Episodes

Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
064 - ENCORE - Smokey Denmark Sausages with Jonathan and Melissa Pace
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
This week we are joined by the husband and wife owners of Smokey Denmark Sausages in Austin Texas, Jonthan and Melissa Pace. They share their story about meeting in college, starting to work in a family business, and then growing that company to being one of the premiere smoked meats manufactures in the state of Texas. Listen this week to hear our interview with them.
Tune into #MWB to learn that and more about working with you spouse/partner not only at home but also at the office!
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Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
063- Taking off the hats
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
As we keep trying to move the forward business to reach our visions and life goals. We need to actively focus on taking off some of the “hats” we wear as owners and teammates. In the last year Allison has handed over marketing to a new teammate. In this episode we reflect on the journey to delegate this role over the last year. What has worked, what we could have done better, and where we go from here to keep moving forward to build our business and our teammates.
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Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
062- supporting leaders in the workplace
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
We are trying to build up our Key Leader in Production. After 30 years with the company, as Craig & I work to become better leaders we are bringing our Production Manager on this ride with us. We are all learning together and really want to support his growth and create a culture that can trickle down to all our team members. But how can we help other leaders in our team grow even as we are learning to lead and manage ourselves?
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Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
061 - Searching for a New Location
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Our company is growing, but our current office space is not! This week Allison and Craig talk about starting the process to look for a new location for their business. Should they Rent or Buy... and how will they figure out what is best for them? The market is crazy, but we can't stay where we are... listen this week to follow Allison and Craig as they start the journey to look for a new location for Almar Building and Remodeling.
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Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
060 - Keeping In Touch with Your Team
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
As we get busy it can be hard to connect and take care of our team's emotional needs, and make sure that we all stay on track with what is expected of us. But trying to do regular check-ins we can stay ahead of potential problems and keep connected.
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Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
059 - Back To Traveling
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Wow... it has been so long since we have gone to e conference or traveled to a trade show... This week Craig and Allison talk about getting on the road again and traveling for work (and a little pleasure) and what it was like to be back in the air and heading across the country.
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Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
058 - ENCORE - Austen and Gina Meier: Happy Life Work
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Working together and living together sometimes we need someone who has been there too. Austen & Gina have worked separately and together and now they are helping other couples in business navigate this crazy experience by helping them bring together WHY they are in business together with a shared vision.
Tune into #MWB to learn that and more about working with you spouse/partner not only at home but also at the office!
- Austen & Gina work with other couples running a business together trying to find and work thru their pain points. Lot of what they see is struggles with communicating what they want, motivating each other and knowing how to talk to each other in a business setting. Listen as we check in on how they are making it work at home and in the office.
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Monday Sep 20, 2021
057 - ENCORE - Step Away from the Office: Planning an Annual Owner’s Retreat
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
To be your most productive sometimes you have to take a step back and look at where you have come from to envision where you are going. This week Craig & Allison discuss how they plan their annual retreat, what they talk about and how it has developed.
#workonthebusiness #datenight #ownersrereat
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Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
056 - Stepping Away (What I learned from a 2 week vacation)
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
What has to be true for you to take a 2 week vacation from the business? For many couples who own a business together that is a daunting thought. This week Craig & Allison talk about their journey over the last 12 months to prepare for their 2-week break from the business.
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Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
055 - Navigating Stressful times
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
It feels like since COVID hit we have a lot more people on the edge and experiencing stress. From the economy, to system failures, to lack of control there are a lot of things on business owners plates, along with all the home stuff we have all been navigating. This week Craig & Allison talk about some of the causes of stress and some tips for helping your spouse and your team work thru through periods in the business.
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