Business and Couples with Shari & Andre

In this episode, we explore the four things to look at to position your business to grow and expand. Then we look at the foundational elements that have to be in place for your business and relationship to thrive.

We go over some key considerations for developing your strategic plan. We look at why it is important to have a strategic plan and the positive impact it can have on your business. Then we cover four key areas to strategically look at in developing your plan.

The behaviors that happen in your business is a function of the culture you create. In this episode we explore how to create your desired culture and what it takes from you as a leader to have the desired culture "stick."

This episode in about dealing with the reality of what is actually happening versus the story we make up about what is happening. We use the term "what's so" to describe what reality. When couples are able to deal with what is happening they can move past obstacles, setbacks, challenges, and problems in an effective way without wasted energy.

Budgeting for couplepreneurs is a key part of having a successful business. Here we discuss the importance of budgeting and give practical tips on how to get started in creating and maintaining a budget. We also give you access to a budget template you can use.

Couples in business together or couplepreneurs have a double whammy when there is a conflict in the business. If you are not careful, the conflict can negatively impact your relationship too. In this episode we discuss what causes conflict and how to work through conflict so your business and relationship can thrive. One of the main things we cover is how conflict can be very valuable.

When you first started your business together, remember how excited you were. As time goes on you can lose that excitement. Here are some helpful tips to keep your shared vision for your business alive every day. When you as a couple have a shared vision you are fulfilled and the work in your business does not leave your drained, but energized.

This episode is about how couplepreneurs can get in a rut and lose the joy and fulfillment they originally saw when they started their business. Shari and Andre give some practical tips on how to interrupt the status-quo and bring back the excitement and fulfillment of being in business with your significant other.

Shari and Andre know some of the unique challenges that couplepreneurs (couples who are in business together) face. That is because they have been in business together since 2002 as business coaches and consultants. In this episode they share some of the things listeners can look forward to on future podcasts and how they will benefit from being a part of their community.