Ep. 211 - Having Fun Working With Your Spouse with Evan and Susan Money

Join Robert and Kay Lee Fukui as they sit down with Evan and Susan Money for a lively and insightful conversation about balancing marriage and entrepreneurship. The couples dive into the unique challenges of running a business together while keeping their relationship strong, with lots of laughs, personal stories, and practical tips along the way.

Evan and Susan open up about their journey of growth—both as partners in marriage and business—and how they’ve made intentionality, mentorship, and communication the foundation of their success. They share how simple things, like playing pickleball together, can strengthen a relationship and bring much-needed fun into a busy life.

You’ll hear them talk about the power of understanding each other’s love languages, managing different energy levels and processing styles, and taking responsibility for your own actions in both work and marriage. They also dig into the importance of setting boundaries and clear expectations to avoid those all-too-common conflicts that can arise when life and business overlap.

Whether you're building a business with your spouse or just looking to create a more connected marriage, this episode is packed with real talk, relatable stories, and actionable advice you can use right away.

Bio:

Evan & Susan Money have been married for over 30 years. But more importantly they’ve had over 30 weddings within that span…to each other. They’re entrepreneurs, bestselling authors and podcasters where they are focused on restoring the flow of love in your marriage. Evan and Susan lead workshops, group sessions and even pickleball marriage retreats for growth-minded couples that want to go from GOOD TO GREAT in their marriages…..

https://evanmoney.com/our-story/

https://evanlovessusan.com/

Download the FREE “The Vow Renewal Handbook” https://www.marriageofgreatness.com/opt-in-6fd42fb3-cf71-4dae-8bf2-e53fc4b0b09c 

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-money-25508519/ 

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Books

The One Day Diet: How to live a cancer prevention life

Take Action Now: How to live your dreams in less than 3 weeks

#1 Money Talks, Negativity Walks

#1 Happily Ever After: Discover reedom & true love in your marriage

https://evanmoney.com/moviesbooks/ 

Takeaways:

• Marriage and business often come with unexpected challenges.

• Intentionality is key to maintaining a strong relationship.

• Engaging in playful activities can enhance communication.

• Mentorship plays a crucial role in personal and professional growth.

• Understanding love languages can improve relationship dynamics.

• Continuous improvement is essential for long-term success.

• Rejecting busyness allows for deeper connections.

• Couch dates can be a simple yet effective way to connect.

• Couples should focus on one activity at a time to avoid overwhelm.

• Creating a supportive environment fosters growth in both marriage and business. When you understand your partner's love language, it simplifies communication.

• Creating a lifestyle of love requires intentionality and daily effort.

• Understanding processing styles can prevent misunderstandings in communication.

• Managing energy levels is crucial for harmony in a relationship.

• Wearing different 'hats' helps clarify roles in marriage and business.

• Clear communication is essential to avoid assumptions and expectations.

• Taking responsibility is key to personal growth and relationship success.

• It's important to embrace each other's differences rather than trying to change one another.

• Setting boundaries helps maintain balance between work and personal life.

• Tools and resources can help couples navigate their journey together.

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