In this episode, I’m joined by Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, founders of Married Entrepreneurs and authors of Tandem: The Married Entrepreneur’s Guide for Greater Work-Life Balance. They share invaluable insights on how to balance business and marriage, avoid financial stress, and prevent the power struggle between entrepreneurship and relationships. Whether you're running a business with your spouse or managing work-life balance as a solopreneur, this episode is full of practical strategies to help you thrive in both business and marriage.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The impact of business on marriage and how to keep it from becoming the "mistress" in the relationship
✅ How to set boundaries when working from home to protect your personal life
✅ The importance of weekly meetings for better communication and alignment in your marriage and business
✅ How to get spousal support for your business, even if they’re not directly involved
✅ The role of love languages in business and marriage success
Timestamps
(00:00) Welcome & Guest Intro – Meet Robert & Kay Lee Fukui, their background, and their book Tandem
(03:00) The “Business as the Mistress” Problem – Why many entrepreneurial couples struggle with work-life balance
(06:30) Early Signs of Business Overpowering Your Marriage – What to look for before it becomes an issue
(08:45) Setting Boundaries When Working From Home – Simple strategies to separate work and personal life
(15:00) The Power of a Weekly Meeting – How one structured conversation can save your business and marriage
(20:45) Navigating the “Side Hustle” Mindset Shift – Why some spouses don’t take your business seriously & how to change that
(27:00) Understanding Spousal Support Needs – The crucial difference between emotional and practical support
(34:30) Final Thoughts & Where to Find Robert & Kay Lee
Resources & Links
📖 Grab their book Tandem: The Married Entrepreneur’s Guide for Greater Work-Life Balance
🔗 Download The 5 Daily Habits for Thriving in Tandem at marriedentrepreneur.co/empowerher
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