Today we’d like to introduce you to Charles and Linda Musselwhite.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Charles and Linda. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
We each worked for corporate America for many years before taking a giant leap of faith in starting our own business. It was 2009, arguably the worst time to start a business let alone an online business but thankfully, our business grew and flourished acquiring customers and clients throughout the United States. Because our clientele was spread out, we started to travel a lot which was nice but came with its own challenges. At one point, we found ourselves in Manhattan overwhelmed with the many many options of just finding a good Ramen house (lol). This was an aha moment for us, one that continued to nudge and prod us often as we traveled.
How did we start?
Being naive Entrepreneurs and thinking everything was a business opportunity we thought we could monetize this opportunity but struggled for a long time (years) with how to do so profitably. On top of that, we weren’t sure if others would even be interested. For years we talked and talked about our idea but nothing productive or motivating seemed to come from our discussions. One day, while at a restaurant enjoying a meal and some adult beverages, we said to ourselves, “most people just want to have fun and adventure!” We continued to discuss this concept while walking around the town were in. As we continued to walk and talk, more ideas were coming to light, even the idea that virtues of fun and adventure for us were Travel, Eat Well, Workout and Have Fun. We thought that statement, “Travel, Eat Well, Workout and Have Fun” had a catchy ring to it and at that very moment another couple walked out of a different restaurant and we asked them (awkward – haha) if they would be interested in a group that likes to Travel, Eat Well, Workout and Have Fun? They told us that was exactly what they were doing. They were visiting the same town we were and exploring all the shops and restaurants. We were blown away and now had the motivation to think deeper about this opportunity!
How we got to where we are today?
Being in marketing we thought we should test the popularity of this idea (let the target market identify itself if possible and the size of the market). We started publishing a Facebook page that quickly grew to over 5,000 followers from around the world. Next, we started a closed group that grew quickly to over 500 people from around the world. The group has great comradery and people share openly and often about the events going on in their town and the places they visit. We’ve had people thank us for the group because it allowed them to connect with other couples that they normally would not have known about. We even connected with a couple in upstate New York that we spent the day walking around their town while on another one of our business trips. We’ve taken the “Travel, Eat Well, Workout and Have Fun” philosophy every where we go making friends and new group members from Fiji, Panama, Italy, and all over the US.
Now that we believe we have proof of concept, we are brainstorming and implementing new ideas all the time and have a pretty big update in the works!
FLC is on a mission to help couples, specifically marriages to stay connected and have fun. To have a lifetime of love, especially after the kids leave. We’ve heard many horror stories and feel that since we have a strong marriage (& many stories of trials & tribulations) we can help with the FLC philosophy -TRAVEL, EAT WELL, WORKOUT, & HAVE FUN… bringing adventure to committed relationships!
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc. – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
A smooth road, what is that, lol!
We’ve had to find our voice and really be exposed in our relationship to total strangers. We’ve had many sleepless nights trying to figure out how to do this thing called Fun Loving Couples that would make an impact on marriages and relationships. Lots of conversations and still to this day. We continue to ebb and flow and value each others insights and opinions and course correct if needed.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Fun Loving Couples™ – tell our readers more, for example, what you’re most proud of and what sets you apart from others.
We believe that the formula of Traveling, Eating Well, Working Out and Having Fun with your partner is what keeps the relationship alive and beats complacency.
We have an upcoming book and program for couples to ditch the routine and rev up their relationship.
We’re not therapists, clinicians or religious focused. We’ve been together for almost 33 years and 29 years married. We feel “we know some things”! We’ve been through many trials over these years and we’ve come out on TOP and it is our responsibility to share and create the premier online destination for couples to share insights, advice and to connect. Our community is for monogamous, committed couples regardless of race, gender, sexual preference.
So, what’s next? Any big plans?
Global dominance, haha. Seriously, creating a rich environment for couples to connect and grow in their own relationship. We will be launching many new programs in 2020 and our ultimate goal is to have an ambassador program for couples in other states and countries… again global domination!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://funlovingcouples.com
- Phone: (858) 367-3864
- Email: lc@funlovingcouples.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funlovingcouples/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/funlovingcouples/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunLuvnCouples/
- Other: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC87mQudIgbpH8fRHCC86-_g/
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