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"Every obstacle becomes an opportunity. Every mistake becomes a lesson. And this mindset shift didn't just help our business, it transformed our marriage as well."
In this special minisode, host Richelle Pena kicks off 2025 with a revealing discussion on balancing marriage and business alongside her husband, sharing insights from their newly released book, The Power Couple. Tune in as Richelle reflects on their transformative journey from zero patients to a thriving multi-million dollar business. Discover the raw, honest strategies that helped them face the complexities of entrepreneurship and maintain a loving partnership, uncovering the real secrets to success in both business and life.
What she shared:
Overview of the episode’s focus and the release of The Power Couple. (01:20)
Richelle's husband and his struggle with mental health. (03:00)
Introduction of the GFB Principle: God, Family, Business. (5:46)
The "gold mine" in entrepreneurship. (9:33)
The aftermath of the sale. (11:39)
Final thoughts and a call to action. (12:48)
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Richelle Pena
Richelle is a pharmacist with extensive management and corporate experience at Target Corporation, specializing in recruitment, acquisitions, leadership, and operations. She is the Co-Founder and Former Director of Corporate Development at American Pediatric Dental Group, which she exited for eight figures, and Co-Founder of HealthBiz Mastery, an online health business course for healthcare providers, and the HealthBiz Connect community. A recognized business expert and NBC contributor, she’s been featured on GMA, CNN, Pix 11, Good Day Washington, to name a few. Richelle is also the co-author of The Power Couple.
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