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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 Subs

Are you letting failure get you down? Don't! Learn how to re-frame failure and allow it to fuel your success instead! Words of Wisdom in This Weeks Podcast: Sharing our most embarrassing business failure - ugly tears and all Our top 3 re-frames for failure The bounce back factor that makes failure worthwhile You are not alone - here are a few of the most famous failures out there How failure doesn't close doors, rather opens them Show us your tipppppppps tip of the day!

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 ep

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 w

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.

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

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

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 Lea

Don't 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 Words of Wisdom in This Week's Podcast: The startling unfortunate accident that drove both Meron and Julie to entrepreneurship at separate times From digital magazine to so much more, find out how Meron's business evolved Dealing with a bad hand, here's how Julie got 2 promotions and turned this particular skill into a business They may run separate businesses, but we love how they do this to support one another Strategies they use to max'n'relax and shut off at the end of each day Sprint vs. Marathon - Julie discusses a certain entrepreneur term that I bet you haven't heard of before A few great slices of advice that Julie and Meron would give to those just starting out Their great philosophy on "failure" and how they fueled current success by moving forward Post-Podcast Resources & Honourable Mentions: The Escape Plan Check out Meron's website and his Podcast Inspiring

Click Here to Subscribe and Make Sure You Never Miss an Episode Words of Wisdom in This Week's Podcast: The 3 things you will need to know the answer to before diving into business Yea yea, you've got a genius idea, BUT you're going to want to consider this before you enter that market Why you need to figure out your ideal customer avatar so you can make some dolla dolla billz Put money aside, this is what you really need to consider before turning your idea into a business Re-sale value; what niche you likely won't profit off The importance of having an "Exit Plan" so you can GTFO if need be "Show Us Your Tips" tip of the day and a little Danielle LaPorte wisdom Post-Podcast Resources & Honourable Mentions: The Escape Plan Danielle LaPorte 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.

Let me be honest here: When Josh and I started our first business together, we knew NOTHING about running a business properly, hacking our productivity, or even setting ourselves up for growth. We were just two cocky wannabe moguls who thought we knew evvvverything. Fast-forward a few months later and we were overwhelmed, burnt out, and struggling to get a grip on our business! While that period of time was insanely stressful, it pushed us to start finding tools that could help us manage our day-to-day operations, as well as streamline our lives And let me tell you - it was the BEST thing we ever did for ourselves and our business. Score! Curious to know what these time-saving...errr....SANITY-saving tools are? You know what to do. *psssst* You just 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. Click Here to Subs

If there is one thing we know, it's how to settle into a new town, city, or island as quickly as possible, in order to get back into a routine and continue running our business. But it wasn't always that way. When we first started travelling we would take aaaages to figure out where we wanted to live, where we wanted to work, and what amenities were important to us; like having a bar close by. These days we try and get up and running within 72 hours so we can get back into the swing of things and enjoy our new surroundings once we're set up. Sure, this isn't the only way to do it, but it has worked like a dream for us in the past so we figured, hey, why not share the love...and unsolicited advice! Because it can be easy to get distracted and act like a tourist when you're in a new place...but that might not always be the best thing for your business. And really, when you're first starting out with a business together, its growth should be a big priority! Unless growth and money isn't important...but really, l

Today we are gettin' a little craaaaazaaaay and chatting with a couple who are still in their 9-5 jobs. Well, sorta....but I'll let them explain. We met Sophie and Carl back in 2013 in Chiang Mai when they got in touch with us after hearing about us from Mish and Rob's site, and were BLOWN AWAY by their dedication, hustle, and determination to make this lifestyle work for them. At the time they were each balancing demanding jobs and then coming home and working on their business at night and on weekends. I mean, I just freakin' love that level of dedication and belief! Which is why we knew we HAD to get them on the show, because we think it's important (and helpful!) to hear from a couple that isn't quite free of their 9-5's (yet!), but are actively taking the steps to make that happen. Because let's face it: Just because you might want to screw your 9-5 job doesn't mean you can always just get up and quit. Instead, you need an escape plan to help you get to the point where you have replaced your income and c

I'm not going to lie, when Josh and I started out with our first affiliate site we made a LOT of mistakes: From the theme we used for our website to our reluctance to create a newsletter, the lack of acohesive "voice" to shoddy promotion strategies, we made nearly every single mistake you could make with that one little website. Fast-forward to today and it is one of our biggest and most active websites in our arsenal, and we are incredibly grateful to have stumbled along and made a whole slew of mistakes right up front. Why? Because it allowed us to fail fast, and learn even faster. I mean, if it wasn't for those (at the time) humiliating slip ups we would never know what we know today. We also started looking for different resources that could help finesse our online business, and realized there are 5 essential elements that every single online business needs no matter what industry you're in or monetization model you use. "It will always keep changing and evolving. Like, what you start out with will never

This week we're talking to a pretty freakin' awesome couple; Warren and Betsy Talbot from Married with Luggage. Now, these two have quite a unique story. They refer to themselves as a "recovering, 40-something, Type-A couple" who realized that life is short and made the decision to change theirs. Working together as joint authors, these two have just celebrated their 10 year wedding anniversary (Congratulations!) and released their 4th book, Married with Luggage, that is all about love and travel. "All the other things whether it be travel or work or whatever you're doing, have to be secondary in a marriage and in a relationship. The love needs to be first." - Warren Listen in as these two lay down some serious insight on what it takes to live, work, and travel with the one you love most. And don't forget to tune in for a new episode next Monday at 7am EST. Click Here to Subscribe and Make Sure You Never Miss an Episode Words of Wisdom in This Week's Podcast: Introducing Warren and Betsy Talbot The catalys

Josh and I have a confession to make... Sometimes our work life and love life come crashing together, but not in a sexy we're-still-in-the-honeymoon-phase-let's-renew-our-vows kind of way. Au contraire mon frere! In fact, there have been days when things got...ummm...a little emotional, shall we say. I mean, the fact of the matter is, running a business and being in a loving relationship together can get sloppy when you don't take careful measures to separate the two. So how does one go about separating work from love? Listen in and find out! And don't 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 Words of Wisdom in This Week's Podcast: The lowdown on our morning "wake up and break up" Why focusing separately on different parts of the business is straight up crucial Tricks to avoiding fights after dishing out constructive criticism Why having a little "couple time" is absolutely necessary at the end of each work day Freedom Hint

I'm going to be honest for a moment. When Josh and I started working together, we felt like we were the only couple out there doing the entrepreneurial thing together. We felt very out of place in Toronto. After packing our bags and moving to Thailand, things got a bit easier because we were surrounded by so many like-minded people. We were still craving that couple connection though. You know what I mean...that couple you just jive with, can talk for hours with, laugh with, be honest with, and share the struggles with. About a year ago I stumbled across UK couple Mish and Rob from MakingItAnywhere.com. Now, these two have a wickedly successful business - or should I say businesses; they have 5! - and have an incredible story. Click Here to Subscribe and Make Sure You Never Miss an Episode Words of Wisdom in This Week's Podcast: Introducing all of Mish and Rob and allllll of their businesses How they kicked the 9 to 5 and went nomad What their first day as official digital business owners was like How long i

To build on last week's episode, we are going to focus on one of the must-haves we mentioned; monetization models! A pretty damn important topic, don't you think? Because here's the thing: choosing a monetization model before you get going can really help you narrow your focus, niche down to a specific set of customers, create a brand that will appeal to that ideal audience, and ultimately help you make more money (and create more freedom!) in your business! Click Here to Subscribe and Make Sure You Never Miss an Episode Words of Wisdom in This Week's Podcast: The model Josh and I teach; simple and low-barrier of entry How long it takes to start making money with Affiliate Marketing The two different ways you can use E-Commerce to make money How to make fat cash by selling your own products and services under a personal brand Freedom Hint of the Day - fun fact; we've got 3 for you! Post-Podcast Resources and Honourable Mentions: 7 Day Escape Plan Marie Forleo TheRisetotheTop with David Siteman Garland Crus