Being An Entrepreneurial Couple With Steven Cegelski

01/10/22 • 26 min

Captivate + Convert with Christy Cegelski

“These days, there’s no loyalty at a job. They use you as long as they need you, and then you’re gone. If you have your own customer base... they’re not all going to fire you at once.”

— Steven Cegelski

Quitting your 9-to-5 and launching your own biz can feel pretty scary. Doing it when your partner is ALSO running their own business? Even scarier!

But when it works, being part of a power couple is fabulously fulfilling!

My guest for this episode is Steve Cegelski, serial entrepreneur and owner of the full-service water treatment company Clear Chem. He also happens to be my husband.

Relationships between two self-employed people have their own unique challenges, quirks, and bonuses. This episode is all about navigating entrepreneurial couplehood (I’m looking at you, Beyonce and Jay-Z!).

From sharing workspaces to switching states, corporate structures to consistency, we share our biggest challenges and lasting lessons. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes breakdown of how each of us built our biz — and why entrepreneurial households actually have a leg up on those still working for others!

Hit play and find a new way to work! In this episode, you’ll learn:

The back-up plan that allowed Steven to launch a new business venture with less stress
How we managed the transition into a dual-entrepreneur household (and how margaritas smoothed the way)
Steven’s words of wisdom for new and aspiring entrepreneurs — and why entrepreneurship can actually offer MORE stability than the traditional job market

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About Steven Cegelski: Steven Cegelski is the owner of Clear Chem, a full-service water treatment company that creates customized water treatment programs tailored to each customer's specific needs and budget.

Highlights:‌

00:33 Intro

02:25 Meet Steven Cegelski!

05:33 Steven’s entrepreneurial journey

10:07 Doomsday scenarios + back-up plans

12:50 Starting a entrepreneurial household

14:49 Sharing workspaces

17:54 Consistency is key

18:49 No loyalty in the job world

20:21 The Christy Questions (+ where they came from!)

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GUEST OR OTHER LINKS

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevencegelski

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“These days, there’s no loyalty at a job. They use you as long as they need you, and then you’re gone. If you have your own customer base... they’re not all going to fire you at once.”

— Steven Cegelski

Quitting your 9-to-5 and launching your own biz can feel pretty scary. Doing it when your partner is ALSO running their own business? Even scarier!

But when it works, being part of a power couple is fabulously fulfilling!

My guest for this episode is Steve Cegelski, serial entrepreneur and owner of the full-service water treatment company Clear Chem. He also happens to be my husband.

Hit play and find a new way to work! In this episode, you’ll learn:

The back-up plan that allowed Steven to launch a new business venture with less stress
How we managed the transition into a dual-entrepreneur household (and how margaritas smoothed the way)
Steven’s words of wisdom for new and aspiring entrepreneurs — and why entrepreneurship can actually offer MORE stability than the traditional job market

Subscribe now and never miss a single episode!

Highlights:‌

00:33 Intro

02:25 Meet Steven Cegelski!

05:33 Steven’s entrepreneurial journey

10:07 Doomsday scenarios + back-up plans

12:50 Starting a entrepreneurial household

14:49 Sharing workspaces

17:54 Consistency is key

18:49 No loyalty in the job world

20:21 The Christy Questions (+ where they came from!)

Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review!

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GUEST OR OTHER LINKS

https://clearchemwt.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevencegelski

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https://christy-cegelski.ck.page/26510b4993

CONNECT WITH CHRISTY ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/christycegelski

Previous Episode

ENCORE: Selling On Instagram: What To Do & What NOT To Do

“The online world is so flooded. I teach that you should build that brand foundation first, before you even worry about social media.”

— Taylor Daniels

I’ve heard your requests, and now I’m delivering — this episode is all about best practices for growing your biz using Instagram! My guest for today is Taylor Daniels, brand strategy coach and Instagram expert extraordinaire.

In 2019, Taylor was running a virtual assistant agency and noticed a lot of clients were requesting help in standing out on their socials in a saturated market. She also noticed that a lot of them weren’t putting in the effort to build their brand.

She found herself teaching them how to up their Insta game and build a solid brand foundation... two things which happened to be her specialties. In 2020, she became a coach.

Taylor is a genius at leveraging social media and is one of the few people using Instagram the right way, in my opinion.

“Instagram is a tool to bring people into your space. It’s a place to connect and then bring people into your sales funnel — your email list or Facebook group,” Taylor says. “Yeah, you can close clients on Instagram, but it should be more used as a driving force to get people into YOUR community. And then you can show up in your community every day with warm, hot leads that are ready for you to nurture them.”

Hit play and find a new way to work! In this episode, you’ll learn:

> The biggest misconceptions entrepreneurs have about using Instagram as a business tool

> How many times per week you should be posting (it’s probably less than you think!)

> Best practices for boosting meaningful and authentic engagement

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About Taylor Daniels

Taylor Daniels helps online service providers take their businesses from side hustle to sold the f*ck out. She offers guidance on brand strategy and marketing, and a big part of what she teaches is how to use Instagram to build your business.

Highlights:‌ ‌

02:16 Meet Taylor Daniels

04:36 Instagram as part of brand strategy

06:11 Foundation over details

07:17 Stop sweating vanity metrics

08:22 When + how to post

10:02 Instagram as a driving force

11:26 Show up authentically

12:53 Seriously, stop sweating metrics!

14:52 Niche down + reach out

17:27 Detach from the outcome

21:09 Follow/unfollow game

23:17 Stay focused

27:49 The Christy Questions

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TAYLOR DANIELS

https://www.instagram.com/itstaydaniels_llc

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Next Episode

Savvy Self-Care With Rachel Letham

“YOU are your business. Therefore, you’ve got to make sure that you’re doing the best that you can for your own wellbeing.”

— Rachel Letham

Should self care actually be a part of your business plan?

The short answer: YES.

My guest is Rachel Letham, a positive mindset and self care coach who helps successful-yet-stuck female business owners and stressed-out, ambitious moms achieve professional growth and personal balance.

The goal? Building businesses that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside!

Rachel helps her clients prioritize their self care and wellbeing, because you just can’t build an empire while burnt out. “It doesn’t matter whether you’re a solo business owner or running a team. If your business effectively is YOU, and you’re behind it, there is only a certain amount that you can keep doing and keep maintaining... before certain things give,” Rachel says.

By identifying your true needs and finding the right balance of structure and flexibility, you’ll be able to take care of business while ALSO taking care of yourself.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to identify and build boundaries around your self care non-negotiables and build your biz without sacrificing yourself in the process!

Hit play and find a new way to work! In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to ride the ebbs and flows in your business more mindfully — and successfully establish boundaries during your busy seasons
What to consider when establishing and scheduling your self care non-negotiables (and the importance of flexibility)!
How to effectively use vision boards to grow your business and create your wellness practice

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About Rachel Letham: Rachel Letham is a UK-based certified positive mindset and self care coach. She works with ambitious business professionals who seek clarity, purpose, direction, and balance.

Highlights:‌ ‌

00:33 Intro

01:26 Meet Rachel Letham

04:21 Redefine the hustle + grind

05:50 Impact of wellbeing on biz

07:25 Ebbs + flows

08:28 Self care non-negotiables

11:48 Balance structure + flexibility

14:03 Wants v. shoulds

18:19 Integrating your non-negotiables

22:51 Vision board success

30:10 ‌The Christy Questions