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In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon kick off with a humorous and enthusiastic celebration of National Bacon Lovers Day, sharing stories about smoked bacon, pig candy, and even a mug full of bacon. The conversation then shifts to a meaningful discussion about the importance of gaining buy-in from your family when pursuing entrepreneurship. They stress that support from spouses, kids, and even extended family members is crucial for long-term success and mental stability as an entrepreneur. Shannon shares that he often encourages clients to include their spouse in business discussions to ensure alignment and eliminate negative pushback.
They expand the conversation by emphasizing how buy-in isn’t just important at home—it’s also critical within your team. Specifically, Dave highlights how the families of employees can influence retention, so building a workplace that employees proudly talk about at home makes a significant impact. The hosts then pivot to a fun yet practical idea about hiring socially aware team members (like a sports expert) to help connect with clients and customers through shared interests like sports. They end the episode with favorite interview questions that help identify personality and passion, encouraging listeners to send in their own to enter a MacBook giveaway, all while reinforcing the show’s theme of living a “charmed life.”
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By Shannon Jean & Dave Hamilton4.9
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In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon kick off with a humorous and enthusiastic celebration of National Bacon Lovers Day, sharing stories about smoked bacon, pig candy, and even a mug full of bacon. The conversation then shifts to a meaningful discussion about the importance of gaining buy-in from your family when pursuing entrepreneurship. They stress that support from spouses, kids, and even extended family members is crucial for long-term success and mental stability as an entrepreneur. Shannon shares that he often encourages clients to include their spouse in business discussions to ensure alignment and eliminate negative pushback.
They expand the conversation by emphasizing how buy-in isn’t just important at home—it’s also critical within your team. Specifically, Dave highlights how the families of employees can influence retention, so building a workplace that employees proudly talk about at home makes a significant impact. The hosts then pivot to a fun yet practical idea about hiring socially aware team members (like a sports expert) to help connect with clients and customers through shared interests like sports. They end the episode with favorite interview questions that help identify personality and passion, encouraging listeners to send in their own to enter a MacBook giveaway, all while reinforcing the show’s theme of living a “charmed life.”
The post Full Family Buy-In and Sports Guy – Business Brain 676 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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