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Jay Feitlinger

I reside in Scottsdale, Arizona with my wife Rachel and our two daughters. As the Founder and CEO of StringCan Interactive, my eighth venture, I lead a strategic digital marketing agency also based in Scottsdale. At StringCan, we are dedicated to helping businesses that aim to improve people's lives expand their digital influence and reach.

Over the years, through successes and setbacks, I've discovered that our professional achievements are deeply intertwined with our personal happiness. True success emerges when our home life flourishes, creating a foundation that allows our business endeavors to thrive. It's a powerful insight that every entrepreneur should embrace.

Inspired by my own journey and the challenges faced by many business leaders, I designed a 4-day family retreat in 2015 to address these pivotal balance issues. The profound impact of this retreat on my life and the lives of others led me to author "FAMILY 2.0: Harness Business Principles to Reboot Your Family in 4 Days." This book offers practical steps for entrepreneurs looking to enhance their family dynamics, thereby reinforcing the strength and stability of their businesses.

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Balancing Business and Health: Modern Hacks for Busy Entrepreneurs

Discover effective health hacks for balancing business and health as a busy CEO. Learn how to stay fit, energized, and stress-free amidst the demands of entrepreneurship. Read today!

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There was a point in my career when I was running at full speed—late-night strategy calls, early morning meetings, and constant travel. I told myself I’d ‘get back on track’ with my health when things slowed down. They never did. What I needed wasn’t a new workout plan or some massive lifestyle overhaul—it was small, […]

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Why Entrepreneurs Struggle with Friendships – And How to Fix It

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One of the hardest truths I’ve faced as an entrepreneur? Friendships change when you’re building a business. It’s not that I didn’t care about my friends—it’s that I was wired differently. While they talked about weekend plans, I was thinking about scaling strategies. While they binged Netflix, I was reading business books. Over time, I […]

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Entrepreneurs and Marriage: How to Protect Your Relationship While Building a Business

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Building a business is hard. Maintaining a strong marriage while building a business? That’s next-level difficult. I know because I’ve lived it. I’ve been married for over 22 years, and during that time, I’ve scaled companies, made tough calls, and chased big dreams. I’ve also neglected date nights, brought stress home, and mistakenly assumed my […]

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Parenting as a Startup: Treating Your Family Like a High-Performance Team (Without Losing the Love)

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With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I started reflecting on the most important relationships in my life—my family. I’ve spent decades refining leadership skills for my business, but what if we applied those same principles at home? What ‘Parenting as a Startup’ Looks Like Set a Family Vision & Core Values – Every great company […]

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The ‘Work-Life Blend’ Method: Why Work-Life Balance is a Lie & How to Fix It

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January always feels like a fresh start, a time when we set big goals—both for our businesses and our personal lives. For years, I chased the perfect work-life balance—trying to divide my time between work and family equally. But I always felt like I was failing at both. That’s when I realized: Balance isn’t the […]