Inside a Family Business: How to Build and Grow a Company With Your Other Half E11
More Details, Please podcast hosts Emmanuel and Angela Williams have worked together for over 20 years building their mobile steam cleaning business and franchise, DetailXPerts. In this episode, the husband-and-wife duo chat with each other about what it is like growing a company with your other half and what they’ve learned from the experience.
Entrepreneurship is not for everyone. Building a family business is not for everyone either. But the Williams remind you if you share a passion and vision with your partner, it can be the start of a beautiful adventure. They reveal more details about what motivates them, why running a purpose-led business strengthens their relationship, and how their different personalities and skill sets balance their successful partnership at home and work.
Tune into this episode if you’re an entrepreneur who is curious about the dynamics of a family business. Angela and Emmanuel talk about the rewards and challenges of being a husband-and-wife team and how flexing their entrepreneurial spirit brings them closer together. They also discuss the importance of communication and seeking outside support. You’ll also pick up tips on maintaining a healthy work-life balance, earning trust, keeping your ego in check, and why hard truths can be good for business.
About Your Hosts
Emmanuel Williams, CEO and co-founder, DetailXPerts
With a background in engineering, Emmanuel built DetailXPerts around a sophisticated steam cleaning process that saves water and sanitizes.
As a leading authority on green cleaning practices, Emmanuel has dedicated his career to promoting environmentally friendly cleaning methods in the auto detailing and commercial cleaning industries.
He is also passionate about supporting local communities and mentoring entrepreneurs seeking sustainable franchise opportunities.
Angela Williams, President and co-founder, DetailXPerts
Angela has a deep understanding of business and all things entrepreneur related. Her expertise includes Information Technology, Financial Systems, and Accounting.
She is a certified Project Management Professional, too. Her insights and experience drive the success of DetailXPerts, a thriving eco brand. Angela is always active in an evolving business landscape, from championing green tech to building strong client relationships. She’s also dedicated to mentoring franchisees from startup to success.
Together, Emmanuel and Angela bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table and are excited about talking to other entrepreneurs and leaders who share their passion for inspiring listeners on More Details, Please.
About Our Sponsor
DetailXPerts is a mobile detailing, truck wash, and commercial cleaning company that brings eco-friendly and efficient services to socially conscious customers. Its unique steam cleaning technology guarantees a deeper clean and continues to drive innovation in three competitive markets.
The company started as a steam cleaning car wash in 2002 and established its first car wash franchise in 2008. Now DetailXPerts has franchise units operating nationwide and in other water-stricken areas in the world.
At DetailXPerts’ core is the triple bottom-line philosophy of people, planet, and profits. Every day, the company strives hard to make the world a better, greener place while providing jobs to those in need and earning some profit in the process.
The company motto is “We bring a greener clean”. And it fulfils its promise thanks to green tech, mobile units, and on-demand services prioritizing customer convenience and sustainability.
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