Co-founders

How is social media affecting you? How is it affecting your kids? 

Press play to find out!

• How to keep kids safe on social media— without depriving them of it entirely
• Are younger kids raised on less strict rules than older kids within the family?
• What about adults on social media— is it good for us?
• How to not let social media affect your happiness— or self esteem

Optimizer Tip: A Massive opportunity to connect with your kid(s) is to optimize your dialogue. Go through social media with your children, have an honest conversation with them—  and it opens up a huge opportunity to truly understand each other's point of view.

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Alex & Lisa's business: Moncord Real Estate Professional Services

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"What you do may work, but you will end up as an antiquated company if you don't evolve with the times." 

Alex and Lisa discuss the risks of starting a business or introducing a product to the market, and give key insights on how to grow your business and *stay* on top:

• Vital tip *especially for business owners*: change doesn't have to be forever 
• Instead of saying "No" to someone, say, "How can we do this? How can we make this possible?"
• What did Apple do to capture their market, and WHY it worked
• Find out what else Alex and Lisa have Co-founded, besides their business!

Optimizer Tip: 

If you're thinking about launching a new product or service, take the time to really understand what your customer wants, and then launch the service. And if you do "fail," learn to "fail forward."

Episode References:

MVP's (minimum viable product) 

The Evolution of Apple's iPhone

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Alex & Lisa's business: Moncord Real Estate Professional Services

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Alex and Lisa discuss some of the biggest problems blended families face today; and how to overcome them.

Is "The Brady Bunch Family" actually achievable?

• Lisa tells us why it should be called a "Crockpot Family" instead of a "Blended Family"
• Alex learns patience on another level, and gives tips on step parenting advice for blended ("a.k.a. crockpot!") families
• Learn how to build a lasting, effective system for managing a dynamic family

Episode References:

The Brady Bunch 

"But I'm Not A Wicked Stepmother"

Optimizer Tip: Having an effective meeting to validate your family's schedule will help tremendously with expectations and future planning.

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Tracy and Kevin worked together for 9 years as restaurateurs before "breaking up the band" in 2019. So what tipped them over the edge?

Find out:

• What drove Tracy to call it quits on their multiple restaurants
• Why did Kevin close their final restaurant to transition into real estate?
• How did Kevin and Tracy end up getting back into a *different* business together?
• And, how many times can Kevin get teased in this episode?

Optimizer Tip: If you're looking to open a restaurant or other business, it's important to recognize that there's so much you don't know going in. And if you want to scale, there are certain sacrifices you might have to make.

Connect with Tracy and Kevin on Instagram @ericksonanderickson + @kme1017, Facebook @Erickson&Erickson, or their website at www.ericksonanderickson.com

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If you're starting a new business venture in 2020, how do you find customers? And when it's time, how do you hire team members or contractors for your startup?

• Before you even approach customers, get really clear on 1) what you offer and 2) who your audience is
• Refine your customer avatar, and use it to write your customer journey
• How (and why) to implement a 90-day trial period with new hires
• And… why Lisa is Rapunzel, and Alex is Gru

Optimizer Tip: No need to reinvent the wheel! Google "buyer persona" and "customer journey map" to walk through designing these step-by-step.

Episode References: Gary Keller podcast

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With a whole new decade on the horizon, many of us are setting goals for this year and beyond. But is this really the best way to get the results we desire? 

Today Alex and Lisa share insights about:

• The difference between a goal and a system 
• How to turn a goal into a milestone with measurable systems
• And, what happens when you take your progress for granted

Optimizer Tip: On paper, define the systems you can implement to achieve your milestone goals.

Episode References: 

Atomic Habits book by James Clear

Scott Adams' podcast, Coffee with Scott Adams 

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So if bad employees don't make good entrepreneurs (see Ep21 of Co-founders)… who do?

When Lisa met Alex, she was thrust into a whole new way of approaching things—a way that occasionally involves Alex taking apart toasters and scattering the pieces all over the counter while he talks excitedly about a business idea. 

Today, Lisa turns the table on Alex to ask him about what shaped him to be the natural entrepreneur he is.

• Why you can't be an entrepreneur without being a salesperson
• The abundance mindset that Alex and Lisa take when it comes to making money
• Why growing up as a latchkey kid gave Alex the inner resourcefulness to make a great life for himself now
• If you came from adversity, don't hold back from sharing your story to inspire others

Optimizer Tip: Don't shy away from adversity, because that's ultimately what will shape your success. And, don't give into believing that your past will determine your future.

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"I just want to work for myself!" People say it all the time—but they don't necessarily realize that just because they don't like being an employee DOESN'T mean they should be an entrepreneur….

In this episode, Alex and Lisa offer real life perspective on the Entrepreneur.com article, "If You Suck as an Employee, You Will Probably Suck as an Entrepreneur."

• Even if you run your own business, you're always accountable to someone — clients, partners, employees, etc.
• The difference between challenging the status quo constructively, and being challenging for the sake of it
• Entrepreneurship has been romanticized, and that can be a big problem for people considering it 
• The qualities that make a good employee AND a good entrepreneur

Optimizer Tip: Check out these two books to optimize your business & life: Atomic Habits and Extreme Ownership

Episode References:

Video/Article from Carlos Gil on Entrepreneur.com: "If You Suck as an Employee, You Will Probably Suck as an Entrepreneur"

Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear

Book: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

Book: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

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If you're into shows like Black Mirror, this is your episode! Today, Alex and Lisa delve into why there are so many modern TV shows about technological advancements bringing about the downfall of society. And—is that really what the future holds?

This industry-spanning conversation includes:

• At what point does a job become obsolete because of AI?
• Which roles and industries will always require a human touch?
• Will convenience take precedence over human connection?

Episode References: 

Moore's Law

Wired article: "AI and the Future of Work"

MIT article: "Machine learning will redesign, not replace, work"

Shows: 4th Citizen, The Feed, The Island, The Great Hack, + Black Mirror

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Is it okay for a romantic relationship to start at work? And as a business owner, what rights and responsibilities do you have (or not have) to interfere in that relationship developing?

This juicy conversation includes:

• The dangers of intimate relationships that start at work, especially if there's a power imbalance involved
• The priority should, first and foremost, be on protecting employees against sexual harassment and abuse
• The potential positives of a couple forming within your business

Optimizer Tip: Seek HR guidance early on; you can use an outsourced firm, even as a small business.

Episode References: 

Roger Ailes (former Fox News CEO) #metoo

And, in recent news, the McDonald's CEO was recently fired for having a relationship with an employee!

**Let us know what you think of this episode, and what rules business owners should or shouldn't put in place!**

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