Screw The Nine To Five

You know how Josh is the resident SEO Hoe and goes bananas over all that stuff and I'm the normal one? Well, prepare yourself because I am about to geek right the eff out over this next Couple Spotlight! We're talking shop with Nathalie Lussier and her hubby Robin Li all about being softies (not in the conventional way!) and jumping into biz together. This power couple met in University and have been together ever since. After graduation, Nathaie began building her own business and Robin started a career. Not too long ago they decided to converge and become business allies as well as lifelong allies - hence their awesome name, Ambition Ally. As if I didn't love them enough already, they had some really sweet things to say at the end of this episode so go on, click play at the top of the page, download this in iTunes or listen on Stitcher. If you like what you hear, be sure to give us a 5 star rating or leave a review! And do not forget to tune in for a new episode every Thursday at 7am EST. Click Here to Subscribe and Make Sure You Never Miss an Episode

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I doubt anyone has ever said that building your own business will be a breeze, but it's funny how so many of us don't admit how righteously gawd-awful it can feel in the beginning. Learning how to build sites, struggling to understand new programs, battling with your partner in an effort to figure out your key roles...day-ummm, it can be rough. Which brings me to this week's couple spotlight, Charlie and Brittany. These two are only 6 months deep into business together and are speaking candidly about the trials, tribulations, and downright roller coaster of a ride they are going through. Not only is it refreshing to hear people speak openly and honestly about it all, but it's incredible to hear how far they've come in 6 short months. So, to find out how these newbie couple-preneurs are hacking it, click the play button at the top of the page, download this in iTunes or listen on Stitcher. If you like what you hear, be sure to give us a 5 star rating or leave a review! And do not forget to tune in for a new episode every Thursday at 7am EST.

Good lawdddd, I need to get something off my chest. Not long ago Josh and I landed in North America for some quality famjam time after a year and a half in Asia. Besides the obvious cultural and climate changes (hot damn, it was freeeeeeezing!), one of the first things we noticed was how soul sucking Toronto was for our productivity and mindset. Now, we don't want to harp on 9-5'ers or sound harsh, but being surrounded by those who are locked into the corporate world never seem to understand what it's like when you're running an online business. Again, it's not their fault, but it is incredibly detrimental when you're trying to keep the momentum going in your business. Our short stay in Toronto really exemplified how being in the right environment can influence business, which is exactly what we be talkin' bout in this episode. So go on and click that big ol' play button at the top of the page, download this in iTunes or listen on Stitcher to find out what environmental factors are key for success. Dig what we have to say? Then be sure to give us a 5 star rating or leave a review. We may even mention it on our next episode! And do not forget to tune in for a new episode every Thursday at 7am EST.

We've said it time and time again, but balancing work and home life can be a challenge when you're first starting out. Discovering your strengths, finding a routine that works for you and your partner, as well as just figuring this whole online biz thang is suchhhh a process. Well, it was for this week's couple spotlight too, but boy have they figured it out. This week's couple Jeff and Mandy Rose run not 1, not 2, but several business AND have three little ones as well. They have developed a way to dominate the online scene as well as their family life and you are definitely going to want to learn how! Whether you're just a twosome in lurvvv, a twosome looking to add to the fam, this mom and dad duo will have more than a few words of wisdom, so go on and click the play button at the top of the page, download this in iTunes or listen on Stitcher. If you like what you hear, be sure to give us a 5 star rating or  leave a review! And don’t forget to tune in for a new episode every Thursday at 7am EST.

So you aren't loving your day job, but what are you going to do about it? Quit? Just up and ditching your 9-5 in favor of creating your dream job might sound like a wicked leap of faith, but it can also be, well...a littttttle misguided. When jumping out of plane, you better have a parachute and the same goes for your job. Ok, so ditching your day job isn't as drastic as hopping out of an airplane cruising at 10,000ft, but you get the picture. In this podcast we were inspired by our friends Sophie and Carl to dish a few tips on how to build a business while balancing your current day job. If you heard Sophie and Carl's podcast episode, then you know Carl is still working full time while they build up their business enough to replace that income. Finding time to unwind, while still making the most of each day can be tough, but boy have they nailed it. To find out their 6 awesome tips on how to balance it all, click that big ol' play button at the top of the page, download this in iTunes or listen on Stitcher. Dig what we have to say? Then be sure to give us a 5 star rating or  leave a review. We may even mention it on our next episode! And do not forget to tune in for a new episode every Thursday at 7am EST.

Before we moved to Thailand, Josh and I felt like the only couple on this crazy rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship. After landing in Chiang Mai, it didn't take us long to realize there were so many other amazing couples out there going through the same ups and downs as us. One of those couples happened to be the every so British and proper Jenny and Lewis Smith. Now, we met this twosome at our co-working space and what's so cool about them is that they started their business journey at the exact same time as us. After honeymooning in Thailand they decided to kick those 9 to 5's to the curb and dig their heels into the world of app development. With a few successful apps on the market now (and even more in the works), there's no question that they've found their calling!

Building your dream business and life with the one you love most has to be one of the greatest feelings there is. I mean, think about it: You are both in it to win it, together. You are both experiencing the same ups and downs. You are both working towards the same goals. And you are both celebrating the big (and small) wins together. It's a wicked feeling! But what do you do if you are hell-bent on chasing your online dreams, and your partner isn't fully on board? What happens then? What if they just don't get it? Or don'twant to get it? What do you do? Well, for starters, you listen to this episode...and then you implement what you learn! Ready to convince and convert your partner into a webpreneur? Click that big ol' play button at the top of the page download this in iTunes or listen on Stitcher and find out what to do with that big idea of yours. If you like what you hear, be sure to give us a 5 star rating or leave a review! And don't forget to tune in for a new episode every Thursday at 7am EST. Click Here and Learn How to Build Your Brand & Escape the 9-5  

Question: When you're feeling a little sick, a little "meh", a little off, do you Google your symptoms? Make an appointment with your doctor? Wallow in your own sorrow? All of the above I have to admit, I've been known to put off doctor visits for months because it just feels like too much of a hassle to actually get my act together and go to the doctor. I know, it's sad. And I'm lazy. Well, what if I told you that you could hop online and book an appointment with a naturopathic doctor, get some clarity around what's going on with your body, and never have to leave your home!? I assume you would do what I did when I heard about our guests today: Aggressively fist-pump. Which is why we're so jazzed to have Shannon and Alexis on the show today to talk about how they took their brick and mortar businesses online, transformed their life, and are now jet-setting around the world while helping people look and feel healthier. Think doctors belong in over-air-conditioned offices that smell like disinfectant and wear oversized white coats? Think again. To find out more about this dynamic duo, click the play button at the top of the page, download this in iTunes or listen on Stitcher and find out what to do with that big idea of yours. If you like what you hear, be sure to give us a 5 star rating or leave a review! And don't forget to tune in for a new episode every Thursday at 7am EST. Click Here and Learn How to Build Your Brand & Escape the 9-5  

Ohhhhhh chiiiilllld I'm excited for this one! Why? Because I'm pretty damn sure that when we all start our first online business we stress over some of the most insignificant things that really don't make a difference to your eventual success. But, of course it's hard to know that when you're first starting out. Trust me, I speak from experience here! When we were first starting out I stressed over logos, website themes, and other useless shit that doesn't really matter in the long run. So we decided to get real with alllll y'all and lay down some of the most common things you think you need when first starting a business, but don't! Curious to know if you are focusing on the wrong things? Click that big ol play button at the top of the page, download this in iTunes or listen on Stitcher and find out what to do with that big idea of yours. If you like what you hear, be sure to give us a 5 star rating or leave a review! And don't forget to tune in for a new episode every Thursday at 7am EST. Click Here and Learn How to Build Your Brand & Escape the 9-5 Words of Wisdom in This Week's Podcast: Josh gets angry and I get an eye twitch - the shit you seriously don't need when you're kicking off your biznasss With our business model, you won't have to register for one of these They may look flashy, but if your business is online then you don't need these To logo or not to logo? Here's what we've found from experience You fancy, huh! This is what doesn't need to be fancy Find out if you actually need an SEO consultant Revealing our TIPPPS in "Show us your Tips" - 2 tools we love Post-Podcast Resources and Honourable Mentions: The Escape Plan Our theme of choice from ThemeForest Stock images from Photodune Free stock images Unsplash Check out our Lifestyle Affiliate program Questions, comments or do you know a couple in business together or are you 1 half of an awesome duo that we should feature? Shoot us an email at questions@screwtheninetofive.com.