Growth, Grace, and Grit with David and Lisa Ask
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Join us in another insightful and heartwarming episode of Celebrating Small Family Businesses as we get to know David and Lisa Ask from Tennessee.
Discover their entrepreneurial journey, starting with their unique invention, the first thermostat guard with a combination lock. Discover how their complementary strengths drive their multifaceted business and the secrets behind their successful partnership.
Learn about how David and Lisa defined their roles by focusing on their strengths and skill areas. Learn about the challenges they overcame together, how they make use of family dynamics, and the inspiration behind David’s upcoming book 'Guardians of Grit.'
This episode is filled with insights on balancing family and business while embracing personal growth. There is far more to this couple than the product or the business.
You can learn more about their thermostat guards at https://statguardplus.com/ and https://lockboxpro.com/
Learn about David's book for fathers and sons at https://guardiansofgrit.com/
David also has a podcast with his sister, Kirsten. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-greatest-good-podcast/id1693846574
David also coaches speaks and sings, so be curious: https://www.davidask.com/
00:00 Introduction to David and Lisa Ask
00:26 The Thermostat Guard Invention
02:37 Roles and Strengths in Business
05:04 Balancing Family and Business
07:07 Challenges and Communication
10:00 Learning and Growing Together
15:22 Emotional Capital and Respect
27:54 Embracing Individual Strengths in Marriage
28:37 The Power of Human Connection
29:18 Navigating Change Together
30:47 The Journey of Personal Growth
31:12 Redefining Home and Identity
33:10 The Paradox of Change
34:40 Leveraging Strengths in Business
35:56 Finding Your Zone of Genius
38:38 Pursuing Passion with Grit
42:00 The Importance of Relationships
44:59 Overcoming Obstacles with Confidence
47:30 Conclusion and Contact Information
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