Healthy Imbalance with Chris and Sheley Brien
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In this episode of Celebrating Small Family Businesses, we meet Chris and Sheley Brien of Brien Contracting, a commercial construction contractor in Scottsdale, AZ.
We learn how Chris’ background in civil construction (think building highways) and Sheley’s background in the corporate world of pharmaceutical sales combine to make Brien Contracting a standout in their industry.
Sheley also has her own podcast, titled More Action where she models her philosophy of taking action, interviews guests, and shares lessons learned.
The discussion includes the myth of work-life balance, raising children while running a business, the importance of self-care, and “over communicating” to maintain clarity in the business.
There is so much accumulated wisdom presented here and we literally ran out of time. I can see another visit with these two in the future.
Where to reach Chris and Sheley
Brien Contracting website: https://briencontracting.com/
Sheley's website: https://sheleybrien.com/
Sheley's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itssheleybrien
Sheley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheley-brien/
00:00 Introduction to Celebrating Small Family Businesses
00:20 The Importance of Taking Action
01:49 Founding of Brien Contracting
03:07 Transition from Civil to Commercial Construction
05:53 Sheley's Diverse Career Path
09:18 Balancing Family and Business
12:58 Involving Kids in the Family Business
19:31 Sheley's Health Journey and Advocacy
22:08 The Importance of Self-Care in Business
22:15 Adapting Health Routines Over Time
23:22 Teaching Kids About Nutrition
24:07 Research on Diseases and Lifestyle Factors
25:17 Balancing Work and Personal Life
29:36 The Tyranny of the Urgent
31:22 Managing Schedules and Setting Boundaries
36:44 Over-Communication in Business Partnerships
42:52 The Role of Language in Communication
44:49 Conclusion and Farewell
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