The Cookies & Coffee Podcast (with Cale & Maggie Owen)

"People Always Remember The Way You Leave" - Following Last week's episode on Maggie's decision to leave the company, in this episode we're diving into what it really means to leave well. Whether you're thinking about leaving a role or managing a team through change, tune in because we're going to give you some insight into how to do that effectively without burning bridges.   Welcome to Cookies and Coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them to compliment each other and thrive in all areas.   Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:02 How Maggie Is Preparing To Leave The Company 08:54 Dos & Don'ts When Resigning   Follow Cale and Maggie on socials    https://www.instagram.com/caleowen/ https://www.instagram.com/maggsowen/

We're taking seperate paths…at work. Maggie's stepping away from Gains after 6+ years, and it's the first time since 2015 that we won't be working together. In this special episode we're going to talk more in-depth on how she made this decision, what led to it and what's to come for Maggie in the future.   P.S. Don't worry, we're still going to keep doing this podcast.   Welcome to Cookies and Coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them to compliment each other and thrive in all areas.   Timestamps 00:00 Intro - We Are Breaking Up! (At Work) 01:29 Maggie's Reason For Leaving 08:49 Is Maggie Ready To Not See Cale As Much? 13:18 What's Next?   Follow Cale and Maggie on socials    https://www.instagram.com/caleowen/ https://www.instagram.com/maggsowen/

Feeling out of the loop? Well, you're not alone. In this random episode we keep it light hearted and dive into Gen Z slang, from "NPC" and "rizz" to "delulu", we try to decipher it all. At the end we close it off with a quick "Who Is More Likely To Do XYZ" game. Guess you could say this episode is…"bussin"?   Welcome to Cookies and Coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them to compliment each other and thrive in all areas.     Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:18 Deciphering Gen Z Slang 18:10 Talking About "Icks" 23:26 "Who's More Likely To Do XYZ" Game   Follow Cale and Maggie on socials    https://www.instagram.com/caleowen/ https://www.instagram.com/maggsowen/

We've decided to do something different this time around so we sat down for a round of "Would You Rather" with questions regarding parenting and business to see where our perspectives align (or don't).   Welcome to Cookies and Coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them to compliment each other and thrive in all areas.   Timestamps 00:19 $100M Company That Lasts 10 Years Or $10M Company That Lasts 100 Years? 01:49 Loved By A Team WIth Mediocre Results Or Feared A Little But Massively Effective? 02:08 Lose Your Biggest Client Or Your Most Loyal Employee? 03:01 Sell Gym Launch For 9-Figures or Pass It On To Kids With No Guarantees? 09:00 Win Every Argument Or Never Argue Again? 13:28 Would You Rather Your Kids Become Entrepreneurs Or Deeply Content Stay At Home Parents? 16:36 Work Together Forever Or Retire At 40 And Never Talk Business Again? 16:54 Parent One High Need Child With Deep Purpose Or 3 Super Chill Kids With No Big Drive? 19:03 Outro   Follow Cale and Maggie on socials    https://www.instagram.com/caleowen/ https://www.instagram.com/maggsowen/

Are you willing to keep running without knowing where the finish line is? That's what challenging seasons in life require, but that doesn't mean that you have to delay enjoyment and happiness for the next "easier" season. In this one we're going to talk about navigating challenging times, adapting time schedules accordingly and the importance of enjoying the process even if the path ahead is unclear.   Welcome to Cookies and Coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them to compliment each other and thrive in all areas.   Timestamps 00:00 The Season We're In Right Now 05:54 Running Without A Finish Line 10:06 Time Optimization & Prioritizing What Matters 16:45 Finding Value In The Journey, Not Just The Goal   Follow Cale and Maggie on socials    https://www.instagram.com/caleowen/ https://www.instagram.com/maggsowen/

As the years go by and seasons change, so do our values and priorities. In this one we're diving into how our perspectives on money, marriage and success have evolved and what it takes to stay aligned as a couple through different seasons.   Welcome to Cookies and Coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them to compliment each other and thrive in all areas.   Timestamps 00:00 Funny Question From Our Daughter 01:39 Defining Values & Priorities Then Vs. Now 12:16 Reflecting On How Our Relationship Started 17:46 How Do You Get Your Spouse To Do XYZ? 20:02 The Only Time We Had A "Fight" 23:38 "Dad, You Don't HAVE TO Take That Call" 25:42 The Importance Of Communication In A Relationship   Follow Cale and Maggie on socials    https://www.instagram.com/caleowen/ https://www.instagram.com/maggsowen/

If you're a business owner, things will get tough and there is going to be a time where you just have to put your head down and do whatever it takes. This is a situation we're currently in, so in this episode we're going to talk about working long hours, the sacrifices and the mindset shifts required to move the business forward in this demanding phase.   Welcome to Cookies and Coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them to compliment eachother and thrive in all areas.   Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:58 Doing Whatever It Takes & Sacrifice 10:02 Diving Back Into Your Business Is Not A Step Back 13:22 Going Into "Robot Mode" 17:05 Sacrificing Relationship Time & Not Quitting 20:59 Maggie's Perspective On Diving Back Into The Business 23:16 Outro   Follow Cale and Maggie on socials    https://www.instagram.com/caleowen/ https://www.instagram.com/maggsowen/

You make thousands of decisions every single day and you're not even aware of it. A lot of these small decisions you make are wasting your energy and serve as a distraction from the important ones. In this episode we're focusing on cutting out all that noise, sticking to the plan and getting the highest ROI on your time.   Welcome to Cookies and Coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them to compliment each other and thrive in all areas.   Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:51 - How Do You Know If You Have Decision Fatigue? 10:17 - Cutting Out The Noise & Getting The Most Out Of Your Day   Follow Cale and Maggie on socials    https://www.instagram.com/caleowen/ https://www.instagram.com/maggsowen/

If you've set the right goals and have the right strategy but you're still not getting the outcome you want in your business, the bottleneck is your team. For an employee to be successful in their role, it is absolutely crucial that they have the right guidelines and massive clarity on what success in their role actually looks like. This is where scorecards come into play and the great thing is, they can be used for hiring as well.   Welcome to Cookies and Coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them to compliment each other and thrive in all areas.   Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - What Gets You To The Point Of Needing Scorecards? 05:49 - What Exactly Is A Scorecard? 17:03 - Creating Massive Clarity & Identifying Constraints 22:33 - Applying The Scorecard When Hiring   Follow Cale and Maggie on socials    https://www.instagram.com/caleowen/ https://www.instagram.com/maggsowen/

Time to look ahead and set a roadmap for success in 2025. We'll be sharing the framework we use for setting goals (desired superior outcomes) and diving into personal challenges, mindset shifts and key changes we're making in 2025. It's going to be a great year!   Welcome to Cookies and Coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them to compliment each other and thrive in all areas.   Timestamps 00:00 - Intro - Frameworks We Use For Setting Goals 04:49 - Desired Superior Outcomes For The Next 3 Years 08:32 - Personal Goals 23:17 - Company Goals - Talent Acquisition & Team Development, Performance Management   Follow Cale and Maggie on socials    https://www.instagram.com/caleowen/ https://www.instagram.com/maggsowen/

We're back, it's been a while! In order to level up in 2025, it's important to reflect on the year behind us and spot the areas that can be improved. So, today we're unpacking the biggest lessons we learned in 2024 both in our personal and professional lives, sharing the wins, struggles and the growth that came with it all.   Welcome to Cookies and Coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them to compliment each other and thrive in all areas.   Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:07 - Maggie's Lessons - Getting Closer To God & Fully Delegating Tasks 13:25 - Cale's Lessons - Hiring & Team Management 24:30 - Hire Somebody That Has Already Done It   Follow Cale and Maggie on socials    https://www.instagram.com/caleowen/ https://www.instagram.com/maggsowen/

Running a 30 million dollar portfolio, i've made more mistakes than I can count..  As cliche as it sounds the way we've been able to make the most progress is by analyzing each mistake and using it to grow and avoid further mistakes. My goal for this episode is to just tell you about my mistakes so that hopefully you can learn the lesson without getting the scar.   Welcome to cookies and coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them to compliment eachother and thrive in all areas.   Cookies and Coffee (Timestamps)  0:00 - Intro 1:18 - Maggie's oversight 7:01 - Cale's mistakes 14:18 - Constant Involvement 17:09 - Transformation 20:17 - Outro   Follow Cale and Maggie on socials    https://www.instagram.com/caleowen/ https://www.instagram.com/maggsowen/

How great leadership can unlock your employees' full potential. Learn how the right leadership approach can inspire your team, boost productivity, and help your business thrive. Welcome to cookies and coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them to compliment eachother and thrive in all areas.   Cookies and Coffee - Maximizing (timestamps) 0:00 - Intro 0:26 - Inverse Relationship 4:28 - Clear expectations 6:56 - Maximizing one's potential 9:19 - Leading through action 20:31 - Provide value   Follow Cale and Maggie on socials  https://www.instagram.com/caleowen/ https://www.instagram.com/maggsowen/

There are seasons in everyones life that can make it easier or harder to priortize things that are outside of that specific season. In this episode we go over how to manage family, marriage and daily habbits while being in a complete hustle season with work. Welcome to cookies and coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them to compliment eachother and thrive in all areas. Cookies and Coffee - Maintaining (timestamps) 0:00 - Intro 2:28 - Routine 11:11 - Work/Life Balance 14:54 - Habits 17:57 - Must have results 19:08 - Love the process 26:07 - Foundation 27:25 - Outro Follow Cale and Maggie on socials  https://www.instagram.com/caleowen/ https://www.instagram.com/maggsowen/

One of our clients recently asked us how to become a good leader. And this question had me really thinking about every step that I take daily to lead my team.  Welcome to cookies and coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them to compliment eachother and thrive in all areas. Follow Cale and Maggie on socials  https://www.instagram.com/caleowen/ https://www.instagram.com/maggsowen/

Prioritizing your marriage over your children doesnt mean neglecting your kids, It means focusing on the foundation of the entire household: the marriage.  The strength of the marriage is usually the strength of the household and the example for the children. Welcome to cookies and coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them to compliment eachother and thrive in all areas. Cookies and Coffee - Priorities (timestamps)   0:00 - Intro 0:41 - Prioritizing spouse/ healthy relationship 5:20 - Being healthy 9:58 - Mimicking behavior 16:08  - Christian perspective 19:55 - Equal final say 21:37 - Responsibility 22:49 - Decision and submission 26:03 - Independence 29:04 - Outro on a healthy relationship   Follow Cale and Maggie on socials    https://www.instagram.com/caleowen/ https://www.instagram.com/maggsowen/  

It is NOT your job to be soley responsible for your spouses happiness. Happiness should come independantly.    Welcome to cookies and coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them to compliment eachother and thrive in all areas.   0:00 - Intro 0:47 - Best way to support spouse 2:52 - Communication Pt 1 6:30 - Recognizing different support systems 8:30 - Communication Pt 2 9:50 - Emotional ruts 11:32 - Accountability 13:58 - Encouragement 14:48 - Keeping vows in a marriage 24:24 - Recap on communication 22:10 - Clarification 25:00 - Outro   Follow Cale and Maggie on socials    https://www.instagram.com/caleowen/ https://www.instagram.com/maggsowen/  

Cookies & Coffee - Saying "No"  0:00 - Intro 1:20 - Saying "No" more than "Yes" 3:54 - Having a big enough 'Why' 4:34 - Care more about your vision 6:40 - More power in "No" 7:57 - Time studying and delegation

It is possible to over systemize your team and turn them to robots. Today Cale (@caleowen) and Maggie (@Maggsowen) break down how to hire A+ players, and how to make sure theyre thriving under your work enviornment rather then being suppressed because of it.    Welcome to cookies and coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them to compliment eachother and thrive in all areas.     Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:12 - Getting teams to think 7:16 - Better leadership 9:09 - Layman to A Player 16:41 - How would I guarantee success   Follow Cale and Maggie on socials    https://www.instagram.com/caleowen/ https://www.instagram.com/maggsowen/      

They shouldn't have to be "hard" conversations. Feedback is what most A players are usually looking for feedback in order to improve and be better at whatever it is they're trying to do.   Today Cale (@caleowen) and Maggie (@maggsowen) dive into how to have "hard" conversations and how to conduct them in a way that supports growth rather then trying to insult somebody Welcome to cookies and coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them to compliment eachother and thrive in all areas.   Cookies and Coffee: Team Meetings (Topic Stamps) 0:00 - 0:20 Introduction 0:20 - 5:35 Devising 5:35 - 9:23 Indoctrination 9:23 - 12:06 Celebrate, but not too much 12:06 - 17:05 Figuring out drivers 17:05 - 25:50 Preparation 25:50 - 29:35 Corrective actionCookies and Coffee: Hard Conversations (Topic Stamps) 0:00 - 1:18 Introduction 1:18 - 2:39 Maggie's previous fears 2:39 - 7:35 Source of discomfort 7:35 - 21:34 Consistent feedback 21:34 - 27:40 Hard conversations in a marriage 27:40 - 29:15 Recap    Follow Cale and Maggie on socials    https://www.instagram.com/caleowen/ https://www.instagram.com/maggsowen/

Do you know how much your team meetings are actually costing your company? Today Cale (@caleowen) and Maggie (@maggsowen) dive into how to have more efficient team meetings, how to keep everyone on the team alligned in the meetings and if the meeting is even worthwhile to have.  Welcome to cookies and coffee where we talk about the struggles of business marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them to compliment eachother and thrive in all areas.   Timestamps   (0:22) - Team meetings = expensive   (3:38) - Types of meetings    (6:00) - Instilling the why with your team    (7:57) - How to structure meetings for efficiency    (16:30) - Have a clear leader in the meeting and stay focused   (20:05) - Specific improvements    (21:35) - Action Steps/Wrap Up   (25:50) - Corrective Action   (29:48) - Closing Thoughts    Follow Cale and Maggie on their Socials to see more! 

Social media can be a cesspool of disturbing information. This week, Cale and Maggie came across a shocking statistic that Gen Z is bringing their parents to job interviews and screening calls. Dive into the discussion of how hands-on parents should be in their children's lives, and the realistic expectations employees should have around work life balance.  

There's a lot that goes into hiring a new employee at Gym Launch, Prestige Labs, and GymOwners.com. As VP of Operations, Maggie Owen has a wealth of experience knowing when to hire, who to hire, and how the hiring process should go. Maggie, and CEO Cale Owen, are sharing how they create a thriving culture across the portfolio.

With two kids under 10 home for the summer, the juggling act of high level executives and parents just got a bit more interesting. This week Cale and Maggie were asked by a 7-figure gym owner, how they balance parenting and business when the kids are home. They're sharing their tips to enjoy summer with the kids while continuing to push the businesses forward.

The best way to get sh*t done is by getting everyone on your team to make better, and faster decisions. Cale and Maggie are sharing how they're prepping their teams to think of second, and third order consequences when making decisions that will affect the entire team. Take a listen to the questions Cale asks, and the frameworks he follows to get to the root cause of a problem and facilitate a decision.

Time is your most valuable asset– you're never going to get it back. Post-vacation, Cale and Maggie are refreshed and sharing their perspectives on time management as a married couple, parents, and executives to 3, 7-figure companies. In this season of life, Maggie and Cale are focused on optimizing their work time, as the business demands more from them to grow and scale. Take a listen as they share what's worked in the past, and why they're now needing to pivot…

In order for a team to be a high performing team, everyone has to be obsessed with excellence. Just checking off the boxes will never be enough for people who strive to be the best. So how do we, as leaders, drive the team to want to perform at their highest level? For Cale and Maggie it's been ever-evolving. They're sharing what's helped motivate their teams, and what's taken them a step backwards…

We're picking up where the story left off last week. Cale and Maggie created a ton of new revenue with the influx of clients in their gym, but the profit still wasn't there. Maggie is diving into how she started to pay attention to the details and make changes to the business that unlocked profit in the business. Use these insights to finally take home a salary in your gym.

Cale and Maggie used reverse engineering to grow their gym from 31 members to 250 members in 8 months. Before deciding they needed to go all in and grow the gym, Cale had gotten a job and was ready to throw in the towel. Today, they're showing you how methodical planning and extreme focus allowed them to go from the verge of collapse to building a wildly profitable gym in less than a year.

Cale and Maggie are pulling back the curtain on the current chaos of holding an in person event… while being behind on budget…and launching their startup pilot…and running 3 companies. GymCon is coming up fast and Cale and Maggie are sharing what it takes to create an event that teaches gym owners how to build a 7 figure or more business.

Your preparation may actually be holding you back. A common trend among entrepreneurs is to consume every book, podcast, and training on a subject before taking action. Where is the line between being prepared, and wasting time? Avoid information overload and learn when to put down the books and get to work.   

Is today's society set up to fail when it comes to commitment? With options at our fingertips and in our phones, commitment is harder to come by these days. Cale and Maggie are covering all things commitment in today's episode: how they stay committed to each other, why people fall to temptation, and the importance of the company you keep.

It's Cale's birthday– what better day to reflect on life and its ups and downs? Maggie is in the driver's seat asking Cale questions to get to the root of his motivations and accomplishments. Take a listen to the highs and lows of the past year and how Cale plans to make 36 the best year yet.

In business or in relationships, feedback is best left untampered with. Don't wait, don't sugarcoat it, and don't go in blind. Feelings have a place in relationship discussions, but leave them out of the office. Regardless of the situation, come to the discussion with grace and keep the goal top of mine– to make each other better.

To join bank accounts or to not join bank accounts… Today, Cale and Maggie are sharing why when they joined into a marriage, they joined their finances as well. What are the red flags you should look out for when finances come up with your partners? How do you get aligned on spending and financial goals?   

What happens on the days where you don't feel like getting the work done? Sometimes it's not about laziness— it's about feeling defeated. Today, Cale and Maggie are discussing how they get through the tough seasons, where it's not always fun or exciting to do the necessary work.

Do you have a spouse, friend, or family member that you want to go into business with? It's super common to pick someone you know and trust to be your partner in business, but before you make that commitment, ask these very important questions. Do they want to be in business with you? Do you have the same or different skill sets? Listen to this episode to avoid a nasty breakup down the line…

What is adjusted EBITDA, and why does it matter? Today, Maggie is giving a behind the scenes look at a company wide presentation. How does each department contribute to EBITDA? What initiatives contribute to a positive EBITDA and what actions are a money sink? Listen in to increase your bottom line– one dollar at a time.

Turning chaos into order. Stage 3 requires you to hone the success you've created and refine your processes. At this point in business, you have up to 300 employees and it's time to reign it into a well oiled machine. Today Cale and Maggie are sharing the systems and steps that have helped as they navigate the thick of stage 3 themselves.

  More money… more problems? As your business scales new challenges will arise. The biggest way to scale once you break $1 million is to diversify your products within your realm of expertise. Cale and Maggie are sharing how they make sure no product loses quality as a business scales and grows to $10 million and beyond.  

The infancy stage of a business can be an exciting and frustrating roller coaster. Today's episode we're breaking down how Cale and Maggie have scaled their business(es) to multiple millions from the very beginning. Plus, as a husband and wife duo you know they also had to share how a relationship can make it through every stage, from zero to millions.

Can you really have it all? An incredible life, thriving business, and a successful marriage? Today Cale and Maggie are sharing their take on "having it all"— and why marriage is only as hard as you make it.    

New here? No problem. Cale and Maggie are throwing it back to how they became the executives, business owners, and power couple they are today. The same things that apply in life apply in business— Cale and Maggie are sharing the top qualities and skills that allow them to grow a successful marriage while building 3 successful businesses.

Business travel can be a motivator for some to focus and get more done, but what about a trip with kids? Cale and Maggie are sharing how they manage their time when they travel with their children and work still needs to be done. Listen to learn how to plan intentional trips, decide what trips are fully for family, and when it's ok to be present at work too.

Everyone's heard of generational wealth, but what about generational health? Today Cale and Maggie are talking about why and how they prioritize their health and fitness. As high level executives and parents, it's not always easy to stay on track, but it's a major priority. Take the tips and tricks from this episode to stay healthy for you and your family.

Happy New Year Gym Owners! Cale and Maggie are back to share the mistakes and lessons they learned in 2023. From family life to business to relationships, it's been a crazy year for everyone. Through major family dynamic breakthroughs, travels, and learning to say no– Maggie and Cale were stretched in new ways.

The holiday stress and pressure is REAL. Throw in a marriage, kids, and running multiple businesses and you've got the most stressful time of the year. With the pressure of making it wonderful, Cale and Maggie are sharing how they are navigating all of the travel, and extra events on their plate. Happy Holidays!

As stress mounts, it's easy for any couple to fall into a disagreement. For Cale and Maggie, working together allows them a safer space to navigate business arguments, and separate those from their personal life. In this episode they're sharing how they navigate healthy communication— and how that has evolved over time.

If you're anything like Cale, budgeting can be a daunting task. In fact it can come with a lot of stress, pressure, and restraints. In this episode, Maggie and Cale are sharing how they budget for 2 eight-figure businesses and all of the positives that come from holding a budget.

Running a gym with your spouse isn't always sunshine and deadlifts. Cale and Maggie know this firsthand through their experience running a strength and conditioning gym together. Today, the pair are sharing how married couples can effectively work together to run their gym, and how to pull your spouse into the business full time. Plus the surprising reason to NOT keep your business and relationship separate.