"Your idea isn't anymore unique than the next guy."

Married to the Startup

Summary
In this episode, Alicia and George McKenzie introduce themselves as the hosts of the podcast 'Married to the Start-Up.' They discuss their background in IT startup and health and wellness, as well as their experience in investment and real estate. They also talk about their approach to balancing entrepreneurship and family life, including the challenge of raising children in a wealthy society. The couple shares their origin stories and how they got into entrepreneurship, including their experience owning a CrossFit gym. They emphasize the importance of taking action and implementing ideas in order to succeed as an entrepreneur. The principal themes of the conversation are consistency, balancing work and personal life, and the importance of prioritizing and time management. The speakers emphasize the need for consistency in various aspects of life, such as content creation, being an author, and forming habits. They discuss how they balance their roles as entrepreneurs, parents, and partners, highlighting the importance of setting boundaries and finding time for each other. They also touch on the challenges of managing a large family and the support they have in place. The speakers stress the importance of focusing on what works for oneself rather than following societal expectations or trends.

Takeaways

• Alicia and George McKenzie have backgrounds in IT startup and health and wellness, and they also invest in real estate.
• They prioritize being present for their children while also enjoying the life they have created for themselves.
• The couple owned a CrossFit gym for several years before selling it and transitioning to working out at home.
• They emphasize the importance of taking action and implementing ideas in order to succeed as an entrepreneur. Consistency is key in various aspects of life, including content creation, writing, and forming habits.
• Juggling work and personal life requires setting boundaries and finding time for each other.
• Managing a large family can be challenging, but having support in place can make it easier.
• It's important to focus on what works for oneself rather than following societal expectations or trends.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:49 Teaser and Intro
06:13 Background and Upbringing
08:28 George's Journey in Entrepreneurship
11:59 CrossFit Experience and Starting a Gym
14:01 Alicia's Role in Execution
16:25 Implementing Ideas and Consistency
19:09 Working Together as a Couple
22:08 Finding Time for Each Other
22:57 Being Busy vs Being Accomplished
26:43 Time Blocking and Prioritization
29:27 Controlled Chaos
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