Every married entrepreneur knows mistakes come with the territory—but they don't have to derail your marriage or business. In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee pull back the curtain on the top five mistakes they've made as married entrepreneurs—and the lessons learned along the way. From overlooking the "Chief Feelings Officer" to chasing shiny objects, they share candid stories that cost them time, money, and peace (sometimes six figures!). You'll hear how "hiring for convenience" created unnecessary conflict, why building real friendships beats pouring money into funnels, and how perfectionism in business slows down growth. Each mistake is paired with a practical takeaway that will save you frustration and keep your marriage strong while your business thrives. Whether you're just starting out or have been building for years, you'll find yourself nodding along and probably laughing at the similarities to your own journey. Tune in to laugh, learn, and avoid these common pitfalls so you and your spouse can grow your business and your marriage in tandem. These are hard-won lessons you don't need to repeat—so you can build smarter, stronger, and with more joy 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 entrepreneurs' guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/ Find out how well you're building a balanced life and take the Marriage and Business Assessment (MBA) https://robert-456uxzwc.scoreapp.com/ Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk Key Takeaways: Always listen to your CFO—Chief Feelings Officer. Ignoring your spouse's intuition can cost more than you think. Don't fall for Shiny Object Syndrome—invest in tools and strategies that truly fit your business stage. Never hire for convenience. Assign roles based on strengths, not just availability. Focus on friendships over funnels—real relationships create stronger, lasting growth. Stop trying to build the "perfect" lead magnet. Launch imperfectly, learn quickly, and improve along the way.

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