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Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 240 - Sex, Intimacy & Marriage: How Entrepreneur Couples Rebuild Connection Without Burning Out with Tony and Alisa DiLorenzoIn this candid and timely conversation, Robert and Kay Lee sit down with Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo, co-hosts of the top-ranked One Extraordinary Marriage Show, to tackle a topic many couples think about—but few openly discuss: sex, intimacy, and connection in marriage. Drawing from nearly 30 years of marriage and over a decade of coaching couples worldwide, Tony and Alisa reframe intimacy as far more than a physical act. At its core, intimacy is about closeness, safety, and emotional connection—and when those are missing, sex often becomes the symptom, not the root issue. The conversation explores the...
2026-02-0931 min
No More MondaysBalancing Business and Marriage: Strategies for Married Entrepreneurs with Robert FukuiBuilding a business with your spouse can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging adventures you'll face. In this episode, Robert Fukui, business coach and co-author of "Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs' Guide to Greater Work-Life Balance," joins Angie Callen to share lessons learned from navigating a business and marriage simultaneously. This conversation matters because the boundary between work and home life often blurs when you're married to—or working with—your spouse. The stress, communication challenges, and decisions about priorities can affect both your business and your relationship deeply. In this episode, we explore:
2026-02-0939 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 239 - This Kills ProfitsTake the Profit Booster Assessment and improve your bottom line https://profit-booster-assessment.scoreapp.com/ Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs' guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/ Download the 5 Daily Habits to Thrive in Tandem https://marriedentrepreneur.co/5-daily-habits-download Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk The Fastest Way to Increase Profit (Without More Sales) In this episo...
2026-02-0333 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 238 - Working With Your Spouse Without Competing with Jason and Elizabeth SettleLinks Biblical Counseling - https://www.settledco.com/counseling Freedom Coaching - https://www.settledco.com/coaching Free Gift: Reclaim What's Real FREE 5-Day Devotional What happens when two strong leaders try to work side-by-side—inside marriage and business? In this candid and refreshingly honest conversation, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui sit down with Jason and Elizabeth Settle, co-founders of Settled Co., to unpack what it really takes for married couples to collaborate without competing. From early power struggles and identity clashes to learning how to celebrate each other's strengths, this ep...
2025-12-1531 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 237 - Legacy Starts Early: Money, Mindset & Meaning with Teen Founder Keira ChangIn this powerful episode, Robert and Kay Lee sit down with 17-year-old entrepreneur and leukemia survivor Keira Chang, founder of Heroko Shop and author of The Second Race: The Turtle and the Puppy, A Story About Money. Diagnosed with leukemia the week before her 13th birthday, Keira spent years in treatment and isolation—but emerged with a renewed appreciation for life, community, and the importance of using your gifts to help others. Her story is raw, inspiring, and a needed reset for entrepreneurs who get caught up in the grind. Keira shares how Heroko Shop was born at...
2025-12-0923 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 236 - Reviewing Entrepreneurial Success and FailuresWant to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs' guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/ Download the 5 Daily Habits to Thrive in Tandem https://marriedentrepreneur.co/5-daily-habits-download Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk As the year winds down (or whenever you're listening), Robert and Kay Lee invite married entrepreneurs to pause and audit what's working—and what's quietly piling onto your calendar "ju...
2025-12-0234 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 235 - Inconvenient Entrepreneurs: How Not To Start A Business with Robbie and Nicole HarperWant to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs' guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/ Download the 5 Daily Habits to Thrive in Tandem https://marriedentrepreneur.co/5-daily-habits-download Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk What happens when a career shake-up, a calling to entrepreneurship, and a surprise pregnancy all collide at once? In this episode, Robert sits down with Robbie and Nicole Harper—co...
2025-11-2527 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 234 - Five Hidden Business Growth Traps Costing You Time and MoneyWant to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs' guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/ FREE Marriage and Business Assessment https://marriageandbusiness.scoreapp.com/ Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk As married entrepreneurs, it's easy to fall into traps that seem harmless but quietly eat away at your profits, your time, and even your marriage. In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee un...
2025-11-1829 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 232 - Cracker Barrel (Marketing) Mistakes To AvoidCracker Barrel's attempted rebrand lit up the internet—but the logo was only the tip of the iceberg. In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee unpack what really happened: rapid, sweeping changes to brand visuals, menu staples, and in-store experience that left loyal customers feeling ignored. Robert draws on his Coca-Cola days to connect the dots to "New Coke" and other big-brand missteps. The lesson for married entrepreneurs? Expansion is great—if you bring your core with you. We talk about how to modernize without losing the soul of your brand, why you must weight research toward your...
2025-11-0531 min
Do More By Doing Less - Time Freedom for Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and SolopreneursHow Married Entrepreneurs Can Thrive in Business and at Home with Robert and Kay Lee FukuiRobert and Kay Lee Fukui, authors of Tandem: The Married Entrepreneur’s Guide for Greater Work-Life Balance, and hosts of the Thriving in Tandem podcastFree assessment for married entrepreneurs: marriedentrepreneur.co/domoreSummary:In this episode, I sit down with Robert and Kay Lee Fukui to talk about how married entrepreneurs can build successful businesses without losing their marriages in the process. Robert spent 25 years in corporate marketing and sales before realizing he wanted something different. Kay Lee grew up in a family business and knew firsthand how easily wo...
2025-11-0430 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 230 - The Myth of Hustle & Grind: Build a Legacy Without Burning OutAfter a jam-packed few weeks onboarding clients and juggling a major project, Robert & Kay Lee get real about a message every married entrepreneur needs to hear: "Hustle now, rest later" is a myth that steals joy, strains marriages, and sabotages long-term business value. In this candid conversation, they unpack why constant grind doesn't equal greater achievement—and how to build a business that grows and lets you enjoy life with your spouse now, not "someday." You'll hear how choosing family over finance actually creates a stronger company: better culture, lower turnover, healthier leadership, and a business people wo...
2025-10-2227 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 229 - 5 Mistakes We've Made As Married EntrepreneursEvery married entrepreneur knows mistakes come with the territory—but they don't have to derail your marriage or business. In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee pull back the curtain on the top five mistakes they've made as married entrepreneurs—and the lessons learned along the way. From overlooking the "Chief Feelings Officer" to chasing shiny objects, they share candid stories that cost them time, money, and peace (sometimes six figures!). You'll hear how "hiring for convenience" created unnecessary conflict, why building real friendships beats pouring money into funnels, and how perfectionism in business slows down growth. Each...
2025-10-1531 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 228 - Is Tech Helping Or Hurting Your Business (and Marriage)?With over 10,000 AI tools at our fingertips, it's tempting to think technology will be our golden ticket to efficiency, profits, and free time. The problem? All that "help" can actually lead to tech creep—where one more tool, one more subscription, and one more DIY task sneak onto your plate until your calendar is full and your marriage is on the back burner. Bottom line: Tech can absolutely help you grow your business and free up more time for your marriage—if you use it in moderation and keep your focus on the high-level work only you can...
2025-10-0825 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 226 - Navigating Different Energy Levels As Husband and WifeGet on the waitlist for a Thriving in Tandem event near you. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/marriage-and-business-events Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs' guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/ Download the 5 Daily Habits to Thrive in Tandem https://marriedentrepreneur.co/5-daily-habits-download Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk Every married entrepreneur knows the challenge of managing different energy levels—espec...
2025-09-2226 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 225 - Bring Back The Fun in Marriage and BusinessWhen was the last time you and your spouse really laughed together? In this week's episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee dive deep into a topic too many married entrepreneurs overlook—fun. After returning from an 18-day dream vacation in Italy and hosting their first "Thriving in Tandem Date Night," they realized just how many couples have stopped making space for joy. Between business demands, family responsibilities, and endless to-do lists, fun often gets pushed aside. Robert and Kay Lee share creative, budget-friendly ways to bring fun back into your marriage without waiting for th...
2025-09-1634 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 224 - Don't Believe the Hype: How Married Entrepreneurs Can Make Smarter Investment DecisionsIn this episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee unpack the dangers of making impulsive business or investment decisions based on hype, emotion, or pressure. Whether it's a flashy marketing strategy, a "can't miss" real estate deal, or a new business venture, many married entrepreneurs get swept up in the excitement without counting the cost. Drawing from real-life lessons—some painful—they discuss how couples can safeguard their finances and their marriage by slowing down, asking the right questions, and aligning their risk tolerance. Together, they walk through key decision-making pitfalls: FOMO, emotional buying, and lack...
2025-09-0933 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 223 - Building a Marriage and Business That Thrives Through Every Season With Jim and Martha BrangenbergIn this special live-audience episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee welcome back long-time friends and returning guests, Jim and Martha Brangenberg. From running a real estate development project to revitalizing their small town, serving as volunteer firefighters and chaplains, caring for aging parents, hosting their radio show I Work for Him, and spearheading community events — Jim and Martha live a full, fast-paced life. Yet, despite the chaos, they've learned the value of slowing down, setting boundaries, and keeping God at the center of their marriage. Together, we unpack the disciplines, decisions, and daily habits th...
2025-09-0130 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 222 - What Makes A Good Wine, Makes a Great MarriageJoin Robert and Kay Lee Fukui as they draw surprising yet powerful parallels between crafting a fine bottle of wine and building a strong, lasting marriage. Fresh off their dream vacation to Italy and inspired by the care, patience, and intentionality they witnessed at the wineries, the Fukuis unpack four key principles that apply both to wine-making and thriving in tandem with your spouse: patience, environment, oxygen (aka communication and emotional safety), and blend. Through personal stories—from the early days of their relationship to navigating conflict and collaboration in business—they share how patience creates room for...
2025-08-2533 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 220 - Lessons From Our Italian VacationIn this heartfelt and adventurous episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui take you behind the scenes of their dream trip through Italy—from Cinque Terre to Florence, Tuscany to Lake Garda. While the landmarks and landscapes were stunning, it was the lessons learned along the way that left the deepest impression. From learning to ask for help, to the value of simplicity, to taking the time to just be, the trip served as a powerful reminder of what truly matters—both in life and in business. They share stories of free Michelin-starred meals, anci...
2025-08-1237 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 218 - Biggest Financial Mistake Costing You A Million DollarsIn this eye-opening episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee share the single most common money mistake keeping countless married entrepreneurs from building real wealth: debt. Fresh off the facilitation of a financial stewardship workshop, they dig into how everyday debt—often justified or ignored—is quietly stealing your financial future. But here's the good news: the solution is simpler than you think. Spoiler alert: You have to listen til the end. You'll learn how debt is not just a financial burden, but a barrier to freedom, peace of mind, and legacy-building. Whether it's credit card...
2025-07-3032 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 216 - Navigating Major Life Transitions As Husband and WifeIn this deeply personal episode, Robert and Kay Lee invite you into their real-time decision-making process as they consider a cross-country move from California to North Carolina. Fresh off a month-long stay in Lake Norman, they share candid reflections on the conversations, emotions, and logistical considerations that come with such a significant transition. From the practical realities of moving and renting to the emotional weight of leaving behind familiarity and friendships, this episode reveals how they approach big decisions as a married couple and entrepreneurial team. Whether you're facing a business pivot, relocation, or other major life...
2025-07-1625 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 214 - 5 Ways to Grow Your Business Without Growing Apart from Your SpouseIn this episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui break down five essential strategies to grow your business without sacrificing your marriage. From setting clear boundaries between work and home to increasing profit margins, they discuss how to work smarter, not harder, so you can scale your business while staying connected to your spouse. They also share personal insights from their time at Lake Norman, reflecting on how intentional rest fuels creativity and productivity. The couple emphasizes the importance of managing work hours, prioritizing high-impact tasks, and delegating effectively to reclaim time for what...
2025-05-2731 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 212 - 7 Health Risks of the Hustle and Grind Mentality (and How to Avoid Them)Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs' guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/ Download the 5 Daily Habits to Thrive in Tandem https://marriedentrepreneur.co/5-daily-habits-download Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk Source: Medical News Today https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/can-overwork-kill-you#Preventing-overwork In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui dive into the seven major health risks associated wi...
2025-05-1332 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 211 - Having Fun Working With Your Spouse with Evan and Susan MoneyJoin Robert and Kay Lee Fukui as they sit down with Evan and Susan Money for a lively and insightful conversation about balancing marriage and entrepreneurship. The couples dive into the unique challenges of running a business together while keeping their relationship strong, with lots of laughs, personal stories, and practical tips along the way. Evan and Susan open up about their journey of growth—both as partners in marriage and business—and how they've made intentionality, mentorship, and communication the foundation of their success. They share how simple things, like playing pickleball together, can strengthen a rela...
2025-05-0748 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 210 - Practical Guide To Make Your Big Dreams a RealityMany entrepreneurs and couples dream big but struggle to turn their visions into reality. In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui share their personal journey of setting and achieving long-term goals—both in business and life. Broadcasting from their temporary studio in beautiful Lake Norman, North Carolina, they reflect on the small, intentional steps they took to build the life they envisioned. They discuss why only 8% of people actually achieve their goals, the power of revisiting your vision regularly, and why progress matters more than perfection. Through their experiences—from climbing the corporate ladder to building a th...
2025-04-2332 min
Adventurous EntrepreneursRobert & Kay Lee Fukui – Designing Your Dream Life Together: Tools for Married EntrepreneursJoining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Robert Fukui & Kay Lee Fukui.In this insightful episode of Adventurous Entrepreneurs, we sit down with Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, founders of Power Couples by Design and co-authors of the book Tandem. Together, they share their journey from corporate careers to working as a married couple in business, offering valuable insights on balancing marriage, entrepreneurship, and personal growth.Robert and Kay Lee dive into the challenges and rewards of blending professional and personal lives, revealing their strategies for fostering work-life harmony, resolving conflicts, and building...
2025-02-2146 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 206 - 5 Common Business Mistakes: That's Killing Growth and Forcing You to Work HarderIn this episode, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui discuss five common business mistakes that hinder growth and profitability while affecting work-life balance. They emphasize the importance of focusing on profit margins rather than just sales volume, the pitfalls of discounting, the necessity of tracking financial metrics, the value of hiring help, and the need for training employees to ensure business success and personal fulfillment. Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs' guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook...
2025-01-0629 min
Leaders Of Transformation519: How to Thrive as a Married Entrepreneur with Robert and Kay Lee FukuiHow do married entrepreneurs build a successful business and a successful marriage? In this revealing episode, host Nicole Jansen dives deep with Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, founders of i61 inc. Their unique business approach aids married entrepreneurs in achieving a harmonious work-life balance by efficiently structuring their businesses while working on important relationship dynamics. The episode unpacks their journey, strategies, and the critical role of communication in both business and marriage. Robert and Kay Lee are co-authors of Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs' Guide for Greater Work-Life Balance, a must-read for entrepreneurs navigating this twin challenge.
2024-11-1242 minLeaders Of Transformation519: How to Thrive as a Married Entrepreneur with Robert and Kay Lee FukuiHow do married entrepreneurs build a successful business and a successful marriage? In this revealing episode, host Nicole Jansen dives deep with Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, founders of i61 inc. Their unique business approach aids married entrepreneurs in achieving a harmonious work-life balance by efficiently structuring their businesses while working on important relationship dynamics. The episode unpacks their journey, strategies, and the critical role of communication in both business and marriage. Robert and Kay Lee are co-authors of Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs' Guide for Greater Work-Life Balance, a must-read for entrepreneurs navigating this twin challenge.
2024-11-1242 min
Relationships & Revenue PodcastWorking in Tandem with Kay Lee & Robert Fukui (Part 2)John continues his conversation with The Married Entrepreneurs, Kay Lee and Robert Fukui. In this episode, they talk about couples who work together, keeping a healthy balance between work and personal life, why relationships are the foundation for business success, tips on quality time, and the power of daily habits like prayer and affirmation. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:31] - Statistics on divorce rate among entrepreneurs [02:42] - Is their coaching geared toward dual or solo entrepreneurs? [03:52] - Work-life balance vs. work-life harmony [06:34...
2024-11-0243 min
Relationships & Revenue PodcastWorking in Tandem with Kay Lee & Robert Fukui (Part 1)John sits down with husband-and-wife duo Kay Lee and Robert Fukui — business consultants and co-authors of Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs' Guide for Greater Work-Life Balance. Kay Lee and Robert share their journeys as entrepreneurs from very different backgrounds, how they met, their premarital counseling, and their experience working together as couplepreneurs. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [02:21] - Kay Lee's and Robert's backgrounds [06:20] - John's background in ministry and moving into entrepreneurship [10:15] - How Kay Lee and Robert met through an online Christian dating site
2024-10-2543 min
Indulge In This High-Impact Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Tandem by Robert Fukui, Kay Lee FukuiPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/93736to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Tandem
Author: Robert Fukui, Kay Lee Fukui
Narrator: Robert Fukui, Kay Lee Fukui
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
Release date: 08-14-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Entrepreneurship
Publisher's Summary:
Win at both! On a tandem bicycle, two riders with different strengths can ride together and cover a lot of ground efficiently—if they have the same destination in mind and communicate effectively. Sounds a lot like marriage, doesn’t it? If you are an entrepreneur who has experienced the frustration of trying to balance your work life...
2024-08-147h 17
SharkPreneur1059: Balancing Acts: How Married Entrepreneurs Can Thrive in Business and Marriage with Kay Lee and Robert FukuiRobert and Kay Lee Fukui are the co-founders of i61, inc., a business consulting company. They assist married entrepreneurs create better work/life balance by structuring the business to scale while giving precious time back to the owner to invest into their marriage.Robert received his marketing degree from San Jose State University and experienced 25 successful years in sales/marketing with companies such as Coca-Cola, Novartis Pharmaceutical and Bristol-Myers Squibb. He played instrumental roles in the launch of six major brands, directly responsible for over $150 million in revenue and a recipient of national sales...
2024-06-2621 min
FULFILLMENT THERAPY - Marriage & Family Therapy, Self Mastery, Self Actualization, Unmet Needs, LDS Parent, Family Connection123 | Mastering the Art of Work-Life Balance: Lessons from Kaylee & Robert FukuiShow Notes:
Gain work-life balance insights from married entrepreneurs Kaylee and Robert Fukui in this enlightening episode. Learn their secrets for managing business and family demands while nurturing their relationship. Discover practical tips for balancing work and personal life, ensuring harmony and fulfillment. Tune in for valuable advice and embark on a journey to greater success and harmony.
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2024-06-2033 minFULFILLMENT THERAPY - Marriage & Family Therapy, Self Mastery, Self Actualization, Unmet Needs, LDS Parent, Family Connection123 | Mastering the Art of Work-Life Balance: Lessons from Kaylee & Robert FukuiShow Notes:
Gain work-life balance insights from married entrepreneurs Kaylee and Robert Fukui in this enlightening episode. Learn their secrets for managing business and family demands while nurturing their relationship. Discover practical tips for balancing work and personal life, ensuring harmony and fulfillment. Tune in for valuable advice and embark on a journey to greater success and harmony.
-Kendra
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → hello@fulfillmenttherapy.org
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Group...
2024-06-2033 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 183 - How To Hire and Train Millenials with Robert and Kay Lee FukuiIf you're like many business owners, it's been hard to find good employees. It seems like the younger generation doesn't want to work and are lazy. Or at least that's what they say. But think about this, the baby boomers were also considered lazy when they were in their twenties and thirties. They were the hippies. Love not war. In other words, the older generation always thinks the younger generation is not as hard working as they are. So maybe it's not that the younger generation is lazy, they have a different set of values th...
2024-06-1829 min
Sales POP! Podcasts: Insights from Top Experts in Sales, Marketing, Leadership & More.How Can Married Entrepreneurs Achieve Better Work-Life Balance? with Kay Lee and Robert FukuiIn this episode of the Expert Insight Interview, host John Golden talks with Robert and Kay Fukui, co-founders of IE 61 Inc and authors of "Tandem: The Married Entrepreneur's Guide for Greater Work-Life Balance." They discuss the unique challenges married entrepreneurs face in balancing their business and personal lives. Robert and Kylie share their personal experiences and strategies for achieving better work-life balance, such as setting boundaries with technology, prioritizing quality time, and leveraging each other's strengths. They also introduce their consulting program, "Power Couples by Design," which helps entrepreneurial couples thrive professionally and personally.
2024-06-1822 min
Grow A Small Business PodcastQFF: Married entrepreneurs Kay Lee and Robert Fukui, with over 20 years of experience, share strategies for six-figure revenue success focusing on collaboration, strategic planning, and resilience. (Episode 526 - Kay Lee & Robert Fukui)In less than 20 minutes a week, we'll introduce you to an expert or business owner with deep experience in what they do. Grow you, grow your team, grow a small business. In this episode of the "Grow a Small Business podcast", host Rob Cameron interviews Kay Lee & Robert Fukui from Married Entrepreneur. With over 20 years of experience, they share invaluable insights into achieving work-life balance and generating six-figure revenues. Tune in to learn their strategies for success! Key Takeaways for Small Business Owners: Regular Meetings: Kay Lee & Robert emphasize the importance of weekly...
2024-06-1418 min
Family Business TodayEpisode 72: A husband and wife team, Kay Lee and Robert Fukui, offer tips on helping family businesses deal with conflict at home and in their business
Our guests today are Robert and Kay Lee Fukui. Robert and Kay Lee are the co-founders of Power by i61, Inc., a business consulting company. Their passion is to see marriages flourish in the midst of building a profitable business and to help the entrepreneur couple understand that you don’t have to sacrifice the marriage and family for the business. Together, they have developed an innovative program, Power Couples by Design, which equips the married entrepreneur to build a Thriving Marriage AND Prosperous Business. In this episode of Family Business Today, you will learn: ...
2024-06-0400 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 180 - Entrepreneurs: Accomplishments Are Fleeting, Relationships Are Forever with Aaron WalkerWhen you start with nothing to starting, building, and selling off multiple businesses to Fortune 500 companies, you've got it made, right? That's not what this week's guest, Aaron Walker experienced. Before he reached the age of 30 he had already sold his first company to a Fortune 500 competitor. Even though he had no intention of selling, they made him an offer he couldn't refuse. Then tragedy struck. This changed everything for Aaron and sent him on the journey of moving from success to significance. He is now a living example of how you can prioritize the re...
2024-05-0738 min
Brand You Personal Branding417: How to Set Higher Fees and Price for Profit with Robert FukuiAre you ready to break through the barriers that have been capping your earnings and holding back your business growth? In this episode, we sit down with the mastermind consultant Robert Fukui to dissect the financial strategies that will revolutionize the way you think about pricing, productivity, and profitability. Whether you're a solopreneur or a seasoned business owner, this conversation is your golden ticket to scaling your enterprise and commanding the fees you truly deserve. Prepare to dive deep into the insights that could redefine your entrepreneurial journey. Tune in now to ensure your business not only m...
2024-05-0743 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 179 - End Financial Arguments: Most Common Marital ConflictsThe reasons why couples fight over money is due to the different attitudes and habits that were formed growing up. Whatever was modeled to us growing up is what we adopt as an adult. As you're aware, those differences are what causes the conflict. Savers vs. spenders, investors for going into debt, delayed gratification vs immediate pleasure. How do you prevent arguments about money? First, have an "us" mentality, not a me or her/him mentality. In this episode, we delve into the common reasons why couples argue about money and how to prevent it fr...
2024-04-3031 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 178 - Get Your Life Back with Jerry DuganAs you go through the daily grind of building your business, does it sometime feel like Groundhog Day? Same thing over and over. If you stop and think, do you feel like you and your spouse are growing together or feeling more like roommates? Meet this week's guest, Jerry Dugan. One day as he was building his career, his wife and kids gave him a shot in the arm with one statement and one question. It hit him between the eyes and made him assess what he was doing. He was sacrificing his personal well being and...
2024-04-2343 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 177 - Mastering Entrepreneurial Partnerships: Navigating The Pitfalls of Working With Your SpouseFor some groups of married entrepreneurs, working with your spouse is the greatest thing since sliced bread. For others, it's a disaster. The third group is getting by and the last group doesn't even want to go there. Regardless of which camp you sit in, this episode is dedicated to you. The married entrepreneur who works with your spouse or is wondering whether it's a good idea or not. Working with your spouse has its challenges for sure. But if you avoid these 5 common pitfalls, you will be on the path to building a thriving business in...
2024-04-1630 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 176 - Love, Labor, and Limits: Nurturing Balance in Entrepreneurial Marriages with Robert and Kay Lee FukuiOne of the reasons for the lack of work-life balance is working a lot of hours and taking on too many responsibilities. Whether it's business or personal related, we tend to say yes to more things than we realize which steals time away from your spouse and kids. So how do we keep from taking on too much so we can maintain a healthy relationship with our family? Our spouses can keep us accountable but it can also create conflict. Because the truth can hurt. In this episode, we'll discuss ways we can hold each other accountable...
2024-04-0830 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 175 - Mindset Moguls: Conquering Life with Skiing Wisdom with Robert and Kay Lee FukuiWhenever we face challenges like recessions, COVID-19, business competition, or market crashes, fear tends to rear its ugly head. How we deal with fear determines how well we get through those challenging times. Kay Lee and I recently went on a ski vacation and I noticed a lot of skiing metaphors that applied to how we deal with life and business challenges. If you're a skier, you may pick up a pointer or two. If not, you should still understand the application this will have in your life. Want to live a better balanced life and...
2024-04-0133 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 174 - Legacy Builders: Nurturing Family and Business for Future GenerationsThe term family legacy gets thrown around a lot. We want it but do we really know what it means, how to build it, and know when you have it? In this episode, we'll share what we've learned, how we've built it, and share some stories of others who've done it. NOTE: It doesn't matter how much or little your assets are worth. Nor does age have anything to do with it. You haeBuilding a family legacy starts with taking the first step. Take a listen. Want to live a better balanced life and win i...
2024-03-1833 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 173 - The Profitable Equation: Efficiency, Margins, Pricing, and ProductivityImproving the businesses bottom line is always a nice thing to do. Usually, the strategy to do so is increase sales. But when you're already working hard and long hours, more sales means more work. More work means more hours and less time at home with your spouse and family. How much more can you handle? What if we can show you how to find more money within your business without you having to go chase more sales? No, it's not magic or accounting fraud, it's just basic practical process many businesses don't do because it's not...
2024-03-1432 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp.172 - Don't Work For Your WealthBecoming financially wealthy is a desire many have but most don't achieve. Is it really that difficult? Actually not as difficult as many think. The difference between the people that achieve financial wealth vs those that simply talk about is based on their mindset on money and the habits they form around it. In this episode, we will talk about how we created our wealth and the multiple streams of income. You will be surprised to see how simple it was and that it wasn't due to some major investment that shot through the roof or a...
2024-03-0134 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 171 - Find More Time to Grow Your BusinessTime seems to be that asset that entrepreneurs don't have a lot of. If you're feeling like you're so busy you don't have enough time to get everything done than this episode is for you. While no one can gain more time in the day, you can gain more margin. That takes doing less busy work and concentrate on more productive work. This can be hard as the less productive work are things that we face at the moment like emails, texts, and phone calls. Things that are right in front of us that we feel we n...
2024-02-2133 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 170 - Addicted to Success with Teresa McCloyWhat drives you? What's important to you? If relationships wasn't an answer to at least one of those questions, you definitely need to listen to this episode. We live in a success driven world. Which wouldn't be a problem if success was defined in a holistic way. But for most entrepreneurs, we often forget to mention our relationships. Even if we say relationships are our priority it isn't lived out on a day to day basis. Not spending enough time with important relationships like spouse and kids is one of the top regrets for entrepreneurs as they...
2024-02-1035 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 169 - Marriage Over Business: The Key to SuccessI know you want to prioritize your marriage over the business but there is a tension that pulls you to prioritize the business first. After all, it's the main source of income for you and your family. If the business struggles you will financially as well. But what if I told you that they key to business success is to prioritize your marriage? There's plenty of research around this topic that Kay Lee and I will share in this episode. We'll also help you answer the question, "how much time is enough to prioritize your marriage and f...
2024-01-2232 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 168 - Surviving The Miracle On The Hudson with Dave SandersonIt typically takes a significant (near) life tragedy to change someone's perspective. Many of us entrepreneurs are wired to achieve while neglecting our most important relationships. Imagine being in a commercial jet that is about to go crashing into the Hudson River. What would be going through your mind and how would your perspective on life change after surviving? Meet this week's guest, Dave Sanderson, who was one of those passengers on U.S Flight 1549 that successfully landed on the Hudson River. The Miracle On The Hudson as they called it. Dave was a busy...
2024-01-1243 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 167 - Don't Have The Entrepreneurs RegretWhen successful entrepreneurs start reaching their golden years, they often talk about some of their regrets in life. It's not usually about missed business opportunities or investments, it's about relationships. The most common regrets among the successful are around not taking care of themself and their close relationships like spouse and kids. Why does this happen? Because they were raised a lot like you and I. Raised with the mindset that your work is your worth. That your success is based on your accomplishments and achievements. In this episode, we share a bit of our s...
2024-01-1032 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 166 - What Pisses Us Off and Breaks Our HeartWelcome to Thriving in Tandem. It's a podcast for you the married entrepreneur that wants to win in business and marriage at the same time. The biggest challenge for the married entrepreneur isn't just succeeding in business, it's succeeding in all areas of your life including your marriage. What if we could take you behind closed doors to share with you the real stories, conversations, and hard moments that happen in every married entrepreneur's life. Each week, we take you into the boardroom and bedroom where you will hear encouraging stories from married entrepreneurs that ha...
2024-01-0813 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 165 Finding Good Employees with Dr. Joey FaucetteNo matter what business owner we speak to anywhere in the country, the top concern is finding good employees. The same thing seems to be happening all over the U.S.A., no one wants to work. And the ones that do want to be paid a lot of money and with a lot of perks. Sound familiar? Well, Dr Joey Faucette is going to help us develop a plan to attract and retain great talent. Beware, finding good talent might not be as difficult as you might think. Or maybe it will. Click this episode to...
2023-12-3037 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 164 - Becoming A Better Husband, Father, and Business Leader with Chris Niemeyer and Michael McGreevyAre you a man? Are you a husband? Are you a father? Are you a business owner? Than this show is for you! Or any wife that wants to hear what guys talk about. Ha ha! But this isn't going to be a mancave show. It's going to be three guys sharing what it takes to be a superstar husband, dad, and entrepreneur. As you know, trying to do it all can be difficult. It's like spinning plates sometimes. But the concepts to doing it all successfully is surprisingly simple but difficult to execute. So if you...
2023-12-2842 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 163 - Us Factor: Keys To Success In Marriage and Business with Bobby and Michelle SchafferHow would you and your spouse deal with losing, not one but, two businesses? Losing one business is bad enough. The stress that your relationship goes through can send many straight to divorce court. Fortunately, that did not happen to this week's guest Bobby and Michelle Schaffer. They only got stronger together. Almost immediatly after being ousted from the very company they started, they set course on their next venture. Tune in to this week's episode as you'll learn how they were able to overcome the rough patches, become better teammates, husband and wife. There are some...
2023-12-2742 min
60 Mindful MinutesHow Couples Can Work Better Together with Robert and Kay Lee FukuiRobert and Kay Lee Fukui, authors of Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs' Guide for Greater Work-Life Balance, share their insights for how couples can work better together in business and in life. From improving conflict styles and communication skills to creating ways to maintain balance and connection, Robert and Kay Lee offer strategies for staying strong when times are tough. Guest Bio Robert and Kay Lee Fukui are the co-founders of i61, inc., a business consulting company. They assist married entrepreneurs create better work/life balance by structuring the business to scale while giving pr...
2023-12-1450 min60 Mindful MinutesHow Couples Can Work Better Together with Robert and Kay Lee FukuiRobert and Kay Lee Fukui, authors of Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs' Guide for Greater Work-Life Balance, share their insights for how couples can work better together in business and in life. From improving conflict styles and communication skills to creating ways to maintain balance and connection, Robert and Kay Lee offer strategies for staying strong when times are tough. Guest Bio Robert and Kay Lee Fukui are the co-founders of i61, inc., a business consulting company. They assist married entrepreneurs create better work/life balance by structuring the business to scale while giving pr...
2023-12-1450 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 162 - Four Day Work Week with Joe SanokWork 4 days a week? What entrepreneur doesn't want that? Ok, so maybe I can adjust my schedule to do this but wouldn't my business suffer? These are great questions that this week's guest Joe Sanok is going to answer. As a counselor and therapist, he effectively grew and sold his practice incorporating the 4 day work week principle. Now he helps other private practice therapists do the same through his coaching programs and top rated podcast, Practice of the Practice. And you can too. For more insights into how the average entrepreneur can work just 4 days...
2023-12-1137 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 161 - Prioritizing Business Will Destroy Your Marriage with Krystal ParkerYou hear us and others warning that if you prioritize succeeding in business over the relationship, it CAN harm your marriage. This week's guest, Krystal Parker, shows it WILL destroy your marriage. She found out the hard way how focusing so hard on achieving professional success can lead to two divorces. You'd think she would learn the first time, right? Well, she did. What happened the second time you'll have to listen. Tune in as we hear an amazing story of how she broke through the glass ceiling in a male dominated industry, lost two marriages, focused...
2023-11-2737 min
Nonprofit Lowdown#264 - The Business of an NPO with Robert FukuiIn love with your mission but not getting warm fuzzies from the fundraising? You’ve got to start thinking of your NPO as a business! Wait, what?
Robert is the founder of Power Couples by Design and co-author of the book Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs’ Guide For Greater Work-Life Balance.
As a former Fortune 500 exec helping nonprofits grow and thrive (and keep romance alive!), Robert brings the real talk about how and why healthy nonprofits make a PROFIT (legally and ethically). 💰We also talk about:
💥Why you should focus on being productive vs. busy...
2023-11-2732 minBrand You Personal Branding399: How to Create a Recipe for Your Version of Success with Robert FukuiRobert Fukui is the co-author of the book Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs' Guide for Greater Work-Life Balance. In this talk, he shares his recipe for success in life, business, and relationships. He reveals the five flavors that create fulfillment when blended in harmony - self, relationships, business, and wealth. Robert explains how to customize your own recipe to taste based on your unique life. The episode covers the five biggest regrets of the dying to illustrate what truly matters at life's end, why relationships should take priority over business, as well as research on 9 AM heart attacks l...
2023-11-2121 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 160 - How Your Sales Price Effect Work-Life BalanceWe're all about helping the married entrepreneur create greater work-life balance. A lot of our discussion is around setting boundaries and being more efficient with our time. This week, we want to talk about an often overlooked aspect of the business that largely determines how hard the business has to work to make a profit. PRICE. Price setting is the most important financial decision you make for your business yet it's the least amount of time spent on it. Think about it, at the point of sale, that is the most money that hits your bank account...
2023-11-2035 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 159 - 5 Hour Work Week with Billy StickerAs a business owner, you need to be more lazy. No, it's not that we don't believe in hard work. But too many entrepreneurs are working so hard that they are slave to the business and it stunts the growth of the business. If you find a way to do less of the work by delegating more of it to employees that are better at certain tasks then you, then you're a step closer to scaling and growing a business for more freedom. Join us and this week's guest, Billy Sticker, as he shares us the concept...
2023-11-1342 min
Seek Go Create - The Leadership Journey for Christian Entrepreneurs and Faith-Driven LeadersFrom Grief to Growth: Creating Work-Life Balance as a Married Entrepreneur with Robert FukuiBalancing the chaos of marriage and entrepreneurship, married entrepreneur Robert Fukui embarks on a mission to achieve tandem success, unraveling the secrets to work-life harmony and overcoming the challenges of married entrepreneurship."Investing in relationships first is the key to having both a thriving business and a happy marriage. Success is redefined when relationships come first." - Robert Fukui Access all show and episode resources HEREAbout Our Guest:Robert Fukui is the co-founder of I 61 Inc., a marketing expert with a successful background in increasing sales for major companies such...
2023-11-131h 06Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 158 - Patience: The Entrepreneur's WeaknessEntrepreneurs are great visionaries, starters, doers, but often lack patience. In one sense that is a strength because many people just think about doing stuff but the entrepreneur makes it happen. There is a downside though. Impatience can cause the entrepreneur to pivot too quickly or get caught up in the shiny object. This can cause the business to lose any momentum it has created. Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs' guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook...
2023-11-0637 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 157 - Developing Your Employees Improves Your Bottom Line with Dr. Karen Wilson-StarksTraining and developing employees seems like common sense but many small businesses do an inadequate job of doing so. Lack of time and resources seems to be the primary excuse. But if you knew that creating a culture that constantly develops its people would increase your profits, you would do it in a heartbeat, right? Join us in this important discussion with leadership consultant Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks as she shares her experience in this area. Reduced turnover and increased productivity are just two of the many ways that developing your employees will benefit the company. You'll also...
2023-11-0138 minThriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 156 - Is Time Your Friend or Enemy?In this world of busyness it seems like time is our enemy more than our friend. But who's fault is that? There are so many things coming at us in our business and personal lives that some of the more important aspects are being neglected. At home, spouses feel ignored and kids feel neglected. In business, many of the high level projects that would grow our business are being put off time and time again. We can blame other people and circumstance all we want but for the most part, this neglect is based on the choices...
2023-10-0937 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 155 - Becoming The Entrepreneur God Created You To Be with Kelly BaaderOvercoming childhood trauma is significant in itself. But how about being criticized, passed over, and looked down upon every step of your career? To top it off, one of the leaders you admire tells you, you're not good enough. That is a lot to overcome and still be successful. Meet this week's guest, Kelly Baader. She survived all of this to be an entrepreneur helping other leaders be successful in spite of their obstacles. Kelly is also the host of the top rated podcast, Christian CEO. This happened by "accident." Take a listen as I'm s...
2023-10-0438 minThriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 154 - Grow Your Business Into BankruptcyBusiness growth is on the minds of most entrepreneurs. Unfortunately for many, they approach growth in the reverse order that it should be done. Most will focus on driving sales and then play catch up with any operational needs that is sure to appear when the workload increases. Similar to building a housing development. The infrastructure like sewage, water, and electrical is installed in the neighborhood before you start building homes. Without it, there will be a lot of unhappy homeowners. Without the proper infrastructure in place to support the increased workload from more sales, you will h...
2023-09-2634 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 153 - When Your Wife is the C.E.O. with Craig and Allison GuidoWhat do you do when your wife is the boss? Is she the same at work and home? And what about if her dad is the owner of the company and you're coming in as the son-in-law? Lastly, how do you handle succession when you and your spouse have one idea of where to take the company that differs from dad? We tackle these issues and more as we interview Craig and Allison Guido. A husband and wife team that run a third generation remodeling business in the northeast. They share their successes and challenges of working...
2023-09-1142 minThriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 152 - Get Your Spouse On Board With The VisionWhy is it so hard to get your spouse on board with establishing a long term vision for your life and/or business? Is it just us? Yes, we've struggled with it at times and so have our clients. So in this episode, we'll dive into why creating vision is a struggle and how to do it better.
2023-09-0932 min
Nehemiah E-Community PodcastHeaven in Business Global Forum - EC Podcast: Host Patrice Tsague with Guest Robert FukuiCSO Patrice Tsague is honored to welcome back to the studio Mr. Robert Foukui, an expert business consultant with over 25 year of sales/marketing experience with companies such as Coca-Cola, Novartis Pharmaceutical. Mr. Fukui is also the co-founder of the innovative consulting program, Power Couples by Design™, which equips the married entrepreneurs to build a Thriving Marriage AND Prosperous Business.
2023-09-0638 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 151 - More Intimacy Equals Greater Revenue In Your Business with Monica TannerIf you're married, you want more intimacy. As a business owner, you want more revenue. But somehow getting both at the same time is elusive. Why? Because as you're going all-in on the business, your marriage tends to take a back seat and the relationship suffers. With it, goes intimacy. How would like to ignite the intimacy in your marriage while growing your business? Meet Monica Tanner, entrepreneur and relationship expert. She's will point out some of the things we're doing that is blocking intimacy. Instead learn how to create greater work-life balance, allow conflict to evolve...
2023-08-2140 minThriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 150 - Dream Big, Start SmallDreaming big for your business is wonderful but trying to start big is detrimental. It stretches your time and resources thin which creates additional stress on you and your relationships. And if you need capital like a loan of investor, to finance the dream, "fo getta bout it." That's additional stress you don't need. By starting smaller, you move forward much quicker and do so with less risk. In fact, the odds of success are greater when you start small. This episode was inspired by a recent business we helped and the vault of other c...
2023-08-0830 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 149 - Are You A Better Leader At Work or Home? With Jesus SampedroMany business owners are great leaders at work but not so much at home. I may or may not have been one of those. The question is, why? Why can we be great at building teams, creating healthy cultures, and keep our customers happy but not do the same thing at home? This question and more we ask this week's guest, Jesus Sampedro. He's a leadership consultant, college professor, author, husband and father. We dig deep into why we as business leaders often fail to build up our most important organization and serve or key stakeholders...
2023-08-0143 minThriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 148 - Dealing With Saver vs. Spender In Marriage and BusinessWe hope to save some marriages with this episode. Since money issues is the number one reason for conflict and divorce in a marriage, we would be remiss if we didn't address it. The conflict boils down to this difference. One spouse is a saver while the other is a spender. It's the same in our marriage. I (Robert) am the spender and Kay Lee is the saver. In this episode, we will share our story and how we've been able to reconcile these two extremes. You don't have to choose one over the other. You can h...
2023-07-241h 09
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 147 - Unconventional Employee Retention Strategy with Danica DedmonYou may have been experiencing or hearing business owners grumble about how hard it is to find good workers. Or that the ones they have don't put in max effort. According to Gallup, only 33% of employees in the U.S. are considered engaged in their job. That means there are a lot of "slackers" out there, right? Before you start bringing out the axe to chop off part of your workforce, you need to start identifying "why" employees are disengaged. There are multiple reasons this can be happening but a common one is their personal life is...
2023-07-1141 minThriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 146 - The Business of MarriageIf you're wondering what it takes to build a successful marriage it's very business like. Take communication for example. In a business, good communication is a key to great marketing but also to foster better teamwork. In other words, the key elements that make a business successful can also be used in marriage. Take vision, planning, rewarding success, delegation of tasks, vacation days, and logistics. Imagine if you implemented all of this into your marriage? You will be happier, efficient, and having fun. This week's episode we discuss all the business like elements we institute i...
2023-06-2633 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 145 - Dealing With Difficult Customers with Sheila WilkinsonOwning a business can be awesome. But it can also come with some challenges. Like dealing with difficult customers/clients. The demanding few can eat into your personal time. Unfortunately, you can't blame everything on your customer. We always have a choice as to how much we work, how available we are to customers, and how fast we feel we need to respond to every "emergency." Meet this week's guest, Sheila Wilkinson esq. She knows firsthand what it's like to put in 120 hour work weeks and be available 24/7. Not fun. Especially when the practice you were instrumental i...
2023-06-1950 minThriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp.144 - Intentional Steps To Realize Your Marriage and Business DreamsIntentional is a keyword that will help you create greater work-life balance and realize your dreams in marriage and business. Most couples we talk to have the mentality that if you just work hard enough your life will fall into place. There's some truth to that but if you don't have a clear direction of what you're trying to accomplish how will you know when you've reached your destination? Even for our own lives, we've found that the more specific we make our goals, the more likely we achieve them. For example, if part of th...
2023-06-1234 min
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 143 - Communication Keys In Business and Marriage with Steve ReiterWe all know communication is key when it comes to marriage. It's also the foundation for great marketing. So we decided to bring in an expert in communication. Hall of Fame radio producer Steve Reiter. He knows great communication and communicators. Steve has produced some national and internationally syndicated radio shows. One of which edged out the "King of Radio" Howard Stern, to be inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame. Tune in to this episode as Steve shares the fundamentals of great communication but also the gripping story of how he lost his wi...
2023-06-0552 minThriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneursEp. 142 - Anniversary Special: What We've Learned About Marriage and Doing Business TogetherWe just celebrated 17 years of marriage and we thought we'd record an episode during our getaway while the thoughts are fresh in our mind. What have we learned about marriage and doing business together? Being married brings along it's own set of rewards and challenges but working together can make very interesting. What we've learned through counseling and working at our relationship is as long as you have the right tools, you can do anything together. And there aren't any challenges you can't work through together. Can you avoid conflict? No. But understanding that having to...
2023-05-3037 min
Lift-Off With Energizing Results302-Robert FukuiEpisode Summary
Robert Fukui is the co-founder of i61, inc. with his wife Kay Lee. They assist married entrepreneurscreate better work/life balance by becoming more productive and profitable.
Who’s your ideal client and what’s the biggest challenge they face?
What are the common mistakes people make when trying to solve that problem?
What is one valuable free action that our audience can implement that will help with that issue?
What is one valuable free resource that you can direct people to that will help with that issue?
What’s the one...
2023-05-0115 min
CEO M.I.S.C.H.I.E.F. MakerCMM92: How to Do Life Better with Kay Lee and Robert FukuiKay Lee and Robert Fukui share the best way to switch your “busy” mindset to a “productive” life, and enjoy relationships and business success.
2023-01-3016 min
SFC Radio PresentsTGFM Kay Lee and Robert FukuiKay Lee and Robert Fukui - authors of Tandem - speak about their book and provide a married entrepreneurs' guide for greater work-life balance.
2023-01-0230 min
CEO To RainmakerEpisode # 36 How To Achieve Work Life Balance as Husband & Wife w/Robert & Kay Lee FukuiSend us a textGene sits down with Robert & Kay Lee Fukui who consult married couples to help them achieve better balance between work and home.The Fukui's reveal during the episode that setting boundaries and conducting weekly planning sessions are two of the key ways for couples to achieve that elusive balance. This is a must listen to episode. The Fukui's contact info:1626- 422-6628robert.fukui@gmail.comCouples By Design https://marriedentrepreneur.comwww.powercouplesbydesign.com/balance-business-marriage-betterSupport the...
2022-07-0526 min
Your Passion, Purpose and Personal BrandHow Married Entrepreneurs Win at Work and Life with Robert FukuiEntrepreneurs are known for going "all-in" on their business. This effort often comes at the expense of others who are left behind to get the scraps of their energy and focus. Robert Fukui shares his passion for married entrepreneurs who want to find a way to create the elusive work/life balance. Robert and co-founder/wife, Kay Lee, help entrepreneurs structure their businesses to scale and give precious time back to the owner to invest in their marriage and family. In this episode you'll learn: The opportunity to have an impact when worki...
2022-05-3148 min
The TriMetric Roadmap Podcast With Scott LandisRobert Fukui - How To Identify Your Personal BrandAwakened Life Podcast - Interview with Robert Fukui
How To Identify Your Personal Brand
Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 7
Join the Define Your Purpose Challenge: https://www.awakenedlife.cc/Purpose
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Robert’s personal brand is “developer of people”
What’s yours?
Most people identify their work as their purpose. Robert has another way to think about it. Once you know your purpose, develop a business that supports that (not the other way around)
More from Robert... If you want to have greater work-life...
2022-05-1243 min
Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around The BlockRobert FukuiOur guest is Robert Fukui. After obtaining his Bachelor's degree in Business with a concentration in Marketing from San Jose State University, Robert got his first sales job with the local Coca-Cola distributor straight out of college.
After almost three years with Coca-Cola, he transitioned to the pharmaceutical industry, where he spent another 19 years with two major pharmaceutical companies in various types of sales, marketing, and training positions. He first worked for Novartis Pharmaceuticals and now most recently has spent 17 years with Bristol-Myers Squibb, one of the largest biopharmaceutical companies worldwide and among the industry leaders in HIV, Immuno-science and...
2021-11-0755 min
YOU MATTER To ChristCoping With Grief And Loss Through Faith With Robert FukuiFaith is a core value that we must focus on so everything will fall into place. Chad Burmeister and Robert Fukui, CEO of i61 Business Development Network, delves into coping with grief and loss and how to overcome life’s challenges with peace. Robert Fukui shares personal and professional experiences that contributed to the success he has attained. He shares his marriage story and how he encountered grief and peace he has dealt with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-08-1745 min
Relationship Trade SecretsTrade Secrets - 031 - Robert and Kay Lee FukuiRobert Fukui and his wife Kay Lee are the co-founders of i61, Inc., a business consulting firm that exists to develop profitable Purpose led businesses that positively impact people, culture and economies.
Robert received his degree in Marketing from San Jose State University and experienced 25 successful years in sales/marketing with companies such as Coca-Cola, Novartis Pharmaceutical and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Played instrumental roles in in the launch of six major brands, directly responsible for over $150 million in revenue and a recipient of national sales and leadership awards.
Kay Lee earned her business degree from the University of La Verne. Worked...
2020-08-2850 minRelationship Trade SecretsTrade Secrets - 031 - Robert and Kay Lee FukuiRobert Fukui and his wife Kay Lee are the co-founders of i61, Inc., a business consulting firm that exists to develop profitable Purpose led businesses that positively impact people, culture and economies.
Robert received his degree in Marketing from San Jose State University and experienced 25 successful years in sales/marketing with companies such as Coca-Cola, Novartis Pharmaceutical and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Played instrumental roles in in the launch of six major brands, directly responsible for over $150 million in revenue and a recipient of national sales and leadership awards.
Kay Lee earned her business degree from the University of La Verne. Worked...
2020-08-2850 min
Good BureauRobert and Kay Lee Fukui help marriages and businesses thrive | Power Couples by Design | Good TalksRobert and Kay Lee Fukui created Power Couples by Design especially for couples that run businesses, out of their sheer desire to empower couples to thrive both in their marriages and businesses. Punch line: it isn't neccessary to sacrifice one at the expense of the other. Hear their story and find out how they developed the consulting and coaching program that helps couples earn both more time for their families and more income through their businesses.
Connect with Robert and Kay Lee Fukui
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robert.fukui
https://www.facebook.com/kay...
2020-03-0943 min
ExitReadiness®️ PODCASTCommon Pricing Mistakes Made by Business Owners - Interview with Robert FukuiIn this episode, we talk to Robert Fukui about his experience with pricing mistakes.Learn more about Ennis Legacy Partners: Ennislp.comContact Robert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertfukui/
2019-09-0228 min
Erol Helps EntrepreneursHow to increase profit margin and time by using pricing as a marketing strategy with Robert FukuiAward winning marketing professional Robert Fukui joins us to share how to increase your company’s margin if profit and time by using pricing as a marketing strategy.
He quipped:
“People negotiate on price,
People buy brands”
We discuss:
- purpose driven business
- more margin of profit snd time
- solving profitability issues
- key ways to increase margin margins
- how to charge what you are worth
- how to use pricing as a marketing strategy
Connect with Robert:
Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/robertfukui
Web: https://www.powercouplesbydesign.com/
Web: http://i61businessdevelopment.com/
Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/us...
2019-07-0245 min
B.O.O.S.T. PodcastEpisode 8: Robert & Kay Lee Fukui - Power Couples By DesignBased in sunny southern California, Robert is an award-winning sales and marketing professional and president of i61, Inc. where he assists family owned businesses achieve sustainable profits. Kay Lee, Vice-President of i61, helps wives of entrepreneurs find their identity and live out their purpose. Together, they lead Power Couples By Design; a consulting program that blends their gifts, skills, talents, and passion to serve business leaders. In this podcast, we discuss the art of partnering with your spouse to start/grow your business. Visit their website (www.i61BusinessDevelopment.com) or connect with them on LinkedIn Robert Fukui | Kay Lee...
2019-02-1416 min