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6 weeks into our "deployment" daddy is across the country at FullStack academy in NYC and we are finishing school in Texas. How are we making it and what surprises are there

5 dedicated hours of attention to detail. What could that mean for a family or a business? Handwritten Christmas cards again. Tedious research completed while you attend a happy hour all ways a virtual assistant can help.

On her third startup Mary Kathryn Johnson helps other parents navigate the world of starting up a business.

Discussion on the need to re-examine the Montessori lessons on grace and courtesy when engaging in a community and pitching before investing. As they say - you meet the same people going up as you do going down.

Amber dives into the best piece of advice given at Dallas Startup Week. She updates on Fullstack and what's next for the family.

An entrepreneur since age 19, Trey Bowles shares why he is not only passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship but also deems family one of the cornerstones of our nation's future success.

Dallas based developer Kirk Ballou never intended to be an entrepreneur but after listening to wise counsel he took the leap and started a side business. That eventually grew to the point it was obvious this was his call and he needed to go after it. Listen to learn who that voice of wisdom was .

This dynamic couple went from living in a hotel and receiving assistance to clothe their children to building a non-profit that provides uniforms to students in the Dallas Fort Worth area

Aassia Haq is the founder of Guidrr, new way to create, share & discover on-demand experiences built by the real people you already follow and trust. We ask her what it was like to start this business and how her family has faired.

Tiffany and Fred Fulcher's entrepreneurial journey began a little more unexpectedly than they would have hoped for. With 1 child at home and another on the way Tiffany made the decision she would not return to her teaching position in the fall. The Fulcher's plan turned upside down when Fred was laid off from his full-time position just 2 short months later. Seizing the opportunity in front of them Fred was quick to reach out to the side business he had been working on to see if there was something to make of that. And that was where their journey as a startup family begins.

Jobs put on hold, long hours, little rewards - those are just some of the costs to building a successful business. But would you be willing to do that if the business was not yours? If at the end of the day the recognition was given to someone else?

This is week we diverge from our regular discussion of technology startups, innovation and new businesses. Erica Flores of the Dallas Regional Chamber welcomes us into her exciting and busy life to share how she is getting it done and why she loves to sell Dallas to the world.

Hope King with Black-Tie Babysitting is working to bridge the gap between family and work. A single mom of 4 she created this business as a response to an invitation to an adult only wedding. Now she works with locations all over Dallas-Fort Worth to provide a memorable event for adults and kids alike.

Amber shares about changes and challenges coming down the round for the Backes Family. In this episode she also shares about Dallas Startup Week and the inclusion of the Family Saturday. It will be a day of interactive engagement with the innovative, creative and entrepreunuerial community of Dallas.

“This commitment, this sacrifice and these risks that I am taking - I am only able to do that on the strength of I’m doing it for our family.” This is not about press for me but the legacy I am trying to leave for my family. - Craig Lewis

One of the best work/family advice I have ever gotten was from a friend. They were in my field anyrhin like that. He told me, I have this nagging guilt, if I have to have a neeting or go into work on a weekend when I have Colby. It is that much time taken away, to me, in my mind. This person they told me. There are going to be absolutely positively weekends where you are going to have to work . There is no doubt about it that would happen to any parent in any situation. That made me feel a lot better because that is true.

Find us on itunes This week it is our delight to share with you Daniel & Corey Burge. This fun couple from the Dallas area has multiple startups in their portfolio.  During our talk we were taking copious notes as they shared one wisdom nugget after another.   Daniel Burge has been in the field of software development for 20 years.  His current company Burada began in 2007. "They build custom mobile, web, and database software that power your business."   He has a fabulous story that he tells more of in his interview with Jason Croft of Startup Dallas.  We highly recommend you mark that down as a listen and subscribe to Startup Dallas. Jason does fantastic and insightful interviews.One of our favorite moments in our talk was  when Daniel shared his philosophy on how they choose clients and partners.  Character before dollar signs.  Definitely worth listening for.  Corey contributes her success as an entrepreneur and the spouse of an entrepreneur to the strong work ethic her family instilled in her.  By age 18 Corey had started a successful pet sitting business that she was able to hand over to her parents when the Burge's daughter was born. A few years ago Corey found her way in the direct sales industry.  Like many people in this industry she was hosting online parties and Facebook events.  It was then that her personal need for a streamlined process and templates for these parties became the s

Lauren and Dr. Jonathan Clarke share their story of launching a Modern House Call app within months of having a baby. How are they balancing life with a teenager, a toddler and a startup.

The Backes family shares their talents with their audience. Sweet preschool songs, a beautiful hymn sung by a baritone and a story of innovation when the church organ breaks down

Everything from the real cost of startup to break dancing is covered in this episode all the while leaving time to geek out about strengths finders' results.