Kimberly and Glenn English

Kimberly and Glenn English - A Country Mile

Kimberly and Glenn English - A Country Mile Owned and operated by Kimberly and Glenn English since 1996, A Country Mile brings together a unique collection of country collectibles within a whole home concept. With the understanding that customers are the source of their success, A Country Mile is focused on delivering the very best customer experience and service including a simple hassle-free return policy. Customers can visit the store in downtown Milton or on the interactive website. Kimberly and Glenn work hard to maintain a friendly atmosphere, while working together as both partners in business and in marriage.

1) What made you decide to go into business together?

We met at the td bank and worked together for two years before we dated. We started as co-workers and built into a relationship. We both have an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy working with people. With Glenn's banking background and Kimberly's merchandising degree we felt that it was a great combination.

2) What's your favourite work-related quality about your spouse?

Glenn: Kimberly is very organized, creative, and is a great merchandiser.
Kimberly: Glenn is always trying to think out of the box, and comes up with different ways to promote our store. He handles everthing in stride.

3) How do you keep married life and work life separate?

We make it a priority to plan quality family time.

4) How do you divide up various responsibilities, both at work and at home?

We dont really divide the responsibilities we are interchangable and willing to do whatever it takes.

5) The best thing about working with a spouse?

That we are working towards the same goals and we are able to spend more time together. Working together gives us some flexibility with raising our family.

6) The most difficult thing?

Would be trying to keep work and married life separate.

7) If the other person is having a bad day, do you behave like a spouse or a coworker when trying to make it better?

We both behave as a spouse.

8) Are you both on the same level professionally, or is one person higher? How does that dynamic affect your relationship?

We are both at the same level, either one of us can step in at any time.

9) Tips for keeping the romance alive when you spend so much time together?

Communication is key and be spontanious making time together.

10) What's the best advice you have for married couples planning to work together?

Communication is key. Work with each other strengths and follow your dreams.