The G&E Show

G & E begin the show talking about how Grant is a bit stressed out because of all they have going on. He’s launching Whatever It Takes Nation Digital Network, going to Russia to present at a business summit, touring with Steve Harvey and Tony Robbins in the Act Like a Success Empowerment Tour, decorating and moving into a new home, handling the kids and family responsibilities.

They site an article from NPR on stress which lists the following as common reasons for stress: poor health, disabled, chronic illness, income under $20,000, dangerous work situation, single parenthood, parenting a teen, added responsibilities, finances and career challenges.

Grant says people must understand three things when thinking about stress:

1. Some level of stress is normal and good.

2. There’s something out of control that one needs to get a handle on.

3. Think of how to overcome or move past the obstacles.

Grant offers the analogy of a huge boulder and a smaller one. The focus when stressed must switch to going over, under or around the rock to move past the things causing the stress.

A male caller who is in business with his wife, calls into the show concerned that his wife is withdrawing from the business. Elena advises him to communicate together, go over the goals and purpose and create a plan together.

Grant sites an article from Forbes with tips on handling stress that Grant adds onto.

1. Schedule downtime Grant says add more to do and get more done.

2. Cut out things that don’t add value to your life.

3. Avoid negative people.

4. Outsource tasks.Grant agrees and encourages people to hire nanny, cleaning service, landscaper, etc.

5. Take 5 for you. Grant says take and hour or two if needed.g

Grant and Elena Cardone discuss sex. Why couples aren’t having it and what they must do to get in the mood.

Grant and Elena begin the show explaining how their headboard was infested with termites. Elena was horrified by this and decided to sleep in the guest bedroom. However, the separate sleeping didn’t infringe upon their sex life. Grant encourages couples not to let outside influences ruin the sexual connection because it is important.

Grant and Elena refer to an article on Woman’sDay.com listing the reasons couples are not having sex offering their take and fun banter on each. They include:

1. He wants to relax after work.

2. He’s reminded of the kids.

3. Preoccupied with video games and sports.

4. It’s her time of the month.

5. He wants more spontaneous sex.

6. Performance anxiety.

7. He feels fat or not ok with his appearance.

8. Watching too much porn.

9. Worried about work.

10. He’d rather sleep.

Grant and Elena share that they have a very healthy sex life and communication is key. They also make sure they have their private time even with two young daughters. Grant believes couples must commit to sex and those who feel the sex is off or not frequent enough aren’t truly committed to sex.

1. Society has made sex a taboo topic.

2. Sex is often tied to an emotional need.

Callers weigh in and one gives a solid piece of advice when he says, “You have to create the mood.”

Other mentions include: Steve Harvey, Act Like a Success Tour, Hard Rock Cancun, Tony Robbins, Patrice Washington, Woman’s Day, Marvin Gaye, Sexual Healing

Grant and Elena Cardone discuss naiveté and offer examples for how people are naive in marriage, business and life.

Grant and Elena begin the show with a discussion about vaccines and the awful experience Elena had recently at a doctor’s appointment for her young daughters. She politely passed on vaccination and suggested a further conversation without the children present. The doctor pressed on. Grant explains that naivete impairs handling of certain situations.

Grant and Elena refer to an article on David K Flowers’ blog “Ten Naïve Ideas About Marriage” and mention a few of the ideas including.

1. Our romantic love will never fade.

2. I love everything about my partner.

3. Living together first will make the marriage stronger.

4. My partners couldn’t do anything to question my love for them.

Grant says these beliefs are naïve and reminds people that relationships will come upon tough times and things won’t be all peachy all the time. He suggests couples have the freedom to tell one another what they don’t like, to get it out and then move on.

As always the banter between Grant and Elena is entertaining and real! This is a couple dealing with the colliding worlds of business and marriage.

Other topics included James Foley, Michael Brown, Ferguson, Missouri, Steve Harvey, Act Like a Success Summit

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Grant and Elena urge everyone to communicate! There are tough topics that affect relationships and money is certainly one. It is vital that couples are on the same page when it comes to money. Grant and Elena admit that when they first met the money discussion was difficult. Elena earned her own money but says as a “free spirit” and a “giver” she spent her money on others. Elena was earning a great living as an actress and between roles and commercials was able to afford a home and several muscle cars. She never spoke about money with any of the men she dated before meeting Grant.

Grant is a numbers guy and when he met Elena he had a clear goal for his financial future. It was important to Grant that the partner he chose had respect for money. Grant explains that you cannot expect to hand over the financial responsibility to the other person and that both people must be on the same page.

Grant also says that he thinks it is sexist to presume women have different views on money than men and that each individual, regardless of male or female, has their own personal views about money. Grant encourages couples to focus on what they do want out of life as opposed to the differences and they will see they aren’t as different as they thought.

Take away tips on Money and Relationships:

1. Communicate

2. Negotiate

3. Be on the Same Page

Brands and People Mentioned on this episode include: Dave Ramsey, Tiffany & Company.

Entrepreneur and NY Times bestselling author Grant Cardone and wife Elena Cardone, offer 3 steps to solve every problem on the G and E Show.

Problems arise in any relationship. Life gets complicated but with three simple questions one can come to conclusions faster so they can solve problems. Grant believes when things are too easy to be on alert because trouble is on the way. He also explains that too many people talk about what they would like to do or what they want out of life but few actually take steps to make anything worthwhile happen.

Recently Grant interviewed Larry Winget, motivator and best selling author who offered Grant these 3 steps to solve problems and inspire action.

1. Determine where you are presently.

2. Determine where you want to be.

3. Determine what you are willing to give up to get there.

Grant and Elena apply these three steps to matters regarding their girls schooling and Grant and Elena’s bike rides along the boardwalk on Miami Beach. The couple also takes callers which leads to more good advice and fun banter.

On today's episode Elena and Grant talk about Ray Rice and the controversy surrounding his suspension after allegedly physically assaulting his fiancé in an elevator in Atlantic City. The media has been weighing in on this story and the issue of physical abuse. Everyone from ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith whose comments on the matter got him suspended for a week by the network to Whoopie Goldberg and the ladies of ABC’s The View have been sounding off on this hot topic.

Grant and Elena begin the show talking about “whoopins” they got as kids which becomes the overall message of the show. Parents should not hit their kids. It does nothing to change the behavior and instead devalues both the child and the parent. Additionally it teaches by example that hitting is normal and acceptable which only creates a cycle and legacy of physical abuse. Callers weigh in on physical abuse and ultimately the message Grant and Elena send is clear:

1. Parent must not hit their kids.

2. Women must NOT hit men.

3. Men must NOT hit women.

4. People overall should not hit one another.

Relevant Links:

Ray Rice Controversy: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/07/steph...

Stephen A. Smith Suspended for A Week: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/30/spo...

MSNBC: Morning Joe http://youtu.be/DErhGijudak

ABC’s The View: http://www.bizpacreview.com/2014/07/2...

Links and Info mentioned in this episode:

Follow Elena Cardone on Twitter @elenacardone https://twitter.com/ElenaCardone

If you would like to sponsor a commercial on the G&E show send an email to: [email protected] or call 310-777-0255

Join Grant and Elena weekly Wednesday's at 1PM Eastern here: http://thegeshow.tv/

On today's episode Elena and Grant talk about how important it is for couples to be on the same page on core issues that impact their partnership. Grant advises women to support the hustle and thinks women should never suggest their partner works too much or needs a break.

Elena discusses how she got on the same page about ending her acting career moving to Miami and starting a new family adventure filled with new opportunity. She admits it was a topic for a few years before both were on the same page and truly ready to make the move from LA to Miami. Callers weigh in and add some fun banter to the show.

Grant and Elena offer these tips to help couples get on the same page:

1. Decide to get on the same page.

2. Meet weekly.

3. Look at the big picture and set your targets.

4. Celebrate successes.

Links and Info mentioned in this episode:

Follow Elena Cardone on Twitter @elenacardone https://twitter.com/ElenaCardone

If you would like to sponsor a commercial on the G&E show send an email to: [email protected] or call 310-777-0255

Join Grant and Elena weekly Wednesday's at 1PM Eastern here: http://thegeshow.tv/

Each Week Grant Cardone and his wife Elena Cardone discuss the business of marriage. Many couples are pulled in different directions taking care of kids and managing their business success. Grant and Elena offer tips and insights based on their own reality, challenges and successes in their day-to-day lives. Their banter is relatable, entertaining and informative.

On today's episode Elena and Grant explore the subject of critics, haters and naysayers. How do you handle the people who, as Elena puts it, "ping" at you? Whether it's family, social media, or colleagues if you're sensitive the things people say can "ping." Elena admits she's more sensitive and sometimes despite trying to shrug off criticisms thoughts of them pops in her head. This is common and human. Grant offers these tips as his "plan to handle the haters and naysayers."

1. Remember,"it's my life not their life." Only I know what is right for me.

2. Naysayers are quitters. You are not.

3. Be rational not emotional.

4. Ask why you are even paying attention to what they are saying.

5. Worry less about them and be too busy to care.

6. Worry more about those who may listen to false information.

7. Eject the naysayers.

8. Get cheerleaders and supportive people around you.

Grant and Elena take callers who share their own dealings with haters and naysayers and what is revealed is quite interesting.

Links and Info mentioned in this episode:

Follow Elena Cardone on Twitter @elenacardone https://twitter.com/ElenaCardone

Relevant Links:

If you would like to sponsor a commercial on the G&E show send an email to: [email protected] or call 310-777-0255

Join Grant and Elena weekly Wednesday's at 1PM Eastern here: http://thegeshow.tv/

Each Week Grant Cardone and his wife Elena Cardone discuss the business of marriage. Many couples are pulled in different directions taking care of kids and managing their business success. Grant and Elena offer tips and insights based on their own reality, challenges and successes in their day-to-day lives. Their banter is relatable, entertaining and informative.

On today's episode Grant asks if marriage is enough? He suggests that couples need more to aim for, something they can work on together to serve others. Grant explains how for him business is easier than marriage because there is a clear purpose (goals, barriers, targets). He believes marriage is more nebulous. It's clear in the beginning (get married, create a home, have children) but then what? Grant asks Elena if she had the choice to either be a famous A-List actress/celebrity, or be married to Grant which would she choose.

A heated, passionate discussion ensues and the question "love or money" makes for a very interesting and hilarious show. Can you guess what Grant and Elena chose? What would you choose?

Links and Info mentioned in this episode:

Follow Elena Cardone on Twitter @elenacardone https://twitter.com/ElenaCardone

Relevant Links:

If you would like to sponsor a commercial on the G&E show send an email to: [email protected] or call 310-777-0255

Join Grant and Elena weekly Wednesday's at 1PM Eastern here: http://thegeshow.tv/

Each Week Grant Cardone and his wife Elena Cardone discuss the business of marriage. Many couples are pulled in different directions taking care of kids and managing their business success. Grant and Elena offer tips and insights based on their own reality, challenges and successes in their day-to-day lives. Their banter is relatable, entertaining and informative.

On today's episode Elena and Grant provide tips on how to pick a partner and Elena gives her 5 tips that guarantee success and will change the way you think about finding love.

They discuss the common mistakes and how people go for the wrong things and let emotion cloud their better analytical judgment. Grant suggests people rely on friends and family for introductions, that they do

Grant underscores that a life partner is more important than a business partner so it is important to choose wisely. Elena suggests people hand write a list of qualities they want in a person and include both the superficial things along with deal breakers or non negotiable. She adds the final tip, think about what the other person would want and determine if it's truly a fit.

Links and Info mentioned in this episode:

Follow Elena Cardone on Twitter @elenacardone https://twitter.com/ElenaCardone

Relevant Links:

The Marriage Foundation: http://www.themarriagefoundation.org/...

The National Marriage Project: http://nationalmarriageproject.org/

Primal Life Organics Skincare: http://www.primallifeorganics.com/

If you would like to sponsor a commercial on the G&E show send an email to: [email protected] or call 310-777-0255

Join Grant and Elena weekly Wednesday's at 1PM Eastern here: http://thegeshow.tv/