Lessons from a Life Built on Trust and Teamwork with Stephanie Warlick

What’s the secret to building a successful business without sacrificing your personal relationships?

In this heartfelt episode of the Million Dollar Relationships podcast, Stephanie Warlick, a passionate advocate for small business growth and a master of operations, shares her journey of building a life and business alongside her husband, blending love and entrepreneurship into a harmonious partnership. From her start in the family business to her consulting work today, Stephanie reveals the lessons learned about trust, teamwork, and gratitude. Dive into her inspiring story to discover how personal relationships can elevate professional success, and why balancing work with life is the ultimate entrepreneurial goal.

[00:01 - 08:02] The Gratitude Mindset

• Stephanie’s lifelong love for building and growing businesses
• Insights into her entrepreneurial mindset from a young age
• Balancing operational excellence with personal fulfillment

[08:03 - 16:35] Passion for Building Small Businesses

• Stephanie credits her husband as her greatest influence
• How trust and complementary skills made them a strong team
• The unique dynamic of a family-run business

[16:36 - 24:11] Delegate and Elevate

• Stories of balancing entrepreneurship with family
• Lessons in adaptability and teamwork from raising twins
• Prioritizing relationships while growing a business

[24:12 - 32:07] A Partnership in Life and Business

• Kevin introduces a daily practice of showing gratitude
• Stephanie’s perspective on the value of recognizing employees and partners.
• How appreciation drives better personal and professional outcomes

[32:08 - 40:52] Active Appreciation Challenge

• Stephanie explains her consulting philosophy: The Five-Foot View
• Operational insights for small businesses
• How her approach helps businesses scale efficiently

Key Quotes:

“Most people want to know that their efforts are going towards something and not just wasted time and space.” – Stephanie Warlick

“Delegate and elevate—focus only on what you’re great at and love to do.” – Stephanie Warlick

“Everything’s going to be all right. That mindset has been a pattern in my life for years.” – Stephanie Warlick

Connect with Stephanie:

Websites: https://www.5ftview.com  

                https://www.stephaniewarlick.com  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniewarlick 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sswarlick    

Honoring: Her husband

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