{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Coffee Break with Jake","title":"Real Life Work Wife: Working With Your Spouse","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/91085061\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3105,"description":"What happens when your work spouse is your actual spouse? In this episode of Coffee Break With Jake, we dive into the real-world dynamics of running a business with your spouse. Jake sits down with Katie & Parker Smith of Alarm Protection Services, Barb & Dwight Sears of Silent Guard Security, and Jim & Rita Parker of Parker Security Services. Together, they unpack what actually works when love and livelihood overlap. From communication and culture to hiring, growth, and hard pivots, this is a candid look at how strong marriages shape strong companies.Episode Highlights:✅ “Attitude reflects leadership”: how respectful spouse-to-spouse communication cascades into company culture and customer care.✅ The Sears family playbook✅ Katie and Parker's transition lessons✅ Startup grit from Jim & Rita✅ Making big decisions without blowups✅ Rapid growth without family chaos✅ Home vs. office and setting healthy boundariesCoffee Break With Jake is recorded live every Friday at 11am ET. Join us live or register to attend at https://go.ssandsi.com/coffeebreak","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/7pEjwSVHCLQviz9srAd7xFaY2bEoKIK9XOsv9WxNvsM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81ZWJk/YTZlNzBhNzM4YmQ0/YWUzMGUxMjRjYmM2/ZmI3OC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}