Summary

This week Stuart and Ben chat about the highs and lows of their week, including dealing with staff issues, the importance of family time, and the lessons learned from unexpected situations. The conversation also touches on the emotional aspects of business decisions, the joys of family adventures, and the humorous side of parenting, including a discussion about a new initiative called 'Ponytails In The Pub' for dads to learn hairstyling. Ben also want to start a new segment for the show around dad jokes. Oh, and they discuss shooting Bambi!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Parenting and Business

02:20 Navigating the Lows and Highs of Business

09:58 Balancing Family Time and Work

13:49 Challenges of Business Partnerships

17:00 Family Adventures and Quality Time

22:00 Learning to Do Hair: A Dad's Journey

26:58 Lessons from Bedtime Stories

32:58 Questions from Kids: The Circle of Life

38:59 Dad Jokes and Listener Engagement

Summary

In this weeks episode Stuart and Ben chat with Shane Fitzgerald, owner of Fitzmark Workwear who shares his insights about running a family business, the challenges of balancing work and family life, and the importance of mental health. He discusses his journey in the workwear industry, the dynamics of parenting, and the value of personal service in business. Shane emphasizes the need for work-life balance and reflects on his experiences as a parent and entrepreneur, offering advice to others in similar situations.

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Summary

In this weeks episode of The Parenting Business podcast, Stuart and Ben share their weekly low points, including canceled swimming lessons and the struggles of dealing with a teething baby. The conversation shifts to high points, celebrating successes in their personal and professional lives. Stuart then manages to propbably upset half the worlds population, in response to a question one of Ben's children has asked him. Then, just for a change, it's Stuart's turn to rant about holiday planning as a single parent, highlighting the lack of savings for single-parent families when booking vacations. They then chat about the costs of UK holidays versus trips abroad, and conclude with reflections on their experiences and future plans.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Parenting Business Podcast

02:47 Navigating Parenting and Business Challenges

06:01 Personal Struggles: Leaking Roofs and Teething Babies

08:58 Highs and Lows of Parenting

12:01 Finding Balance: Holidays as a Single Parent

15:04 Celebrating Milestones: Kids in Sports

17:58 Engaging with the Audience: Listener Interaction

20:59 Seeking Sponsorship and Support

24:09 Work-Life Balance: Staff vs. Kids

27:00 Consumer Advice: Booking Holidays

30:01 Conclusion and Future Topics

32:16 The Cost of Family Holidays

34:43 Exploring UK Holiday Options

39:54 The Price of UK vs. Abroad Holidays

46:24 Consumer Advice for Family Holidays

49:33 Comparing European Holiday Parks