The Couplepreneur Podcast

Follow along as we share our journey to build a $1M online business as a couple https://www.ADAMandMAGGIE.com

Today I’m joined by Emanuel Bagerakis — a visual content wizard known for creating graphics on LinkedIn that just hit different. In this episode, Emanuel takes us step-by-step through his exact process for creating graphics that vibe, communicate complex ideas clearly, and elevate your content instantly.Whether you’re a designer, content creator, or just someone trying to level up your personal brand — this episode is packed with tactical gems. From sketchbook to Figma to final export, we explore how to think visually, layer ideas, pick the right colors, and turn thoughts into scroll-stopping posts.Follow Emanuel:🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emanuel-bagerakis-%F0%9F%94%B5-010360341/🔹 Website: https://www.emano.co/Follow Adam (1/2 of The Couplepreneur):🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adampounds🔹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@adamandmaggie🔹 Website: https://www.adamandmaggie.comTimestamps:00:00 - Intro & Why Graphics Matter01:20 - Visual Thinking: Start with a Sketchbook03:00 - Breaking Down a Real Example (Josh Spector Graphic)06:00 - Representing Abstract Ideas Visually09:00 - Wireframing & Layout Options in Figma13:00 - From Concept to Final Visual17:00 - Making Visual Analogies That Stick22:00 - Color Palettes & Brand Vibes27:00 - Tools & Tricks for Color Matching30:00 - Customizing Graphics for Clients34:00 - How to Build a Visual Identity with Repetition38:00 - Copying as a Way to Learn Design42:00 - What to Do If You’re Not a Designer44:00 - Best Tools, Icon Packs, & Quick Wins47:00 - Final Advice on Learning to See & Think in Visuals48:30 - How to Work with Emanuel

Today we’re joined by Katy Roberts – founder of The Playful Professional, brand photographer, video storyteller, and now… accidental LinkedIn influencer.In this episode, Katy walks us through her nonlinear journey: from journalism to YouTube, travel vlogging to wedding films, and eventually going viral on LinkedIn with a single video about entrepreneurship and authenticity.We unpack the moment her video unexpectedly exploded, what that meant for her business, and how she’s now leaning into video coaching, content strategy, and building a personal brand that pops with color and personality.Katy also drops a mini masterclass on how YOU can make better videos for LinkedIn – from hooks and storyboards to playful edits and visual identity.If you’re a creative, freelancer, or business owner trying to show up more authentically on video, this is a must-listen.Follow Katy:🔹 LinkedIn: / ido-lechner 🔹 Website: https://www.playfulprofessional.com/Follow Adam (1/2 of The Couplepreneur):🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adampounds/🔹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADAMandMAGGIE🔹 Website: https://www.ADAMandMAGGIE.com

Timestamps:

00:00 - The Video That Went Viral on LinkedIn

01:26 - Katy’s Career Pivot: From Journalism to YouTube to Photography

04:50 - Backpacking South America & Filming the Journey

06:00 - Lessons from Nonprofit Video Production

07:00 - Building The Playful Professional Photography Brand

08:30 - The Unexpected Virality of Her One-Year-In-Business Video

11:00 - Why the Video Resonated (and Blew Up on LinkedIn)

13:30 - Capitalizing on Viral Momentum

15:00 - Making Real Connections on LinkedIn (ft. Our DM Story!)

18:00 - The Intentionality of LinkedIn vs Other Platforms

19:30 - New Business Opportunities from Going Viral

21:00 - Merging Video + Photography in a Cohesive Brand

23:00 - Learning Before Leaping: Katy’s Curiosity-Led Approach

24:00 - Mini Masterclass: How to Make Better Videos

25:00 - Why You Don’t Need to Be Serious to Be Taken Seriously

26:00 - Finding Your Signature Video Style

28:30 - Using Life as Content: Walk & Talks, Kids, Chaos

30:00 - Storyboarding vs Spontaneity in Video Creation

33:00 - When to Hire a Coach vs. Just Get Reps In

36:00 - Finding Your Hooks and Voiceovers Through Experience

40:00 - ChatGPT for Ideation (But Never Copy/Paste the Script)

42:00 - First Steps for New Creators on LinkedIn

43:00 - Katy’s #1 Editing Tip: Cut. The. Pauses.

45:00 - The Future of The Playful Professional

Today I’m joined by Ido Lechner, founder of Magic Media – a sales and marketing agency helping visionary founders turn bold ideas into real-world impact.In this episode, we explore how Ido is scaling his agency with intention, aligning incentives across his growing team, and building systems that combine human creativity with AI efficiency. From strategic hiring to LinkedIn growth tactics and the future of founder-led brands – this is a must-listen for anyone building in public.Follow Ido:🔹 LinkedIn:   / ido-lechner  🔹 Website: https://www.magicmedia.io/Follow Adam (1/2 of The Couplepreneur):🔹 LinkedIn:   / adampounds  🔹 YouTube:    / @adamandmaggie  🔹 Website: https://www.ADAMandMAGGIE.comTimestamps:00:00 - Ido’s Creative Journey & Career Background 03:00 - Founder-Led Branding vs. Traditional Brand Strategy 06:00 - The Mission Behind Magic Media 08:30 - Building Thought Leadership with Content & Social Selling 13:00 - Hiring, Incentives, and Growing the Magic Media Team 20:00 - Turning an Agency Workflow into a SaaS Platform 26:00 - Capturing Authentic Voice in AI-Powered Content 30:00 - Using AI Strategically in Content Creation 33:00 - The Power of Commenting on LinkedIn 39:00 - Building a LinkedIn Comment Strategy That Works 42:00 - LinkedIn vs. Other Platforms: Quality Over Quantity 44:00 - The Future of Magic Media & Ido’s Personal Vision 49:00 - Final Reflections & How to Connect

Today, I’m joined by Filip Łysikowski, a sales and marketing strategist who went from spamming cold leads to building authentic relationships that drive real business.In this episode, we explore how Filip transformed his sales approach, why trust-based selling is the key to long-term success, and how content creation plays a crucial role in modern B2B marketing.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Filip’s Sales Journey00:49 From LinkedIn Spam to Real Relationships01:55 The Evolution of Cold Outreach05:11 The Power of Trust in Sales06:39 Why Spam Kills Your Brand (And Your Email Domains)08:25 The Role of Content in B2B Sales12:42 Overcoming the Fear of Personal Branding15:33 The Sales & Marketing Hybrid Approach18:56 How Filip Helps Founders Close More Deals22:45 Creating High-Value Content on LinkedIn24:51 Why Engagement Matters More Than Follower Count25:28 The Difference Between Selling and Serving31:24 The Personal Branding Mindset Shift36:27 Using Sales Calls as Market Research39:27 Lessons from Closing Over $2 Million in Deals43:13 Final Thoughts and Advice for New CreatorsIf you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and leave a review. We read every single one!Follow Filip:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lysikowski/Website: https://www.signingclients.com/Follow Adam:🔹 Instagram: @findingsimpleabundance🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adampounds/🔹 YouTube: @ADAMandMAGGIE🔹 Website: https://www.ADAMandMaggie.com

📩 Subscribe to our newsletter → www.ADAMandMAGGIE.comHow do you build a thriving business while raising kids, staying sane, and actually enjoying the process? That’s the challenge we’re tackling in this week’s episode—recorded while walking lakeside with our baby strapped to us (yes, really).This week, we’re breaking down:✔️ The real-life struggles of running a business as a couple✔️ How we’re landing clients with our LinkedIn content strategy✔️ Why we’re shifting our focus to our highest-impact business model✔️ How we juggle parenting, business, and life without burning outThis is raw, real-time entrepreneurship in action. If you’re building a business (especially with your partner), this episode is for you.💬 Let’s continue the conversation:📩 Subscribe to our newsletter → www.ADAMandMAGGIE.com📲 Connect with us on LinkedInADAM: www.linkedin.com/in/adampoundsMAGGIE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-pounds-45796895/

Building a business is hard. Raising kids is hard. Doing both at the same time? That’s next-level chaos.In this episode, we’re testing a new podcast format while walking outside with our daughter strapped to Adam’s chest (yes, really). We break down:✅ How we balance parenting, entrepreneurship & life (without losing it)✅ The exact outreach strategy that’s growing our business✅ Why we’re scaling back our newsletter to double down on revenue✅ The mindset shifts that help us stay motivated when things get toughIf you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or couplepreneur building a business together, this episode is for you.💬 Let’s continue the conversation:📩 Subscribe to our newsletter → www.ADAMandMAGGIE.com📲 Connect with us on LinkedInADAM: www.linkedin.com/in/adampoundsMAGGIE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-pounds-45796895/Timestamps:00:00 - Why We’re Recording This While Walking02:30 - The REAL Reason We Started This Podcast06:15 - Balancing Work & Family Without Going Crazy10:40 - Our LinkedIn Growth Strategy (What’s Working Now)15:22 - The Outreach Strategy That’s Getting Us Clients22:10 - Business Lessons We’ve Learned This Week28:00 - Our Next Big Move + What’s Coming Next

💡 Want to grow your LinkedIn presence and create impactful content? Learn from Emanuel Bagerakis: AdamAndMaggie.comStarting from scratch on LinkedIn? Struggling to build an audience? Emanuel Bagerakis did it twice—first in Portuguese, now in English—and he’s sharing exactly how he’s approaching it the second time around.In this episode, we cover:✅ Why content isn’t enough—you need relationships to grow✅ How Emanuel nearly doubled his audience overnight with one post✅ The biggest mistakes new creators make on LinkedIn✅ His visual content workflow (from idea to finished design)✅ Why he’s focused on long-term brand building, not quick winsIf you want to build a strong LinkedIn presence, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.Subscribe for more interviews and deep dives into growing an online business.Follow Emanuel on LinkedIn here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/emanuel-bagerakis-010360341/

Building a $1M online business...together. Follow the journey www.ADAMandMAGGIE.comMost people assume that starting a business means more stress, less freedom, and endless hustle. But the right kind of business can give you everything you’re looking for: time, freedom, and financial upside.In this episode, we break down why online businesses are the best path for couplepreneurs:✅ How our first business taught us the power of working together✅ Why we shifted to an online business model for freedom and flexibility✅ The biggest advantage couplepreneurs have over solo entrepreneurs✅ Business models that actually support your dream lifestyleSubscribe for more tips on building a business with your spouse and designing a life you love.Timestamps:0:00 – Intro: Why Couplepreneurs Should Build an Online Business0:56 – Our First Business: Simple Abundance Farm2:45 – Lessons from Scaling a Solar Company5:02 – What We Didn’t Want: 9-5 Life and No Scalability6:10 – What We Did Want: Freedom, Flexibility, and Shared Vision8:15 – Why an Online Business Was the Clear Choice9:10 – 5 Online Business Models for Couplepreneurs10:45 – Leverage: The Key to Scaling Without Burnout12:30 – Our Personal Branding Agency (SAF Digital)14:45 – How Online Business Supports Our Lifestyle Goals17:20 – Biggest Lessons We’ve Learned20:00 – Defining Success on Our Terms24:10 – Closing Thoughts & Call to Action

Helping 1,000 couples build $1M online businesses. Are you one of them? www.ADAMandMAGGIE.com

We’ve all heard it: “Starting a business with your spouse is a disaster waiting to happen.”

But is that really true?

Today, we’re busting the myth that marriage and business don’t mix.

The truth? Couplepreneurs have a secret advantage that solo entrepreneurs don’t. In this episode, we break down:

✅ Why mixing business and marriage can actually make both stronger

✅ The biggest mistakes couples make when starting a business

✅ How to structure your business so it supports your relationship instead of straining it

✅ Why traditional business advice is wrong when it comes to working with your spouse

If you’re a couple thinking about starting a business together—or if you already are—this episode is for you!

Join us as we share real insights, personal experiences, and a new way to think about business and relationships.

🔔 Subscribe for more tips on building a business with your spouse and designing a life you love!