your team to self-direct. The authoritative style tends to engage staff. For example, a leader might inspire staff by announcing that, “our product/service will help people live healthier and longer lives.” This inclusive and informative approach leads to more satisfied personnel. Authoritative is the opposite of Coercive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/030c75c3-8c01-42ee-b762-05c06fbc637d/pacesetter.png Blog - Six Leadership Styles for Your Business - 3. PACESETTING This approach holds your team and you to high standards. However, pacesetting can prevent staff from equating their individual work with the big picture—leading to potential staff turnover and burnout. Pacesetting also brings added pressure to your company. It works best when your staff is motivated and skilled. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/8de9aa3a-6d95-4ad0-b55b-53d2c2a6d12a/affiliate.png Blog - Six Leadership Styles for Your Business - 4. AFFILIATIVE Affiliative leadership frequently shapes a positive work environment, because you acquaint yourself with team members and recognize their achievements. It’s often effective when combined with the Authoritative style in making a balanced workplace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/4410ba41-a576-49a9-956e-6505d3d6b1e2/consensus.png Blog - Six Leadership Styles for Your Business - 5. DEMOCRATIC If you’re not sure about how best to meet challenges or solve problems, the Democratic style is a solid approach. It may not be great if your team is inexperienced—or if there’s a crisis that calls for quick action. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1769630835631-6JZIBBEDIWRRS181GA22/unsplash-image-v0H-vn0BixI.jpg Blog - Six Leadership Styles for Your Business - 6. COACHING Coaching your staff encourages future engagement and leadership. This style takes the most time to implement, requiring focus on staff’s individual growth. It pays off by helping employees feel appreciated and inspired. It’s great during performance reviews and can be part of daily conversations. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/blog/26-for-2026 monthly 0.5 2026-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/57534b4d-9a28-463f-a83f-5107f8d7bd26/Jodie+26+for+2026.png Blog - 26 for 2026: Add These To Your 2026 Plan - Creating XX for 20XX has become a trend over the last few years. I first heard about it on the Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast. * The list below includes some ideas you might want to add to your plan for the year. *If you are interested in a list of my favorite podcasts and YouTube channels, click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/cd883e9d-34bb-48af-9d64-10aabc3d3bc1/couplesinc-26.jpg Blog - 26 for 2026: Add These To Your 2026 Plan - PROFESSIONAL Let’s start with some ideas to help you fine-tune your professional skills or advance your business goals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/7d197dd1-8b53-4fd7-b4ef-fc41a0ec9071/Falls+1.jpg Blog - 26 for 2026: Add These To Your 2026 Plan - PERSONAL Because life isn’t just about work, let’s add some personal to-dos to this list. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/325d9f86-90b3-4460-b467-bf316da8a450/couplesinc-30.jpg Blog - 26 for 2026: Add These To Your 2026 Plan - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Here are a few ideas to help you level up in the office. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/0cec8cf3-82b4-46c8-b585-742453ae86af/couplesinc-49.jpg Blog - 26 for 2026: Add These To Your 2026 Plan - WORK BETTER TOGETHER Now time to talk about couple goals! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1767905047032-30YQCCDF7VH5SW0VLTDT/unsplash-image-ETRPjvb0KM0.jpg Blog - 26 for 2026: Add These To Your 2026 Plan - FUTURE Here are two longer-term goals to think about. Perhaps these could be things you discuss at your Company Retreat (see above). https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/blog/what-scare-small-business-owners monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/bf603ce2-94a8-4aea-bbe6-9d5a7af98121/Scares+Us.png Blog - Common Scares Small Business Owners Face - As of the writing of this blog, it is Spooky Season. So we thought we’d address some of the scary things that come with owning a small business. Below are some common scary movie tropes with a business-owner twist! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/076f3bb2-0d7e-4391-aae2-88d317d01a15/unsplash-image-gBvVwWDrl1Q.jpg Blog - Common Scares Small Business Owners Face - 1: Wrong Turn You know the scene. The car full of care-free teens takes a wrong turn and, well, deadly hi-jinks ensue. As a small business owner you are going to make mistakes. You’re going to take that proverbial wrong turn. Such as: Hiring the wrong person Targeting the wrong client/customer Using the wrong marketing strategy That’s OK. Learn from these mistakes. The lessons you learn from finding out “what not to do” are vital to your entrepreneurial growth. But, whatever you do, don’t go to that dodgy gas station for directions! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/dc211188-a6d2-4494-827c-bbab15829833/Monster.png Blog - Common Scares Small Business Owners Face - 2: Unstoppable Monster Some time during your business ownership you will likely face a challenge that feels like an unstoppable monster. Too big. Too scary. Or so you think. But the key to fighting these “monsters” is to break that huge challenge into much smaller, and more achievable, tasks. It will feel a lot less overwhelming and scary. Is your “monster” really scary? Or just misunderstood? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/860c0212-84ca-42f2-a9e3-a23ca79b87fd/unsplash-image-IVTMne6y6Xk.jpg Blog - Common Scares Small Business Owners Face - 3: Lost in the Woods This is different from the wrong turn scenario in that you aren’t making any turns - wrong or otherwise. You are stuck or “lost” trying to figure out a problem or tackle a situation. You feel out of your depth. The best way out of the woods is with a guide. Perhaps you need some continuing education or training. Maybe a mentor can help you find your way. The internet if full of information (or bread crumbs) that can lead you. But, remember, do not go near that candy house. It’s a trap. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/blog/rules-couples-in-business-can-break monthly 0.5 2025-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/586014e4-acc7-48d3-96a8-73385694ed15/Rules+we+break.png Blog - 3 Rules We Break - There are a ton of experts online with rules that you're supposed to follow to be more successful, more productive, a better all-around individual IF you just follow their five rules or four principles or three laws of success. Those rules are treated like non-negotiables in that world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1fe43a0b-feb0-419d-a41d-53bf3fa4d225/Rules+We+Break-2.png Blog - 3 Rules We Break - Check Emails Only Twice A Day Good luck with this one if you own a business. Messaging apps are key parts of your work, and ignoring them for longer than a few hours may be hazardous to your biz. The flipside of that is setting boundaries for your customers and your team during times when you’re on vacation or after hours. Their expectations are apt to be more realistic when you do. Which leads to… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/9cefe0df-a0aa-459e-a1e4-c3a7879b6fc3/Rules+We+Break-3.png Blog - 3 Rules We Break - 2. Keep Work and Personal Time Separate One of my best bosses was a small business owner who had strict boundaries between his work and personal lives. His motto was “Don’t let the wolf into your home.” But as a business owning couple, Jodie and I don’t have that barrier. We love what we do and it’s no big deal to talk about it when we want. And we have been known to actually work after hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/a21062de-22cb-4872-900c-ebd1d3170cda/Rules+We+Break-4.png Blog - 3 Rules We Break - 3. Don’t Bring Work on Vacation Another lofty idea, and one I followed fanatically before I became a business owner. Face it: you went into business for yourself out of passion for your talent and experience AND the idea that your industry needs those gifts. So don’t feel bad when (not if) something pops up for you to handle while you’re on holiday. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/blog/work-from-home-tips monthly 0.5 2025-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/2b1922b2-112c-4d07-a6a4-44a81d36a54f/Work+from+Home.png Blog - 3 Tips to Make Working From Home Work For You - Working from home takes discipline. Sometimes being your own boss means being bossy with yourself. I’ve worked from home as co-owner of Living Pink Communications for 15 years with my husband. Here are the ways I make working from home work for me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/40af0132-297f-4348-b34a-dc11f09436d8/IMG_6137.png Blog - 3 Tips to Make Working From Home Work For You - 1: Define Your Work Space Some people can work from anywhere - from the bedroom (actually in bed on a laptop) to the beach and anywhere in between. That might work for you, but for me, I need a designated space. I can occasionally work at a coffee shop or brainstorm with Glenn while on a road trip. But, for the most part, I like having a specific base of operation. My spare-room-turned-office works perfectly. It feels official. It feels like an office. And it helps create a productive mindset. Set up your work space — whether it’s a room or a section of the dining room table — and make that place sacred. It will help you stay focused and allow you to separate work from the rest of your life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/00715053-acbc-45fe-84b6-c8881de18664/unsplash-image-flRm0z3MEoA.jpg Blog - 3 Tips to Make Working From Home Work For You - 2: Establish Your Routine Working 9 to 5 (admit it…you just sang “what a way to make a living”) is no longer your mantra. YOU set your schedule. I’m a morning person. I have a routine that takes full advantage of my productivity rhythm. I wake up at 6 a.m., get coffee and start my day. No commute required. The first hour is spent responding to emails, checking social media and reviewing my tasks for the day. I get the bulk of my more-brain-power-needed tasks done before noon. I’m rubbish by 3 p.m., so I stick to simple tasks or errand-running in the afternoon. It’s important to know your rhythm to get the most out of your day. If you’re like my husband, don’t force yourself to get up extremely early because you read an article that claimed successful people get up at 5 a.m. Make time work for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/091c0f26-834e-437f-a9af-ccbdc939199f/unsplash-image-7ByfI6Fpi90.jpg Blog - 3 Tips to Make Working From Home Work For You - 3: Dress The Part (and brush your teeth) When I first started working from home, I wore the same thing I slept in for the entire day and sometimes didn’t brush my teeth until 1 p.m. Yuck! I started to feel unproductive, unprofessional and, to be honest, a little unkempt. Now, I often perform about three “costume changes” per day. Pajamas -> Office Clothes -> Client Meeting Clothes -> Pajamas And, I remember to brush my teeth in the morning … usually. Do something that helps you physically transition into work mode. This doesn’t mean you have to wear a suit or put on a full face of make-up. But it does help to have clothes and rituals that take you from personal to professional. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/blog/top-podcasts-youtube-channels monthly 0.5 2025-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/ac1fc623-8945-41b7-b1b1-0fdab6ddee06/Jodie+Recs.png Blog - Podcasts and YouTube Channels To Check Out - There are SO MANY podcasts and YouTube channels out there to help motivate, inform and entertain us. I love to tune in to a business or productivity podcast while I’m getting ready in the morning or out running errands. This blog includes a few of my faves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/cd883e9d-34bb-48af-9d64-10aabc3d3bc1/couplesinc-26.jpg Blog - Podcasts and YouTube Channels To Check Out - MY PICKS: BUSINESS As a small-business owner, I love to stay informed on the latest news in my industry so I can better serve clients. Below are a few of my top picks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1753368688997-NZ3SSHRXSZ0UC69MSC0C/unsplash-image-zni0zgb3bkQ.jpg Blog - Podcasts and YouTube Channels To Check Out - MY PICKS: PRODUCTIVITY I pride myself on my organizational and time-management skills. Productivity is my JAM! But it’s always nice to hear other perspectives or learn a new approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/1753287915357-S16VVDEEZUPLHG3LFSKW/unsplash-image-fIEywSUhwFU.jpg Blog - Podcasts and YouTube Channels To Check Out - MY PICKS: JUST FUN Sometimes you just want a good laugh, get book recommendations or hear the latest celeb gossip. Below are just a few of the podcasts that scratch that “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” itch in my brain. (I know you’re singing that song now. You’re welcome!) https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/blog/work-well-together monthly 0.5 2025-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/bf82fe0f-e1f8-46f6-9752-e0a0bdbc3658/3+Signs+Work+Well+Main.png Blog - 3 Signs You Work Well Together - You and your couplepreneur partner want to cultivate three core traits. All three have something in common: teamwork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/f371c793-29c4-442e-8987-77c10685c11b/3+Signs+Work+Well-2.png Blog - 3 Signs You Work Well Together - Complementary Skills People who have different but complementary skills can make great business partners. You don’t have to do completely different things – in some cases you may have some of the same skills or they overlap; but do each of you add your own mojo to the mix or take on those tasks best suited to your own strengths? This can also work when your personalities complement each other. Do you provide a counterpoint to your spouse? For example, Jodie is more impulsive while I’m more of a processor. We can see different sides to an issue and bring our own perspectives—making for a more balanced approach to decisions and tasks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/d3b86270-ae2e-4345-a7a4-344ddc68c0ab/3+Signs+Work+Well-3.png Blog - 3 Signs You Work Well Together - 2. Trust It’s not enough to have the right skill match-up. You’ve got to let the other person do their job. Say that one of you is a designer and one of you is a contractor. You’ve combined forces to help people renovate their homes. But by constantly micromanaging your partner, you’re doubling the work and limiting your ability to run your business smoothly. Trust doesn’t always come easily in the workplace…but as a couple, we hope that it’s baked into your relationship and makes it easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/32b305ab-d929-489b-a688-9b588ce25afc/3+Signs+Work+Well-4.png Blog - 3 Signs You Work Well Together - 3. Support I think this is really the most important one. Are you supporting your spouse emotionally? Do you respect the work they are doing? Are you showing your appreciation on a regular basis? When your spouse is struggling, are you there with encouragement or doing some of the heavy lifting? On any team—ESPECIALLY a team of couplepreneurs—the “I’ve got your back” gestures make a huge difference. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/blog/conflict-resolution-for-couples-in-business monthly 0.5 2025-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/e623cc00-7467-41b7-a04c-38bac74378cd/Conflict+Resolution+2.png Blog - Conflict Resolution For Couples In Business Together - OK…so just saying five words won’t magically solve your conflict. BUT we have discovered that there is a five-sentence phrase that can help you recognize what is truly at the heart of your disagreement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/2fae8edb-7380-409e-8303-8e7c30caf5c4/Episode+Frame-S2-Ep01.jpg Blog - Conflict Resolution For Couples In Business Together - According to relationship expert Charlie Simpson with Arkansas Relationship Counseling Center, “Happiness comes from being able to find the compromise.” But, he adds, you can’t compromise if you don’t know the true issue. Listen to the interview! Check out Episode 1 of Season 2 of the Couples Inc Podcast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/0884c746-49ea-40a5-bf5d-283ec69585fd/Say-Mean.png Blog - Conflict Resolution For Couples In Business Together - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/9150eee8-8d63-4b9c-9b58-6626f32ad9e4/couplesinc-37.jpg Blog - Conflict Resolution For Couples In Business Together - Sometimes conflict comes down to poor communication. Below are some warning signs that you need to dig deeper to find out “What is this really about?” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/9a2fa5b8-93d5-445a-8512-937539af78d9/Communication-1.png Blog - Conflict Resolution For Couples In Business Together - Talking past each other is a common problem for couples. Hearing what is being said is not enough. You need to fully understand and comprehend the message. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/553dfc32-120f-4def-abf7-c97a63b51d73/Communication-2.png Blog - Conflict Resolution For Couples In Business Together - Disagreements are going to happen. It comes with both of you being passionate about the business. As I mentioned above, sometimes you find that you are arguing about minor things - these are often proxies for something else. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/4cc2adf6-b269-4db7-ac32-049c7d4e5fd5/Communication-3.png Blog - Conflict Resolution For Couples In Business Together - Problems communicating with each other? Just don’t do it. Wrong answer! https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/blog/define-your-business-role monthly 0.5 2025-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/e20e6766-1842-45e7-b28a-4522773a1b90/BLOG-Define+Business+Roles.png Blog - Best Advice for Couples Who Work Together - Not determining the right role for you and your spouse can cause conflict and business failure. Use our formula – The Three Ts – to find the perfect place for you and your skills in your small business. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/466de8a0-5350-43a8-9820-53bdec3567c6/Static+Venn+Diagram.png Blog - Best Advice for Couples Who Work Together - The Three Ts Our Three Ts Venn diagram will help you determine where best to put your energy and focus. First, let’s define what each of the Ts stands for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/b5daf0f8-fed9-461d-978c-40029fd85ea1/PERFECT+Venn+Diagram.png Blog - Best Advice for Couples Who Work Together - Your PERFECT Role When all three of these sectors intersect in the Venn diagram you have found your sweet spot. This is a clear indication as to which role you should take on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/a8dacc7a-4a52-4586-936c-c9df8b7414ae/couplesinc-26.jpg Blog - Best Advice for Couples Who Work Together - In the case of our marketing business…Glenn has the Talent, Time and Takes Joy In all things tech and IT. So, he leads that area of our business. Whereas, my Venn diagram shows that I should most definitely focus on strategic planning. It’s my perfect role. If there is overlap— you both are ideal for customer service, for example— then personal choice or circumstance decides. But be clear early in the business as to whom these responsibilities will fall. It will save so much trouble in the long run. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/d339d6ea-c728-482c-aec0-0868ad3c71e7/POWER+Venn+Diagram.png Blog - Best Advice for Couples Who Work Together - Your POWER Role When TALENT and what you TAKE JOY IN intersect, these are areas where your focus SHOULD be. You just need to find the way to make that happen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/f376bfa6-2f08-4516-88cf-2561f2bd838e/unsplash-image-i1MXZuHqD2k.jpg Blog - Best Advice for Couples Who Work Together - An example of this might be: you have a natural gift when it comes to dealing with clients or customers, you instinctively know what they need and how your business can help them. You also really enjoy this part of the job. But as your business has grown you find that you are spending less TIME directly with clients and more hours on administrative work - like creating proposals or developing budgets. Can you create systems that allow you to streamline these tasks so you can have more face-time with clients? Proposal templates, for example. Is your spouse more of a behind-the-scenes type? Can they take this on? The Goal: make TIME to do this role https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/ae8b6054-2e1c-4b35-9665-0ce88bb5c84e/POTENTIAL+Venn+Diagram.png Blog - Best Advice for Couples Who Work Together - Your POTENTIAL Role In this scenario, you have the TIME and might TAKE JOY IN a task but your TALENT is not quite there yet. You can address your skill set deficiency or these tasks might be better suited to your business partner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/be68a5c7-54b6-4cda-9199-1492876e3240/unsplash-image-OqtafYT5kTw.jpg Blog - Best Advice for Couples Who Work Together - An example of this might be: you love being creative and writing blog content and you have the time to do this but you don’t know anything about website creation or coding. With services like SquareSpace (the system we use) you can create websites very simply with minimal tech knowledge. There are countless other technological options out there to help you do research, write, edit audio/video and more. It just might cost money to use them. Or you love people and have the time to do more networking but you don’t feel confident in your presentation skills. You can also consult resources like Toastmasters to help overcome your stage fright and hone your communication skills. The Goal: if you truly want to expand this role, invest in honing the TALENT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/3e217049-2636-43c1-8169-5d1fff021064/PRACTICAL+Venn+Diagram.png Blog - Best Advice for Couples Who Work Together - Your PRACTICAL Role Sometimes your TALENT and TIME intersect, but you definitely don’t TAKE JOY IN certain tasks. These are areas where you might need to just get the job done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/24a7882b-8ab3-4bbf-bd8f-128e5c946ed4/couplesinc-68.jpg Blog - Best Advice for Couples Who Work Together - For example, Glenn monitors Google and Facebook reviews for our clients. Not always a pleasant task…but he finds ways to make it fun. (You should see some of his “responses” that never get posted!) Or when I finish billing tasks, I definitely grab a few Dove dark chocolate candies to reward myself. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/blog/small-business-public-relations-advice monthly 0.5 2025-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/9f9c0df6-d623-45b6-b785-4326d2db99cd/Ace+that+Media+Interview.png Blog - Putting Your Company’s Best Face Forward - It’s a pretty good bet: your business will meet the press. Who will your spokesperson be? The answer may not be obvious. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/blog/small-business-partnerships monthly 0.5 2025-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/32f191c2-3519-4718-85b0-e1514d855099/Partnering+with+Biz.png Blog - Ways Small Businesses Can Partner With Each Other - As a couple in business together, you already know the power of a strong partnership. Now, it’s time to take that concept and grow mutually-beneficial partnerships with other small business owners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/e0c4e74d-8987-4a2a-9f6a-5e91a9e947bc/Location-Partnerships.png Blog - Ways Small Businesses Can Partner With Each Other - Some great partnerships can result from simply being neighborly. By working together you can create a promotion or event that drives traffic to your area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/fdeaf3b2-2fcf-45ac-b90d-24f5ede8075a/Bridal+expo.png Blog - Ways Small Businesses Can Partner With Each Other - Complementary Industries A Bridal Expo is the perfect example of this. Multiple businesses - from florists and bakers to dress shops and honeymoon destinations - come together to sell to the same coveted audience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/b3a50e6b-9fd6-4ec8-a9a4-518b706977eb/Restaurant.png Blog - Ways Small Businesses Can Partner With Each Other - Same Industry Join forces with the competition? Yes! This is the flip-side of the above concept. The same idea - combine forces and expand your reach - just with businesses that do what you do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/c7783c11-329a-4004-b073-a52652a7f450/Wine+and+Chocolate.jpg Blog - Ways Small Businesses Can Partner With Each Other - POSE Your Way to Success Combining marketing efforts using Paid, Owned, Social and Earned Media can save you money and help maximize your reach. (To the right is an image from a local TV appearance promoting our Wine & Chocolate Tasting event.) https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/blog/small-business-advice monthly 0.5 2025-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/319db91c-dd19-4305-b74e-1cf24ea8103b/Business+Advice+Blog.png Blog - 3 Tips For Handling Unsolicited Advice - That suggestion from your buddy/neighbor/relative can be a catalyst; the key is knowing how to plug it in. I’ve put together three suggestions for handling those suggestions. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/blog/love-what-you-do-vs-do-what-you-love monthly 0.5 2025-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/d23188f6-25c1-4be6-ae17-24fe5f8dfccd/Love+What+You+Do.png Blog - Do What You Love Versus Love What You Do - While some may use these phrases interchangeably, they don’t always mean the same thing. Depending on your personal interpretation, the difference could be subtle or profound. But, more importantly, how does either sentiment affect how you feel about your small business? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/0d06e226-6b96-4af8-8202-0f02e53cb279/Widgets.png Blog - Do What You Love Versus Love What You Do - Let’s say your company makes light bulbs. You love the fact that your family has been in business for over four generations and that you are carrying on an amazing legacy. You love that you are able to provide for your family and that, over the years, you have built strong community ties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/c8af2584-5f88-4c92-96b5-cb9fc5dde1de/Baker.png Blog - Do What You Love Versus Love What You Do - On the flip side of the WORK/LOVE coin is finding something you love and turning that into a business. This might apply to a baker who opens a bakery or a musician opening a music school. You are driven by a passion and are building a business around that. This can work for so many people but there can be a down side to this approach. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/blog/reasons-couples-make-best-business-partners monthly 0.5 2025-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/2c2b1094-1e17-4926-a928-718b821b7ed6/Couples+Best+Business+Partners.jpg Blog - 5 Reasons Couples Make The Best Business Partners - When Glenn and I tell people we own a small business together we get a variety of reactions. From the matter-of-fact: “I could never do that!” To the extreme: “We would kill each other!!” In this blog, I want to address why working with your spouse can actually be the perfect partnership! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/bfe4a42a-261b-4e95-9031-525044e661d9/couplesinc-26.jpg Blog - 5 Reasons Couples Make The Best Business Partners - In the 15 years that we’ve owned a marketing communications firm together— and the 3+ years that we’ve co-hosted our podcast—we’ve found that working with your spouse can strengthen your connection as a couple and help you build a stronger business. Below are 5 reasons couplepreneurship works. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/10b09766-d78b-4c01-89ba-a32970e25fe0/Trust+fall.png Blog - 5 Reasons Couples Make The Best Business Partners - You Trust Each Other Trust falls are problematic, to say the least. Just search for “Trust Fall Fails” on YouTube and you’ll see what I mean. (I’ll wait.) They are ineffective and can, ironically, reduce trust levels, according to most team building experts. But the idea is sound: TRUST is an important component of working together. And, in this way, couples in business have an edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/92208990-1c88-4b6f-9853-fda1fee5deed/Jodie+and+Glenn+CWS+ornament+photo.jpg Blog - 5 Reasons Couples Make The Best Business Partners - A Built-in Shorthand Glenn and I have found that when working on a project - like a photo shoot for a client - we often rely on our own shorthand to communicate. It could be a look, a reference to a past project or an inside joke - but you and your spouse often know what each other are thinking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/2d666cfd-b6ad-4eee-a470-a85ce194a445/couplesinc-32.jpg Blog - 5 Reasons Couples Make The Best Business Partners - Shared Goals As a couple in business, your successes and failures are intricately tied to each other. You both want the same thing (or should) and are committed to making it happen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/6196a499-f327-4794-a846-d44c9e3cd213/Hair+Growing+Out.jpg Blog - 5 Reasons Couples Make The Best Business Partners - Support/Understanding Life happens. When I was dealing with my second of what would ultimately become four bouts with cancer, Glenn had to take on more. Another business partners might not have been as supportive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/47ec50d5-ab1c-45bd-b261-be0e7f225819/glenn-buercklin-and-jodie-spears-584.jpg Blog - 5 Reasons Couples Make The Best Business Partners - Companionship There are many emotional ups and downs in business. But as a couple in business you don’t have to go through them alone. You are a team. You can celebrate the wins, vent about the frustrations and handle any challenge - together. https://www.couplesincpodcast.com/blog/love-languages-for-couples-in-business monthly 0.5 2025-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/a9645783-b9af-486c-ac97-a1d10e316670/Love+Languages+in+Biz.png Blog - The Love Languages of Couples in Business - The Five Love Languages theory has been around since 1992. But every so often it gets revisited. In fact, we discussed this topic in an episode of the Couples Inc Podcast. Let’s review the original concept and then discuss OUR version for business owners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/eafc8c3a-78d4-49e8-9c05-b0b74736173e/Jodie+Chart.png Blog - The Love Languages of Couples in Business If TIME is your primary work language, like me, you put a strong emphasis on properly managing timelines. The chart to the left shows how my work languages compare…with a strong emphasis on TIME. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/0b3df400-03e5-4dbf-80da-608a7a3f3e58/IMG_0366.JPG Blog - The Love Languages of Couples in Business - It’s not that other things like quality, creativity or profit aren’t important; it’s that your mind is wired to focus on meeting deadlines. I think I developed this time-centered mindset while working in radio and TV. If you missed a deadline in that world, your story didn’t get on the air. (I’m interviewing Mister Rogers in the photo. SO FUN!!) People in this category are great at prioritizing tasks and are constantly trying to hone their time management and productivity skills. You get a rush when you can mark something complete on your to do list. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/ce0c7719-f99c-4d5f-a155-320bb438ce59/couplesinc-66.jpg Blog - The Love Languages of Couples in Business - If this is your primary work language, you love when you can make the numbers balance and enjoy developing and managing budgets. Numbers are your jam. (Glenn tries. See…he even has TWO pencils - one behind each ear - to show he is serious about numbers.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/8cc9ba83-cfcc-4637-8e07-be04129cd302/Glenn+Chart.png Blog - The Love Languages of Couples in Business - You might be more like Glenn. His chart, to the right, shows how his work languages compare. Ideas are his happy place and his focus, followed closely by relationships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/ee43a15f-39cc-4480-a665-c3e82d3459a8/Glenn+Idea+Face.png Blog - The Love Languages of Couples in Business - In fact, one of my biggest frustrations is when we are in a meeting with a client and he gets what I call “idea face’ and basically tunes out. It’s not that he doesn’t care about our client or is trying to be rude. Actually, quite the opposite. He’s already brainstorming an idea to solve an issue they brought up or concept an ad that we need to design. Creativity is a top priority for him and those who are in this category. But this category is NOT just for people in fields like advertising or marketing. You might be a liquor store owner who likes to host themed wine tastings or a landscaper who loves designing the perfect outdoor living space or a business coach who loves developing digital products. Ideas drive you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613926b08821ac3dc0af5446/b44ffa83-f0b3-4697-b4e0-8b0b9a9e84a4/Jodie+at+SMEI+crop.jpg Blog - The Love Languages of Couples in Business - This category isn’t about your relationship with each other as couplepreneurs but rather how much you focus on other people. You value the relationships you have cultivated and connections you have made. 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