Episodes
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 the Story, Amy goes over "creating a connection" in your relationships, in this case, specifically with her daughter. Amy goes over the things she does to create a special connection with her daughter . . . even if it means saying nothing!
Published 12/13/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 the Story, Chris goes over creating the space for connections in your relationships. He explains the story going on with his daughter and her friends. He explains the best way to create space for a deeper connection. 
Published 12/11/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 the Story, Chris and Amy continue the discussion on their hiring process. Listen in as they go over more of the “meat” of the process: actual interviews and hiring. Learn some great methods to further your ability to get a job or to hire for a job.
Published 12/06/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 the Story, Chris and Amy go over their hiring process. They are looking for a new team member and they do not do it standardly! They want their potential employees to seduce them into hiring them . . . weird? Listen to the podcast and it will make sense!
Published 12/04/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 the Story, Amy tells us about an awesome tradition featuring the coveted 'Birthday Plate". Chris talks about the joy of making reindeer food and the fond memories and experiences that can come from doing such things.
Published 11/29/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 the Story, Amy reveals that a tradition she definitely did not like she was her ever-shrinking stack of Christmas presents! Chris, on the other side, loves hearing from "The Night Before Christmas", if that is the actual book they read from . . .
Published 11/27/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 the Story, Amy finds the way to finally get her hot tub! She also may or may not have volunteered to run a marathon with Chris. Chris lays out that there are no good excuses for not going after your goal, even if your wife says no!
Published 11/24/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 the Story, Chris, and Amy map out how they view the age old topic of goals. Looking at this from each side opens up a lot of discussion points from personal to business and everything in-between!
Published 11/20/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 the Story, Chris, and Amy join forces in the studio to discuss the differences in how this weeks topic applies to them. Rising up into a new role requires a wardrobe and mindset change; looking the part and knowing when to be relatable is a must. Who are you portraying yourself to be and who will you become?
Published 11/16/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 The Story, When you play a role inside of your business, your marriage, your life you begin to assume an identity. In the beginning, the couple was very much hustlers, late nights working led to yoga pants, t-shirts, and tennis shoes most days for Amy. Chris desires to become the CEO and not just the entrepreneur, and this experience helped him to realize that by changing his pants he levels up and puts himself in a place of power he desires.
Published 11/13/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 The Story, Chris, and Amy have discussed this week the different ways they approach saying no to things in business and at home. Planning and delegation are just a few ways to organize your schedule to prioritize what is important, unimportant, urgent and non-urgent. If it has been on your list for more than three months you need to do it, delegate it or delete it; don't hold on to the mindset that you must say yes.
Published 11/01/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 The Story, the secret weapon of entrepreneurs is the word no; for some that is a difficult thing to do. Amy and Chris experienced that by never saying no and doing everything themselves. Amy has found that it is okay to say no and explain that you are building something, pointing them in the direction of solving problems and finding answers. Chris is a big planner and spends a lot of time inside his calendar. There are things in his calendar that have no business...
Published 10/30/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 The Story, Chris, and Amy compare the ways they deal with overwhelm. Shutting down or taking time to rejuvenate, you need to be clear on what causes you to trigger not moving, and ways to combat getting nothing done. If a day off is what you need, don't allow guilt and shame to throw you into a pit for needing some self-care. Prioritize your to-do list and settle into a routine; It will allow you the freedom to know when to take some downtime or to keep moving is...
Published 10/26/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 The Story, Every business owner has had a day where they don't want to do anything. Sometimes the hustle and grind and constant movement, some days you wake up and think, “I just don't want to.” Amy dealt with depression and darkness especially when she had a lot on her plate. The benefit of working with your spouse is that on the days that you don't want to, they still do; hopefully not crashing on the same day.
Published 10/24/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 The Story, using Date Night for a means of escaping may have been the original plan for the couple but it has developed over the years into a necessity to maintain connection. Making your relationship the number one commitment you have, will cause it to flourish which will then flow over into all other areas of your life. It all starts with connecting with your partner because you are both working toward the same goal.
Published 10/18/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 The Story, Amy opens up on one of her favorite subjects which is Date Night. She and Chris know that taking time to focus on their relationship is number one because the kids won't always be part of the equation. Chris shares the evolution of their Date Night Game, taking it from just making a point of doing it to using as a point of connection. Nothing brings Chris more power during his week than knowing he has something coming up on Saturday night with Amy.
Published 10/16/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 The Story, comparing notes and readying for their trip to Baltimore, the couple discusses the differences and similarities in anticipation of getting away. It is essential to stand apart from your competition whether that is gaining knowledge within the industry or being a presence on social media. Being around others in your industry can create a synergy to take back to your business to create something new.
Published 10/11/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 The Story, the couple is traveling this week to Baltimore with one of their teams. A perk of working with your spouse is that you get to experience traveling together for business. Being a part of your industry is beneficial, connecting with people who are in the same business as you and share conversations about shared struggles. Amy encourages the listeners to get involved with organizations that are specific to your industry.
Published 10/09/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 The Story, Chris, and Amy continue their discussion together about Ending Up With A Podcast. Chris admits he was a bit apprehensive when Amy wanted to start to share their story on the air. Amy was motivated to teach others what they had learned through their journey of business, family, and life. Chris had to gain confidence over the past 26 episodes to become comfortable in his Storytelling.
Published 10/08/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 The Story, having a podcast was birthed from the couple doing a lot of crazy things in their lives. Almost four years ago, the couple had sold one of their first businesses, traveled across the country in an RV with their kids, only to end up back in South Carolina unsure of what they would do next. B.
Published 10/03/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 The Story, having a Podcast was not on Amy’s things to accomplish in life, but here she is. What did the journey look like to doing a Podcast? Being a little crazy, and willing to take risks has been a basis for most of the couple's stories; a podcast was a way for them to begin to process those stories. Amy was predisposed to keep things bottled up and hidden, and now she has a way to share her story in a forum she can control.
Published 10/01/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 The Story, Chris, and Amy continue their discussion together about happiness. Is it your partner's responsibility to make sure you are happy or are you making yourself happy? You need to be able to step out of the emotion of how you are feeling to look at the facts of where you are. Don't leave in fear of being honest with how you are feeling with your spouse.
Published 09/28/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 the Story, Chris is discussing whose responsibility it is to make him happy, and how to make yourself happy. Chris has been in a state of drift, trying to find his way out for the last several weeks. His greatest joy he sees inside of his balance, which is the connections with his wife and family; which feeds the production he puts into all other areas of his Core 4.
Published 09/26/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 the Story Amy talks about Happiness, the couple has been together 21 years, and there have been times when they haven't been happy. When you're in business with an unhappy person; you get away from the end of the day. But when you are married to that person, that unhappiness comes up. Amy has always been a stuffer, by showing all is well on the outside and stuffing everything down; accepting things as they come.
Published 09/24/18
In this episode of 2 Sides 2 the Story, Chris, and Amy discuss what the different aspects of their advice would be to couples in Business. Chris is more tactical and Amy is more about the team, they have learned to be more aware of all the areas of their business and home so that they can do those things together or to fill in when the other is away. Get off of the sidelines and not only write the playbook but start calling the plays.
Published 09/21/18