Navigating the intertwined paths of love and entrepreneurship can be as complex as a Brazilian Tango. But Meg Schmitz is an expert who shares the secrets to building BOTH a flourishing relationship AND a successful business.In this podcast episode, Meg opens up about her own complex journey, which began when her then-husband purchased a franchise (without her consent) in an industry he knew nothing about. Six months later when his business was failing, Meg jumped in, took over, and turned the business around.Unfortunately, she wasn't able to turn the marriage around and she ultimately got a divorce. But the lessons she learned running this and other businesses became the foundation for her franchise consulting expertise. Today, she coaches other couples who are considering buying a franchise on how they can operate both a successful business and maintain a thriving marriage as well.While we talk a lot about entrepreneurship and business, this episode is really about so much more. it's about the partnerships (both business and personal) that we choose to nurture and the lives we strive to create.About MegMeg Schmitz is a franchise consultant, business owner, employer, podcaster and author. Her background includes a counseling degree from Northwestern, where she studied relationship dynamics. As a coach who helps couples get into business, she is acutely aware of the impact of business ownership on a marriage, having been divorced because of faulty alignment and missed expectations. Her point of view is based on reality, and keeping a relationship that works... working!Connect with Meg You can connect with Meg on her LinkedIn page at Meg Schmitz, her LinkedIn business page at The Franchise Guru, on Facebook at Meg Schmitz and on her Facebook business page at Meg Schmitz Franchise Consultant. You can find Meg on YouTube at Meg Schmitz Franchise Guru, follow Meg on Instagram at Meg Schmitz and Twitter at Guru Franchise. To learn more about franchising and how to work with Meg visit her website at Meg Schmitz and tune into her podcast Free Agent with Meg Schmitz where her guests share their own inspiring stories about Taking The Leap into business ownership, and discovering a sense of flexibility and freedom they don't get in their careers.The best way to connect with Meg is via LinkedIn or text at 847-302-2601.Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.

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