Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs

Robert and Kay Lee Fukui: Business and Marriage Coaches
  • 5.0 (15)
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP
  • UPDATED MONTHLY
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs

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.

  1. Ep. 206 - 5 Common Business Mistakes: That’s Killing Growth and Forcing You to Work Harder

    JAN 6

    Ep. 206 - 5 Common Business Mistakes: That’s Killing Growth and Forcing You to Work Harder

    In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui discuss five common business mistakes that hinder growth and profitability while affecting work-life balance. They emphasize the importance of focusing on profit margins rather than just sales volume, the pitfalls of discounting, the necessity of tracking financial metrics, the value of hiring help, and the need for training employees to ensure business success and personal fulfillment. Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) 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 Focusing on volume not margin Lower prices/discounts to attract more customers Not tracking metrics: doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results Too cheap to hire Not willing to train Sound Bites "Five common business mistakes." "Focusing on volume, not margin." "Lowering prices to attract customers." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Common Business Mistakes 01:29 Focusing on Volume vs. Margin 06:10 The Pitfalls of Discounting 12:55 Importance of Tracking Metrics 19:19 The Cost of Not Hiring 22:09 The Need for Training Employees

    29 min
  2. Ep. 205 - Warning Signs For Your Marriage and Business

    12/30/2024

    Ep. 205 - Warning Signs For Your Marriage and Business

    In this episode, we discuss how entrepreneurs can often become so focused on their business that they miss the warning signs that both their marriage and business may be at risk. It's crucial to address small issues in your relationship early on before they grow into larger problems that are harder to fix.  Tune in to learn about the key red flags you and your spouse should tackle to ensure both your relationship and business thrive together. Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) 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 Preventive maintenance is crucial for marriage and business. Busyness can lead to neglect in relationships. Frequent arguments may indicate deeper emotional issues. Avoiding hot button issues can create resentment. Emotional connection is vital for a healthy marriage. Lack of affection can signal relationship trouble. Date nights are essential for maintaining connection. Scheduling quality time can improve relationship health. Communication is key to resolving conflicts. A healthy marriage positively impacts business success. Chapters 00:00 Preventive Maintenance in Marriage and Business 05:06 Identifying Warning Signs of Busyness 10:25 The Impact of Arguments on Relationships 14:45 Avoidance and Its Consequences 20:27 The Importance of Affirmation 23:51 Date Nights: A Lost Tradition 30:46 Course Correction for a Healthier Future

    34 min
  3. Ep. 204 - Overcoming Alcohol, Drugs, and Suicide To Becoming An Entrepreneur Couple with Darryll and Brittany Stinson

    12/23/2024

    Ep. 204 - Overcoming Alcohol, Drugs, and Suicide To Becoming An Entrepreneur Couple with Darryll and Brittany Stinson

    Life can be a roller coaster ride with many highs and lows. Both Darryll and Brittany Stinson share their stories of successes and challenges growing up, marrying each other, building an amazing business, and raising four kids.  Darryll was a Division 1 football and basketball player and voted Top 100 college athlete in 2008. When things went south his senior year, he landed in rehab, got clean, and eventually found Brittany at his local church. Since then, they have used their gifts, skills, and experience to help others find and use their stories to change the world.  Website: https://www.darryllstinson.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stinsonspeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stinsonspeaks/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mentalhealth-keynotespeaker Twitter: https://twitter.com/dstinson97 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEHRTpVu-KpqBRHVQBxEwVw TedX Website: https://tedxalexanderpark.com/ Key Takeaways Brittany was an alcoholic working in a bar She didn’t value herself to love herself Darryll didn’t fit in growing up and changed who he was to fit in Darryll was at the height of his college career then turned to drugs Did some time in rehab to get clean and sober and find the Lord Different upbringings made marriage tough Daily check-ins, weekly meetings, and constant praise makes marriage and business better How they define success Darryll Stinson is the co-founder of Seeding Greatness, a movement of leaders restoring the planet and helping humanity to heal through their stories and transformational services. Licensee of TedX Alexander Park. As a former Division 1 athlete, Darryll overcame multiple suicide attempts to become a multiple best-selling author and 2xTEDx speaker with more than 2 million views. His accolades as a Top 100 athlete (2008), award-winning higher ed communications professional, #9 Suicide Awareness Speaker (2023), and TEDx organizer (2022-present) attest to the impact of his work. Founder of “Second Chance Athletes” and author of the best selling book, “Who Am I After Sports.” He’s coached hundreds of speakers to reach millions of people while growing themselves and their businesses at the same time. When he's not coaching or captivating audiences, Darryll enjoys rapping, reading, and spending quality time with his wife Brittany, four children Ava, Arianna, Amaya, Isaiah, and dog, Magic. Brittany Stinson, MSA, is a speaker, operational strategist, and cofounder of Seeding Greatness. Struggling to find herself in college, Brittany overcame alcoholism and unhealthy relationships. Alongside her husband, she went on to build a movement of leaders impacting the world with their stories. Brittany has worked with a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from solopreneurs and student leaders to hospitals with $500 million in salary budgets. When she isn’t working, Brittany enjoys working out and spending quality time with her husband and four children (preferably on a beach somewhere).  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

    39 min
  4. Ep. 203 - The Business Benefits of Procrastination

    12/16/2024

    Ep. 203 - The Business Benefits of Procrastination

    Procrastination can have benefits in business if reframed and used strategically. It is often driven by fear of failure or the desire for perfection. However, when we finally take action, we often realize that the process wasn't as bad as we imagined.  Procrastination can also provide a learning period and allow for improvements to be made before launching a product or service. It can also be an opportunity for a relaunch, bringing new energy and updates to a project.  In this episode, we share our own experience of procrastination and how we turned it into an advantage for our business.  Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) 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 Chapters 00:00 Introduction: The Benefits of Procrastination 01:31 Understanding Why We Procrastinate 03:27 Reframing Procrastination for Business 05:47 The Learning Period of Procrastination 09:11 Using Procrastination for a Successful Relaunch 12:00 Discovering Errors and Updates through Procrastination

    28 min
  5. Ep. 202 - Keys To Becoming A High-Performance Entrepreneur with Justin Roethlingshoefer and Alyse Gaulin

    12/09/2024

    Ep. 202 - Keys To Becoming A High-Performance Entrepreneur with Justin Roethlingshoefer and Alyse Gaulin

    Today, we will dive into the keys to becoming a high-performance leader at home and in your business. It’s all about taking control of your health that will make you perform better, think better, sell better, and lead better. Who doesn’t want that? But don’t worry, we’re not going to try and persuade to take on the newest diet and exercise fad that won’t last. It’s about helping you create the right stress free way of eating well and getting the right amount of exercise that fits you. Something that you can make as a way of life that feels natural to you.  This week's guests Justin Roethlingshoefer and Alyse Gaulin share some highly practical ways that we can live a healthier life without being a gym rat and count every calorie. This will be highly practical and simple.  Website: https://ownitcoaching.com/  Alyse’s website: https://alysegaulin.com/  The Book: https://thepowerofownershipbook.com/    Key Takeaways: We normalize dysfunction Consuming coffee, sugar, energy drinks, etc. is borrowed energy. Not healthy long term. The health scare at 29 while he was a performance coach for the NHL.  4 pillars of ownership Fuel Build Renew Repair Total health relies on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health You can be physically fit but if the other 75% of your health isn’t doing well, stress builds up and your body will break down.  Even things that are good for you like exercise can be a cause of unnecessary stress. Ultimately, stress is what you want to reduce.  Many entrepreneurs love what they are doing. That’s why they can work all day, all night. Until their body says, “no more.” Justin's Roethlingshoefer Bio After completing his MS in Sports Performance and Human Biology, Justin sought out post-graduate work in functional medicine. His 15-year career as a performance director in the NHL and NCAA, prepared Justin Roethlingshoefer for entrepreneurship after realizing that the holistic health solutions he had found a personalized solution to was just not an athlete problem but a human problem. He founded Own It in 2021 and has become a multiple seven-figure coaching company that applies this health and performance philosophy to clients ranging from NHL stars, to Fortune 500 executives, to entrepreneurs looking to take that next step and realize true health. From sleeping better to mental clarity, reduced anxiety, and increase in energy, he and his team have been providing n=1 solutions for over 10 thousand people the last 2 years. He’s also the creator of the Own It App, which provides simple data collection, meaningful insights, and personalized plans to help users OWN their habits and improve recovery, health, and performance. Justin has spoken at dozens of events, including the TEDx stage. He’s the host of the Sports Science and Recovery Podcast and The Own It Show and the author of a number of books including his most recent bestseller “The Power of Ownership: Redeem Your Health, Live Life by Design and Break the Relentless Pursuit of Normal” Alyse Gaulin's Bio As CEO of Own It Coaching, Alyse Gaulin comes with a wealth of experience after helping grow multi-billion dollar corporations in the retail industry, and most recently as an executive at Christian Louboutin. In her role there, she built teams that consistently over-performed & contributed to significant growth. After working her way up the corporate structure, she knew in her heart that she was an entrepreneur with a passion to change peoples’ lives. She went back to school and invested heavily into her own development and education to become an iPEC and ELI-MP certified coach, with thousands of hours of formal training. It led her to co-founding Own It and driving the development of the Inner Energy team. She is also certified through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She has worked with 8, 9, and 10 figure entrepreneurs and has a God-given gift in helping people realize their potential. She possesses a calm leadership style that soothes everybody in the room. Her authenticity is infectious and she epitomizes the importance of building quality relationships with everybody she works with and is an integral part of building the Own It Coaching team. 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

    42 min
  6. Ep. 201 - Work-Life Balance for Married Business Owners

    12/02/2024

    Ep. 201 - Work-Life Balance for Married Business Owners

    When it comes to the inability to create work-life balance for many married business owners, there are issues common to most. The good news is that there are common solutions as well. These solutions don’t come from us solely but from other married entrepreneurs who’ve been able to sustain better balance in their lives.  This is the two-year anniversary of our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/ and the announced release of the audiobook version. Go to our website and grab a copy.  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: Common problems for married entrepreneurs Working a lot of hours- the grind No boundaries Financial stress Arguments Spouse is controlling Lack of agreement The grind of sales Low margins Can’t find help Common solutions for married entrepreneurs Be intentional Calendar your priorities The problems will still be there tomorrow It’s not about you. It’s about both of you Focus on less, work less, produce more It’s about profit margins not sales Automate, delegate, eliminate KPIs Many small improvements lead to big changes Biggest obstacle Mindset

    36 min
  7. Ep.200 - A Wife and Mother's Tale of Business, Breakdowns, and Rebuilding with Tamra Andress

    11/25/2024

    Ep.200 - A Wife and Mother's Tale of Business, Breakdowns, and Rebuilding with Tamra Andress

    Imagine returning home after a hectic day at work, eagerly anticipating the warm embrace of your little girl, only to find her turning towards your spouse instead – a moment Tamra Andress vividly describes as her 'Tombstone moment.' It's a heart-wrenching realization that strikes at the core of one's identity. You may have pondered the question: What would my Tombstone say when I’m gone? Typically, it revolves around being a loving spouse, parent, and friend. However, for Tamra, the harsh truth unfolded as she saw her role as a loving mother in jeopardy. Her daughter's choice to seek comfort elsewhere was a wake-up call that was a gut punch. This episode captures the pivotal crossroads where Tamra recognized the need to shift her focus from the relentless pursuit of business success to nurturing her marriage and family. The fear that life would slip away, leaving her unloved and alone, became a compelling catalyst for change. This narrative resonated with us and it will for you too. Take a moment to listen to this powerful episode – it's a poignant reminder not to take life for granted.  Website https://tamraandress.com/ , www.fitinfaithmedia.com , https://fitinfaithmedia.com/millionaire-messenger Book Always Becoming https://tamraandress.com/alwaysbecomingbook  F.I.T. in Faith Podcast https://tamraandress.com/fit-in-faith-podcast/  Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/tamra.andress/ Key Takeaways: Succeeded professionally but wasn’t truly happy My smile was a facade to hide the emptiness I felt I couldn’t confide in my husband I had a Tombstone moment. I came home and my little girl ran to my husband instead of me.  Considered divorce and suicide even though I still loved my husband I was able to get healed and reset my life by getting help Realized part of the pain was suppressing the memory of being abused as a child Key to true happiness is stop being busy and minimize your life Tamra Andress is a 6x #1 best-selling author (…and counting), a keynote speaker, and a top podcaster. She’s a serial entrepreneur who works with high-capacity Christian leaders to become millionaire messengers and share the Good News. She is wildly in love with words and The Word! Through her publishing company, F.I.T. in Faith Press, she catalyzes messengers in the marketplace by building buisnesstry through publishing, podcasting, and platform development while keeping play at the core! Her non-profit, The Founder Collective, focuses on ordaining and sustaining marketplace ministers. 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

    29 min
  8. Ep. 199 - Business Achievements Won’t Make You Happy

    11/18/2024

    Ep. 199 - Business Achievements Won’t Make You Happy

    In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise and getting real. No matter how successful your business becomes, it won't guarantee happiness. It won’t make your spouse love you more, improve your kids' behavior, or earn you genuine admiration. We've seen too many marriages falter under the misconception that achievements lead to happiness. The truth is, happiness is a choice. If you want to cultivate a thriving marriage, raise a healthy family, and build a great business, you'll need to make intentional—and likely different—choices. 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: Our heart grieves Let’s get real Happiness is a choice You can’t ACHIEVE happiness We often get married on false pretenses He/she completes me. Makes me happy. Until the don’t If I make a million dollars, If I get that car, If my business scales to… We work, we succeed, we accomplish. For what?

    29 min
See All (99)

5
out of 5
15 Ratings

About

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.

Information

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada