Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs

By: Robert and Kay Lee Fukui: Business and Marriage Coaches
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  • Helping married entrepreneurs reach their business goals while living a better-balanced life with their spouse and family The biggest challenge for married entrepreneurs isn’t simply succeeding in business, it’s succeeding in all areas of life. This show will take you behind closed doors to share with you the real stories, conversations, and hard moments that happen in every married couple’s life, especially when it’s amplified by the stress of building a business. Join your hosts Robert and Kay Lee Fukui each week as they take you into the boardroom and bedroom where you will hear encouraging stories from married entrepreneurs thriving in tandem. Robert has over 25 years of working with Fortune 100 companies in marketing and sales before developing a consulting business to help privately held, family businesses become more profitable. Kay Lee grew up and worked in her family business and understands the power struggles that can bring. Together they spent two years in relationship counseling BEFORE they got married and have over 17 years of real-life marriage and business experience implementing what they've learned. Stay connected with them on Facebook and Instagram @thrivingintandem or visit them at https://www.marriedentrepreneur.co for some great resources for your marriage and business.
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  • Ep. 196 - On Track To Top Gun wtih John Ramstead

    Ep. 196 - On Track To Top Gun wtih John Ramstead
    Oct 30 2024
    What if you achieved your dream of becoming something like a fighter pilot? What boy doesn’t? Then you achieve your BHAG of being accepted into Top Gun school. But in an instant the dream turned reality comes crashing down. Not only are you not able to enter Top Gun school training but ultimately, the Navy kicks you out because of your handicap. What do you do then? Meet this week’s guest John Ramstead. He was a chubby, bullied kid that watched Top Gun the movie and was hooked. He was going to be a fighter pilot. But he had to overcome self doubt to take the first step. Not only did he become a U.S. Navy combat pilot, he was approved to enter Top Gun training. It was all lining up until one incident ended it all. You want to listen to this episode as he shares the challenges he had to overcome before, during, and after his Navy career. https://www.beyondinfluence.com Eternal Leadership podcast https://eternalleadership.com/305-2/ Book: On Purpose with Purpose: Discovering how to live your best life https://www.beyondinfluence.com/book/ Key Takeaways: Realism of Top Gun Maverick Dad’s advice. “Bet on yourself” 1 out of 10,000 applicants make it into flight school Dad’s words of wisdom that put him at the head of the class Don’t let what you do become your identity Jobless and 45, married with kids Mentorship is crucial for personal and professional growth. Finding someone who has achieved what you want to achieve and learning from their experiences can be invaluable. Creating a safe space for communication is essential in any relationship. It allows for open and honest conversations that can lead to growth and improvement. Mindset plays a significant role in success. Adopting a growth mindset and reframing failures as learning opportunities can lead to personal and professional growth. Balancing work and personal life is essential for overall well-being and success. Prioritizing relationships and setting boundaries can lead to greater fulfillment in all areas of life. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:23 Realism of the Movie Top Gun 03:49 John's Journey to Becoming a Fighter Pilot 06:24 The Importance of Mentorship 09:57 Recognizing the Need for Relationship Improvement 13:16 Creating a Safe Space for Communication 18:16 Dealing with Conflict at Home and Professionally 21:36 John's Transition from Fighter Pilot to Executive Coach 30:48 John's Work as an Executive Coach John Ramstead is not your ordinary keynote speaker and trainer. He’s a former combat Navy fighter pilot, a transformative executive coach, the compelling voice behind the international podcast "Eternal Leadership", and the bestselling author of "On Purpose with Purpose—Discovering How to Live Your Best Life." Notably, Inc. Magazine lauded him as one of "The Top 12 Podcasts Leaders Need to Listen To." But beyond accolades and achievements, John's mission is to uplift individuals, enterprises, and government entities to their pinnacle of potential. Success to significant A decade ago, as John soared professionally, destiny threw a wrench in his path. A harrowing, near-fatal accident challenged his physical limits with twenty-three surgeries and almost two years of intensive medical rehabilitation and led him to a profound spiritual awakening. John experienced an in-person encounter with God at this life-altering junction, assuring him of his survival. This intimate rendezvous with the Divine didn't just save his life; it reshaped its very essence. The encounter with the living God imprinted upon John a vital message he feels compelled to share with the world. With an electrifying presence, John captivates audiences from varied backgrounds. His life story, reminiscent of an edge-of-your-seat Hollywood tale, offers hope, renewal, and transformation. But John is more than a storyteller; he's a catalyst for change. Fueled by his encounter with God and unyielding passion, he emboldens others to discover their authentic purpose. Join him on this journey, and prepare to receive a blueprint to live daily with fervor, intention, and divine purpose. Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/ Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk
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    38 mins
  • Ep. 195 - Compromise Is Not Healthy For Your Marriage

    Ep. 195 - Compromise Is Not Healthy For Your Marriage
    Oct 22 2024

    One of the most popular keys to a successful marriage is “compromise.” In our experience that is one of the most destructive methods in a marriage. The word compromise means “accepting a standard lower than is desirable.” Is that what you want for your marriage? I would think not but that is how many deal with disagreements.

    When we compromise in a disagreement, each side gives up something they want and we agree on something we can both agree upon even if it’s not the best. So how do you get past disagreements if you don’t compromise? Come up with a better solution than either of you came into the argument with.

    The choices shouldn’t just be yours and hers/his. It should be yours, hers/his, or a new solution. Kay Lee and I know treat our disagreements as an opportunity to come up with an even better solution. Tune in to hear how we do it.

    Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

    Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

    Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

    Key Takeaways:

    • We need to take the word “compromise” out of our marriage

    • Definition of “compromise” - Accept a standard lower than is desirable

    • Compromise in disagreements can lead to resentment

    • Compromise in our life accepting busy as the norm

    • Compromise in our business as that’s the best it can be

    • Compromise in our marriage that we naturally drift apart

    • If you want to succeed, you need to be intentional and work at it

    • If you see a problem, fix it

    • Don’t accept less than
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    26 mins
  • Ep. 194 - Close More Sales Deals with Darrell Amy

    Ep. 194 - Close More Sales Deals with Darrell Amy
    Oct 17 2024

    Who doesn’t want to close more sales deals? Without sales, you have no business yet some business owners really struggle with this part. If you only have a small staff most likely you, the business owner, are the chief salesperson. Like many owners, you don’t want to come across as salesy so you actually become less effective at it.

    The question is, how do you close more deals without coming across like a used car salesman? No offense to used car salesmen. This week’s guest, Darrell Amy, will help us dispel the misunderstanding of the sales process so we can all go in confidence and authenticity to close more deals. You’re not selling a product or service, you’re solving someone’s problem. Take a listen.

    Book: “Revenue Growth Engine: How to align marketing and sales to accelerate growth” https://www.revenuegrowthengine.com/#section-CK7KwRd4q9

    Podcast: Selling From the Heart https://www.revenuegrowthpodcast.com/

    https://www.revenuegrowthengine.com/

    Email: DAmy@revenuegrowthengine.com

    Key Takeaways:

    • How to set realistic sales goals

    • The way you open the sales call, you close it.

    • Focus on selling the outcome not the features

    • There are three types of buyers. 1) CEO 2) Middle managers 3) The rest of us One is more price conscious than the other

    • Start with a clear understanding of what the customer wants as an outcome

    Questions:

    • We all want to close more sales deals. Why don’t we? What are some common mistakes?

    • People commonly think of marketing and sales as the same thing. Can you clarify the difference?

    • Had a client that was thinking marketing was going to solve all his sales problems. The first thing we uncovered during our research was most of his clients (he sells insurance) didn’t know about the other insurance options he sold and were open to hearing more. But for some reason, didn’t follow up. Can you speak to identifying low hanging fruit?

    Today's guest is passionate about helping great companies grow revenue. He's the author of the best-selling book Revenue Growth Engine, How to Align Sales and Marketing to Drive Accelerate Growth. He is the host of the Revenue Growth Podcast on the C-Suite Radio Network and the co-host of Selling from the Heart podcast. He is a member of the Forbes Business Council and a C-Suite Advisor. As A Revenue Growth Strategist, he gets behind the scenes, rolling up his sleeves to help company owners, sales leaders, and marketing teams build revenue growth strategies. Welcome to the show, Darrell!

    Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/

    Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries

    Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk
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    34 mins

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A wonderful resource!

Thanks Robert & Kay Lee for continuing to bring value to couples like Laura & me as we strive to live a big life impacting others for good in business & personally! We are grateful to have this podcast as one more resource to regularly plug into! Keep up the good work!

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