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Ep. 220 - Lessons From Our Italian Vacation

Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs

Release Date: 08/12/2025

Ep. 249 - The Truth About Financial Freedom: Why More Money Won’t Fix Your Work-Life Balance

Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs

Financial freedom is often painted as the ultimate goal for entrepreneurs—but what happens when you actually reach it? In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui sit down with Mike and Carolyn Neubauer to unpack the real story behind building wealth together as a married couple. From humble beginnings—him as a firefighter and her as a stay-at-home mom—they share how they transitioned from trading time for money to creating a life centered on freedom, flexibility, and family. But their journey wasn’t smooth. Their first real estate investment nearly strained both their marriage and...

Ep. 248 - Why Company Culture Matters More Than Money in Business Growth

Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs

In this episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of business success—and one that directly impacts your marriage, time, and overall fulfillment: company culture. While most entrepreneurs obsess over sales, marketing, and profit margins, they often treat culture as a “nice to have.” But as they reveal, culture is not soft—it’s strategic. It determines whether your business feels energizing or draining, whether your team thrives or turns over, and ultimately whether your business supports your life…or consumes it. Drawing from...

Ep. 247 - The Productivity Mistake Every Entrepreneur Is Making

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. Many entrepreneurs believe that the key to better performance is simply working harder and longer. But what if the real secret to creativity, clarity, and better decisions is actually learning when to stop working? In this episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee...

Ep. 246 - Blueprint For A Successful Marriage and Business

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. Everyone is searching for the secret formula to success—the one strategy that guarantees a thriving business and a fulfilling marriage. But just like building a house, lasting success doesn’t come from the finished product people admire. It comes from the detailed...

Ep. 245 - Daily Habits Of The Rich and Famous Like LeBron James, Tim Cook, & Sarah Blakely

Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs

High performers don’t succeed because they’re rich and famous — they’re rich and famous because of their habits. In this episode, we unpack the daily disciplines of leaders like LeBron James, Sarah Blakely, and Tim Cook. While their industries differ, their patterns don’t. They prioritize sleep, movement, mental clarity, structured mornings, gratitude, and intentional family time. These aren’t luxury routines. They’re foundational disciplines that fuel long-term performance. What stood out most is that none of them separate professional success from personal well-being. LeBron...

Ep. 244 - 3 Common Reasons Business Struggle

Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs

In this episode of Thriving in Tandem™, Robert and Kay Lee unpack three of the most common reasons businesses struggle — drawn from their own entrepreneurial journey, client experience, and research from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. If you’re a married entrepreneur feeling financial pressure or team tension, this conversation will hit home. 1. Cash Flow Problems (Not a Sales Problem) Contrary to popular belief, most struggling businesses don’t fail because of poor marketing or low sales. They fail because of cash flow mismanagement. The Chamber of Commerce research highlights: Cash...

Ep. 243 - The Real Story Behind Matt Damon’s The Informant: A Whistleblower, Prison, and a Marriage That Survived

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. In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Robert and Kay Lee sit down with Mark Whitacre and Ginger Whitacre, the real-life couple behind one of the largest whistleblower cases in U.S. history—famously portrayed in the film The Informant!. But this episode goes far...

Ep. 242 - How a Daughter’s Question Changed A CEO’s Life with Ford Taylor

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. In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui sit down with Ford Taylor, chairman of the U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce board and founder of FSH Consulting Group. Ford shares his remarkable journey from scaling a struggling...

Ep. 241 - How to Survive Major Life Transitions as a Married Entrepreneur

Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs

Big life transitions—leaving a corporate career, launching a business, moving across the country, selling property, or even shifting seasons in marriage—can either strengthen your relationship or slowly fracture it. In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee share candidly about their own journey—from a 25-year corporate career to entrepreneurship, and now a major move from California to the East Coast. They unpack the emotional tension that naturally arises when one spouse is more risk-tolerant and the other prioritizes security—and how those differences don’t have to divide you. For...

Ep. 240 - Sex, Intimacy & Marriage: How Entrepreneur Couples Rebuild Connection Without Burning Out with Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo

Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs

In this candid and timely conversation, Robert and Kay Lee sit down with Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo, co-hosts of the top-ranked One Extraordinary Marriage Show, to tackle a topic many couples think about—but few openly discuss: sex, intimacy, and connection in marriage. Drawing from nearly 30 years of marriage and over a decade of coaching couples worldwide, Tony and Alisa reframe intimacy as far more than a physical act. At its core, intimacy is about closeness, safety, and emotional connection—and when those are missing, sex often becomes the symptom, not the root issue. The conversation...

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In this heartfelt and adventurous episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui take you behind the scenes of their dream trip through Italy—from Cinque Terre to Florence, Tuscany to Lake Garda. While the landmarks and landscapes were stunning, it was the lessons learned along the way that left the deepest impression. From learning to ask for help, to the value of simplicity, to taking the time to just be, the trip served as a powerful reminder of what truly matters—both in life and in business.

They share stories of free Michelin-starred meals, ancient wine cellars, hiking coastal towns with just a carry-on, and why going slow created the richest experiences. But it wasn’t just about sightseeing; it was about practicing margin, enjoying the moment, and bringing that same intentionality into their marriage and entrepreneurial journey. Whether you're dreaming of your next vacation or trying to find a better rhythm between business and family, this episode offers practical and soulful takeaways to help you thrive in tandem.

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:

Ask Boldly, Expect Lightly: Robert shares how simply asking opened doors to unforgettable (and surprisingly free) experiences, reminding us that relationships matter in business and life.
Pack Light, Live Light: Traveling with only carry-ons for 18 days taught the power of simplicity—and how less really can be more, even in the way we run our homes and businesses.
Build in Margin: Whether on vacation or in your calendar, creating space to just be allows for connection, spontaneity, and soul-level rest that recharges you far beyond a to-do list.

👉 P.S. Want their full Italian itinerary? DM them on Instagram @thrivingintandem for the Google Doc with all the details!

Chapters

00:00 Dream Vacation in Italy

04:39 Lessons Learned from the Trip

10:20 The Importance of Asking for Help

11:41 Traveling Light: The Carry-On Experience

15:32 Simplicity in Travel and Life

19:47 Enjoying the Moment: Taking Time to Savor

24:30 Intentional Living: Appreciating Your Surroundings

29:51 Relaxation vs. Adventure: Finding Balance

33:15 Going with the Flow: Embracing the Unexpected

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