Brad Casebier of Radiant Plumbing has written the book, literally, about successfully running and growing a business with your spouse. Mike and Ray learn some lessons from Brad’s book The Survival Guide To Working With Your Spouse, and hear about the time talk show host John Oliver shined his spotlight on Radiant’s over-the-top TV commercials.

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BUSINESS READS: Brad decided he had to write the business book he and his wife needed to succeed. For those looking for some help in their own entrepreneurial journey, here’s a guide to some other helpful and very popular business books.

KARPMAN DRAMA TRIANGLE: If the words victim, rescuer, or persecutor feel familiar to you as you think about your role in running your business, then you’re likely caught up in the Karpman Drama Triangle. Take a look at the basic tenets of the triangle, and learn how to build the proper boundaries and remove the dysfunction from your life and business.

PRIVATE EQUITY PROSPECTING: Brad talked with lots of candor in about the overwhelm that came with the prospect of a private equity company offering to buy Radiant Plumbing. It’s one of those “What now?” moments for business owners who’ve worked for possibly decades to grow their business. For the uninitiated, here’s a helpful and very comprehensive guide to books, podcasts and articles that small business owners can consult to figure out the many nuances and details of a potential acquisition.