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Talking Past Each Other, Taxing Things and Trivia

We explore why couples talk past each other and what we do to prevent that; we talk about things that tax us as we work together; and we wrap up with Jodie testing Glenn’s knowledge of March Madness trivia. Thanks for listening!

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Mom N Pop, High Tech and an Irish Quiz

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!

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Loving What You Do vs Doing What You Love

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!

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Marketing, Marriage and Valentine Roses

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!

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Staying Motivated, Handling Change and This or That

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!

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Vision, Vodka and a Trip to the Watercooler

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. Thanks for listening!

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Gifts, Getting on TV and a Game

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!

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Business Tools and Spooky Stories

In this episode, we talk about tools we use on a daily basis to run our business. And, at the end of the show, since Halloween is just around the corner, we both share some spooky stories.

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Rules, Resources and Rankings

In this episode, we talk about rules we consistently break and interview Heather Robinette with the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center about resources for business owners.

And, at the end of the show, we rank some fall favorites.

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Work Styles, Consistent Design and a Quiz

In this episode, we discuss different work styles and then chat with our design expert, Katie Cooper-Bussell of Lemon Life Design, about being consistent in your branding.

At the end of the episode, Glenn gets to quiz Jodie.

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School, Sweet Treats and Story Time

It’s back to school season and we talk about what we can STILL learn from the classic book All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten.

Then we interview Ashley and Collier East, owners of LePops, a gourmet frozen treat shop.

At the end of the episode, we stop by the Couples Inc. Water Cooler and share some funny school stories.

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Growth and Getting Away

On this episode, we talk about being a micro-business versus a small business; and the pros and cons of each.

Then we catch up with fellow couple-preneurs Jane and Scott Levine with RiverCity Print and Imaging.

And, finally, all four of us play VACAY-YAY or VACAY-NAY. Thanks for listening!

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Time, Talent and a Trip to the Water Cooler

Click below to listen to Episode 6 of Season 2.

On this installment, we talk about time management and offer our tips for what works for us.

Then we interview Michael and Catherine Fothergill who manage Ballet Arkansas about running a nonprofit arts organization as a couple.

And, finally, we take a trip to the Couples Inc Water Cooler to talk about things we are loving lately.

Thanks for listening!

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Criticism, Cash Flow and Charcoal

Click below to listen to Episode 5 of Season 2.

On this installment, we talk about giving and receiving constructive criticism.

Then, we interview Brandon Horvath with the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center about business budgets.

And, at the end of the episode, Glenn takes a quiz that tests his grilling knowledge!

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Age, Wisdom and Summer Vacation

On this episode, we ask the question, “Is there an ideal age to start a business?” Can you be too young? Too old? Or does age even matter?

Then, we share the life lessons we each learned from our first jobs.

And, at the end of the episode, we stop by the Couples Inc Water Cooler to share summer vacation stories.

Thanks for listening!

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Love Language, A Healthy Partnership and Movie Trivia

In this episode, we discuss the Five Love Languages and chat with Delana Morrison and Edward Drangle, who own Ageless Health and Fitness, on how they make working together work for them.

And, at the end of the episode, we test our movie knowledge.

Thanks for listening!

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Mental Health, Myths and a Meetup at the Water Cooler

In this episode, we discuss mental health in the workplace. Then chat with frequent guests Scott and Jane Levine about business ownership myths.

At the end of the episode, all four of us visit the Couples Inc Water Cooler to discuss some things we are loving.

Thanks for listening!

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S2:EP1 Compatibility, Compromise and a Couples Quiz

In this episode, we discuss the most common response we get from people when they find out we work with our spouse.

Then we check in with Relationship Expert Charlie Simpson with Arkansas Relationship Counseling Center about the art of compromise.

And, at the end of the episode, we tackle another quiz. But this one has a twist.

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Episode 012: Breaks, Branding and Looking Back

On this episode, we discuss the importance of taking breaks and interview a branding expert to talk about how design can impact your marketing efforts. And, at the end of the episode, we talk about what we’ve learned so far as new podcasters.

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