Ep. 214 - 5 Ways to Grow Your Business Without Growing Apart from Your Spouse
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs
Release Date: 05/27/2025
Ep. 214 - 5 Ways to Grow Your Business Without Growing Apart from Your Spouse
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs
In this episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui break down five essential strategies to grow your business without sacrificing your marriage. From setting clear boundaries between work and home to increasing profit margins, they discuss how to work smarter, not harder, so you can scale your business while staying connected to your spouse. They also share personal insights from their time at Lake Norman, reflecting on how intentional rest fuels creativity and productivity. The couple emphasizes the importance of managing work hours, prioritizing high-impact tasks, and delegating...
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Ep. 213 - Navigating Expectations, Avoiding Burnout, and Finding Peace in Marriage and Business with Kent and Gina Murawski
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs
In this episode, we welcome Kent and Gina Murawski, a dynamic couple with a rich history in both ministry and business. Having led Journey Church in Cambridge, MA, for over a decade, Kent now coaches high-achieving leaders while Gina works as a holistic nutritionist. Together, they share their journey of balancing leadership, family, and personal well-being—offering insights on overcoming burnout, managing expectations, and living intentionally. Kent and Gina open up about the pressures they faced in ministry, the weight of unspoken expectations, and the personal toll of trying to meet...
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Ep. 212 - 7 Health Risks of the Hustle and Grind Mentality (and How to Avoid Them)
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs
Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. Download the 5 Daily Habits to Thrive in Tandem Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. Source: Medical News Today In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui dive into the seven major health risks associated with the relentless hustle and grind mentality that many entrepreneurs embrace. While working hard is often celebrated, they uncover how excessive...
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Ep. 211 - Having Fun Working With Your Spouse with Evan and Susan Money
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs
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...
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Ep. 210 - Practical Guide To Make Your Big Dreams a Reality
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs
Many entrepreneurs and couples dream big but struggle to turn their visions into reality. In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui share their personal journey of setting and achieving long-term goals—both in business and life. Broadcasting from their temporary studio in beautiful Lake Norman, North Carolina, they reflect on the small, intentional steps they took to build the life they envisioned. They discuss why only 8% of people actually achieve their goals, the power of revisiting your vision regularly, and why progress matters more than perfection. Through their experiences—from...
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Ep. 209 - Money Matters: How to Stop Financial Fights and Strengthen Your Marriage with Deb Meyer
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs
Why Money Arguments Are Tearing Marriages Apart—and How to Stop Them Money is one of the top sources of conflict in marriage. From debates over spending and saving to disagreements about investing and earning, financial differences can strain even the strongest relationships. These disputes are often at the root of divorce or emotional disconnection. Why do couples struggle so much with money conversations, and how can they work together to find common ground? This week, we’re joined by Deb Meyer, a Certified Financial Planner and founder of WorthyNest®, a wealth management firm...
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Ep. 208 - Guaranteed Way To Know What’s Most Important In Life
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs
We often talk about priorities and what truly matters beyond the demands of business, but last week, we faced a real-life test of those values. In this episode, we recount the moment our condo fire alarm blared in the middle of the largest firestorm Southern California has ever seen. With fires raging near Malibu and just north of us in Pasadena, the air was thick with smoke and ash, triggering an immediate sense of fear: Could the fire have reached our building? The urgency of the moment forced us to act fast. What do you grab when you might lose everything? What does that reveal about what...
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Ep. 207 - 5 Daily Habits to Create Work-Life Balance for Busy Entrepreneurs
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs
Work-life balance is something many of us desire but often struggle to achieve. Over time, many have resigned themselves to the busyness of life, accepting it as the norm. However, the truth is, while work-life balance is simple to define, it can be mentally and emotionally challenging to implement. In this episode, we explore two key factors for achieving balance: 1) Defining what work-life balance truly means for you and your spouse, and 2) Making intentional, daily choices to support that vision. We also share our own daily habits that help us maintain balance, even when life and business...
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Ep. 206 - 5 Common Business Mistakes: That’s Killing Growth and Forcing You to Work Harder
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs
In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui discuss five common business mistakes that hinder growth and profitability while affecting work-life balance. They emphasize the importance of focusing on profit margins rather than just sales volume, the pitfalls of discounting, the necessity of tracking financial metrics, the value of hiring help, and the need for training employees to ensure business success and personal fulfillment. Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater...
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Ep. 205 - Warning Signs For Your Marriage and Business
Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs
In this episode, we discuss how entrepreneurs can often become so focused on their business that they miss the warning signs that both their marriage and business may be at risk. It's crucial to address small issues in your relationship early on before they grow into larger problems that are harder to fix. Tune in to learn about the key red flags you and your spouse should tackle to ensure both your relationship and business thrive together. Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married...
info_outlineIn this episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui break down five essential strategies to grow your business without sacrificing your marriage. From setting clear boundaries between work and home to increasing profit margins, they discuss how to work smarter, not harder, so you can scale your business while staying connected to your spouse. They also share personal insights from their time at Lake Norman, reflecting on how intentional rest fuels creativity and productivity.
The couple emphasizes the importance of managing work hours, prioritizing high-impact tasks, and delegating effectively to reclaim time for what matters most. They explain how improving profit margins allows you to reduce stress and avoid the endless hustle, making room for both business growth and a thriving relationship. Finally, they highlight the often-overlooked key to success: listening to your spouse’s perspective, which can provide valuable insights and prevent costly blind spots in your business.
Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/
Download the 5 Daily Habits to Thrive in Tandem https://marriedentrepreneur.co/5-daily-habits-download
Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk
Key Takeaways:
✅ Set Clear Boundaries – Establish firm work-life boundaries to protect quality time with your spouse and family.
✅ Manage Your Work Hours – More hours don’t always mean more productivity; focus on efficiency over effort.
✅ Prioritize High-Value Tasks – Spend time on revenue-generating activities and delegate or automate busywork.
✅ Increase Profit Margins – Raise prices strategically and cut inefficiencies to work less while earning more.
✅ Listen to Your Spouse – Their outside perspective can reveal blind spots and help you make better business decisions.