Most people are lucky to have one job they enjoy, but Parker and Emily Ganem are in the fortunate position to have two. Parker serves as founder and CEO of Ganem Companies — a construction, architecture, development and property management firm located in Phoenix. In her role as executive vice president, Emily oversees the accounting and marketing teams, helping turn plans on paper into real-life results.

Together, the couple co-own Sky Restaurant Concepts — the group behind Squid Ink, Highball Cocktail Bar and Sparrow, which opens this fall at The Trailhead. AZRE magazine sat down with Parker and Emily to learn why the decision to enter a new sector was made and how finding success can look similar for both businesses.

The following responses have been edited for clarity and length.

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