Ep 021: Toy-gether We Triumph:Playfully Navigating Entrepreneurship

In this episode, Candise Shanbron and Justin Cernitz speak with Natalie Lacey, a successful entrepreneur with a strong Catholic background, and Aaron Lacey, a former Green Beret with a unique perspective on entrepreneurship, who have both faced and overcome the realities and challenges of starting and running a business. Natalie's insights on entrepreneurship revolve around the importance of self-identity and purpose, emphasizing the need to understand oneself deeply and one's calling in life and business. She also highlights the role of faith and open communication within a partnership. On the other hand, Aaron believes that entrepreneurship requires challenging oneself, dividing tasks based on individual strengths, and having difficult conversations. He also underscores the importance of family support and answering essential questions about identity and purpose.   Here are the takeaways from this episode:   ·      Discover how the right timing can be the secret to achieving your business and personal goals. ·      Learn the art of impeccable preparation before making game-changing decisions in your entrepreneurial journey. ·      Explore the transformative impact of cultivating a supportive network of mentors and partners in your entrepreneurial pursuits. ·      Find out how maintaining a harmonious work-life balance can be the key to successful entrepreneurial endeavors. ·      Dive into entrepreneurship and uncover strategies for facing challenges head-on and thriving with a pragmatic approach.   Quotes:   "But timing is everything. You always hear timing is everything." - Aaron Lacey   "We really want them to build bridges and their family, too, and be able to share their love in a way that will transfer generations of playtime." - Natalie Lacey   "Your business is not your relationship. They're interrelated, but they're two different things." - Candise Shanbron   "One of the biggest lessons we've learned is that a high-quality introduction to someone, like a good reference is absolutely invaluable.” - Natalie Lacey   "I think the American culture is one of the few that has it backward. And you know, just from living in Europe, they pride themselves, and most European countries will pride themselves on family quality of life first rather than the job." - Aaron Lacey   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices