A business and family podcast focusing on running a business with your spouse. We work together not only at home, but at work as well. How to make owning a business and living together work, and sharing some of our best practices.
Episodes
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Married with a Business: Conquering Baltimore at The Pinnacle Experience!
Ever dreamt of taking your business to the next level? We just returned from The 2024 Pinnacle Experience by ProRemodeler in Baltimore, and let us tell you, it was a game-changer!
In this episode, we'll be diving deep into our experience at this exclusive event for remodeling rockstars. We'll share what we learned from industry leaders, the cutting-edge trends we discovered, and the actionable takeaways that will propel our business forward.
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won't want to miss! We'll discuss:
- Pro tips from the pros: We'll share the best business growth strategies we gleaned from the event.
- Networking with the best: The connections we made and the inspiration we found at The Pinnacle Experience.
Tune in and get ready to take your business to new heights alongside us!
#LevelUpYourBusiness
#RemodelRockstars
#MarriedwithaBusiness
#PinnacleExperience24
#ProRemodeler
#RemodelingIndustry
#BaltimoreRemodeling
#BuildYourOwnExperience
#RemodelingLeaders
#HomeImprovement
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Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
In this episode, we delve into the pivotal decision faced by many small business owners: buying a building for their operations. Join us as we explore the strategic advantages of ownership over leasing, essential financial preparations, and the intricate process of selecting the right property. We'll uncover key insights on navigating financing options, negotiating the purchase, and ensuring a smooth closing. Through expert advice and real-world case studies, discover how to effectively manage your new property and propel your business towards long-term success. Whether you're weighing the pros and cons or ready to take the leap, this episode equips you with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions for your small business's future.
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Saturday Jun 15, 2024
Saturday Jun 15, 2024
- As Allison kicks off an in person, small group Mastermind at home. Allison and Craig talk about their journey through the last 20 years in industry specific and not Mastermind groups for Almar Building & Remodeling. They will share what they think are some key benefits, and lessons learned and how mastermind groups offer a unique blend of support, guidance, and challenge that can be very helpful for personal and professional growth.
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Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
- Imagine a central command center for your business. That's what a dashboard can be. It consolidates all your important data from various aspects of your business into one easily digestible display. In this episode Allison and Craig from Almar Building & Remodeling discuss our love of dashboards, what types we have and why we use them. Let’s see how dashboards can be game-changers for keeping track of your business.
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Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
When most folks think of friction, they probably think of middle school science class. But if you’re a customer experiencing professional, “friction” you're talking about customer pain points or frustration. This week Craig & Allison talk through their experience working with the team to identify and come up with solutions to address friction that impacts customers’ relationship with a business.
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Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
- What’s working? What’s not? Every year we like to step back and talk about these things and start planning what we want to work on over the next 12 months. Asking ourselves if twelve months from now this is no longer an issue where our business will be. In the episode we talk about our recent meeting and how they have evolved over the last decade from just Craig & Allison to include our team members.
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Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
- Ongoing self check-ins can help you pivot and realign your business so you can build the relationship and lifestyle you want. This week we chatted with Allie & Eddie from Health Academy Inc. They see health & fitness entrepreneurs struggle every day with conforming to industry standards. And as a result of selling their time for money; working evenings, weekends and often on holidays. Disrupting home life and relationships. Learn about how they came to work together after having separate business and what they are doing to help other couples build better lives. @allisonseller @eddie_parinas
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Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Sometimes we all go through periods where we are not achieving our sales goals. The loss of momentum can cause stress and worry or even hurt ur self esteem for a bit. In this episode Craig and Allison discuss some tactics we can utilizes when we start to hit a sales slump so we can turn it around and not feel like we are just waiting for the phone to ring.
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Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
- Working together to take over the family business can be challenging. This week we talk with Mac& Brittany Davenport who not only own a restoration company and a construction company. They are in the process of starting other businesses and expanding into other markets with the restoration company. Let’s hear what’s working and tips they want to share with you.
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Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
- As a business owner I feel like a lot of people are counting on me: My employees, clients, trade partners, vendors, kids, parents. They always say you learn from failure but I remember early on as we transitioned the business to me running the day to day operations having a complete melt down with Craig – Failure was NOT/IS NOT an option. No one knows all the answers, there is no crystal ball or magic right answers. This week we talk about our Fears and how we can work together to manage them.
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