Love, Business and Marriage

Family-owned businesses currently account for 64% of the U.S. gross domestic product, and husband and wife teams run 1.4 million businesses worldwide. We sat down with public figures, Tory and Teri Smith, who are a part that number. They not only run a practice together but they are host of a number one radio show. They have decided to share their love story and journey with the world with the goal of inspiring others.

Tory and Teri aren’t your average married couple. Many husbands and wives share a hobby or two here and there or enjoy bonding over dinner and a glass of wine, however, the Smiths have taken marital bonding to another level.

They have been in practice since 2016 and are National Board Certified Marriage and Relationship Counselors who specialize in individual, couples and family therapy. Their practice, I Forever Will Christian Marriage Counseling, LLC areas of expertise are infidelity, intimacy therapy, anxiety, communication, depression and trauma therapy.

Their therapeutic approach is to provide support and counseling to help their clients effectively address personal and life challenges. They offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. Today we learned more about their backstory while gaining insight and tips for couple.

•What advice would you give couples dealing with challenges in this season? 

This may sound cliche.  However, as it relates to Covid if you and your spouse/partner have been severely affected seek Counseling right away.  The realization of the toxins that exist in your relationship must be aired, treated and cleansed. We understand you may be afraid but, be encouraged, with Counseling, you can move onward and Upward even stronger.

•Tell us about your radio show. Who is your target audience? 

Our show focuses on Positive Love Conversations.  We use it as an extension of our Counseling services. Our target audience are Couples and Individuals who seek to heal and be empowered, to have Healthy relationships 

•What has been your most effective marketing strategy to grow your business?

Our social media presence has been exceptionally, beneficial.  It has led to the opportunities which, brought us to the numerous media platforms we hold today (i.e.,Radio One, Spotify, Apple Music, iHeart, Feedspot, Zipistream, YouTube, FB, IG & AStarTV).

•What's your best piece of advice for aspiring and new entrepreneurs? 

Do not quit your 9 to 5 without a solid plan. You will need to acquire seed money to begin. This will be the support needed as an investment into your purpose.  This is a requirement and non-negotiable. 

Be prepared to work long hours with very little, personal, time. Also be good with keeping moves and opportunities to yourself, until the fruit of your labor manifest.

•Who is your business role model? Why?

GOD!! With a little help from his friends. We are strong believers and doers of the Word. We watch TD Jakes nightly. His sermons play throughout the night as we rest. His word correlates to the instructions in the Word that we apply to our own business. This defines our work ethic which is: diligence perseverance & steadfast-obedience. 

Practicing these daily builds our trust and anchors our un-wavering faith in the prayers we petition.  We ask to be sent as vessels filled to assist others in the pursuit of their peace and clarity, to live in right order and receive the blessings that were originally, intended for them.

•What do you have planned for the next six months? 

For the next six months our plan is to remain focused, grateful, openhearted an intentional about the life we’ve been promised.  We do this by being impactful in the lives of others.

Be sure to connect with this amazing couple via their Instagram