Episode 22

full
Published on:

13th Nov 2023

Elvis + The Pope: Meet the Men Married to BOSSY Women

Ep. 22 What is it really like to be married to your business partner? What are the pros and cons of working with a BOSSY woman who is also your wife? We’ve invited our husbands Aaron Metras and Don Bush to find out. 

We’ll explore the intricate dynamics of working side by side with your life partner, where the advantages of seamless communication and constant accessibility are weighed against the challenges of separating work from personal life—a common struggle for couples in business together.

This special episode also delves into the issues of perceptions and burnout in the entrepreneurial world, dispelling common misconceptions about the realities of running a business. Gain valuable insights on how to combat burnout while keeping the momentum of your business intact, a topic that resonates with countless entrepreneurs.

We also unravel our partner’s childhood dreams, which surprisingly involved aspirations of becoming Elvis and the Pope, injecting a delightful touch of humor into the conversation. 

To round out this episode, co-founders Kelly Bush and Kelly Metras, seasoned business owners in male-dominated industries, share their own origin story and the birth of BOSSY, a thriving networking and support group for over 500 women business owners and what both husbands initially thought about the

This podcast offers a personal and informative peek into the lives of these business-savvy couples, underlining their unwavering commitment to supporting and empowering women entrepreneurs. Join us for an episode that celebrates the unique challenges and rewards of being both life and business partners.

RESOURCES 

  • Join BOSSY at www.BossyRoc.com
  • Follow Bossy on Instagram @BossyRoc
  • Riverside.FM Discount Code: JAZZYCAST for 15% of Remote Audio/Video Recording
  • Start your own podcast with production, distribution help from JazzCast Pros. 

 

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Salena's Mexican Restaurant at Village Gate 302 N Goodman St, Rochester, NY 14607 

Marshall Street Bar 81 Marshall St, Rochester, NY 14607

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next Episode All Episodes Previous Episode

Listen for free

Show artwork for Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business

About the Podcast

Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business
Real, honest conversations about what it really takes to be a woman business owner.
The Real Raw and Honest podcast about small business ownership hosted by Kelly Bush + Kelly Metras, co-owners of BOSSY ROC, a support group for business owners. With our experience, nine businesses in over 25 years, we continue to bear it all and share what we wish we had known. We move past the must-be-nices and start getting real. Come along as we interview other business owners and get the true story.
New episodes every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.
www.BossyRoc.com

About your host

Profile picture for Matt Knotts

Matt Knotts

Co-founder and curator of Lunchador Podcast Network, focused on art, culture and social issues in Rochester NY. Ticketing and Technology Coordinator for Anomaly: The Rochester Genre Film Festival