Season 2, Episode 11: Why Married Entrepreneurs Are Rethinking Success—and How You Can, Too

Why Married Entrepreneurs Are Rethinking Success—and How You Can, Too

Have you ever felt like chasing business success was pulling you further from your spouse instead of closer?

What if you could create a thriving marriage and a fruitful business without sacrificing your faith or family?

In this conversation with Robert and Kaylee Fukui, we explore why so many entrepreneurial couples feel trapped by the very freedom they sought—and how redefining success can break that cycle.

They share real stories of transitioning from worldly definitions of productivity to Spirit-led decisions that strengthen both marriage and business.

You’ll walk away with practical tools and a fresh perspective on integrating your faith, work, and relationships—without the hustle-driven hype.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to use God-inspired strategies to guide your marriage and business

• Why quality time beats quantity time for building strong relationships

• Practical ways to establish healthy rhythms, boundaries, and communication

• The power of consistent prayer in balancing family and entrepreneurial life

• How to discern marketing strategies that align with your values

Key Moments and Timestamps:

⏳ 3:33 – Balancing business success with family and marriage priorities

 

⏳ 12:50 – Balancing business and marriage through prayer and communication

 

⏳ 17:49 – Establishing boundaries for quality family time

 

⏳ 20:15 – Building business success through deeper relationships and connections

 

⏳ 29:06 – Aligning business strategies with core values and relationships

 

⏳ 35:30 – Fostering family business success through intentional time management

 

⏳ 38:55 – Balancing faith, family, and business through prayer

Notable Quotes:

• “[Many] start this business for more freedom, but next thing you know, years later, they feel more in bondage to business than if they had a W2 job.” – Robert
• “Just being busy is not enough to make you profitable.” – Robert
• “We’ve grown up in a culture where our identity is tied to what we do, not who we are—and that leaves relationships with the leftovers.” – Joy
• “Basically what we learned looking back is any couple can work together. They just need to know how to resolve issues.” – Robert
• “I don’t think men have any idea how uplifting it is for us as women when our husbands pray over us.” – Kaylee
• “When you give God your best, He blesses the rest.” – Robert
• “Where is God in your business if you feel like everything will crumble the moment you pause to spend time with Him or your family?” – Joy
• “You’ve got to leave time for the Lord. If you’re so busy every minute is jam-packed, how can He bring someone across your path to help or encourage?” – Kaylee

About the Guests:
Robert and Kaylee Fukui are the founders of i61, Inc., a faith-driven organization dedicated to empowering married entrepreneurs with healthy work-life balance. With over 25 years in corporate sales and marketing, Robert pairs his experience with Kaylee’s expertise in banking and family business operations.

Together they created “Power Couples by Design,” a coaching program helping couples thrive both personally and professionally. They’re also the authors of Tandem and hosts of the Thriving in Tandem podcast, where they share strategies for building Kingdom-aligned businesses that honor The Creator and strengthen relationships.

Resources Mentioned:

• Website: MarriedEntrepreneur.co

• Podcast: Thriving in Tandem

• Book: Tandem

• Connect with Robert on LinkedIn

• Connect with Kaylee on LinkedIn

Continue the Conversation:

What stood out to you from this episode? We’d love to hear what resonated—or what questions you have.

Email Joy at info [at] joycapps [dot] com to share your thoughts and keep the conversation goin