Married With A Business

Stop Trying to Clone Yourself: Implementing the Clockwork System for Small Business Success

In this episode, we delve into the struggles of many small business owners: the constant feeling of being overwhelmed and the desperate need to break free from the day-to-day grind. We explore the concept of "cloning yourself" – delegating effectively and training your team to take on key responsibilities.

Inspired by the book "Clockwork" by...

This episode dives into the inspiring world of the Women in Construction conferences. Host Allison reflects on her experience as a speaker and attendee, surrounded by exceptional female leaders in the industry. At several conference for WOmen in Business in 2024 

Why We Need Conferences Like WIR+CC, ProNewEngland, and South Shore COnference for Women

The episode explores the critical role of events for Women in Business (like WIR+C...

• In this episode, we sit down with Victoria Robillard, a financial advisor with Edward Jones, to discuss the importance of financial planning for couples. Victoria shares valuable insights on how couples can work together to achieve their financial goals, from budgeting and saving to investing and retirement planning.

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• Let's talk about the ups and downs of working with your spouse! In this discussion, Craig & Allison explore some common pitfalls to avoid and share tips for maintaining a healthy work-life balance and a strong relationship.

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• Let's dive into the art of understanding your perfect customer! In this discussion, we'll explore some of the strategies we have used to define our ideal client and how we can reach them, from demographics and psychographics to their pain points and desires. By pinpointing who your target audience is, you can tailor your marketing efforts, refine your products or services, and build stronger, more m...

• We get all excited when we take on a new project or decide to start working on resolving a pain point or friction point in the company and then something happens that stalls or stops us and we feel like we are sliding backwards.This week Allison and CRaig are talking about that feeling like you are taking 1 step forward and 2 steps backwards. And how can we remember   "Progress is not about being pe...

We all go through it - those late-night moments of worry, doubt, or overwhelm, both in business and life. But who do you turn to when the world feels a little too much to handle on your own?

In this episode of Married with a Business, we're getting personal! We'll be talking about the power of having a strong 2am person in your corner. That one person you can call, text, or vent to at any hour, knowing they'll be there with unwaver...

Ever dreamt of taking your business to the next level? We just returned from The 2024 Pinnacle Experience by ProRemodeler in Baltimore, and let us tell you, it was a game-changer!

In this episode, we'll be diving deep into our experience at this exclusive event for remodeling rockstars. We'll share what we learned from industry leaders, the cutting-edge trend...

In this episode, we delve into the pivotal decision faced by many small business owners: buying a building for their operations. Join us as we explore the strategic advantages of ownership over leasing, essential financial preparations, and the intricate process of selecting the right property. We'll uncover key insights on navigating financing options, negotiating the purchase, and ensuring a smooth closing. Through expert advice ...

• As Allison kicks off an in person, small group Mastermind at home. Allison and Craig talk about their journey through the last 20 years in industry specific and not Mastermind groups for Almar Building & Remodeling. They will share what they think are some key benefits, and lessons learned and how mastermind groups offer a unique blend of support, guidance, and challenge that can be very helpful...

• Imagine a central command center for your business. That's what a dashboard can be. It consolidates all your important data from various aspects of your business into one easily digestible display. In this episode Allison and Craig from Almar Building & Remodeling discuss our love of dashboards, what types we have and why we use them. Let’s see how dashboards can be game-changers for keeping tra...

When most folks think of friction, they probably think of middle school science class. But if you’re a customer experiencing professional, “friction” you're talking about customer pain points or frustration. This week Craig & Allison talk through their experience working with the team to identify and come up with solutions to address friction that impacts customers’ relationship with a business.

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• What’s working? What’s not? Every year we like to step back and talk about these things and start planning what we want to work on over the next 12 months. Asking ourselves if twelve months from now this is no longer an issue where our business will be. In the episode we talk about our recent meeting and how they have evolved over the last decade from just Craig & Allison to include our team mem...

• Ongoing self check-ins can help you pivot and realign your business so you can build the relationship and lifestyle you want. This week we chatted with Allie & Eddie from Health Academy Inc. They see health & fitness entrepreneurs struggle every day with conforming to industry standards. And as a result of selling their time for money; working evenings, weekends and often on holidays. Disrup...

Sometimes we all go through periods where we are not achieving our sales goals. The loss of momentum can cause stress and worry or even hurt ur self esteem for a bit. In this episode Craig and Allison discuss some tactics we can utilizes when we start to hit a sales slump so we can turn it around and not feel like we are just waiting for the phone to ring. 

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• Working together to take over the family business can be challenging. This week we talk with Mac& Brittany Davenport who not only own a restoration company and a construction company. They are in the process of starting other businesses and expanding into other markets with the restoration company. Let’s hear what’s working and tips they want to share with you.

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• As a business owner I feel like a lot of people are counting on me: My employees, clients, trade partners, vendors, kids, parents. They always say you learn from failure but I remember early on as we transitioned the business to me running the day to day operations having a complete melt down with Craig – Failure was NOT/IS NOT an option. No one knows all the answers, there is no crystal ball or mag...

• Recently Allison was invited to speak at the South Shore Women’s Business Network Morning Mixer on the topic of communication. Today we share some of the topics she shared with the group and reflect on our own journey to improving our communication skills in our personal and professional lives. 

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• We want to do it all, and be there for everyone but the reality is there are seasons of our lives when it is just not possible. There are seasons of life when it can be overwhelming the number of places we need to be, things we need and want to do, and those people who need us. This week we talk about identifying our values and organizing our schedules because as business owners we often have more f...