Hey friends, Kim here! This week on Mr. And Mrs. CEO, I sat down with someone I instantly clicked with the moment we met poolside at a mastermind. Ashley Thomas is a business coach, owner of Six/Ten Salon & Boutique, and one of the most down-to-earth, values-driven leaders I’ve met in a long time. Ashley built a thriving, commission-based salon in a town of under 3,000 people and she’s completely redefined what’s possible for service-based businesses in small communities. What I loved most about this conversation was how honest she got about what the real growth journey has looked like. We talked about the highs, the emotional cost, and the messy parts most people don’t see.

Topics Covered:

• Why Ashley chose to stay in her tiny hometown and open a scaled, luxury salon anyway
• The early days of leadership (with zero experience) and what she learned on the fly
• The turning point when she realized her team was the real client and how that changed everything
• Commission vs. Hourly: how she built a model that actually works (for both sides!)
• How she helps her team grow emotionally, not just professionally
• What burnout taught her, and the $600K buildout disaster that forced her to pause

Ashley’s story blew us away. This conversation validated that sustainable business starts from within, and when you pour into your people, the growth follows. As always, thanks for tuning in. If this one hits home, share it with a fellow entrepreneur and leave a like and review. Until next time, keep building with heart (and don’t forget to take the dang break when your gut tells you to!).

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Website: https://www.sixtensalon.com/
Instagram: @hbic.sixten / @sixtensalon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sixtensalon/

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Ever felt like you’re building the plane while flying it? That’s exactly how May felt for us. In this episode of Mr. and Mrs. CEO, we reflect on a month packed with major milestones, steep learning curves, and some hard-earned wisdom. We get into the real behind-the-scenes work of launching our first two franchise partners and share how a cold, windy bike ride with our daughter unexpectedly summed up everything we experienced. From burnout to breakthrough, it was a month that tested and stretched us, but also reminded us why momentum always follows persistence.

Topics Covered:

• What we learned from launching and training our first two franchise partners
• Why structure matters, especially when it’s not your natural strength
• The toll of the “not-sexy” parts of business-building
• Balancing personal energy and business demands as mid-life founders
• Our biking metaphor for entrepreneurship and the hidden momentum that follows hard effort

If you’re building something new and feeling like you're riding against the wind—don’t give up. The wind shifts and the momentum builds. You just have to keep pedalling. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram to get a closer look of our business and life in action. See you next time!

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Welcome back to Mr. and Mrs. CEO! This one is special because we’re celebrating Darren’s 65th birthday! Yep, 65. The age that once felt like a lifetime away is now right here, and we’re unpacking what it really means to hit that milestone when you’ve spent your whole life building, running, and growing family businesses. From the physical changes and unexpected bee stings (yep, you read that right!) to the mental strength that only comes with decades of all the ups and downs, we’re laying everything out.

Topics Covered:

• The reality check of turning 65 and why Darren still refuses to park in the senior spot.
• How business wisdom evolves over decades and why we don't panic like we used to.
• The power of cycles and how we’ve learnt to recognize economic and personal patterns that help us stay grounded.
• Why being “too old” or “too young” is more about mindset than mileage.
• How we’re staying adventurous, refusing to settle into boredom, and continuing to build our legacy.

If you’re pushing 60 and feeling like you're supposed to slow down,maybe think again. Let us know if this one hit home–we’d love to hear what age has taught you. Remember to stay bold and stay young at heart. We’ll catch you in the next one!

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Kim LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberleyhiebert/
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Hey everyone–Kim here! This week, I’m flying solo and getting a little more personal than usual. I’m pulling back the curtain on the first seven years of my 50s, what I’ve come to call “The Seven Year Bitch.” Yep, you read that right. These years have stretched me in ways I never expected. They’ve been uncomfortable, eye-opening, and deeply transformational. But this isn’t a doom-and-gloom episode. It’s a real and honest reflection on what it looks like to grow through what life throws your way.

Topics Covered:

• The unexpected way my 50s started—with a breast cancer diagnosis and everything it brought with it.
• Why friendships I thought would last forever quietly unraveled, and how I’m making peace with it.
• The old childhood wounds that started resurfacing in the most surprising ways.
• The deep fractures that hit our family during our legacy business journey and why they still ache.
• What’s next for me, and why I’m still rooting for that bold, playful, adventurous version of myself.

If you’ve been feeling like life has dulled your spark or you’re not quite sure who you are anymore, you’re not alone. I’m right there with you, and I’m choosing to believe that this next chapter is about rising, reconnecting, and reclaiming what lights us up. If this episode hit home for you, please reach out to us! We want to hear your honest thoughts and experiences. Until next time!

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Kim LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberleyhiebert/
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Hey friends, it’s Darren and Kim! We’re back with another round of real talk from the front lines of building a business and a life together. Today, we’re hitting pause to take stock of how far we’ve come—and wow, it’s been a ride! The last few weeks have felt intense (chaotic, if we’re being honest), and it forced us to look back and ask: where were we when we started our business, and how the heck did we get here? Today, we’re unpacking all the moments that shaped our evolution and the lessons we’re still learning as we build this thing from the ground up. We know the growing pains are real—and this episode is full of them!

Topics Covered:

• Why taking a moment to look back might be the most important thing you do.
• How hiring key people at the right time became the gas on our fire.
• The truth about what would’ve happened if we actually hit our “10 partners in year one” goal.
• Darren’s confessions about burnout and bending too far for clients.
• The fears (and thrills) of bringing new leaders into your business, and trusting them with your vision.

There’s no manual for scaling a business, and there’s definitely no avoiding the mess that comes with it. No matter what happens, we’re gonna keep pushing that boulder up the hill! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave us a review, or slide into our DMs—we love hearing from you! See you next time!

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Kim LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberleyhiebert/
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Hi everyone! Darren and Kim here! Today, we're inviting you into the messy middle of our journey. Over the past few weeks, things have felt like a whirlwind. We’re not at the top of the mountain (yet), but we’ve climbed far enough to finally pause, catch our breath, and realize just how much ground we’ve covered. This episode is part reflection, part confession, and a whole lot of real talk about what it takes to build something meaningful from scratch, all without losing your mind, your marriage, or your mission.

Topics covered:

• Why looking back can be the key to scaling your business forward with purpose.
• How strategic hires helped shift our momentum—and why timing was everything.
• The painful lessons we learned about burning out our team by trying to serve “more.”
• What we wish we’d told ourselves three years ago.
• Why building infrastructure before you need it might just save your business.

We’re in awe of how far we’ve come, and we know this is just the beginning. If you're building something from the ground up, take a beat to reflect. There’s gold in your journey, and the lessons you're learning now are preparing you for what's next. Remember to stay in the loop by subscribing to the podcast. And if this episode hit home, share it with a fellow entrepreneur or business couple. Thanks for tuning in!

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Kim Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberley.hiebert/
Darren LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenhiebert/
Kim LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberleyhiebert/
Website: https://www.mr-mrs-ceo.com/
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Welcome back to Mr. and Mrs. CEO! In this episode, we’re peeling back the curtain on what it really feels like to sit in rooms where you feel unqualified—until you realize that’s exactly where you’re meant to be. We may have been initially hesitant to join a mastermind group, but we’re so proud of the ways we’ve stepped out of our comfort zones and built confidence. This experience has changed not just our business, but how we show up as leaders, visionaries, and partners. It’s time to start recognizing your worth in the business landscape. If this is a push you need, keep listening!

Topics Covered:

• How our first mastermind experience nearly broke us, and why we went back anyway.
• What it took for us to stop feeling intimidated and start feeling valuable.
• The mindset shifts that turned year three into a game-changer.
• Why fear is often the arrow pointing you in the right direction.
• The one belief Darren’s dad always said that’s still guiding us today.

Our biggest takeaway? Get in the room. Stay in the room. Especially when you want to run. You’re not unqualified, you’re just growing into the vision you were given. If this episode moved you, inspired you, or gave you a laugh—share it with a friend and leave us a review. See you next time!

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Darren LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenhiebert/
Kim LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberleyhiebert/
Website: https://www.mr-mrs-ceo.com/
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Welcome back to the Mr. and Mrs. CEO podcast! After taking a much-needed break, we’re so excited to be back behind the mics. In this episode, we reintroduce the heart of this show, our real, raw journey as partners in life and business and share what we’ve been building behind the scenes. From growing our franchise to walking on fire (literally!), we're pulling back the curtain and inviting you into the wild, beautiful chaos of building a legacy together.

Topics Covered:

• Why we took a break and what inspired us to revive the podcast with a fresh vision.
• The real (and spicy) truth about building a franchise as a married couple.
• The mission behind our company, DoorGurus, why we’re so passionate about transforming this industry, and all the ups and downs we’ve been experiencing along the way.
• Darren’s journey through fear and fire—literally and figuratively.
• A sneak peek into our new Founder Series and behind-the-scenes of startup life.

It feels so good to be back! We’re so excited for what’s ahead and can’t wait to share more of this journey with you. Remember to like, share, and leave us a review. We also LOVE hearing from you, so feel free to reach out to us. Until next time!

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Kim Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberley.hiebert/
Darren LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenhiebert/
Kim LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberleyhiebert/
Website: https://www.mr-mrs-ceo.com/
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