Co-founders

How is social media affecting you? How is it affecting your kids?    Press play to find out!   How to keep kids safe on social media— without depriving them of it entirely Are younger kids raised on less strict rules than older kids within the family? What about adults on social media— is it good for us? How to not let social media affect your happiness— or self esteem   Optimizer Tip: A Massive opportunity to connect with your kid(s) is to optimize your dialogue. Go through social media with your children, have an honest conversation with them—  and it opens up a huge opportunity to truly understand each other’s point of view.   You can find the video version of every Co-founders episode here on YouTube!   Connect with the Mont-Roses online: Facebook @moncord, Twitter @moncordRE, Instagram @moncordRE, or on their website at http://moncord.com/about   Join the Co-founders Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/cofounderscast/   And remember! You can help others find the show: Subscribe and Review on iTunes Listen and Review on Stitcher Subscribe and Comment on Castbox Subscribe on Google Play Follow on Spotify Comment and Subscribe on YouTube ...Or, wherever you listen!   Alex & Lisa’s business: Moncord Real Estate Professional Services   Find the full show notes for every episode at www.CofoundersCast.com.

“What you do may work, but you will end up as an antiquated company if you don’t evolve with the times.”    Alex and Lisa discuss the risks of starting a business or introducing a product to the market, and give key insights on how to grow your business and *stay* on top:   Vital tip *especially for business owners*: change doesn’t have to be forever  Instead of saying “No” to someone, say, “How can we do this? How can we make this possible?” What did Apple do to capture their market, and WHY it worked Find out what else Alex and Lisa have Co-founded, besides their business!   Optimizer Tip:  If you’re thinking about launching a new product or service, take the time to really understand what your customer wants, and then launch the service. And if you do “fail,” learn to “fail forward.”   Episode References: MVP’s (minimum viable product)  The Evolution of Apple's iPhone   You can find the video version of every Co-founders episode here on YouTube!   Connect with the Mont-Roses online: Facebook @moncord, Twitter @moncordRE, Instagram @moncordRE, or on their website at http://moncord.com/about   Join the Co-founders Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/cofounderscast/   And remember! You can help others find the show: Subscribe and Review on iTunes Listen and Review on Stitcher Subscribe and Comment on Castbox Subscribe on Google Play Follow on Spotify Comment and Subscribe on YouTube ...Or, wherever you listen!   Alex & Lisa’s business: Moncord Real Estate Professional Services   Find the full show notes for every episode at www.CofoundersCast.com.   Production Credits

Alex and Lisa discuss some of the biggest problems blended families face today; and how to overcome them. Is "The Brady Bunch Family" actually achievable?   Lisa tells us why it should be called a “Crockpot Family” instead of a “Blended Family” Alex learns patience on another level, and gives tips on step parenting advice for blended (“a.k.a. crockpot!”) families Learn how to build a lasting, effective system for managing a dynamic family   Episode References: The Brady Bunch  "But I'm Not A Wicked Stepmother"   Optimizer Tip: Having an effective meeting to validate your family’s schedule will help tremendously with expectations and future planning.   You can find the video version of every Co-founders episode here on YouTube!   Connect with the Mont-Roses online: Facebook @moncord, Twitter @moncordRE, Instagram @moncordRE, or on their website at http://moncord.com/about   Join the Co-founders Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/cofounderscast/   And remember! You can help others find the show: Subscribe and Review on iTunes Listen and Review on Stitcher Subscribe and Comment on Castbox Subscribe on Google Play Follow on Spotify Comment and Subscribe on YouTube ...Or, wherever you listen!   Alex & Lisa’s business: Moncord Real Estate Professional Services   Find the full show notes for every episode at www.CofoundersCast.com.   Production Credits

Tracy and Kevin worked together for 9 years as restaurateurs before “breaking up the band” in 2019. So what tipped them over the edge?   Find out:   What drove Tracy to call it quits on their multiple restaurants Why did Kevin close their final restaurant to transition into real estate? How did Kevin and Tracy end up getting back into a *different* business together? And, how many times can Kevin get teased in this episode?   Optimizer Tip: If you’re looking to open a restaurant or other business, it’s important to recognize that there’s so much you don’t know going in. And if you want to scale, there are certain sacrifices you might have to make.   Connect with Tracy and Kevin on Instagram @ericksonanderickson + @kme1017, Facebook @Erickson&Erickson, or their website at www.ericksonanderickson.com   You can find the video version of every Co-founders episode here on YouTube!   Connect with the Mont-Roses online: Facebook @moncord, Twitter @moncordRE, Instagram @moncordRE, or on their website at http://moncord.com/about   Join the Co-founders Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/cofounderscast/   And remember! You can help others find the show: Subscribe and Review on iTunes Listen and Review on Stitcher Subscribe and Comment on Castbox Subscribe on Google Play Follow on Spotify Comment and Subscribe on YouTube ...Or, wherever you listen!   Alex & Lisa’s business: Moncord Real Estate Professional Services   Find the full show notes for every episode at www.CofoundersCast.com.   Production Credits

If you’re starting a new business venture in 2020, how do you find customers? And when it’s time, how do you hire team members or contractors for your startup? Before you even approach customers, get really clear on 1) what you offer and 2) who your audience is Refine your customer avatar, and use it to write your customer journey How (and why) to implement a 90-day trial period with new hires And… why Lisa is Rapunzel, and Alex is Gru Optimizer Tip: No need to reinvent the wheel! Google “buyer persona” and “customer journey map” to walk through designing these step-by-step. Episode References: Gary Keller podcast You can find the video version of every Co-founders episode here on YouTube!   Connect with the Mont-Roses online: Facebook @moncord, Twitter @moncordRE, Instagram @moncordRE, or on their website at http://moncord.com/about   Join the Co-founders Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/cofounderscast/   And remember! You can help others find the show: Subscribe and Review on iTunes Listen and Review on Stitcher Subscribe and Comment on Castbox Subscribe on Google Play Follow on Spotify Comment and Subscribe on YouTube ...Or, wherever you listen!   Alex & Lisa’s business: Moncord Real Estate Professional Services   Find the full show notes for every episode at www.CofoundersCast.com.   Production Credits

With a whole new decade on the horizon, many of us are setting goals for this year and beyond. But is this really the best way to get the results we desire?    Today Alex and Lisa share insights about: The difference between a goal and a system  How to turn a goal into a milestone with measurable systems And, what happens when you take your progress for granted   Optimizer Tip: On paper, define the systems you can implement to achieve your milestone goals.   Episode References:  Atomic Habits book by James Clear Scott Adams’ podcast, Coffee with Scott Adams    You can find the video version of every Co-founders episode here on YouTube!   Connect with the Mont-Roses online: Facebook @moncord, Twitter @moncordRE, Instagram @moncordRE, or on their website at http://moncord.com/about   Join the Co-founders Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/cofounderscast/   And remember! You can help others find the show: Subscribe and Review on iTunes Listen and Review on Stitcher Subscribe and Comment on Castbox Subscribe on Google Play Follow on Spotify Comment and Subscribe on YouTube ...Or, wherever you listen!   Alex & Lisa’s business: Moncord Real Estate Professional Services   Find the full show notes for every episode at www.CofoundersCast.com.   Production Credits

So if bad employees don’t make good entrepreneurs (see Ep21 of Co-founders)… who do?   When Lisa met Alex, she was thrust into a whole new way of approaching things—a way that occasionally involves Alex taking apart toasters and scattering the pieces all over the counter while he talks excitedly about a business idea.    Today, Lisa turns the table on Alex to ask him about what shaped him to be the natural entrepreneur he is.   Why you can’t be an entrepreneur without being a salesperson The abundance mindset that Alex and Lisa take when it comes to making money Why growing up as a latchkey kid gave Alex the inner resourcefulness to make a great life for himself now If you came from adversity, don’t hold back from sharing your story to inspire others   Optimizer Tip: Don’t shy away from adversity, because that’s ultimately what will shape your success. And, don’t give into believing that your past will determine your future.   You can find the video version of every Co-founders episode here on YouTube!   Connect with the Mont-Roses online: Facebook @moncord, Twitter @moncordRE, Instagram @moncordRE, or on their website at http://moncord.com/about   And remember! You can help others find the show: Subscribe and Review on iTunes Listen and Review on Stitcher Subscribe and Comment on Castbox Subscribe on Google Play Follow on Spotify Comment and Subscribe on YouTube ...Or, wherever you listen!   Alex & Lisa’s business: Moncord Real Estate Professional Services   Find the full show notes for every episode at www.CofoundersCast.com.   Production Credits

“I just want to work for myself!” People say it all the time—but they don’t necessarily realize that just because they don’t like being an employee DOESN’T mean they should be an entrepreneur….   In this episode, Alex and Lisa offer real life perspective on the Entrepreneur.com article, “If You Suck as an Employee, You Will Probably Suck as an Entrepreneur.”   Even if you run your own business, you’re always accountable to someone — clients, partners, employees, etc. The difference between challenging the status quo constructively, and being challenging for the sake of it Entrepreneurship has been romanticized, and that can be a big problem for people considering it  The qualities that make a good employee AND a good entrepreneur   Optimizer Tip: Check out these two books to optimize your business & life: Atomic Habits and Extreme Ownership   Episode References: Video/Article from Carlos Gil on Entrepreneur.com: “If You Suck as an Employee, You Will Probably Suck as an Entrepreneur” Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear Book: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin Book: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz   You can find the video version of every Co-founders episode here on YouTube!   Connect with the Mont-Roses online: Facebook @moncord, Twitter @moncordRE, Instagram @moncordRE, or on their website at http://moncord.com/about   And remember! You can help others find the show: Subscribe and Review on iTunes Listen and Review on Stitcher Subscribe and Comment on Castbox Subscribe on Google Play Follow on Spotify Comment and Subscribe on YouTube ...Or, wherever you listen!   Alex & Lisa’s business: Moncord Real Estate Professional Services   Find the full show notes for every episode at www.CofoundersCast.com.   Production Credits

If you’re into shows like Black Mirror, this is your episode! Today, Alex and Lisa delve into why there are so many modern TV shows about technological advancements bringing about the downfall of society. And—is that really what the future holds?   This industry-spanning conversation includes: At what point does a job become obsolete because of AI? Which roles and industries will always require a human touch? Will convenience take precedence over human connection?   Episode References:  Moore’s Law Wired article: “AI and the Future of Work” MIT article: “Machine learning will redesign, not replace, work” Shows: 4th Citizen, The Feed, The Island, The Great Hack, + Black Mirror   You can find the video version of every Co-founders episode here on YouTube!   Connect with the Mont-Roses online: Facebook @moncord, Twitter @moncordRE, Instagram @moncordRE, or on their website at http://moncord.com/about   And remember! You can help others find the show: Subscribe and Review on iTunes Listen and Review on Stitcher Subscribe and Comment on Castbox Subscribe on Google Play Follow on Spotify Comment and Subscribe on YouTube ...Or, wherever you listen!   Alex & Lisa’s business: Moncord Real Estate Professional Services   Find the full show notes for every episode at www.CofoundersCast.com.   Production Credits

Is it okay for a romantic relationship to start at work? And as a business owner, what rights and responsibilities do you have (or not have) to interfere in that relationship developing?   This juicy conversation includes: The dangers of intimate relationships that start at work, especially if there’s a power imbalance involved The priority should, first and foremost, be on protecting employees against sexual harassment and abuse The potential positives of a couple forming within your business   Optimizer Tip: Seek HR guidance early on; you can use an outsourced firm, even as a small business.   Episode References:  Roger Ailes (former Fox News CEO) #metoo And, in recent news, the McDonald’s CEO was recently fired for having a relationship with an employee!   **Let us know what you think of this episode, and what rules business owners should or shouldn’t put in place!**   You can find the video version of every Co-founders episode here on YouTube!   Connect with the Mont-Roses online: Facebook @moncord, Twitter @moncordRE, Instagram @moncordRE, or on their website at http://moncord.com/about   And remember! You can help others find the show: Subscribe and Review on iTunes Listen and Review on Stitcher Subscribe and Comment on Castbox Subscribe on Google Play Follow on Spotify Comment and Subscribe on YouTube ...Or, wherever you listen!   Alex & Lisa’s business: Moncord Real Estate Professional Services   Find the full show notes for every episode at www.CofoundersCast.com.   Production Credits

Before Grace and Tarl came together as business partners, they were a couple who desperately wanted to spend more time together. Today, they’ve certainly gotten their wish! Together, the Yarbers run “Fixated On Real Estate,” a real estate community created for investors, by investors.  Get ready for a top-notch episode; Grace and Tarl Yarber have insights galore about how to navigate the blurred lines between love and business.   This charming episode includes: What it took for Grace and Tarl to join forces in business, including Grace quitting her job The mind-blowing perspective shift that changed the structure of their working lives Everyone on their team is allowed to openly disagree, even with Grace and Tarl How they let each other know if they’re in business partner mode, or husband-and-wife mode   Optimizer Tip: Use “time blocks” to condense your time spent working, and help with procrastination tendencies! Try out the Pomodoro technique (also referenced in Ep16 of Co-founders).   Connect with Tarl and Grace Yarber on Instagram @tarlyarber + @yarbergrace, and with Fixated On Real Estate on Instagram @fixatedre, Facebook @FixatedRE, or their websites at www.fixatedonrealestate.com and www.pnwrealestateexpo.com If you want to learn more about real estate investing, watch Tarl’s videos on the Bigger Pockets Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BiggerPockets/videos   You can find the video version of every Co-founders episode here on YouTube!   Connect with the Mont-Roses online: Facebook @moncord, Twitter @moncordRE, Instagram @moncordRE, or on their website at http://moncord.com/about   And remember! You can help others find the show: Subscribe and Review on iTunes Listen and Review on Stitcher Subscribe and Comment on Castbox Subscribe on Google Play Follow on Spotify Comment and Subscribe on YouTube ...Or, wherever you listen!   Alex & Lisa’s business: Moncord Real Estate Professional Services   Find the full show notes for every episode at www.CofoundersCast.com.   Production Credits

It’s almost Thanksgiving in the U.S., and we’re entering the beloved—and sometimes dreaded—holiday season. As a business owner, how do you carve out time for holidays and vacations? And for some of us, how do we convince ourselves we should?   Explore: How to set up your systems in advance, as the business owner, to really take time 100% OFF for your holiday or vacation The different types of freedom you have as an employee vs. an owner The problem with wearing our “grind, hustle, 50-hour workDAY” as a badge of honor—especially if it’s done all year round The addiction to checking email on vacation; Alex challenges Lisa to not check her email at all on their upcoming company getaway   Optimizer Tip: Structure your pre-vacation prep so that you can relax, knowing your work is covered, with a truly free mindspace when you’re away.   You can find the video version of every episode here on YouTube!   Connect with the Mont-Roses online: Facebook @moncord, Twitter @moncordRE, Instagram @moncordRE, or on their website at http://moncord.com/about   And remember! You can help others find the show: Subscribe and Review on iTunes Listen and Review on Stitcher Subscribe and Comment on Castbox Subscribe on Google Play Follow on Spotify Comment and Subscribe on YouTube ...Or, wherever you listen!   Alex & Lisa’s business: Moncord Real Estate Professional Services   Find the full show notes for every episode at www.CofoundersCast.com.   Production Credits Episode Resources: Check out the Business.Com article, “Can Small Business Owners Take Vacation?”

Could you implement a 5-hour workday in your company? It’s a radical idea that’s recently made waves in the business world. But it doesn’t just mean limiting your work hours to 5/day; it involves specific strategies to get even more bang for your buck in those hours. Alex and Lisa break down what this method can look like, and what to consider if you’re curious about implementing it yourself.   Hear about: The German company that’s serving as a case study for a 5-hour workday The interruptions that naturally happen throughout any given day at work need to be acknowledged; some benefit company culture, while others are just pure distraction What are the pros and cons of a 5-hour workday?  Would a 5-hour workday work for YOUR business or industry? What to consider   Optimizer Tip: Try implementing those same focus techniques you would use AS IF you’re going for a 5-hour workday. This means locking up your phone so you don’t waste time browsing social media, etc.   Episode References: The Pomodoro Technique Forbes article about the German company testing a five-hour workday Original WSJ article about the same company (Lasse Rheingans) James Clear’s book, Atomic Habits   You can find the video version of every episode here on YouTube!   Connect with the Mont-Roses online: Facebook @moncord, Twitter @moncordRE, Instagram @moncordRE, or on their website at http://moncord.com/about   And remember! You can help others find the show: Subscribe and Review on iTunes Listen and Review on Stitcher Subscribe and Comment on Castbox Subscribe on Google Play Follow on Spotify Comment and Subscribe on YouTube ...Or, wherever you listen!   Alex & Lisa’s business: Moncord Real Estate Professional Services   Find the full show notes for every episode at www.CofoundersCast.com.   Production Credits

Kirill Zubovsky is the founder of Smash Notes, host of the Rad Dad podcast, and a former co-founder with his wife. That’s right: former. In this candid conversation, we hear about why Kirill and his wife went into business together… and why they got out.   In this mano-a-mano episode: Kirill and Alex talk about their experiences raising kids as actively engaged fathers  When Kirill and his wife were approaching VCs (venture capitalists) together, being a married couple actually turned away potential investors  Since Kirill and his wife are already focused on channeling their efforts into parenting, it felt like splitting their energy and focus in too many directions to focus on another project together  You can support your partner’s business venture without being in business WITH them    Optimizer Tip: The important thing is to respect your partner and realize that you’re in this together. There’s no point in hurting each other, or viewing your relationship as a competition. Truly winning is winning together.   Connect with Kirill on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn @KirillZubovsky, or on his website at https://kirillzubovsky.com/ If you want a down-to-earth show for fathers, check out Rad Dad at https://www.raddadshow.com/ — or if sampling various podcasts is more your jam, check out the Smash Notes Podcast at https://plnk.to/smashnotes?to=page If you love podcasts AND saving time, check out www.SmashNotes.com, where you can get the key insights from podcasts in 10 minutes!   You can find the video version of every episode here on YouTube!   Connect with the Mont-Roses online: Facebook @moncord, Twitter @moncordRE, Instagram @moncordRE, or on their website at http://moncord.com/about   And remember! You can help others find the show: Subscribe and Review on iTunes Listen and Review on Stitcher Subscribe and Comment on Castbox Subscribe on Google Play Follow on Spotify Comment and Subscribe on YouTube ...Or, wherever you listen!   Alex & Lisa’s business: Moncord Real Estate Professional Services   Find the full show notes for every episode at www.CofoundersCast.com.

80% of businesses that spouses start together, end... in divorce. How have Troy and Karen successfully taken the leap more than 8 years ago, and stayed in love—and in business—with each other?   Today we meet the hilarious and insightful Troy and Karen Thiel, known as “The Thiel Team” in their work as real estate industry community leaders and advocates with Windermere Yarrow Bay.   This charming episode covers: The Thiels’ commitment to making “missing middle” housing accessible to those who can’t afford the outlandish housing costs in the Seattle, Washington area Are you a “platter” or a “buffet” in your work style? Recognizing the household roles you own can help ease guilt around not taking on as many, or the same type of, work responsibilities as your partner The importance of carving out just a little time to schedule your weekly goals and plan for execution It all starts with your identity, and aligning your habits to the identity you want to step into  How to decide who’ll take the lead role in managing a client (your differences are your strengths)   Optimizer Tip: Set aside a time to schedule the work you’re doing the following week, and the work you’re delegating to others   Episode References:  “KW” is Keller Williams   Connect with The Thiel Team on Facebook @ThielTeam, Instagram @troy.thiel, Linkedin (Troy Thiel) (Karen Thiel), or on their website at https://www.ThielTeam.com. For their work with affordable housing: Facebook @CommunityForAffordableHousing and “Livin’ Small”   You can find the video version of every episode here on YouTube!   Connect with the Mont-Roses online: Facebook @moncord, Twitter @moncordRE, Instagram @moncordRE, or on their website at http://moncord.com/about   And remember! You can help others find the show: Subscribe and Review on iTunes Listen and Review on Stitcher Subscribe and Comment on Castbox Subscribe on Google Play Follow on Spotify Comment and Subscribe on YouTube ...Or, wherever you listen!   Alex & Lisa’s business: Moncord Real Estate Professional Services   Find the full show notes for every episode at www.CofoundersCast.com.   Production Credits

When you’ve been in business together for over 10 years, you learn what is—and isn’t—a sustainable way of running things. This entertaining episode with David and Christi Pittiglio will have you laughing along between a-ha! Moments.  (And, leave you with practical tips on managing your business and personal finances. It’s not always fun to address, but it always matters!)   Press Play for: What David wishes he knew when he first started their bookkeeping business The biggest challenges David and Christi faced as parents—and as a couple—when they went into business together  What’s working: they present a united front (for the most part), and keep debates to themselves. That way, their team and their kids aren’t confused by the direction things are going Having the same end goals is the simplest way to help your work flow together—and, staying in your own lane Having a business coach as a 3rd-party mediator has been instrumental to their partnership   David’s Optimizer Tip: Once you know the numbers for your household expenses, you can more clearly determine what income you need to make with your business. (Plus, he gives several great expensing tips!)   Connect with David and Christi on Instagram and Facebook @streamlinedSBS. And, check out Streamlined Business Solutions at www.streamlinedbusinesssolutions.com. They help service-based businesses and individuals with accounting, taxes and payroll services!   You can find the video version of every episode here on YouTube!   Connect with the Mont-Roses online: Facebook @moncord, Twitter @moncordRE, Instagram @moncordRE, or on their website at http://moncord.com/about   And remember! You can help others find the show: Subscribe and Review on iTunes Listen and Review on Stitcher Subscribe and Comment on Castbox Subscribe on Google Play Follow on Spotify Comment and Subscribe on YouTube ...Or, wherever you listen!   Alex & Lisa’s business: Moncord Real Estate Professional Services   Find the full show notes for every episode at www.CofoundersCast.com.   Production Credits

The trilogy is completed. Hear about the biggest challenges—and lessons—Alex and Lisa experienced their third year running a business together.   In Year 3, Alex and Lisa learned: How to separate their personal relationships with their team members from their professional relationships  You can’t expect your team members to work as hard as you when you’re the business owners—it’s important to remember that, for them, in many ways it is “just a job” A common frustration for business owners: when employees think you don’t care, despite clearly demonstrating that you do When they were pushed to the brink, Alex & Lisa found their resilience. As long as there’s an end in sight, you can find your inner power to move through an intense season    Optimizer Tip: Have a regular, structured family meeting, just like you do with your team at work.   Episode References: Gary Vee on: realistic expectations for your employees   You can find the video version of every episode here on YouTube!   Connect with the Mont-Roses online: Facebook @moncord, Twitter @moncordRE, Instagram @moncordRE, or on their website at http://moncord.com/about   And remember! You can help others find the show: Subscribe and Review on iTunes Listen and Review on Stitcher Subscribe and Comment on Castbox Subscribe on Google Play Follow on Spotify Comment and Subscribe on YouTube ...Or, wherever you listen!   Alex & Lisa’s business: Moncord Real Estate Professional Services   Find the full show notes for every episode at www.CofoundersCast.com.   Production Credits

Having a family and running a business together has its challenges, but this couple has found that connecting their work and family life actually has some key advantages. As partners in business and in parenting, Chad and Suria have insights to share about what’s allowed them to stay successful—and sane.   In this episode: How did Chad and Suria know they'd work well together? Why you must take time to realign yourselves and check in with each other when working with loved ones - make sure you're both following the same north star Lisa talks about her very first job... at only 8 years old! How living in a digitally connected world is contributing to major generational changes with the way we communicate; even within the digital space. The couples discuss real-life, practical optimization tips (or “survival tips,” as Chad calls them!) “Honesty, with a respectful delivery … often times will lead you towards success—even when it’s the most stressful.” - Suria   Optimizer Tips: Suria: You never know what will pop up out of left field; be willing to honestly and openly ask for the help you need to cover what you’re both responsible for  Chad: You can actually invite your team/partners/clients into your home for a weekend of work; it’s often the BEST way to get to know really know them, and for them to connect with you (and see your work ethic).    Connect with Chad on LinkedIn or Twitter @ChadGleasonCCIM, and with Suria on LinkedIn Connect with Pentavirate on Twitter @The_Pentavirate, on LinkedIn, or on their website at https://pentavirate.com/   You can find the video version of every episode here on YouTube!   Connect with the Mont-Roses online: Facebook @moncord, Twitter @moncordRE, Instagram @moncordRE, or on their website at http://moncord.com/about   And remember! You can help others find the show: Subscribe and Review on iTunes Listen and Review on Stitcher Subscribe and Comment on Castbox Subscribe on Google Play Follow on Spotify Comment and Subscribe on YouTube ...Or, wherever you listen!   Alex & Lisa’s business: Moncord Real Estate Professional Services   Find the full show notes for every episode at www.CofoundersCast.com.   Production Credits

He’s the serial entrepreneur; she keeps getting roped in to make those ventures come to life through creative implementation. Despite the challenges of working together as siblings, today they wouldn’t have it any other way. Tune in for: The surprising first venture they worked on together: the medical—then recreational—marijuana business As young 20-somethings when they first entered business together, they both had to develop mature communication skills from challenges they faced together (and the challenges in facing each other) Lisa reveals Alex’s surprise birthday present in the middle of the show! Focus on competing on the same team; not opposing ones   Justin’s Optimizer Tip: Start with clarity about your roles from the beginning. The idea of the business can be exciting, but when it comes to execution it can get too easy to step on each other’s toes.   Connect with Justin Sult on Facebook @justinsult, Instagram @nine2five.space, or Linkedin. You can also check out the website for Nicole and Justin’s current co-working space at www.nine2five.space.   You can find the video version of every episode here on YouTube!   Connect with the Mont-Roses online: Facebook @moncord, Twitter @moncordRE, Instagram @moncordRE, or on their website at http://moncord.com/about   And remember! You can help others find the show: Subscribe and Review on iTunes Listen and Review on Stitcher Subscribe and Comment on Castbox Subscribe on Google Play Follow on Spotify Comment and Subscribe on YouTube ...Or, wherever you listen!   Alex & Lisa’s business: Moncord Real Estate Professional Services   Find the full show notes for every episode at www.CofoundersCast.com.   Production Credits

“Everybody has a journey. And in that journey, there has to be patience. Everybody wants the quick dollar NOW, everybody wants it to work NOW. but it doesn’t work that way; you have to go through the journey.” - Alex Mont-Ros   In this mano-a-mano episode, Alex gets the scoop on how real estate investor, developer, and influencer Thach Nguyen has grown his business to become the force of nature it is today. Hint: it has a lot more to do with his wife’s hard work than most people know!   Thach Nguyen has been an inspirational thought leader on real estate for more than 27 years. His commitment to philanthropy in the greater Seattle area has earned him the CBS American Hero! And today, he and his wife Camie run a thriving business together, and he offers his wisdom to tens of thousands of followers online.   In this energizing episode, you’ll hear: The story of how Thach’s family fled Vietnam when he was 5 years old How his wife Camie got involved in the real estate business with Thatch (from the very beginning) How founders—especially men—can be too possessive with their company’s operations, and how a manager helped Thatch release his need to “cook the fish” himself Now, he and his wife have to use much higher standards about the deals they choose to invest their time in. Sometimes, that means saying no to a potential client   Optimizer Tip: You have to think 10 or 20 years out. Stop going after short-term goals and things, and start creating a lifestyle. What does your ideal lifestyle look 10, 20 years from now? Get emotionally connected to that vision; start from far in the future and work into the present. *Actually sit down and do it.*   Connect with Thach on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or his company’s website.   You can find the video version of every episode here on YouTube!   Connect with the Mont-Roses online: Facebook @moncord, Twitter @moncordRE, Instagram @moncordRE, or on their website at http://moncord.com/about   Find the full show notes for every episode at www.CofoundersCast.com.   And remember! You can help others find the show: Subscribe and Review on iTunes Listen and Review on Stitcher Subscribe and Comment on Castbox Subscribe on Google Play Follow on Spotify Comment and Subscribe on YouTube ...Or, wherever you listen!   Alex & Lisa’s business: Moncord Real Estate Professional Services   Production Credits