Committed: The Entrepreneur Marriage

Show Notes: Episode 42 This episode is a continuation of my interview with Kristin & Danny Adams. In the previous episode, we heard some of their story as they followed what they believed to be God's prompting to leave the security of their Hollywood jobs and move back to Danny's hometown in the midwest to… The post Kristin & Danny Adams: Part 2, The Road to Love & Laughter appeared first on .

Show Notes Episode 41: Who says working on your marriage can't be fun?  Kristin & Danny Adams have a LOT to say about working together as a team. So much so, that we recorded 2 episodes!  (From their website). Kristin & Danny both worked in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles for 15 years. Kristin was an… The post Kristin & Danny Adams: The Road to Love and Laughter, Part 1 appeared first on .

Show Notes Episode 40: I'm joined today by Matt & Joy Eggerichs Reed, all the way from Paris. Well, they're still in Paris, they just teleported in for the interview, as one does now with technology. Matt & Joy married a little later than many of their peers, so they put the pedal to the… The post Matt & Joy Eggerichs Reed: On Staying Grounded While Launching Family & Punchline Agency appeared first on .

Show notes: Savage Sublime is the husband/wife duo of Brandi & Danny Graves. They create artifacts that you will actually use in your daily life but are sturdy enough to become heirlooms. Brandi makes beautiful cutting boards from the trees on their property in Sebastopol, CA. Dan makes & curates historical Viking axes and WWII… The post Brandi & Danny Graves: Collaboration as Savage Sublime appeared first on .

Show Notes: Today's episode covers so much ground with Mark & Marj McClain. You just can't distill the wisdom of 35 years of marriage and decades of multiple ventures into 20 minutes. So listen in 2 parts if you need to, or catch the Takeaways episode that will follow. But don't miss it! Mark wanted… The post Mark & Marj McClain: Successful IPO (SailPoint) AND Marriage? Do Tell! appeared first on .

Show Notes: Every once in a while, social media provides something more than a way to fill empty time or to entertain ourselves with endless puppy pictures (I’m looking at you, sweetie!) Sometimes, it provides a connection to people you might never have met otherwise.  I first “met” OL & Sway Buckley on Instagram. After… The post OL & Sway Buckley: Marriedpreneur Life appeared first on .

Show Notes: My guests today are Zech & Rachel Newman. I was introduced to Zech through a mutual coach, Mike Loomis when Zech was releasing his book a few years ago. His book is titled: Chasing Dreams in a Minivan: For men with big goals, and the women who put up with them.  Well, I… The post Zech & Rachel Newman: Keys to Rewriting Their Marriage & Life Playbook appeared first on .

Show Notes: One of the joys of having grown children is getting to meet their amazing friends. We met Brent & Julie Cody through Ryan & Amy, our middle son & daughter-in-love.  We haven’t had 1:1 time with Brent & Julie, so it was really fun to hear their story.  They talk about how they… The post Brent & Julie Cody: Framing Startup Risk as a Family Adventure appeared first on .

Show Notes Episode 34: Marriage is a tricky deal. There is so much about being married, and even working together, that is fun and fulfilling, comfortable, passionate, exciting, and surprising. But, let’s be real…assuming that 2 people with different life experiences, personalities, needs and expectations will get along just because they love each other is… The post Seth & Melanie Studley: How Learning to Fight FOR Their Marriage Led to Helping Others Do the Same appeared first on .

This episode highlights and expands on key principles to apply to entrepreneur marriage, from episode 31, with Liz & Ben Bohannon. The post 33. The Takeaways: Liz & Ben Bohannon, Co-founders of Sseko Designs, on Doing ALL of Life Together appeared first on .

Show notes: Note: Heads up if you're listening with young children in the car– there are a few words sprinkled through the interview that might not be for young ears (no “f” word). Today’s episode is the first of several that will focus on entrepreneurs who create art through their words, music, or visual arts. … The post Walt & Tina Wilkins: Reflections on the Road They Chose appeared first on .

Show notes: Today I am so happy to have Ben & Liz Bohannon, co-founders of Sseko Designs as my guests. Liz recently released her book Beginner’s Pluck: Build Your Life of Purpose, Passion and Impact Now, which tells about her trip to Uganda as a young adult and her unconventional way of discovering her purpose… The post Liz & Ben Bohannon: Co-founders of Sseko Designs, on Doing ALL of Life Together appeared first on .

Show notes: Today I’m joined by Brent & Kierstan Fessler. Brent is another man that sat on a C12 board with Mark. Check out episode 3 with Brad & Jooyoung Voeller, and episode 29 with Trevor & Catie Bird, for interviews with other C12 peers. When Mark joined a C12 board, he found the life… The post Brent & Kierstan Fessler: Love Works in Marriage, Parenting, & Workplace appeared first on .

Show notes: About 15 years into starting and scaling Alzcare, the assisted living company Mark started in 1997, he was burned out. It began to take a toll on our marriage as neither of us had much left in the tank. A friend told Mark about C12—a Christian peer board that met once a month.… The post Trevor & Catie Bird: Co-Owners Durango Harley-Davidson, On The Ride of Their Lives! appeared first on .

Show notes: The 3rd episode in a series where Mark & I chronicle buying a business. This episode covers the process of “dating”–getting more information, how the SBA loan process works, difference between buying assets and buying a business. And most importantly, how we process this as a couple. The post We’re Buying a Business! Part 3, “Dating & Engagement” appeared first on .

Show notes: Part 2 of a series where Mark & Kathy pull back the curtain on their process of buying a business. The pandemic created a heightened awareness of the need to diversify their income. Currently, all of their business involves long-term care, which took a big hit in the pandemic. We discuss the process… The post We’re Buying a Business! Part 2: Narrowing the search appeared first on .

Show Notes: Mark & I are in the process of buying a business. In the middle (are we in the middle? Please say yes.) of a pandemic. This is Part 1 of what will be at least 4 parts: Why are we looking at buying a business? What homework have we done to get to… The post We’re Buying a Business– In a Pandemic! Part 1 appeared first on .

SHOWNOTES: I love meeting entrepreneurs. It’s like hearing a good adventure story when I listen to a seasoned entrepreneur tell their story from startup to sale. The episode with Bob & Rose Knorr, which was episode 2, was a nail biter, and I already knew the ending! But I especially love hearing the stories of… The post Caitlin Dunnagan & Nate Hunt: Early Stage Entrepreneurs & CCS Flower Truck appeared first on .

Show Notes: How do 2 strong willed, competitive people thrive for 33 years of marriage? By wrestling. Yep, that’s what they said!  Nathan & Dianne Baxter join me today, and boy, did we cover a lot of ground.  Their career paths seemed to be an unlikely fit when they fell in love. But as love… The post Nathan & Dianne Baxter: Life Coaches Share Keys to Long-Term Marriage (note: they couldn’t agree on anything in the beginning!) appeared first on .

Show Notes: This episode is releasing on January 12, 2021. This will forever be a special day for us— it’s our anniversary. This year marks 41 years since we stood in front of our family and friends, and committed to whatever was ahead. We were young and idealistic, and gave no thought to how hard… The post Toni Nieuwhof, Author of “Before You Split” appeared first on .

SHOW NOTES: Happy New Year! This episode reviews 4 ways to review the previous year & set goals, individually and as a couple. We reveal our process for reviewing the year (that hopefully shall never be repeated), and how we set goals now as empty nesters with fewer work obligations. LInks: The “3 questions” have… The post How We Review & Prepare Goals for a Fulfilling New Year appeared first on .

Show notes: Sheryl O’Loughlin is the author of Killing It: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart. She has successfully served as CEO of Clif Bar and REBBL (a company that makes super herb drinks). She co-founded Plum Organics, the hardest thing she’s ever done, she said.  Currently, she works with… The post Sheryl O’Loughlin: A Healthier Paradigm for Entrepreneurs appeared first on .

Shownotes: The only thing more viral than Covid-19 might be stress. I share 3 ways to help your spouse when they are stressed out. The original blog post that prompted this episode can be found here. The pdf titled The ABC's of Managing Stress can be downloaded here.    The post How to Help Your Stressed-Out Spouse appeared first on .

Kathy shares an article she wrote for cobizmag.com. There are 3 key relationships that help entrepreneurs thrive while starting a business. The post transcript can be found here. The post Three Relationships That Successful Entrepreneurs Maintain appeared first on .

Transcript: Shannon & Bryan Miles are the co-founders of Belay Solutions, which provides virtual support services for business owners. They were recently listed in the Inc 5000 for the 6th year in a row. As if that achievement isn’t enough, they have managed to create a thriving marriage WHILE running Belay together. Their company has… The post The Takeaways: Bryan & Shannon Miles, Start With the End in Mind in Marriage & Business appeared first on .

Show Notes: Shannon & Bryan Miles are the co-founders of Belay Solutions, which provides virtual support services for business owners. They were recently listed in the Inc 5000 for the 6th year in a row. As if that achievement isn’t enough, they have managed to create a thriving marriage WHILE running Belay together. Their company… The post Bryan & Shannon Miles: Start With the End in Mind, in Marriage & Business appeared first on .

Show notes: This is another takeaway episode, highlighting the interview I did with André & Jeff Shinabarger. You can catch the nuggets here if you’re short on time. Is it possible to change the world, stay in love, & have a healthy family? This is the multi-part question that André & Jeff Shinabarger wanted to… The post The Takeaways: André & Jeff Shinabarger, Love or Work appeared first on .

SHOW NOTES: Is it possible to change the world, stay in love, & have a healthy family? This is the multi-part question that André & Jeff Shinabarger wanted to answer when they started the Love or Work project about 3 years ago. They set out to interview 100 working couples, sometimes traveling in an Airstream… The post André & Jeff Shinabarger: Love or Work appeared first on .

Shownotes: Takeaway episodes are a summary of important highlights from a longer episode. If you're short on time, this is a great way to learn from other couples that are thriving in their entrepreneur journey.     Transcript: This is another takeaway episode, where I summarize the highlights of an interview through my perspective as… The post The Takeaways from Ashley & Jeff Corn: Vulnerability in Marriage & Work appeared first on .

Show Notes: One of the reasons I started this podcast was to have conversations with other couples who are on the entrepreneur journey. I want to learn what other couples do to keep their marriage strong when business issues threaten to sink the ship. Mark could never go back to working for someone else, so… The post Ashley & Jeff Corn: Vulnerability in Marriage & Work appeared first on .

SHOW NOTES: This episode with Sue B. & Roger Zimmerman was so fun. I went through Sue B.'s “Ready Set Gram Pro” coaching course this past spring. Not only did I learn a ton about Instagram, but I became part of an amazing community that she and her team have developed. Sue B. is a… The post Roger & Sue B. Zimmerman: Secrets to 30-Year Happy Marriage appeared first on .

Shownotes Today’s interview with Matthew & Jen Brown falls into the category of “early-stage” entrepreneurs. The idea for Chimney Trail came after Matthew’s multiple deployments as a Naval officer. He observed that the reunification process after deployment is challenging for many military families. In 2018, Matthew & Jen, along with Matthew’s Naval Academy roommates launched… The post Matthew & Jen Brown: Building Resilience & Family Connections appeared first on .

Show Notes I’m joined today by Drew & Sarah Hiss, empty nesters who recently moved to Colorado, where 2 of their adult children live.  Drew & Sarah started a payroll and HR technology solutions company from their basement with 2 little kids. They bootstrapped this business and knew they had to make it work when… The post Drew & Sarah Hiss: A Partnership Committed to a Legacy of Success & Significance appeared first on .

Show notes This episode highlights important takeaways from my interview with Dorcas in Episode 8, for those of you that don't have time to listen to a longer episode or just want to get right to the heart of the episode. In these shorter episodes, I'll add my insights through my lens as a Marriage Coach… The post The Takeaways: Dorcas Cheng-Tozun’s interview appeared first on .

Episode show notes: I’ve been looking forward to today’s interview with Dorcas Cheng-Tozun for over a year. I reached out to her last year, but she and her family were living in Nairobi, Kenya, one of several international moves they have made while growing d.light.  Dorcas is the author of Start, Love, Repeat: How to… The post Dorcas Cheng-Tozun: Author & Entrepreneur Spouse, Hard-Won Perspective from Life in an International Social Enterprise appeared first on .

Episode notes I’m joined today by Bekah & Adam Voglewede. Bekah’s evolution as a small business owner has a unique twist, reminding us that not all entrepreneurs are big risk takers. I met Bekah several years ago when I started seeing her for facials. Bekah is passionate about sharing her knowledge of healthy skin with… The post Bekah & Adam Voglewede: Behind the Scenes of a Successful Small Business appeared first on .

Episode Notes: My guests today are Tony & Felicity Dale. In 1987, they packed up the biggest suitcases they could find and moved their 4 young children across the pond from London to Austin, TX. They didn’t know a soul, but they were following the Lord’s direction to continue a ministry they had been part… The post Tony & Felicity Dale: Doctors Committed to Restoring Body & Soul appeared first on .

What does an egalitarian marriage look like? I didn’t know that Bill & Sarah Woolsey would illustrate this so beautifully, but in this episode, they share about the give and take to make both of their dreams a reality. Their story includes navigating a serious illness only a year into marriage, putting together the puzzle… The post Sarah & Bill Woolsey: Creating Impact through Social Enterprise appeared first on .

Today’s episode picks up a conversation between me and my serial entrepreneur hubby, Mark. We talk about his career progression from pastor & church planter to serial entrepreneur. We explore his “aha” discovery in his mid 40’s, several years after launching his company. We discuss the benefits of personality profiles & mentors in discovering our… The post Mark Rushing: From Pastor to Entrepreneur: How He Uncovered His True Life’s Work appeared first on .

Being married to an entrepreneur can be challenging, especially when that isn’t how you’re wired. I’ve heard many spouses voice frustration when it’s taking longer than expected for a startup to become profitable. “why can’t you just get a job?” Is a common question asked when month after month, savings dwindle, along with  the hope… The post Brad & Jooyoung Voeller: True Partnership Forged From Challenges of Startup Life appeared first on .

My guests on today’s episode are Bob & Rose Knorr. They are an example of what Chip Conley refers to as “modern-day elders”. But don’t confuse elders with “old”. Very much still young at heart, they are investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs and young adults.  In this episode, the Knorrs share their experience of… The post Bob & Rose Knorr: Bootstrapping One of the Fastest Growing Medical Device Companies appeared first on .

Doug & Cristie Martine share highlights and wisdom from dating and marriage, to Doug's transition from climbing the corporate ladder, to starting a construction management company. 2:57 Met at Texas A&M (whoop!), dating, early marriage 10:30 Cristie's eating disorder 17:33 Held in God's Hand 18:51 What did the future look like regarding work or purpose?… The post Doug & Cristie Martine: Constructing a Life of Partnership & Purpose appeared first on .