Untrapped Entrepreneur

[0:00-2:00] Intro

[2:00-3:56] Workplace romance and starting a business together

[3:57-7:06] Identifying as an entrepreneur

[7:07-9:07] Types of couples in business

[9:08-10:26] Secret weapons

[10:27-11:55] The cold hard truth

[11:56-12:55] Giving and getting feedback

[12:56-13:24] Building something bigger than you

[13:25-15:12] A moment of truth: Creators vs optimizers

[15:13-18:06] Delegation of tasks: You can't do it all alone!

[18:07-19:09] A good partner will always be challenging you

[19:10-20:50] Take the winning shot: Idendity and values as a family

[20:51-22:25] Never give up

[22:26-25:01] Growing up with a mantra

[25:02-27:58] Marriage is the most important relationship in business

[27:59-29:52] Patterns in marriage

[29:53-31:43] What's the point?

[31:44-34:04] The Gent's Store

[34:05-37:58] Growing at similar paces

[37:59-41:24] The law of allowing

[41:25-47:46] Priorities and red flags

In this Untrapped Entrepreneur Podcast episode, Ben and Lauren Davis recount their dynamic journey through marriage and entrepreneurship. Ben and Lauren reflect on their entrepreneurship journey  together and the inevitable joys and struggles that appear when founding a business with the love of your life. Tune in to hear their stories and lessons learned!

[00:03:00] Transitioning to entrepreneurship.

[00:05:10] Survival mode

[00:06:40] Love at first sight. 

[00:9:15] Big Dreams. 

[00:10:35] Going home to Texas

[00:16:07] Entrepreneurship  takes Two

[00:19:38] Getting fired by your husband

[00:22:43] Retaining the talent you do have. 

[00:26:15] Avoiding pitfalls

[00:29:26] Values for home and business

 [00:30:58] Getting kids into business 

[00:34:40] Taking business lessons to politics

[00:39:09] Don't take things personally

[00:40:52] Unity through adversity

[00:42:37] Keeping Christ in focus

[00:45:49] Detachment from your business

[00:48:42] Start with God

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The intersection between your skills and your passion is not just where you should consider starting a business, but if you've already started a business, it's where you should be spending your daily, weekly, and monthly time. Keep in mind that this isn't static. This will change over time and you will need to be flexible to make the right adjustments accordingly.

In this episode of the Untrapped Entrepreneur Podcast, host Ben Davis introduces his guest, Brian Livingston, a banker and entrepreneur who has seen the highs and lows of building businesses. Brian shares his experiences and lessons learned. Tune in to learn about the pitfalls of lease guarantees and why you should find your niche as an entrepreneur. [00:03:37] Early connections.

[00:04:58] From banking to the restaurant business. 

[00:07:11] From management to ownership. 

[00:9:05] Playing off disasters. 

[00:11:09] Personal guarantees and managing risk. 

[00:15:45] Discerning the advice you are given. 

[00:18:05] Working with artists. 

[00:21:26] Retaining the talent you do have. 

[00:23:27] Unlocking the mysteries of banking. 

[00:28:13] Confronting uncomfortable realities.

 [00:30:34] Exploring the trading card business. 

[00:36:42] Find your business niche.

In this episode of the Untrapped Entrepreneur Podcast, host Ben Davis introduces his guest, Steve Chou, a dynamic entrepreneur in the e-commerce space. Steve shares his approach to entrepreneurship with a spotlight on the family focus which is the foundation of his business.

[00:03:33] Parental validation.

[00:06:10] Managing the dual income trap.

[00:07:12] Transitioning out of a career.

[00:10:58] Handling imposter syndrome.

[00:13:13] Taking care of kids is a job.

[00:14:07] Know your business.

[00:18:02] Strategic vs tactical thinking.

[00:21:11] Finding your unique advertising fit.

[00:23:24] Entrepreneurship and tightening the belt.

[00:26:43] Choosing to do the work you enjoy.

[00:28:09] Taming the growth addiction.

[00:31:22] Analyzing the personal cost of running the business.

[00:32:00] The Family First Entrepreneur.

[00:35:08] Checking in with your priorities