Business Marriage is the non-celebrity couple podcast that brings you the real and honest conversations that couples all over the world are having about life, family, work and everything in between. Entrepreneur husband and wife James and Hayley Burtt run their own separate businesses, so each week the pair take the opportunity to sit down and openly (sometimes too openly!) share what it is really like to juggle running a company, raising a family and (trying) to find time to keep your partn ...
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Elaine's Kitchen Table | Create Better Family, Health, Business, Self
Elaine Tan Comeau: Business Woman, Entrepreneur, Founder of Easy Daysies
Are you a busy mom or entrepreneur? Take a deep breath and create a better life for you and your family! Elaine Tan Comeau, founder of Easy Daysies (www.easydaysies.com a favorite winning pitch on Dragons' Den, Canada's Shark Tank), mom of 3, wife, foodie, stroke survivor, former school teacher, author & speaker, and Mompreneur of the Year in Canada, talks to you about Creating Better family, health, mental health, business and self, all straight from the kitchen table - where it started for ...
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Welcome to Do Business with Todd Frazier! Here, we talk about business development strategies, practical tools, and tips to help your business succeed. As a business strategy expert, licensed CPA, and accounting specialist, Todd Frazier loves talking about what it takes to DO BUSINESS. Stop waiting, start DOING!
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191 - What You Need To Know About Tariffs, CARM, CUSMA, and import/export, with Carolyn Kim of UPS Canada - Part 2
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18:39Carolyn Kim is the Vice President of Corporate Affairs for UPS Canada, leading policy issues related to sustainability, transportation and supply chains, as well as international trade, customs, and labour. She brings nearly two decades of land use, sustainability, and transportation policy and planning experience. Carolyn is a wealth of knowledge …
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190 - What You Need To Know About Tariffs, CARM, CUSMA, and import/export, with Carolyn Kim of UPS Canada
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25:43Carolyn Kim is the Vice President of Corporate Affairs for UPS Canada, leading policy issues related to sustainability, transportation and supply chains, as well as international trade, customs, and labour. She brings nearly two decades of land use, sustainability, and transportation policy and planning experience. Carolyn is a wealth of knowledge …
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189 - In Between the Highlight Reel, with Christine Coughlin
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38:34As a Mom of 3, Founder of YVR Creatives, Editor of The In-Between, and one of Vancouver's Top 25 Mom Bloggers of 2025, Christine Coughlin knows a thing or two about the imperfect art of parenting, mixed with the entrepreneur bug. Join us as we discuss our endless curiosity as human beings, how to harness what comes naturally to you, and how to know…
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081 | Run Your Business with the End in Mind: Exit, Exist, or Eternity?
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37:06In this episode of the Do Business Show, Todd Frazier, John Welch, and Jake Frazier break down three ways to run your business: exit for a big payout, exist for lifestyle freedom, or eternity for legacy. Learn how to choose the right path for your goals—and the trade-offs that come with each.
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188 - Help Customers Find You, with Glynis Tao (Part 2)
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26:49Glynis Tao is founder of Chase Your Dreams Consulting, and apparel business consulting & online marketing agency that specializes in SEO for e-commerce companies. Her tips and advice, however, work for any type of online sales! Connect with Glynis: Website: https://glynistao.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glynistao/ Podcast: https://glyni…
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080 | The Boring Business Myth: What Really Works for Entrepreneurs
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47:47Buying a business sounds easy—but is it the right move? In this episode, Todd and the crew break down the real differences between buying and starting a business, the traps of “boring business” advice online, and how to apply the Do Business Method™ for real success. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:38 - Should You Buy or Start a Business? 0…
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079 | How to Keep Your Sales Pipeline Full
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56:41In this episode of the Do Business Podcast, Todd Frazier, CPA, is joined by John and Jake for a deep dive into one of the biggest challenges in business—filling and maintaining your sales pipeline. From a luxury hotel’s standout hospitality to In-N-Out Burger’s legendary consistency, we explore how great service and genuine relationships can turn o…
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078 | Save Taxes Now, Build Wealth Forever
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24:14If you've ever asked, “How can I pay less in taxes?” — this episode is for you. Todd Frazier, CPA and business strategist, breaks down the most effective and underutilized way to reduce your tax burden and build long-term wealth: starting a business. Whether you're a high-income W-2 earner tired of handing 30–50% to the IRS or just looking for a le…
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077 | AI Note-Taking: Your New Business Assistant Is Listening
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18:27Get Plaud.AI recorder: https://amzn.to/40Bzp1g You’re Being Recorded!In this episode of The Do Business Podcast, Todd Frazier, CPA, explores the growing use of meeting recordings and how pairing them with AI tools — like the PLAUD AI recorder — can supercharge your workflow. Learn how automatic transcripts, summaries, and action items are changing …
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187 - Help Customers Find You, with Glynis Tao (Part 1)
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26:08Glynis Tao is founder of Chase Your Dreams Consulting, and apparel business consulting & online marketing agency that specializes in SEO for e-commerce companies. Her tips and advice work for any type of online sales though! Connect with Glynis: Website: https://glynistao.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glynistao/ Podcast: https://glynista…
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076 | You're Doing It Wrong: Online Bank Balances LIE
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17:53Your bank account is lying to you. It doesn’t show your future expenses, unpaid invoices, or which parts of your business are actually profitable. In this episode, CPA and business strategist Todd Frazier explains why accurate accounting is the missing key in most small businesses. Learn how financial records are the scoreboard you need to make con…
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186 - Couplepreneur Wisdom with Kyle and Ariel Tresch - Part 2
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30:19WOW. If ever an interview had to be split into two parts, because there was so much meat of knowledge and wisdom shared, this is it. Join Ariel and Kyle as they dive into what it takes to run a business with your spouse, while maintaining a healthy and strong relationship and family outside of work. And this episode is not just about working well w…
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185 - Couplepreneur Wisdom with Kyle and Ariel Tresch - Part 1
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37:07WOW. If ever an interview had to be split into two parts, because there was so much meat of knowledge and wisdom shared, this is it. Join Ariel and Kyle as they dive into what it takes to run a business with your spouse, while maintaining a healthy and strong relationship and family outside of work. And this episode is not just about working well w…
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184 - The Confident Teen Blueprint - with Karlene Savage
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59:11Mom of 7. Masters in Conflict Resolution and Negotiations. MSNBC-featured Certified Hostage Negotiator. Author of The Confident Teen Blueprint. We just found the female Chuck Norris! Join Elaine and Karlene as we learn to "explain before you expect", resolve conflicts, and be a learning parent. Learn how to develop your parenting philosophy before …
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183 - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Small Business, with Whilna Stewart-Franklin of UPS
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43:27Learn why having a diverse workforce, even in a small business of only a handful of employees - is good for business! Connect with Whilna: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whilna-stewart-franklin/ Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Fac…
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182 - Getting Re-Hooked on Phonics, with Dr. Irene Daria
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35:42Do you know of any children who have yet to learn to read, or need some help? Listen in as Dr. Irene recounts her path from journalist, to psychologist, to literacy advocate and author of the Steps to Reading book series! Connect with Irene: Website: https://www.stepstoreading.com Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/drirenedaria Connect with Elaine: Websi…
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181 - Generating Conversation is How You Win, with Nathan Yeung
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17:25Nathan has over a decade of both B2B and B2C marketing experience (that's business to business, and business to consumer), and has driven growth for more than 50 companies. Listen to learn: What channels should you use to advertise (a very surprising answer!) Should you hire a marketing agency? Why marketing can look easy And more! This interview w…
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180 - Find Your Audience, Then Make Them Remember You, with Nathan Yeung
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32:35Nathan has over a decade of both B2B and B2C marketing experience (that's business to business, and business to consumer), and has driven growth for more than 50 companies. Listen to learn: How marketing can be like weight loss programs The difference between B2B and B2C marketing and how to approach each 3 tips for growing your online presence And…
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Screen Time And Children - How To Limit It, Make It Better, and Enhance Communication In Your Family
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11:24Elaine and her husband Ron discuss the merits of screen time for children and its effect on communication. They also provide tips for limiting screen time, and resources for "good" screen time. Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: h…
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Why You Should Let Your Kids Play - with Kirsten Anderson
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33:46Playologist Kirsten Anderson is back! And this time, she is talking about play in a family setting: What are the benefits of play? Structured vs free play - what is the right balance? Should you be happy if your kids are bored? And much more! Listen in and learn how to help your family develop more awesome humans through play! Connect with Kirsten …
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How Can Play Increase Your Business? With Playologist Kirsten Anderson
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30:53Kirsten is a dear friend (and one of the first people to take Easy Daysies into her toy store). She is also a "Playologist"! In this episode, we discuss how PLAY can make you a better and more profitable business person. Play leads to discovery, lowers stress, and has a host of other benefits we discuss here! And stay tuned for episode 128, where w…
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How-To Social Media Video Marketing for Small Business Owners with Dunia Tozy
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40:35My guest Dunia Tozy is an experienced videographer and photographer who shares with us: 3 reasons video marketing is very important for your small business 3 top tips and strategies to create awesome videos and much more! If you have a product or service to promote on social media, you will want to get out your notebook! Connect with Dunia: Website…
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Mom Makers: from Etsy to Walmart and a Flagship Store, with Louise Vargas and Tara Morellato
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42:28More Mom Makers! Find out how Louise went from Etsy to opening 2 brick-and-mortar retail stores, and how Tara went from Etsy to getting her products on Walmart shelves! Connect with Louise: Website: https://gastownsoapworks.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sogasoap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoGaSoap Connect with Tara: Website: htt…
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Off For Summer Romance, Kid Fiascos and General Nonsense For The Holiday!
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4:04Heyyyyyyy friend. So this is just a quick update episode to let you know that Business Marriage is going on a break for the summer hols! We will be back in the Autumn with many LOLs, summer tales and more real-talk around the juggling of business and family! Have a great summer friends, see you soon amigos x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
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How to Write and Publish Your Book, with Ann Douglas (Part 2)
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20:09Ann Douglas is back by popular demand! We first met her in Episode 90, where she talked about "parenting through the storm". Coincidentally, that is the title of one the more than 25 books Ann has authored! This time Ann is here to help guide us through the process of writing and publishing our own book! This interview was so juicy we had to split …
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Personal Branding That Helps Put Money In Your Pocket - Hayley Gives A Keynote And Becomes The Female Gary Vee Of Marketing!
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43:50In this week’s episode, James and Hayley discuss the importance of focusing on personal branding in business as they share lived experience of its potential to establish credibility, trust, and loyalty with customers. There’s also a fair bit of chat about the couple’s new favourite subject, Manifestation and the never-ending search for work-life ba…
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How to Write and Publish Your Book, with Ann Douglas (Part 1)
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25:16Ann Douglas is back by popular demand! We first met her in Episode 90, where she talked about "parenting through the storm". Coincidentally, that is the title of one the more than 25 books Ann has authored! This time Ann is here to help guide us through the process of writing and publishing our own book! This interview was so juicy we had to split …
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Won’t Somebody Think of the Children! - The things we put up with for our Kids
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39:17In today’s episode, we’re diving into all the things we find ourselves doing as parents. From pretending to enjoy Sports Day (seriously, whose idea was it to have sack races?), to spending our hard-earned cash on the latest “must-have” toy (it's already broken), and of course, finishing the food our kids don’t – because who doesn’t love cold, half-…
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Small Business Instagram Tips with Shannon Cox
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38:41This episode we are taking a quick break from the "Mom Makers" series to talk about something almost all Mom Maker businesses can leverage for their business - Instagram! My guest is Shannon Cox, marketing professor at Douglas College, and we talk about the latest tips and trends for small business Instagram users. Connect with Shannon: Website: ht…
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Hairy Nuts and Bread Gloves: A Scandalous Sales Saga!
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45:14In this week's episode, Hayley attempts to reveal the top-secret tricks of the trade when it comes to selling! Sell what, you ask? Whether it's products, services, or even your soul to the caffeine gods, Hayley's got you covered. From branding and marketing, how you present yourself can only work in your favour—unless you're presenting yourself in …
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Marketing - with Ashley Freeborn of Smash + Tess
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25:06Join us for a free master class in marketing from the CEO of one of the fastest growing companies in North America! Ashley may surprise you with what she has to say about reaching out to potential clients. Connect with Ashley: Website: https://smashtess.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smashtess Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afreebor…
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A Blast from the Past: Swipe Right, Success Fights, and ChatGPT Couples Counselling - Our Favourite Moments from Season 1!
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51:17Buckle up, folks! Today we're jumping into our time machine (sadly, not a real one) to relive the greatest hits from Season 1 of Business Marriage! Now, we know many of you are thinking, "Wait, there was a Season 1?" Yes, there was, and we're here to save you the hassle of binge-watching it all. Instead, we're serving up a highlight reel of our fin…
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Tenacity, with Ashley Freeborn of Smash + Tess
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28:01Buckle your seat belt, Ashley Freeborn, co-founder of Smash + Tess (insanely comfortable clothing, insanely growing company), tells her story of going from high school teacher to romper queen. Like many success stories, it was not carefully planned - Ashley and her company went where their customers rewarded them for going. There are so many great …
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Know the Heart of Your Business - and Watch Your Business Grow!
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6:36Why do female-owned businesses in many industries statistically survive longer? Perhaps more women know what is at the heart of their business - why they do what they do, and what the purpose of their business is. If you know the H.E.A.R.T. of your business, you will help more people, and your business will grow! Connect with Elaine: Website: https…
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CEO Yourself! Are you ready to Get Sh*t Done?
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46:23Today we’re talking about motivation, inspiration, and just generally the power to actually get things done. Whether it’s cash flow or weight loss, stuff needs doing, and if you can’t finish it, why bother starting? We discuss our experiences with managing family life, setting boundaries, and prioritising self-care, and also dig into our fascinatio…
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Today, we’re diving into the murky waters of the English language to uncover the words that make us all squirm, shudder, and seriously reconsider our love for communication. Buckle up, because we’ve done some research to discover the words that our friends, family, and the world at large (including you, our lovely listeners) hate with a passion. Yo…
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179 - Financial Literacy for Families and Children, with Cinders McLeod
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32:24Join Cinders as she takes us through her financial literacy book series for children! We also talk about the business of publishing, mental health, and more. Grab a coffee and join us! Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable/179 Connect with Cinders: Website: https://moneybunnies.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneybunnies.co/ Books: Mon…
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Hayley is a Lean Keen Selling Machine! - Tips for Better Selling, our 7-year-old Rockstar, and Preparing for a Live Event!
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50:16In this episode, Hayley attended a thrilling (or so she claims) business event and is now declaring herself the queen of selling! To top it off, she bagged some fabulous Collagen freebies. Meanwhile, our 7-year-old rock star took the stage at a rock concert, delivering some uniquely creative renditions of popular songs (or so he claims). We also di…
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This week on Business Marriage we are entering the metaphorical time machine as we go back in time to Hayley’s first-ever podcasting efforts with her own show which was called The Family Unfiltered Podcast. In the inaugural episode of that show titled, Making Babies with The Burtts they delved into the journey of creating our two small little human…
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On Perseverance, Purpose and Patents - with Mary Purcaro - Replay
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27:12Mary Purcaro is the Founder and CEO of Cuddlecloth® and Cuddlepet®, bath towels designed for safety. Mary shares how perseverance and the love of learning keep you going when things are good or bad in business. Are you thinking about patenting, listen as Mary share how and why she has three patents! Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitc…
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We reveal our intelligence! Are We Smarter Than A 10-Year-Old?
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34:18Louis (our 7-year-old) has been bringing back homework which we don’t know the answers to. Not only is this embarrassing for us, it also means we can’t help our child’s education! So we thought we’d bump up our IQs by taking an AI generated quiz for 10-year-olds. We tackle english, maths, history, geography, science, and sex education in an endeavo…
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How we became VIPs, and why health and wellness IS all it’s cracked up to be!
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46:01Today on the show we reveal our glamorous journey into the world of VIPs! OK, it was at our friend's dinosaur theme park opening, but that doesn’t stop us being important! Hayley discussed her adventure with a fit, young… personal trainer, and we muse on the benefits of personal development and taking care of yourself (physically and mentally). We …
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Shoveling dirt at the age of nine was his first job helping others and where Mike learned to "show up and be committed". Learn to avoid these top 3 mistakes small businesses make when it comes to protecting themselves. Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https:…
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178 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome - The Girl's Guide to Entrepreneurship, with Alison Hall
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33:13Alison reinvented herself to become her own happy boss after 25 years of corporate life, building several lucrative businesses. "It's never too late to reach for a dream and grab it" Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/178 Connect with Alison: Website: https://www.theboldestme.com Email: [email protected] Book: Startup Smart - The Gir…
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Breaking News: James and Hayley's star signs are NOT romantically aligned
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38:19This podcast is written in the stars as James and Hayley discuss all things Zodiac! In this special episode of Business Marriage, the pair uncover the true meanings behind star signs, their associated traits, and explore whether their own star signs are romantically aligned! James, a Virgo, describes himself as lively, fun, loyal, and honest. Meanw…
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Secrets to Explosive Business Growth Revealed! Are You Making These Delegation Mistakes!?
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48:49Dive into the latest episode of the Business Marriage podcast as James and Hayley (try) to navigate the intricacies of delegation and efficiency in business… but, to be honest, there is more laughing than learning in this pod! As well as entrepreneurial delegating there are some unexpected life lessons from reality TV and weird local traditions! Wh…
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Anyone Can Be An Entrepreneur - Learn What It Takes To Be A Mompreneur from Maria Locker, CEO of Mompreneurs - replay
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18:39Maria Locker, CEO of Mompreneurs Showcase Group, shares what it takes to perform the balancing act to become a Mompreneur of distinction. Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Elaines…
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Answering Listeners Curious Questions, Insights About Entrepreneurial Couples, and Why James Refuses to Pay a Government Fine!
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43:27In this episode of Business Marriage, we answer all of your burning questions about being partners in both the things we love and our marriage (I mean businesses)! We cover questions around how we handle the kids around the business (though it really should be the other way round!), which of us is “the angry one”, and did James mention that he ran …
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Run Old Boy Run - James Takes On The TCS London Marathon 2024
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39:42In this episode of Business Marriage, James and Hayley talk about the gargantuan effort that it takes from ALL involved in getting across the finish line of the London Marathon. Yes, James might have been the one running in the TCS London Marathon 2024 but Hayley had to do a lot of child care during the many months of training, so she thinks she is…
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Kevin O'Leary Part 1 - on Female CEO's, His Daily Habits For Success, and More! Replay
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14:37In part 1 of my interview with Kevin O'Leary - of Shark Tank, Dragons' Den, CNBC, etc. - brilliant business mind and investor in Easy Daysies, he talks about how female CEO's are bringing home the bacon (and why), what makes him put his "soldiers" (dollars) to war, the similarities and differences between parenting and running a business, what he g…
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