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July 21, 2025 18 mins

Most people think the biggest risk to their business is a market downturn or a cashflow squeeze. But for many business owners, the real risk is closer to home, it’s the strain it can quietly take on your relationship.

It’s not just the late nights or long hours. It’s decision fatigue. Competing priorities. That creeping disconnect between your calendar and your connection. And it doesn’t happen overnight but keeps silently building up bit by bit.

Let’s get to the core of what it really takes to stay connected when you're building something big together. We unpack decision fatigue, conflicting energy cycles, unspoken resentment, and how to get in sync without turning your relationship into another task on the to-do list.

You’ll walk away with tangible strategies for setting boundaries, building relationship-focused rhythms, and creating a success plan that works for both your bank account and your home life. 

If you’re in business with your partner - or even just bringing work home every night - this one’s essential listening.

In today's podcast, Mark explores:

  • Spotting silent stress signals that can sabotage both your business and your relationship (01:01)
  • Why “more” won’t always solve your problems (02:22)
  • What to ask yourself before saying yes to anything (03:24)
  • How to set priorities that help you thrive at work and show up at home (07:40)
  • How decision fatigue erodes your communication and clarity (08:39)
  • Aligning your relationship with your business goals through a shared success plan (09:51)
  • Staying in sync even when your energy’s out of step (13:13)
  • Simple tools to structure high-impact conversations and keep business ideas from hijacking your relationship time (16:56)


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