TMBA 408: Growing a Business With Your Spouse
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Over the past few weeks, Dan and Ian have been speaking to other entrepreneurs about what it means to build a culture for your company.
One of the most important aspects of that is managing a team, and almost no one does it better than this week's guest.
Enter Carrie McKeegan. In 2008, Carrie and her husband Dave founded Greenback Tax Services. Since then, their business has exploded and they have expanded to a 55 person fully distributed team.
In this episode, you'll hear about the challenges of starting a business with your spouse, why Carrie believes her corporate experience prepared her for entrepreneurship, and some essential insights into running a remote team.
If you are looking to grow a meaningful business that isn't just going to pay the rent, but build a future for you and your family, then this is an episode you're going to want to stick around for.
Listen to this week's show and learn:
Why Carrie and Dave decided to go into business together. (5:00)
The benefits of scratching your own itch. (22:56)
How Carrie and Dave approach culture differently. (27:42)
Why you shouldn't hire entrepreneurs. (38:14)
What kind of culture ideas we should be thinking about from day one. (43:45)
Mentioned in the episode:
TMBA Masterminds
Sponsor the TMBA Podcast
The Dynamite Circle
The DC Podcast
Help Us Choose a New Name for the TropicalMBA Podcast
DC BKK
ConvertKit
Carrie McKeegan
Greenback Tax Services
Nathan Barry
Noah Kagan
American Express
Barclays
Snapchat
The E Myth by Michael E. Gerber
Podio
Jason Cohen
WP Engine
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Enjoyed this podcast? Check out these:
TMBA 402: What's Your Superpower?
TMBA 403: Why Honesty is the Best Policy When Growing a Team
TMBA 405: A Conversation with Noah Kagan
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