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Both On BoardThe Growing of Consciousness, Ep #56Your whole life you’ve been taught the importance of having goals. Financial goals, relationship goals, employment goals. But have you ever experienced the feeling of achieving your goals… only to find yourself with an empty feeling? Somehow, the accomplishment wasn’t as fulfilling as you expected it to be. In this episode, Ray and Christy discuss how to experience fulfillment before you achieve your goals, why you are preventing yourself from feeling joy, and a simple method for controlling your emotions when you are angry or stressed out. Show Highlights Include: The “relax and rele...
2020-06-0438 min
Both On BoardHow to Surrender and Stop Living an Illusion, Ep #55The current situation in the world seems as though it is causing stress and emotional difficulty for a lot of people. However, things may not be as simple as they appear. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by things going on around you, there is good news. You can control how you respond to stressful situations. In this episode, Ray and Christy discuss how you are preventing yourself from experiencing happiness, why challenging circumstances aren’t the cause of your emotional distress, and several little-known benefits of meditation. Show Highlights Include: Doing this is d...
2020-05-2837 min
Both On BoardHow to Win When Everyone Else Is Afraid of Losing w/Shut Up and Invest, Ep #54The current economic situation is turning the real estate market completely upside down. In case you don’t recognize it, we’ve never seen anything like this before. This is going to be very bad for a lot of people, but it doesn’t have to be bad for YOU. In this episode, Ray gives his best tips for adjusting your mindset to the current situation, what you should really be paying attention to in the news, and the absolute best real estate moves you can make right now. Show Highlights Include: The winner’s mindse...
2020-05-141h 14
Both On BoardWhy You Don't Need to Worry w/Candice Rasa, EP #53It’s easy to get caught up in the bad news that seems to get worse and worse every day. So how can you stay a part of the world without letting the negativity drag you down? One way is to consider what the universe is trying to tell you through all this. In this episode, Ray and Christy are joined by Candice Rasa, and they discuss why all this bad news is actually a good sign, how to care for yourself during times of intense stress, and how to position yourself for huge success when we ge...
2020-05-0736 min
Both On BoardThe Secret to Spiritual Growth w/Candice Rasa, Ep #52What do you worry about most? Fear, stress, and material concerns affect many people. So how do you overcome these fears to lead a happier and more fulfilling life? One tool that can be extremely helpful is the Akashic Record. In this episode, Ray and Christy are joined by spiritual coach Candace Rossa, and they discuss how to grow in your spiritual life, the habits that are keeping you stuck where you are, and how to relate to those around you who are stuck in lower spiritual dimensions. Show Highlights Include: What the Akashic...
2020-04-3027 min
Both On BoardThe Magic of Vision w/Dr. Kirby Hotchner, Ep #51In light of widespread panic over recent events, many people are looking for answers on how to deal with difficult times. Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can bring light to the world in a dark time, and they begin with shifting your mindset on what reality truly is. In this episode, Ray and Dr Kirby Hotchner discuss the importance of vision, why forgiveness is essential, and spiritual practices to help calm and refocus your mind. Show Highlights Include: The life-changing difference between vision and sight (1:32) Why everything you’ve been taught ab...
2020-04-2331 min
Both On BoardThe True Source of Your Power w/Dr. Kirby Hotchner, Ep #50It is easy to get wrapped up in the emotions of other people when it seems as though the entire world has descended into panic and chaos. But it doesn’t have to be that way. What should you do when everyone around you has given in to fear? In this episode, Ray and Dr. Kirby Hotchner discuss the best way to gain perspective in times of panic, individual practices that can help center you, and how to come out of difficult times stronger and more balanced. Show Highlights Include: This is the #1 skill to...
2020-04-1625 min
Both On BoardRepairing Your Relationship with Money, Ep #49If you’ve ever experienced a lack of money, or recognized that your relationship with money was always based in fear or lack, listen up. Whether you realize it or not, your internal thoughts and feelings about money can affect external wealth. In this episode, Ray and Christy discuss why money along can’t make you happy, how to increase your internal feeling of abundance, and how to crush your limiting beliefs to experience your own wealth breakthrough. Show Highlights Include: Why chasing money ultimately leaves you wealthy but unfulfilled (7:27) This uncommon definition will help...
2020-04-0934 min
Both On BoardThe True Meaning of Prosperity, Ep #48How do you define prosperity? Many of us have related prosperity directly to money, and how much of it we have (or don’t have). But when you get right down to it, there’s more to living a prosperous life than money. In this episode, Ray and Christy discuss the real meaning of prosperity, and how you can lead a prosperous life regardless of your financial situation. Plus you'll see how to focus your mind and spirit on financial success Show Highlights Include: Why money is not the root of prosperity and what you...
2020-04-0226 min
Both On BoardHow to Maintain Your Peace in Times of Panic, Ep #47It seems that the whole world is in a state of panic. Right now it’s over the Corona Virus, but this isn’t the first time something like this has happened, and it certainly won’t be the last. It’s so easy to get swept up in the storm of negative news reports, doom and gloom social media posts, and the panic of empty store shelves. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In this episode, Ray and Christy discuss how to center yourself and keep the proper perspective when it seems that the rest o...
2020-03-2635 min
Both On BoardThe Do's and Don'ts of Coaching Your Spouse, Ep #46Working well with your spouse can often be enough of a challenge, but what happens when you try to offer them advice as well? Have you ever been in a situation where your partner resented the coaching that you tried to give them? There’s a good chance that it’s because you made some small but significant mistakes in your approach. In this episode, Ray and Christy go over the tactics and techniques that will help you be more effective when trying to coach your spouse or significant other, while still maintaining your relationship. Show...
2020-03-1938 min
Both On BoardNever Feel Triggered Again, Ep #45Have you ever been in a situation where someone else “triggered” you? It probably left you feeling angry or frustrated for the rest of the day. The problem with that is, when it happens, it winds up stealing all your time and energy from more productive tasks. In this episode, Ray and Christy dive deep into what causes you to be triggered, questions to help refocus your emotions and the best ways to overcome that anger. Show Highlights Include: The surprising way that triggering events are actually the best thing that could happen to you (4...
2020-03-1236 min
Both On BoardWhat It Means to be "Both on Board", Ep #44When two people come together for anything, be it a relationship or a business, things can get complicated. You have different personalities, different ideas, and different opinions. If you’ve ever felt out of sync with your partner, you know how bad things can get as a result. In this episode, Ray and Christy discuss what it means to be “Both on Board.” They talk about why the differences you and your partner have can actually make you stronger, the first step you MUST take to get your partner on board, and more... Show Highlights Includ...
2020-03-0530 min
Both On BoardThe Most Important Partner in Your Business, Ep #43Have you ever felt like you would be far more successful in your business (and personal) life if your spouse just supported you more? If they understood you better? Chances are, you’re making some critical mistakes in the way you are trying to involve them. In this episode, Ray and Christy are interviewed by Tim Bratz and go into the best ways to reassure a skeptical spouse, ease your partner into your business and more. Show Highlights Include: How to broaden the entrepreneurial mindset of a worrying spouse to reduce conflict and get uns...
2020-02-2754 min
Both On BoardHow to Care for Yourself and Still Show Up for Your Life, Ep #42If you’re like most of us, you’ve probably found yourself stuck in a situation where it seemed like everything you did was for someone else, yet you still felt bad. No matter how hard you tried to take care of your spouse and your kids, things still weren’t working. In this episode, Ray and Christy take a deep dive into how to be selfish (the right way), how to avoid the devastating results of comparison and how to take care of yourself without neglecting the other parts of your life. Show Highlights Include...
2020-02-2046 min
Both On BoardTaking “Response-ability” for Your Life, Ep #41Do you ever find yourself frustrated or feeling like you’re out of control of your situation? No matter what the circumstances, how you respond to them can make all the difference. In this episode, Ray and Christy discuss the difference between reacting and responding to a situation, as well as techniques for handling difficult people, rebounding from bad decisions, and more. Show Highlights Include: How knowing the difference between responding and reacting can lift you from failure to success (2:07) Changing this one element of any situation will make you a better entrepreneur, spouse, and...
2020-02-1343 min
Both On BoardHow to Overcome Any Challenge and Thrive as an Entrepreneurial Couple, Ep #40If you’ve ever felt frustrated trying to run a business with your spouse or partner, this episode is for you. Differences in mindset, goals, or financial priorities are just a few of the many hurdles that must be overcome when working together. In this episode, featuring Corey and Shelley Peterson, Ray and Christy dive deep into these issues and many more, providing advice and solutions for creating a stronger business and relationship. Show Highlights Include: The first and most important mindset shift you must make when beginning your entrepreneurial journey (5:00) The secret to wo...
2020-02-0649 min
Both On BoardThe Art & Practice of Manifestation, Ep #39If you’ve ever been faced with a major life decision, you know how tough it can be to be certain you’re doing the right thing. And when you add another person (or people) to the mix it becomes even more challenging. In this episode, Ray and Christy share their methods for working together as partners in making major decisions, how to know when your ego is trying to take over, and opening yourself up to signs from the universe. Show Highlights Include: How to determine what is a coincidence and what is a...
2020-01-3039 min
Both On BoardBecoming a "Lifeonaire," Ep #38 Struggling with the swings between emotional highs and lows? Feel like it’s impossible to balance responsibilities with your family and in your business? In today’s episode, Ray and Christy discuss Lifeonaire, an impactful and highly-recommended book, and share some advice on discussing big decisions with your partner, how to find the stable middle ground in difficult emotional times and much more… Show Highlights Include: How to overcome the limiting beliefs that are keeping you stuck (14:53) To-do list causing a feeling of dread in the pit of your stomach? Try this list i...
2020-01-2343 min
Both On BoardYou MUST Give up Control to CreateYou need to give up control to allow co-creation to happen. Are you trying to force things to happen? Struggling to remain in control at all times and feeling like everything is continually out of grasp? We can actually control very little in our lives and that’s why we need to learn to let go. This episode of Both on Board is all about giving up control, meeting God halfway, and allowing things to happen. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:45] Creating vs. making things happen [3:10] Control something vs. allowing [7:45] Control leaves no room for joy [9:00] Always return to a...
2020-01-0229 minBoth On BoardUnderstanding the Power of TwoThe power of two is inextricably more powerful than what someone can do alone. Having a partner in life and business makes life itself more fulfilling and fun. But how do you know you’re choosing the right friends? The right spouse or business partner? In this episode of Both on Board, Ray and I talk about some of the criteria we use to choose the people we surround ourselves with. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:50] The Power of Two [6:15] How do you choose the right people? [12:50] Do they act with integrity? [16:05] Give relationships time to develop [23:10] What does a...
2019-12-2639 minBoth On BoardCommit to Change NOW—Before the New YearAre you waiting for January 1st, 2020 to commit to change in your life? Are you sitting there telling yourself rational lies? What if—instead of waiting—you committed to small changes now? Focus on what you want to BE, what you want to DO, and what you want to HAVE. In this episode of Both on Board, we talk about how we have committed to daily rituals and how it’s changed us—and can change you, too. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:45] How we’re preparing for 2020 [3:35] What are the things I want to BE/DO/HAVE? [8:00] Do you have g...
2019-12-1944 minBoth On BoardEntrepreneurship Development in Marriage with Julia and Gino BarbaroEntrepreneurship development in marriage is possible when you’re both aligned and passionate about what you do. Are there struggles to overcome? Of course! But if you’re both on board, then you can work through the challenges and come out stronger. Ray and I love connecting with other married entrepreneurs and couples working together. In this episode of Both on Board, Ray and I were interviewed on the Multi-FAMILY Zone podcast, hosted by Julia and Gino Barbaro. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:45] The Multi-FAMILY Zone podcast [2:30] We finished 75Hard! [3:55] Why did Ray choose Real Estate? [5:35] Christy’s Journey [8:30] Moving a...
2019-12-1240 minBoth On BoardWhat Are You Growing in the Garden of Your Mind?“You can grow ideas in the garden of your mind” - Mr. Rogers Mr. Rogers popularized the term “Garden of Your Mind” and this week it became real for us. There is this patch of weeds that have been growing at the front of our house and it’s bothered me for a while. I decided to stop ignoring it, and turn it into a garden. As I’ve gone through the process, a wonderful analogy has developed that we wanted to share with you. What are you growing in the garden of your mind? Are you letting weed...
2019-12-0541 minBoth On BoardAccept Responsibility for Your Actions to Change Your LifeWhen you learn to accept responsibility for your actions it can be life-changing. We believe it’s important to cultivate an awareness of how you’re acting and reacting. All aspects of decision-making are in your control. Even how you react to situations out of your control is up to you. Are you ready to start owning everything you do? Listen to this episode of Both on Board as we dissect the way we think about our actions. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:50] You’re responsible for everything in your life [4:15] The power of responsibility [9:25] Confront, acknowledge, and change your ou...
2019-11-2833 minBoth On BoardHow to Support Your Partner Through ChangeIt’s important to support your partner through everything, especially when life brings unexpected (or expected) change. Are you walking separate paths towards the same goal? Or is a new business endeavor stealing more of your time then you’d hoped? Whatever the circumstances, are you there for each other? Change can be both wonderful and terrifying. In this episode of Both on Board, we talk about navigating change together. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:45] How to support your partner [4:30] Give yourself flexibility [8:45] Change can lead to opportunity [13:50] Desire drives impact [20:45] What am I willing to give up? [25:30] Leverage your...
2019-11-1445 minBoth On BoardDefine What Financial Freedom Means for YouWhat does financial freedom look like for you? Is it paying off debt? Does it allow you to travel the world? In a world where talking about finances is taboo, we are bringing the conversation front and center. Money is important. Money is needed. You should want more of it. We talk about the benefits of financial freedom and also touch on some concepts from the book “The 4-Hour Workweek” in this episode of Both on Board. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:45] The topic of finances shouldn’t be taboo [2:30] The goal is to be rich, not look rich [6:00] What d...
2019-11-0750 minBoth On BoardHave the Strength and Courage to Overcome Your FearDo you have the strength and courage it takes to overcome the fear and limiting beliefs that are holding you back? Are you afraid to go against the grain of how society dictates you need to live? If you’re seeking approval from everyone else but unhappy with who you are, it’s time to let go. It’s time to embrace your inner strength, be courageous, and take back control of your life. This episode of Both on Board is dedicated to being courageous and what that looks like for us. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:45] Courage & Bravery [4:40] Reach...
2019-10-3142 minBoth On BoardOur Framework for Healthy Conflict ResolutionConflict is inevitable in a relationship—healthy conflict resolution seems rare. Too often couples let their anger fester, disagreements build, and resentment settles in. With the divorce rate so high, how do you avoid becoming a statistic? How do you change the conversation? In this episode of Both on Board, we share our framework for healthy conflict resolution to build a marriage that lasts. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:50] The topic of conflict [4:00] Our framework for conflict resolution [6:15] Learn how to actively listen [9:00] What else could this conflict mean? [13:35] DO NOT bring up the past [15:00] Be aware of your un...
2019-10-2436 minBoth On BoardOvercoming Obstacles as a CoupleTrying to overcome obstacles alone is impossible, but together you can feel invincible. 75Hard has taught us so much about who we are as individuals and we’ve learned so much about each other. It’s about mental toughness, exposing weaknesses, setting priorities, and removing time-wasting activities for your life. This episode of Both on Board is dedicated to learning how to be an overcomer. Highlights From Our Conversation [2:50] 75Hard Struggles [8:15] Exposing your weaknesses [13:00] Make Priorities fit the time you have [16:40] Be intentional with everything you do [18:40] The rain won’t last forever [25:00] Bring awareness to your escapes [29:00] Accoun...
2019-10-1735 minBoth On BoardWorking Together Towards the Same VisionWorking together—whether you’re in the same business or working on separate projects—can be challenging. It requires accountability, support, and compassion. You have to learn to see things from your partner's perspective. You have to walk in their shoes. This episode of Both on Board is all about committing to a shared vision in practical and tactical ways and supporting each other on your journey. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:50] From disconnect to connection [5:30] Learn to see from your partner’s perspective [8:20] Set up a reporting mechanism that works [11:00] We care and want to make an impact [14:40] 75Hard cha...
2019-10-1032 minBoth On BoardRelationship Building Activities for Couples that We LoveWe recently attended a Sharper Couples Retreat that focused on relationship building activities and we fell in love. Some of the exercises we have done—and advocate for—but opened our eyes in a completely different way. From identifying our values as a couple to the wheel of life exercise, this episode is packed with helpful activities to build and strengthen your relationship. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:45] What we have been up to [2:10] Starting the 75Hard Challenge [7:05] Identify your values as a couple [13:00] What are your non-negotiables? [15:00] Wheel of life exercise [21:10] Most entrepreneurs lack consistency [24:10] Stop breaking your promi...
2019-10-0344 minBoth On BoardAre you Living a Legacy?This episode surrounds the epic conversation of living a legacy—not leaving a legacy. People are always thinking about what kind of legacy they’re going to leave and lose track of how they want to live their life. Do you want to take your life back and truly live a legacy to be proud of? Listen to this episode for some of the best advice Ray and Joe Evangelisti have to offer. Highlights From Our Conversation [3:20] Bad advice people give [9:20] Learning to just be yourself [12:00] Presence and practice—not perfection [17:20] Learning from your failures [26:15] Getting good at saying...
2019-09-2738 minBoth On BoardPracticing The Art of Giving and Receiving in Your LifeWe tend to have the concept of giving and receiving twisted in our minds. You’ve all heard the bible verse “it is better to give than receive” (Acts 20:35). In some instances, this may certainly be the case. We applaud giving. But to give, your cup has to be full. To give fully, you have to learn to receive. In this episode of Both on Board we talk about giving from a place of abundance and learning that’s it’s okay to make yourself a priority. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:50] Integrating Giving and Receiving [5:10] Take 100% responsibility for yourself...
2019-09-1939 minBoth On BoardHow to Overcome the Unrealistic Standards You Set for YourselfIs your life full of unrealistic standards that you can’t possibly live up to? Are you constantly striving for something and finally realizing you’re not enjoying the process? As entrepreneurs, we are so good at delaying gratification that when we finally have a dream within reach we self-sabotage. So how did Christy and I move past that? Listen to this episode of Both on Board to find out! Highlights From Our Conversation [0:50] Overcoming Unrealistic Standards [9:10] Give yourself permission to live the life you’ve designed [13:00] The two most important decisions you can make [18:10] Overcoming self-sabotage to obtain...
2019-09-1238 minBoth On BoardPart 2: Manifestation and the Art of Slowing Down Dr. Sangeeta SahiIn a world where everything pushes us to constantly go, manifestation tells us to slow down. It is about learning how to be in tune with yourself. As human beings, we are so conditioned to be influenced by the external world—and have lost touch with our internal selves. If you’re searching and ready to learn, this episode of Both on Board with Dr. Sangeeta Sahi wraps up the topic of manifestation. Don’t forget to listen to part one! Dr. Sahi is an integrative medical doctor who studied in India and London. She’s traveled the worl...
2019-09-0549 minBoth On BoardPart 1: Manifestation Begins with the Heart with Dr. Sangeeta SahiDo you know what manifestation is? Do you know why it is a practice you should embrace? Manifestation is the process of bringing something into being—a thought, a desire, a belief becomes reality. In this episode of Both on Board we talk about manifesting from the heart with a special guest, Dr. Sangeeta Sahi. Dr. Sahi is an integrative medical doctor who studied in India and London. She’s traveled the world working with quantum physicists and biophysicists, searching for scientific means to explain what can only be labeled as miraculous. Listen to this episode as we ex...
2019-08-2954 minBoth On BoardHow to Find Clarity on Your Soul’s PurposeAre you looking to find clarity on your soul’s purpose but don’t know where to begin? Are you tired of hearing everyone else's opinion but completely unsure of your own? In a world where we are constantly barraged with things we should be doing—what do you want? In this episode of Both on Board we will lay out what has worked for us. Your only task is to take our advice and decide if it will work for you. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:50] Meditation and yoga as catalysts [6:50] Develop a spiritual practice: what does your soul lo...
2019-08-2222 minBoth On BoardLearn Effective Communication In Marriage—Even When ArguingEffective communication in marriage is an art that must be cultivated in your journey together. Do you struggle with incorrectly assessing the meaning in situations? Do you understand the way you react? To effectively work through arguments—we like to call them life lessons—you have to understand where your emotions are stemming from. In this episode of Both on Board we’ll talk all about how to navigate life lessons together while communicating effectively. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:50] Why you shouldn’t try and change each other [5:00] Why you don’t need to model your spouse [7:40] Your goal is to...
2019-08-1539 minBoth On BoardHow To Find Happiness And Fulfillment In the JourneyAre you struggling to find happiness in your everyday? Do you find yourself comparing your life to a social media reel, and it doesn’t measure up? If you find yourself struggling with questions of who you are, what your purpose is, and how to be happy—you aren’t alone. We all struggle at one time or another with questioning who we are. In this episode of Both on Board we chose to be vulnerable with you and open up about some of life’s deepest questions. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:50] Figuring out who you are [4:55] Challenge: get sile...
2019-08-0833 minBoth On BoardCouples Working Together And Staying Together With Guest Brian TrippeWhy is the divorce rate so high among couples working together? How do you protect your marriage and business? In this episode of Both on Board we turn things upside down—we get interviewed by Brian Trippe! We cover personal development and awareness, communication, leading by example, and touch on our core beliefs behind co-creating a life and a business that works for you. Brian Trippe graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s in Journalism and English, and a Masters in Education. He began his career in real estate in 2012 and has completed over 500 real...
2019-08-0131 minBoth On BoardThe Power of Positive Self-Talk and CommunicationPositive communication begins with an awareness of your self-talk. We’ve interspersed a lot of information about how we communicate with ourselves and each other throughout our podcast. Today we will dive deep into the world of self-awareness when it comes to your inner communication. We’ll also talk about words we never allow ourselves to say, changing the language you use, and having a perspective of gratitude. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:48] Why the word ‘can’t’ limits your possibilities [5:30] Switch “I have to do this” to “I get to do this” [10:50] Self-Awareness: why do you feel like you should...
2019-07-2521 minBoth On BoardWhy We Embrace Work-Life Integration—Not BalanceSo many people believe that the key to a healthy relationship is the proper work-life balance, but we believe in work-life integration. We work together, we live together, and we have built a life and a business together. Why would we want to separate those things? In this episode we will talk about this commonly asked question and what we do instead. We’ll give you some helpful resources along the way. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:50] Work-life integration [2:15] Why we don’t compartmentalize [7:35] Wheel of Life [13:45] Strategies we’ve used [18:20] Timing is everything [21:45] Be mindful of your headspace [24:45] Be sup...
2019-07-1833 minBoth On BoardThe 10 Things We Have Done Differently To Find Success In LifeEveryone defines success in life differently. For us, it’s living a life by design that we are happy with where we can also give to others. Because we have been so intentional with our lives, we’ve been pretty successful at a young age. We are always being asked what the secret to our success is. So we wanted to devote an episode to all the things we do differently than everyone else. Things that you, too, can do to become successful. This is one you don’t want to miss! Highlights From Our Conversation [2:45] 1. Willing to work h...
2019-07-1146 minBoth On BoardThe Investment Opportunities That Got Us Where We Are TodayHow do you know what investment opportunities are right for you? How do you decide as a couple where to invest your money and your time? We’ve covered personal development extensively and have walked you through our personal story. So today we are going to expound a little on the things we’ve chosen to invest in as a couple along the way. You don’t want to miss this one! Highlights From Our Conversation [0:48] External and Internal Investments as a couple [6:20] Working ON the business, not IN the business [12:50] Look at the data for direction [17:38] The market...
2019-07-0435 minBoth On BoardRewiring Your Money Mindset To Create A Fulfilling LifeIn episode four we talked all about your money mindset and how certain behaviors are ingrained in you since childhood. In this episode, we want to talk about what you do when you’ve got the money—how to have a fulfilling life. From talking about your money blueprint, where you place value in your life, to investing in giving, we’ve got you covered with this episode! Highlights From Our Conversation [0:55] The evolution of the money mindset [4:05] Don’t project your problems on your significant other [8:17] What are you drinking alcohol for—are you celebrating or escaping? [11:20] The art of...
2019-06-2749 minBoth On BoardPart Two Of Our Story: The Ebbs And Flows Of Business GrowthThe learning curves of business growth can be difficult, but it was something we truly enjoyed overcoming together. We were seeing some success and hiring staff to keep things on track. In this episode, we continue where we left off and cover the next seasons of our lives. We’ll take you from building our business to selling it off, and where we are today. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:50] Part 2 of our life story [3:10] Started selling off some properties and “rehabbing” others [10:15] We realized we are not operators and managers [16:36] Wins, pains and lessons learned [20:33] We sold remaining proper...
2019-06-2047 minBoth On BoardPart One Of Our Story: Building A Business From The Ground UpSo many of you have asked for more details on how the two of us got started, so we are dedicating the next two episodes to our story—and how we built our business from the ground up. We’re gonna share more about our history, how we met, and the hustle it took to get our business rolling. You’ll definitely want to tune in and listen to this episode of Both on Board! Highlights From Our Conversation [1:00] Ray’s Story [7:54] Christy’s Story [12:50] Our ‘Date with Destiny’ trip to Australia [16:25] We started working together in November 2011 [18:26] Season 1 of Ch...
2019-06-1342 minBoth On BoardStart Living Life On Your Own TermsFrom the very launch of this podcast, our goal has been to help you reach a point where you can design the life you want to live—and actually start living life on your own terms. From personal development to managing your health and fitness, we want to make sure we give you the tools we’ve used so you can make your own way. Listen to this episode as we share our heart and some of the hardest thing we’ve had to overcome. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:55] Living Life on your terms [3:00] Become aware of your limitin...
2019-06-0625 minBoth On BoardLearn How To Master Your Emotions When Life Gets the Best Of YouLet’s face it, sometimes there are days when we have to master our emotions so they don’t seep into the world around us. Either you “wake up on the wrong side of the bed” or a mistake is made that you are beating yourself up about. Perhaps a decision you made in your relationship or business is leaving you agitated. Whatever the reason, emotions are hard—and even harder to control. Listen to this episode as we talk about what to do when your emotions get the best of you. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:50] What do you do whe...
2019-05-3031 minBoth On BoardTake Your Relationship From Growing Apart To Growing Stronger,Have you hit a realization that you and your spouse may be growing apart? Do you feel a lack of connectedness and closeness? We saw this come into play in our relationship when life circumstances drastically changed and we had our daughter. Christy needed to focus on being a mom, and I began to focus on our business. But soon our separate paths led to our individual needs not being met and we felt stalled in our relationship. On today’s episode, we talk about some of our struggles, how we realized what was happening, what we did to ch...
2019-05-2327 minBoth On BoardRecognize The Overwhelming Impact Of Personal Fitness In Your LifeWhether you realize it or not—your health and personal fitness have a major impact on your well-being and your relationship. Are you struggling with exhaustion, headaches, and an inability to focus? Has your weight crept up over the last few months or years? Are nutrition and exercise even part of your daily life? Listen to this episode of Both on Board as we talk about the importance of health and fitness and how it impacts every area of your life. Highlights From Our Conversation [1:05] The importance of health and fitness [4:25] Navigating different goals and interests [6:46] Communicate and rea...
2019-05-1628 minBoth On BoardReset Your Money Mindset: From Destructive To ConstructiveYour money mindset is likely ingrained in you from childhood into adulthood. Whether it is positive or negative, we all have some sort of perception of money that bleeds into our marriage and business. In this episode of Both on Board we cover what our money mindsets were, how we’ve worked through them as a couple and removing the emotion from financial decision making. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:50] 50% of marriages end in divorce over money issues [7:53] Money doesn’t change you—it just exposes you to who you already are [10:18] Sit down and look at what is really...
2019-05-0937 minBoth On BoardRealizing The Power Of Commitment And Consistency As An EntrepreneurCommitment and consistency as entrepreneurs are some of the most powerful tools you can utilize as you work together. You need to build a clear vision for your future, develop self-awareness and establish roles in your business. Then, you invest your time and be consistent in pouring into your vision. In this episode of Both on Board we talk about moving beyond instant gratification and fully committing your time and energy to your business. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:55] The power of commitment and being intentional [8:55] Support and understand each other [12:50] Invest time now to obtain the freedom you...
2019-05-0241 minBoth On BoardHow to Leverage Self-Awareness Tests To Build Communication In Your RelationshipOn our journey to help you design a life and a business together it’s important to focus on developing clear and consistent communication. We believe clear communication leads to a more efficient and rewarding collaboration. In this episode of Both on Board we cover some of our favorite tools for learning self-awareness and how it will strengthen your relationship. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:55] Move from clarity to collaboration starting with Communication [4:35] Recognize your own gifts, don’t envy your spouses [6:00] Overcome the fears you have about working together [7:55] Self-awareness tests to use [11:25] The “Roles and the Lanes” [16:30] What it...
2019-05-0229 minBoth On BoardYour Ultimate Personal Development CoachWhat would it be like if you were able to have your ultimate personal development coach available all the time? Think of it - Tony Robbins, Robin Sharma, Brene Brown - what if they were with you 24/7 to help you work out the kinks in your business and sand down your rough edges? Would you like that? How far would you be able to grow and go if that were true? We are here to tell you that there’s no question that all of those people are great - but if you are one half of an...
2019-05-0221 minBoth On BoardHow You Can Design Your Life Vision With The Perfect Day ExerciseDo you have a clear and detailed life vision for your future? Or are you stuck operating within the familiarity of the past, doing things as you’ve always done? Does your dream for your future align with your significant others? We are Ray and Christy and today we talk about “The Perfect Day” Exercise and how to leverage it to work for your life and family. Highlights From Our Conversation [0:45] How “The Perfect Day” exercise impacted us and why you should do it. [4:25] The story of the two thoroughbred horses [7:10] “The Perfect Day” exercise basics [10:20] Focus on the WHAT and t...
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