A COUPLE OF ENTREPRENEURS

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A series about couples who start a business together without ending their relationship. Listen to their unique stories. Get tips, advice, and the secret to entrepreneurial success. Would you work with your spouse or significant other? Hosted by Tony and Micki Parente, co-founders of Branding Shorts, an award-winning creative agency. For more info, visit brandingshorts.com.

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September 9, 202420 min

This couple runs a well-olive-oiled machine

An Engineer from Spain. An Emergency-Room doctor of Jamaican heritage. And a three-generation family tradition steeped in oil. Meet Jorge and Tiffany, co-founders of Flor De La Jara, producers of an extraordinary premium extra virgin olive oil, grown and harvested in Spain. They not only share fascinating facts and amazing health benefits of premium extra virgin olive oil, but also, how they manage their business, their family and full time careers, while overseeing their crop in Spain. For more info, visit their website flordelajara.com. Check it out!

February 29, 202426 min

The veterinarian couple that excels using the PAWer of communication

They've been chased by a mama pig, rode on the back of an 8 foot ostrich and never turn down a four-legged friend in need. Meet Andy Julian and Donna Peck, owners of Pembroke Animal Hospital. This amazing couple has been working together for over 25 years and built a thriving veterinarian practice that grew from two employees to 38. They share interesting stories, advice and keys to success - for any entrepreneur. Take a listen!

February 14, 202437 min

From beautifying faces to beautifying spaces

Meet Laura and Matt Garratt, owners of Painterbros Ft. Lauderdale Franchise. It took a move from Brooklyn to Florida to find their entrepreneurial calling. Laura, an ex-beauty executive, and Matt, a pharma account executive, were ready to become a couple of entrepreneurs. With three kids and living in a new world, they decided it was time to be their own bosses. So, after massive research, they fell in love with the Painterbros franchise, and bought the Ft. Lauderdale area territory. And, as Laura says, being a veteran from the beauty business, they're simply transforming skills - going from beautifying faces to beautifying places. And, loving it. Need a paint job? Visit: painterbros.com/fort-lauderdale.

December 14, 202332 min

This Hollywood Visionary Duo Believes "Nothing is Impossible"

Meet Alexia Melocchi and Alexandra Yacovlef, owners of Little Studio Films in Beverly Hills, CA. This powerhouse mother-daughter visionary duo are recognized for spearheading blockbuster movie deals and generating billions in box office revenue worldwide. What's their secret? They believe nothing is impossible. Listen in and find out their recipe for success, how they started with nothing in a male-dominated industry and built an entrepreneurial empire that's growing and going strong, for years.

November 9, 202334 min

A Screenwriter. An HR Professional. And the Bus Garage that Became Their Ministry.

Meet Joseph and Mary, the power behind Historic First Church of Brooklyn. Joseph was business in Los Angeles, with his corporate job, and a screenwriting gigs when he got the calling to take over the 99 year old family-run ministry. His wife, Mary, an HR professional with a heart for helping people, through a series of synchronicities, enabled her to join her husband. And the two relocated from LA to NY. Hear how they took their story telling and people relationship expertise to run and grow an amazing church in Brooklyn, NY. that changes people's lives everyday. Their spiritual journey has a powerful message for entrepreneurs.

October 26, 202333 min

A Police Officer. A Nurse. And, An Ice Cream Pop.

Meet Letisia and Harold Campo. He’s a police officer. She’s a pediatric ER nurse. Two stressful day jobs. What did they do to relax? Open a business together! Letisia and Harold are franchise owners of Morelia Gourmet Paletas, a unique Mexican ice cream experience, located in Hoboken NJ. Find out why these personalized handcrafted pops are drawing customers from all over the state and how this couple juggles jobs, kids and an ice cream franchise all at once.

October 12, 202327 min

How this Long Island couple redefines "Wax On, Wax Off."

Meet the woman from Brazil who with her husband brings an ancient Egyptian hair removal secret to Long Island NY. And, it's not wax on wax off. It's the art of sugaring. Learn how and why this new process is growing like hair across the country. Find out how Carolina and Don, franchise owners of Sugaring NYC are developing and expanding this incredible business.

September 28, 202331 min

They Influence Millions With The Power Of HER Voice

In 2008, while traveling on business for her corporate job, Aliza Freud woke up in the middle of the night with an idea, and ran with it. She left her job at American Express and launched SheSpeaks, an award-winning influencer marketing program that creates compelling content which connects brands to millions of customers through the power of women’s voices. She joined forces with her husband, Josh McKay, and together they run SheSpeaks, to amplify a woman’s voice to create effective brand campaigns that influence millions across the country. How do they make it all work? Listen in and they will tell you.

September 13, 202323 min

An NFL Coach and A Graphics Producer Team Up To Create A Game Changer

Meet Brittany and Andy Bischoff. He's an NFL Coach with the NY Giants and she's an accomplished Graphics Producer. Frustrated with a lack of tools and time-wasting busy work encouraged NFL Coach Andy to push technology to improve in his daily routine. He teamed up with Brittany, and together they dreamed up a Pro Quick Draw, a new technology that is literally a game-changer. Pro Quick Draw is now trusted by teams in leagues across the world. Listen to their inspiring story and get tips for tackling entrepreneurship and building a winning team.

November 29, 202311 min

When One Door Closes, An Opportunity Opens.

Today's episode is about that turning point. With so many people losing jobs this year, is this the right time to take a leap of faith and pursue the thing you've always dreamed about doing? Listen to inspiring stories about entrepreneurial couples whose success was triggered by a "push" from the universe and how they changed their destiny after getting laid off. Take a listen.