{"podcast":{"title":"The Family in Business Podcast","slug":"the-family-in-business-podcast-6326816","podcast_index_feed_id":6326816,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/mastermind-for-business/","website_url":"https://metropolemastermind.com.au/podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f049a80e-5a6a-49c9-bba4-3dab582f4317/The-Family-in-Business-Cover-Art-3000x3000.png","author":"Metropole Mastermind","episode_count":134,"summary":"\"For families who build businesses, and businesses that strengthen families” Running a business with family is one of the most rewarding things you can do. It's also one of the hardest. The Family in Business podcast is for Australian family business owners who want to grow a thriving, profitable business together - without letting it strain the relationships that matter most. Each week, hosts Mark and Caroline Creedon share honest conversations, practical strategies, and real-world insights drawn from over three decades of experience helping family businesses across Australia grow, scale, and plan for the future. Whether you're just starting to bring family into the business, trying to scale without burning out, navigating the tricky dynamics of working with a spouse or a sibling, or thinking seriously about succession and passing things on to the next generation - this show is built for you. Mark and Caroline cover the full family business journey: building systems that give you back your time, having the conversations most families avoid, creating a business that can run without you, and building wealth that carries across generations. This isn't a podcast about business in the…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-family-in-business-podcast-6326816"},"episode":{"title":"Why The Wrong Clients Create Pressure At Work And At Home","slug":"why-the-wrong-clients-create-pressure-at-work-and-at-home","published_at":"2026-02-11T19:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-family-in-business-podcast-6326816/why-the-wrong-clients-create-pressure-at-work-and-at-home","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-family-in-business-podcast-6326816","url":"https://metropolemastermind.com.au/podcast/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/dea38f5c-0521-4407-b0b9-658b92e902e7.mp3","summary":"What if the wrong clients aren’t just slowing your business down, but quietly putting pressure on your relationship as well? Many couples in business don’t struggle because they lack skill or strategy. They struggle because they’re trying to serve too many people, saying yes to clients that drain time, energy, and emotional bandwidth. In this episode, Mark and Caroline Creedon break down why ideal client clarity is one of the most important decisions couples can make together. You’ll learn how narrowing your focus reduces tension at home, improves team alignment, simplifies decision-making, and creates a business that supports both partners, not just the bottom line. This conversation is for couples who want less friction, fewer arguments about clients, and a business that works for their life and relationship, not against it. In today's podcast you’ll discover: 01:00 – Why trying to be everything to everyone weakens positioning and creates pressure in business and relationships 02:06 – The two most effective ways couples can niche their business so marketing lands faster 04:23 – How ideal client clarity improves team performance, partner alignment, and scalability 05:49 – A practical client audit to identify which clients support your energy and which drain it 07:42 – Simple filters couples can use to assess client fit quickly and consistently 09:02 – How wrong-fit clients show up as stress, lower standards, and emotional fatigue 12:34 – What to do when one partner thinks a client is a great fit — and the other doesn’t 14:54 – How systems and clear roles reduce conflict when serving different client types 15:41 – A simple decision framework couples can use to decide who to keep — and who to release ---------- About the Families in Business Podcast The Families in Busi…","meta_description":"What if the wrong clients aren’t just slowing your business down, but quietly putting pressure on your relationship as well? 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