Summary

In this conversation, Craig Manifield shares his journey from a young roller hockey player in Spain to becoming a successful entrepreneur with multiple businesses, including a tattoo shop and a dog food store. He talks very openly about the challenges of trying to co-parent and the fight to be involved when relationships break down, particularly battling through the court system and the heartache that perceived parential alienation can bring. Craig emphasizes the importance of setting a good example for his children and the support he receives from his brother during tough times. He also shares his aspirations for the future, including dreams of moving to Lanzarote and continuing to grow his businesses while prioritizing family time.

This is coupled with Stuart and Ben's usual chat about theri weekly lows and highs.

You can find Craig's businesses at:

Tattoo82 - https://www.facebook.com/Tattoo82De552bp

Doberfields - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569110283337

Don't forget to get in touch with us with your parenting experiences, questions, jokes or anything else. Likwise, if you would like to come onto the show to share your experiences or just want to reach out to us privately, for support, please email us on podcast@parentingbusines.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

16:51 Craig's Journey: From Roller Hockey to Tattooing

19:30 Family Dynamics and Business Challenges

21:23 Balancing Fatherhood and Entrepreneurship

24:04 The Impact of Family Health on Business Decisions

26:48 Creating a Community Through Business

29:33 The Future: Passing the Torch to the Next Generation

38:08 Balancing Work and Family Life

43:06 Navigating the Court System as a Parent

49:42 The Importance of Support Systems

55:26 Celebrating Business Successes

57:36 Balancing Business and Family Life

58:43 Dreams and Future Aspirations

01:00:37 The Importance of Taking Breaks

01:02:11 Building Trust with Staff

01:02:40 Long-Term Plans and Goals

01:04:37 Maintaining the Charm of a Small Business

01:07:22 Family Connections and Nostalgia

01:09:47 Future Family Plans and Experiences

01:10:51 Advice for Business Owners and Parents

01:12:24 Promoting Doberfields and Tattoo82

01:15:43 Honesty and Openness in Parenting Conversations

01:18:25 The Impact of Parenting on Children

01:20:48 Navigating Legal Challenges in Parenting

01:22:41 Addressing Difficult Questions from Children

01:25:10 Wrapping Up and Encouraging Engagement

Keywords

business, parenting, tattooing, dog food, family, entrepreneurship, work-life balance, court system, support systems, advice