EP331Work & Marriage – Insights from A Couple in Business Together

What is it REALLY like to work with your spouse?

Brooke Thomas welcomes back her husband, Brett, to explore being a couple in business together. With a focus on faith, family, and business, Brooke and Brett share their journey, insights, and lessons learned from their personal experiences. From initial excitement to navigating communication challenges, they offer valuable advice for couples considering a similar path. Join them as they speak on the dynamics of balancing business with maintaining a strong and thriving marriage.

Key Takeaways:

1. Build a Strong Foundation of Friendship: Building a successful partnership with your spouse requires a deep-rooted foundation of love, trust, and friendship.
2. Communication is Key: Effective communication is essential for navigating the challenges of working together, especially when transitioning from personal to professional dynamics. Learn tips for how to develop effective communication.
3. Leverage Your Strengths: Recognize and leverage each other’s strengths and skills to enhance collaboration. It’s a gift when you both have different strengths to bring to the table. Lean into them.
4. Set Clear Roles and Boundaries: Define clear roles, delegate tasks, and establish boundaries between work and personal life to maintain balance and priorities in your relationship.
5. Maintain a Willingness to Learn: Stay open-minded, humble, and willing to learn from each other’s perspectives.
6. Embrace the Journey: Embrace the challenges and joys of being a couple in business together, focusing on the long-term vision of building a legacy and making a positive impact on the world, together.

Resources

• Enroll in The Live Out Loud Ignite Membership
• 30 Ways to Speak Scripture Out Loud
• Join Brooke’s mental wellness team

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