135. Marriage, Money & Million-Dollar Visions: Building Wealth as a Couple & Business Partners

How We Build Wealth Together as Married Entrepreneurs) 

Marriage. Business. Money. 

Mixing all three isn’t always easy—but it can be powerful. 

In this special anniversary edition of The Fit Financial Podcast, I’m sitting down with my husband (and business partner!) Shawn to reflect on how we’ve grown together—not just as a couple, but as co-creators of our family’s wealth. 

We’re sharing the real behind-the-scenes of what it looks like to: 

• Build a business and a life 

• Set shared financial goals without resentment 

• Navigate income differences and roles without ego 

• And stay aligned through the hard seasons 

If you’re a high-earning entrepreneur who wants a thriving business and a thriving relationship—this one’s for you. 

🧠 Episode Breakdown: 

🔹 Segment 1: Anniversary Reflections & Real Talk 

• What has surprised you the most about building wealth together? 

• What we’ve learned about each other through entrepreneurship 

🔹 Segment 2: Business Partners First, or Married First? 

• The boundaries (and blurred lines) between business + marriage 

• How we handle conflict in business vs. at home 

• Why clear roles, communication, and respect are non-negotiables 

🔹 Segment 3: Wealth as a Shared Vision 

• Setting joint financial goals—and what we don’t always agree on 

• How we divide financial decisions (investments, business, personal) 

• Creating “money dates” and vision planning as a couple 

• What financial freedom means to us—not just on paper, but in real life 

Segment 4: Leadership, Legacy, and Staying in Sync 

• How we stay in sync as the stakes get higher (kids, business, growth) 

• Why our wealth strategy is about more than dollars—it's about alignment 

• What we’d tell any couple starting a business together now 

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“We’re not just building wealth—we’re building a marriage that knows how to manage it.” 

Listen If You’re: 

• A married entrepreneur (or married to one!) 

• Trying to navigate shared money goals at a high income level 

• Running a business with your partner—or thinking about it 

• Curious what actually makes a money + marriage combo thrive 

*Not investment advice, for educational purposes only, speak to a professional regarding your specific situation