Couples Inc is where business-owning couples learn to work better, together. The show is hosted by entrepreneurs Jodie and Glenn, partners in life and business. The first and third Wednesday of each month, they drop episodes with advice, real-world experience and general tomfoolery to help you find ways to strengthen your working relationship while bringing couple power to your customers. Visit couplesincpodcast.com for more scintillating details.
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Say NO this November, Relationship NOs and the Return of Talking Points
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Welcome back to Couples, Inc! On this episode, Jodie and Glenn discuss things to say NO to during NOvember; we visit with our friend Andrea Dindinger, LMFT, about ways to say NO at work or in your relationship; and we wrap things up with questions from the Talking Points card game. We're glad you're listening! Here's how to learn more about our gue…
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Couple Surprises, Talk Business and Is It Horror or Is It SciFi?
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Welcome back to CouplesINC! We're talking about some things that surprised us as a couple in business. We interview Roby Brock, the content creator and president of Talk Business, about business trends. We wrap the show up like a mummy by asking if some classic scary movies are horror or science fiction. We're glad you're listening! Here's where to…
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The Couples Inc 3rd Anniversary Show!
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Thanks for three years of your ears--or if you've just started listening, welcome! On this episode we talk about what we've learned after three years of podcasting. Since Jodie is a breast cancer survivor and October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we bust some common myths about it. We wrap things up with a Gen X quiz. We're glad you're here! Th…
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The Four Working Styles, Avoiding Financial Pitfalls and A Visit to the Water Cooler
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Welcome to Couples Inc! On Episode 17, we talked about leadership styles; on this episode, we talk about the four working styles--which one is yours? We visit with Wright Accounting Group owners Brian and Kitrina Wright about some financial pitfalls that couplepreneurs make and how to avoid them. We wrap up the episode with a visit to the Couples I…
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Leadership Styles, Social Media Rogues and Famous Couples
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Welcome to Couples Inc! On this episode, we talk about common leadership styles you can use as a framework for your business. Our interview is with attorney Mary Buckley, who gives tips about your company's dealings with employees' social media posts. We wrap up with a chat about famous couples (besides us). Thanks for listening! Leadership styles …
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Company Reset, The Business of Marriage Interview and First of All
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We're glad you're here! On this episode, we talk about doing a company reset; we interview Martin and Melissa Thoma about Melissa's book The Business of Marriage and the conscious choices they've made through decades of owning a business together; and we close the episode with another of our rant/rave "First of All" segments. Thanks for listening! …
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The Key Person Risk, Big Talk About Small Business and Words That Don't Exist But Should
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Welcome to Couples Inc! On this episode, we're talking about the risks of having a key person in your small business. We interview Mark Zweig and Eric Howerton, the hosts of the entrepreneurial podcast Big Talk About Small Business. We close the show inventing words that don't exist...but should. We're glad you're listening! Key person risk info he…
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It's the Fifth Wednesday Couples Inc. Minisode!
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It's unavoidable; sometimes, a fifth Wednesday pops up on the calendar and we at Couples Inc. do a minisode! Glenn's got a dandy quiz for Jodie: is it the name of a prescription drug or the name of a monster? We, our drugs and our monsters are glad you're listening!Oleh Couples Inc.
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What We Wish We Knew, Extending Your Brand Online and Olympic Quizzery
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Welcome to Episode 14, where we talk about the things we wish we knew before starting a business. Brand expert Katie Cooper visits with ways to extend your business' brand online. We engage in some Olympic quizzeration to wrap things up. We're glad you're listening!Oleh Couples Inc.
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Emotional Cost of Being the Boss, We Answer YOUR Questions and a Firework Rap Song Quiz
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Welcome to the Couples Inc. Podcast! We're talking about the emotional toll that being a business owner can take on you. We answer guest's questions in semi-interview style. At the end of the show, Glenn gives Jodie a test: is it a firework name or a rap song title? Thanks for listening! Here's the Startups.com emotional cost article.…
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Change, Check In and a Watermelon Quiz
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Welcome to Couples Inc! On this episode, we talk about important ways the workplace has changed lately. Then we discuss the importance of checking in with one another as couplepreneurs. We bring the show to a close with Jodie testing Glenn's knowledge of the humble watermelon. Thanks for listening! Here's the link to Forbes' flexible workplace item…
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Sunk Costs, the Mountain Goat Couple and a Quiz
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Welcome to Episode 11 of Season 5! We're talking about how to recognize and avoid sunken costs; we interview fellow couplepreneurs and podcasters Chrissy and Ryan McCrary, owners of Mountain Goat Coffee. At the end of the show, the McCrarys take our quiz about...goats. We're glad you're listening! Check out the Business Partner Partners Podcast!…
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Welcome back to Couples Inc! We're continuing our 3 Signs Series with the 3 Signs of Success. We explore a new list of stress languages. And we wrap everything up with a new rant feature called First of All. Thanks for listening! Five Stress LanguagesOleh Couples Inc.
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Mental Health Month, Processing Information and a Quiz
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Welcome to Episode 9 of Season 5! This episode publishes in May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month, so we're talking about what you as an employer need to know and some steps you can take to make your workplace accommodating and compliant. We're also visiting about the different ways couples process information and how that impacts coupleprene…
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Partnering with Other Small Businesses, Employee Handbooks and Eclipse Perceptions
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Welcome to the show! On this episode, we talk about how partnering with other small businesses can benefit you; attorney Mary Buckley visits with pointers on employee handbooks and why your business needs them; and we visit the Couples Inc. Water Cooler for an eclipse perception extravaganza. We're glad you're listening! Inc. article on partnering …
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Too Many Hats, Dealing With Failure and an Eclipse Challenge
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Welcome back! We're talking about signs that you're wearing too many hats. We have a discussion about the lessons of failure. At the end of the show, Jodie tests Glenn's eclipse knowledge. Thanks for listening!Oleh Couples Inc.
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Micro Business Plus/Minus, Quit Fighting Over Money, Ranking Trends
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On this episode, we talk about the benefits and challenges of being a micro business; relationship specialist Andrea Dindinger gives tips to help couples stop fighting about money; and we rank some trends using basketball lingo. Thanks for listening! Mom & Pop Business Owners Day Incredible song mashups on YouTube The Bury Daylight Savings page…
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Risky Business, Company Retreat and Mission to Mars test
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On this episode, we talk about the risks you take on as a couple in business together. We interview a corporate event planner about the importance of company retreats. We wrap it all up with questions from NASA's application for people wanting to go to Mars. Thanks for listening!Oleh Couples Inc.
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Habits, Hiring for Small Businesses and Leap Year Quiz
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Welcome to the Couples Inc Podcast! We're talking about some habits we practice for improving our workflow. We interview Tim Orellano of Human Resources Team for some small business hiring tips. Then, Jodie tests Glenn's Leap Year knowledge with a quiz. We're glad you're listening!Oleh Couples Inc.
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Work Love Languages, Content Marketing and a Quiz
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On this episode, we discuss the work version of love languages. We also interview marketing guru Pat Schober about the importance of content marketing. At the episode's end, Jodie has to choose: is it a B movie title or the name of a hot sauce? Thanks for listening!Oleh Couples Inc.
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Fifth Wednesday Mini Episode: Oscars Quiz
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Every month with five Wednesdays, we're presenting the Couples Inc. Mini Episode! Jodie quizzes Glenn about milestones in Hollywood's Oscar Awards on this mini. We're glad you're listening!Oleh Couples Inc.
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Blend, Boundaries and Either/Or
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This episode finds us talking about making work and life blend for couples who work together. Then, we interview consultants Kay Lee and Robert Fukui for insight about their approach to balance/blend/boundaries. Our Either/Or this time: is it an exotic food name OR an international capitol city name? We're glad you're listening! Kay Lee and Robert'…
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Deep Goals, Emotional Leadership and a Visit to the Watercooler
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We're kicking off Season 5 with a deep dive on setting goals. Then, we interview Emotional Leadership specialist Catherine Buercklin. We end the show with a visit to the Couples Inc. Watercooler. Thanks for listening!Oleh Couples Inc.
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The Couples Inc. Holiday Extravaganza
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On this episode, we look back at the top business trends of 2023 and have some fun at the expense of ChatGPT. At the end of the show, Jodie tests Glenn's New Year's Eve knowledge. Seasons greetings!Oleh Couples Inc.
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Holiday Motivation, Holiday Stress, Holiday Gifts
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On this episode, we talk about keeping your wheels going at a time of year when many managers and team members shift into neutral. We interview couples therapist and relationship coach Andrea Dindinger to gather tips on ways to lessen family stress during the holidays. And we spotlight some truly unique and (in)famous holiday gifts. We're glad you'…
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Roles Revisited, Interview and Thanksgiving Quiz
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On this episode, we talk about the need to revisit your company roles to be sure they're still working. In our interview segment, we answer questions from listeners. And, at the end of the show, Jodie tests Glenn's Thanksgiving knowledge. We're glad you're listening!Oleh Couples Inc.
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Milestones, Brand Photography and Either/Or
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On this episode, we talk about the importance of marking company and couple milestones. Our graphic design guru Katie Cooper-Bussell offers some tips on using photography to help brand your business. We wrap things up with an either/or quiz. We're glad you're listening!Oleh Couples Inc.
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Signs, Trademarks and Halloween
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On this episode, we talk about some signs you may be suffering from burnout. We also interview Josh Hallenbeck, an attorney who specializes in intellectual property about how to make sure your business branding is safe. We wrap things up with a Halloween quiz. Thanks for listening! Here's Josh's info…
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Partners, Assistance and Old School Tech
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On this episode, we discuss what makes a great partner, in business and in life. We talk to Melissa Smith, CEO and Founder of the Association of Virtual Assistants, about matching your business with the right VAs. Then Jodie tests Glenn's knowledge about old school technology. We're glad you're listening! Here's Melissa's book!…
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Keeping Your Business Soul, UJam Fitness and Odd Football Traditions
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In this episode, we talk about scaling your business without losing your mojo. We interview Suzy and Matt Marks, the dynamic couple behind UJam Fitness. And Glenn tests Jodie's knowledge of college football traditions. We're glad you're listening! Marcus Lemonis employee buy-in ideasOleh Couples Inc.
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On today's show, we discuss the three signs that you and your spouse work well together. We also share some crazy co-worker/team member stories with frequent guests Scott and Jane Levine. We wrap things up with Glenn testing Jodie's knowledge of corporate slogans. We're glad you're listening!Oleh Couples Inc.
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Co-leadership, a Co-Active Couple and Cringeworthy Cinema
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This episode of Couples Inc. brings you our thoughts on having two leaders in a company. We also interview Chris and Kaelyn Armistead, owners of Armistead Wealth, on how they make working together work. And we review some of the worst movies we've ever seen. We're glad you're listening! Harvard Business Review on Co-leadership Visit Armistead Wealt…
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In this episode, we throw some time management knowledge your way. We interview attorney Mary E. Buckley, Director at Cross Gunter Witherspoon Galchus, and talk about staffing and personnel mistakes that small businesses should avoid. Then we put on a play about one woman's quest to find out where the time went. Thanks for listening! Pareto Analysi…
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Communication, Customer Service and a Quiz
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We take a look at three signs that you and your partner are having communication issues. We interview entrepreneurial specialist Dmitri Scott about the crucial role of customer service. And in the ever popular couples quiz, Jodie tests Glenn's knowledge of boats. We're glad you're listening! Talking past each other at HuffPo…
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On our Season 4 opener, we talk about knowing when to call it quits as a business owner. We also interview Todd Nuckols, a business succession planning expert and author of The 80/20 Business: Big Results From Small Changes. And we wind up at the Couples Inc. water cooler for a chat about things we are sooooo done with. Thanks for listening!…
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DIY Marketing and a Season Ending Couples Quiz
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In this episode, we recognize June as "Entrepreneurs DIY Marketing Month." Apparently that's a thing and we're gonna talk about it. Then we wrap up Season 3 with one of our famous Couples Quizzes. Thanks for listening!Oleh Couples Inc.
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Workplace Changes, We Get Interviewed and Is It Both
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On this episode, we talk about changes in the workplace; some previous show guests ask us questions about ourselves and Couples Inc.; and we play a quizzy quiz called "Is It Both?" Glad you're listening!Oleh Couples Inc.
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Age Differences, Design Ideas and Outerspace
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On this episode, we talk about how age differences can affect couples in business and check in with our design expert Katie Cooper-Bussell owner of Lemon Life Design. Then at the end of the show, Jodie tests Glenn’s space travel knowledge. Thanks for listening! Here's the Fast Company generational survey. Calculate your age difference with laser pr…
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Handling Advice, Handmade Franchisees and a Trip to the Water Cooler
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On this episode, we talk about handling unsolicited advice. In our interview segment, we chat with a couple who own a franchise location of a Pinterest-inspired craft studio. Then we visit the Couples Inc. Water Cooler and talk about our fave YouTube channels. Thanks for listening! Small Business Trends article here Psychology Today article here…
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Being Your Own Spokesperson and PEEPS!
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In this episode, we're talking about the spokesperson of your business. Who is it? Who should it be? We also talk about a certain seasonal bird-shaped marshmallow treat and its uses in the non culinary realm. Enjoy!Oleh Couples Inc.
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Talking, Taxing Things and Tournament Trivia
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We discuss why couples sometimes talk past each other and what we do to prevent that. Then we talk about things we find most taxing about working together. At the end of the episode, Jodie tests Glenn's NCAA Tournament knowledge with a quiz. Thanks for listening!Oleh Couples Inc.
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Mom N Pop, High Tech and an Irish Quiz
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We're talking about National Mom & Pop Business Owner Day and whether robot waiters and chatbots are signs of the apocalypse. At the end of the show, Glenn quizzes Jodie with Irish trivia. Thanks for listening!Oleh Couples Inc.
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Loving What You Do vs Doing What You Love
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On this episode, we take a deep dive into the differences between loving what you do and doing what you love. We visit with entrepreneurs and marketing/events gurus Pat and Regina Schober about their experience as a couple working together. And we visit the CouplesINC Water Cooler for dating disaster stories from our past. Thanks for listening! Her…
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Marketing, Marriage and Valentine Roses
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On this episode, we talk about Surround Sound Marketing and interview Andrea Dindinger, M.A. about what couples need to do to better connect. And, at the end of the show, Jodie tests Glenn’s knowledge about all things Valentine’s Day. Thanks for listening!Oleh Couples Inc.
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Staying Motivated, Handling Change and This or That
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On this episode, we talk about staying motivated as a business owner, and we visit with frequent guests Scott and Jane Levine about change. Scott and Jane stick around to play This or That: Winter Edition to wrap things up. Thanks for listening!Oleh Couples Inc.
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Vision, Vodka and a Trip to the Watercooler
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We're talking about partners having shared vision; we interview the couple who owns a craft distillery about how they work together; and we stop at the CouplesINC watercooler to share our New Year's resolutions.Oleh Couples Inc.
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Here's a brief update for our listeners.Oleh Couples Inc.
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Gifts, Getting on TV and a Game
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Welcome to Season 3 of Couples Inc! On this episode, Glenn and Jodie talk about your corporate holiday gift giving; we interview an Emmy Award winning television producer about getting your business on the telly; and we play This Or That with holiday food and activities. Thanks for listening!Oleh Couples Inc.
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Wrapping Up and Rapping Up Season 2
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In our final episode of Season 2, we share "AHA!" moments and superlatives from the season. And, as a special bonus...a rap like no other.Oleh Couples Inc.
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Work Tools and Tricks or Treats
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In this episode, we delve in to some of the apps and other tools that help our work get done. Then, we share horrific highlights from Halloween past. Thanks for listening!Oleh Couples Inc.
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