How to Work with Your Spouse (Without Killing Them)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Welcome back to another episode of the Not So Wimpy Entrepreneur Podcast!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Are you thinking about retiring your spouse and bringing them into your business?</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">First of all, congratulations! That’s a big step, and it’s exciting that you’re even considering it. I know that you probably have a lot of questions about what this process might look like for you, so I brought my husband, Scott, onto the podcast to talk all about working with a spouse. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whenever I mention that my husband works with me, I get so many questions from people who want to retire their spouses but aren’t sure how which is why I wanted to make this episode for you. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Scott and I are chatting about our back story, what it’s like to work together, and what Scott has worked on in the business over the years. We’re sharing five tips to help you work together without wanting to kill each other as well as some ideas for what your spouse could do in your business. Grab a pen and paper, and get ready to write down the ideas that resonate with you!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Episode 84 Takeaways: </strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">+ Have realistic expectations for working with your spouse. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">+ It takes time and trying things out to find the perfect role for your spouse. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">+ Just because you’re retiring your spouse doesn't necessarily mean they want to work in your business.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">+ Everyone’s timing is different.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">+ Make sure that your spouse is working in their area of genius.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">+ Stay in your lane.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">+ Declare your work time. </spa