Have you ever been punched in the face? On this episode of the Marriage Family Business podcast, Mick explains his epiphanies after recently joining his local MMA gym. Tune in to hear how you can use these MMA tips to survive the constant battles of entrepreneurial life.

“Confronting your fear often will allow you to completely control it.”

-Mick Olinik

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2:17 Men, have you ever been punched in the face?

3:25 Warrior week for men application

6:59 Mick decides to start MMA

10:33 Mick’s life lesson from getting punched in the face

12:40 Claire explains how MMA and Curling both fit Mick’s personality

15:37 Fighting is all about energy conservation

20:10 Conserving energy and time within your family

22:14 Learning how to roll with the punches-LITERALLY

24:48 Discerning the difference between a pop shot and a power punch in business

26:12 Where in your MFB are you feeling fear?

Resources:

Grateful dead

Dead and company

Dark side of the mule

Avett Brothers

Pantera

Rage Against the Machine

Warrior Combat Academy

Friends

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Have you ever had a date night go terribly wrong? In this episode, Mick and Claire share their recent “date night debacle” and their key lessons to help you get in a better headspace to do what you want to do without anxiety. Listen in as they share the story about what happened, what went wrong and strategies to help you re-center and GSD (Get shit done) with less stress.

“Be like water and go with the flow. Set it up best you can and live with it.”

-Mick Olinik

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2:45 – What happens when you don’t feel like doing what’s on your calendar? Can you relate?

5:20 – How do you combat anxiety and get done what needs to be done?

6:30 – Strategy #1: Doing the work and taking the action even when it’s not your best work.

7:20 – The spontaneous Mick, pre-marriage, the power of routine. The lowest hanging fruit to help

8:33 – Strategy #2 Re- centering, Happy Gilmore and hitting the reset button.

11:17 – The entrepreneurial condition, driving too hard. How to give yourself a break.

12:30 – Rescheduling date night and recovering the “date night debacle”

15:11 – Leaning into what your feeling?

17:08 – The takeaway: Be like water and go with the flow. Set it up (your schedule)  best you can and live with it.

 

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Rockstar

Traverse City

 

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By now you have heard Mick and Claire talk about their adorable young boys Avett and Escher. On this episode, the duo decide to answer the frequently asked question “How did you come up with their names?” Mick and Claire also go over why you should take the time to contemplate the meaning behind a name whether you are naming a child, a pet or a business.

“Life is beautiful and awful and memorable and it’s worth experiencing all of it.”

-Claire Olinik

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2:22 Protecting our children’s privacy

5:35 The story behind our oldest’s name Avett

7:17 Mick’s top live experiences

8:38 Mick and Claire’s way of dealing with grief

11:29 Honoring the past, and bookmarking the highs and lows of our marriage

16:03 Covering up Avett’s name because of other’s opinions

16:43 Mick’s creative child name

17:10 It’s a boy, again! I knew it!

18:00 The naming of our youngest son Esher   

24:51 Assigning importance in a name

Resources:

The Avett Brothers

Ruby Falls

Magpie And The Dandelion

Phish

Fit Body Bootcamp

M.C. Escher

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By now you have heard Mick and Claire talk about their adorable young boys Avett and Escher. On this episode, the duo decide to answer the frequently asked question “How did you come up with their names?” Mick and Claire also go over why you should take the time to contemplate the meaning behind a name whether you are naming a child, a pet or a business.

 

“Life is beautiful and awful and memorable and it’s worth experiencing all of it.”

-Claire Olinik

 

 

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2:22 Protecting our children’s privacy

5:35 The story behind our oldest’s name Avett

7:17 Mick’s top live experiences

8:38 Mick and Claire’s way of dealing with grief

11:29 Honoring the past, and bookmarking the highs and lows of our marriage

16:03 Covering up Avett’s name because of other’s opinions

16:43 Mick’s creative child name

17:10 It’s a boy, again! I knew it!

18:00 The naming of our youngest son Esher   

24:51 Assigning importance in a name

 

Resources:

• The Avett Brothers
• Ruby Falls
• Magpie And The Dandelion
• Phish
• Fit Body Bootcamp
• M.C. Escher

 

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If you have ever been through a hurricane you know that you have to weigh out your options. Do you stay in your home, ride it out at a friends house or do you evacuate? Do you buy pop tarts and beer or water and a first aid kit? That answer is different for everyone depending on your past experiences (or lack of) and where you are at in your life. Mick and Claire share their thoughts on risk assessment for marriage, family, and business and how it can (and should) evolve over time.

“It’s impossible to live a risk-free life. But make sure the risks your taking don’t completely devastate you.”

-Claire Olinik

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2:40 The status of Hurrican Florence at the time of this recording

4:14 Claire’s experience with F named hurricanes Fran and Floyd

6:47 The calculated risks of a pregnant woman in the path of a hurricane

8:39 Claire breaks down the 2 main types of hurricanes

10:45 What is a calculated risk?

14:00 How your risk threshold changes over time

15:46 The importance of knowing your risk threshold in your business

18:35 The importance of self-awareness in your marriage, family, and business

20:00 Claires calculated risk for their marriage: Mick’s hot female best friend

24:18 What risks have you taken?

 

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If you have ever been through a hurricane you know that you have to weigh out your options. Do you stay in your home, ride it out at a friends house or do you evacuate? Do you buy pop tarts and beer or water and a first aid kit? That answer is different for everyone depending on your past experiences (or lack of) and where you are at in your life. Mick and Claire share their thoughts on risk assessment for marriage, family, and business and how it can (and should) evolve over time.

“It’s impossible to live a risk-free life. But make sure the risks your taking don’t completely devastate you.”

-Claire Olinik

 

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Timestamps:

2:40 The status of Hurrican Florence at the time of this recording

4:14 Claire’s experience with F named hurricanes Fran and Floyd

6:47 The calculated risks of a pregnant woman in the path of a hurricane

8:39 Claire breaks down the 2 main types of hurricanes

10:45 What is a calculated risk?

14:00 How your risk threshold changes over time

15:46 The importance of knowing your risk threshold in your business

18:35 The importance of self-awareness in your marriage, family, and business

20:00 Claires calculated risk for their marriage: Mick’s hot female best friend

24:18 What risks have you taken?

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Know yourself enough to understand what you want in all aspects of your life. On this episode of the Marriage Family Business podcast, Mick shares the story of when he decided to go “all in” on Claire. Listen up to find out the grand gesture that showed Claire and more importantly himself that he was willing to go all in on their relationship. Just like in relationships you have to be willing to go all in on your businesses as well. Know yourself, know your business, understand the risks and go all in.

“When you see something that you want, don’t f*ck around. Go all in!”

-Mick Olinik

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2:22 Backstory to the “Grand Gesture” (Mick and Claires 6 week love story)

6:29 Mick decides that he is madly in love

7:49 The grand gesture – Mick’s way of showing he is all in

12:56 Mick’s advice on going “all in”

14:09 Calculated risks and going all in on business decisions

19:59 How to deal with the entrepreneur’s daily anxiety

20:51 What are you going to go all in on?

Resources:

MFB Podcast – Patron Day EP 01

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Powerhouse couple they may seem, but who really are Mick and Claire when it comes to their relationship as a husband and wife? This episode gives us not only a glimpse of their past, but it also gives us a clearer view of who they are and how they came to be the people we now know.

Every relationship has its make or break moments. How we react and go through those moments determines our future course. Find out what happened during Mick and Claires time of WAR, how Mick overcame not wanting kids, and what courage it took Claire to stay in the relationship despite every negative thing that happened.

If you cut the rope in any aspect (marriage, family or business) you always have the opportunity to tie it back together. It takes work…but it can be that the 2 ends are even closer than before.

-Claire Olinik

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03:30 – Who Claire and Mick are as a couple? This is what they call their WAR

06:07 – Mick didn’t want kids, Claire didn’t want kids yet. The difference in ever and right now

09:50 – Why Mick thinks he could be a parent without being with his best friend and his family nearby

11:34 – In January 2013, Mick dropped an ultimatum in having kids. Claire had 3 options, move back to NC and never have kids, stay in Michigan and have kids, or leave the relationship

17:10 – The worst for Claire: Staying, trying, and having a miscarriage

19:46 – The couple decides to try again and finally getting pregnant

23:39 – Mick’s unexpected spiritual experience and the message from the song, Dance Hall Days

30:06 – A conscious decision to make it up to Claire and Claire’s choice to forgive Mick

32:51 – We invite you to be real with us. We’d love to know if you have something to share. Tell us here!

Resources:

Dance Hall Days

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How do you be your most authentic self in the middle of a busy schedule? How do you get your mind in the right place to be with your family, spouse, or friends? Join Mick and Claire in today’s episode to learn how to lean into the moment. Whether you’re running around your house or your business, start being present in each moment of your day.

“Sometimes you just have to look at the situation, forgive yourself… and try again later.”

-Claire Olinik

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1:50 – Being authentic and present in a busy schedule

4:35 – Date night catastrophe

6:11 – Just start doing the task and build a routine

8:29 – Recenter to recharge and relax

10:39 – Give more grace to yourself in times of stress

12:51 – Learning to lean into what is happening currently

15:57 – Hitting your targets for each part of your schedule

17:27 – Why leaning into the moment will produce the best results

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The online life or social media life is something perceived as perfect. It’s that part where humanity kicks in and you start comparing your life to other people, sometimes, without even realizing it. Sometimes life has become too staged that it starts to look like it’s curated — and with that, the burden and stress of keeping up.

Mental health isn’t a topic that’s easy to bring up — it’s either because of the stigma or people just want to avoid being vulnerable. The truth is, vulnerability IS hard. It’s hard to admit that most entrepreneurs just keep on going even if reality is taking a toll on their lives and their mental health. Today, Mick goes all out in authenticity — sharing his experiences as Claire gives her support, understanding, and encouragement to people who are going through and have gone through the same. Listen to know more.

“Online life isn’t necessarily real life”

– Mick Olinik

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02:04 – One Reason Why Mick and Claire started this podcast: Today’s Curated Life

05:09 – Online life is not necessarily real life

05:30 – The mental health of entrepreneurs and their responsibilities

08:38 – It’s okay to recognize that you’re vulnerable and you need to seek help. Mick talks about his substance abuse and his panic attacks

18:15 – The blessing of knowing about what someone is going through

19:09 – The world entrepreneurs: The kings and queens of suffering in silence

20:11 – Mick shares how he’s moved on from that low point

22:42 – Claire on being open and accepting with kindness

28:58 – If you know there’s something wrong, step back and reevaluate your life

Resources:

Rockstar

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