ReLAWtionship

• Ep 025: J&C Season Finale

  In this episode, Candise Shanbron and Justin Cernitz interview each other. Candise's perspective is shaped by her belief in the need for authentic and candid conversations about the challenges faced in business and relationships. This belief stems from her dissatisfaction with self-help books’ lack of relatability and practicality. On the other hand, Justin views the podcast as a platform for sharing personal experiences and lessons learned, helping others navigate the complexities of these areas. Both hosts value the importance of multiple perspectives, including a female perspective, and plan to compile the best takeaways from their podcast into a book.    Here are the takeaways from this episode: Discover how intentionality and authenticity can supercharge your life and business. Uncover the hidden power of relationships in achieving success. Dive into the experiences of guests who bear it all - the highs, lows, and everything in between. Gain a competitive edge by learning how to navigate the intricacies of business relationships effectively. Quotes:   "I always pride myself of never checking the box and going through the motions in anything in life and really doing things with intention and being real earnest about it and solving problems and like I said, not going through the motions and checking the boxes." - Candise Shanbron   "If you ignore the possibility of obstacles and pitfalls, you're never going to grow or succeed because you're always going to think that it's just supposed to go one way. And if you don't recognize that there are those issues out there, you're never going to be able to figure out how to work around them." - Justin Cernitz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Ep 024: Events Beyond the Ordinary: Crafting Your Unique, Whimsical Celebration with Personalization, Play & Puzzles

  In this episode, Candise Shanbron and Justin Cernitz interview Krista Jones, a professor of animal sciences and a veterinarian, and Dave Bristol, a creative individual passionate about personalized and unconventional wedding experiences, who have combined their unique backgrounds to create Whimsically You, a business dedicated to providing personalized, unconventional wedding experiences. Krista believes that traditional weddings often need more personalization and represent the unique personalities and interests of the couple. She aims to incorporate the couple's hobbies, history, and individuality into their wedding celebration. On the other hand, Dave believes in creating a business that aligns with one's lifestyle and values, and he finds fulfillment in connecting with people and providing them with meaningful memories. Together, they aim to bring playfulness and creativity into weddings and other community events, challenging the conventional norms and offering a more personalized and unconventional approach.     Here are the takeaways from this episode: -       The importance of innovation in the wedding industry offering couples a chance to break away from traditional norms and infuse excitement into their big day. -       The significance of perseverance and balancing business growth with personal values. -       Why open and honest communication is essential for resolving conflicts and maintaining a successful partnership. -       How marketing and educating potential clients on the advantages of selecting your business holds particular value when introducing innovative concepts to the market.   Quotes:   " I think traditional weddings are wonderful if that's what people want, but I think oftentimes we fall into these patterns of just doing things the way it's expected to be done, as opposed to thinking about what really represents us and who we are and the kind of celebration that we want to have. And so we definitely wanted to bring in a lot of our sort of unique history and personality and our hobbies and things like that, and a lot of ourselves into the wedding.” - Krista Jones   “The goal is we can keep having it be fun as it grows and develops, as opposed to turning it into a thing that has to work because we're vitally dependent on it. And then maybe we get a little too wound up, we get a little too anxious, we push too hard, something like that because we don't want to stop being fun.” - Dave Bristol   “I've made a lot of changes in my life. I've been a musician, I was in software, blah, blah, blah, and even things like healthy eating or exercise. You can make a drastic change and throw yourself at it and I just don't believe it's sustainable. Whereas when you make these incremental changes, you make it a process that's enjoyable, then it just becomes this part of your life.” - Dave Bristol   “You have to have a lot of adaptivity, right? As we play test ideas, we have to come back, revise them. We have to sort of constantly be thinking about new things and managing these projects on a timeline, making sure we're able to deliver them, all of those kinds of things.” - Krista Jones   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Ep 023: Setting Unapologetic Standards: Success & Keeping It Real

  In this episode, Candise Shanbron and Justin Cernitz speak with Christian and Erica Pleasant, influential figures in the real estate industry with community outreach and empowerment advocacy backgrounds. Christian, known for his expertise in production and video, has significantly impacted the community through his real estate work and community outreach. His professional relationship with Erica, a dynamic speaker, published author, and event organizer, has been instrumental in promoting their shared goals and visions. On the other hand, Erica leverages her expertise in real estate and community outreach to inspire individuals to embrace their potential and achieve their goals.   Here are the takeaways from this episode:   -       Importance of taking calculated risks and viewing failures as valuable learning experiences. -       Discover the power of setting boundaries and standards confidently, personally and professionally. -       Learn the art of achieving quick results while maintaining a keen eye for analysis and risk management. -       The importance of unwavering perseverance and adaptability. Quotes:   "You have to face your fears you got to face. I did have to come out of your shell, and that was something that I had to learn much later in life than I would have wanted to because I'm that person that I want to learn all my lessons early on as soon as I can do it." – Candises Shanbron   “Drown all of the outside noise because you know how you hear those horror stories, and I feel like you all are the experts I would lean to the experts because I feel like you'll hear people that say, oh, you absolutely can't do business with your spouse. Don't do it. It's horrible. But I would look at the use of the world like you two. I feel like have you're an example of you're bringing forth examples of how it could work. So start looking for what you want versus what you're scared of." - Erica Pleasant   “I feel like when you guys are out on that beach having that cocktail, and you're looking back, there will be far less regrets when we look back and say, well, I stood in my truth in that moment. So that's what I would say. Like, set the standards unapologetically." - Erica Pleasant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Ep 022: Resilience in Partnership: Turning Challenges into Triumph

  In this episode, Candise Shanbron and Justin Cernitz speak with Shawn Sunsvold, co-founder of Gold Bear Media, and his wife, Kelly Sunsvold, who has built a successful digital marketing agency through their dynamic partnership. Shawn, with his background in sales and marketing, and Kelly, with her passion for design and print production, believe in the power of partnership in overcoming personal and professional challenges. Shawn emphasizes the importance of communication, flexibility, and understanding the financial aspects of the business. At the same time, Kelly highlights the significance of humility, resilience, and the ability to turn challenges into opportunities. Their experiences have shaped their perspective that couples can overcome challenges and achieve growth in their personal and professional lives by working together and leveraging each other's strengths. Here are the takeaways from this episode: Partnerships thrive when individuals bring complementary skills and expertise to the table. Open and honest communication is vital for maintaining strong partnerships. Consider financial implications when making decisions, especially in entrepreneurial ventures. Regular health screenings and prioritizing well-being significantly impact personal and professional life. Quotes: "We call ourselves engagement specialists. So we're seeing growth from our clients' platforms using kind of like our secret sauce for engagement. We have a very specific strategy that we use, and month over month, our clients are growing by like 10% to 20% on their platforms." - Kelly Sunsvold "I think if you can keep as a business owner and if you're married to your business owner, your business partner, keeping an open hand about it and really just kind of letting it organically evolve and see where your strengths are. But it takes conversation. Like, I cannot emphasize that enough." - Kelly Sunsvold “Beyond the roles, I think it was just trying to figure out time, too, because now we're both full time in the business.” - Shawn Sunsvold “Be flexible because things change, and from yesterday to today to tomorrow, things could change. Up, down, up, down, left, right, whatever it is, they're going to change constantly. And as business owners, I think we have to be flexible to be able to see what's happening and choose a direction.” - Shawn Sunsvold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 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

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