How to Build a Business with Your Spouse (Without Losing Your Marriage)

23/07/2025 45 min

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Ever wonder if combining marriage and entrepreneurship is a recipe for disaster or a pathway to success? In this episode of the Thank Me Later Show, Jini sits down with her husband David to talk about their entrepreneurship journey as a couple. They’ve been married for over 30 years and have successfully built multiple businesses together. Tune in to hear their invaluable advice for entrepreneurial couples – including separating personal and business life, scheduling dedicated business time, and the importance of stepping away from work to strengthen your bond. Whether you're just starting out as a couple in business or looking to refine your existing partnership, this episode is packed with real-world wisdom and actionable tips from seasoned entrepreneurs who've mastered the art of balancing love, life, and enterprise. If you tune into this episode of the podcast and apply the tips, I promise that you will #thankmelater! #thankmelatershow #thankmelatermoney #jinithornton #moneycoach #financialexpert #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneurialcouple #marriageandbusiness______STAY CONNECTED:Connect with Thank Me Later:https://thankmelatermoney.com https://www.instagram.com/tmlmoney https://www.tiktok.com/@tmlmoney Connect with Jini:https://jinithornton.com/https://www.instagram.com/jinithornton https://www.tiktok.com/@jinithornton https://www.linkedin.com/in/jinithornton/ Connect with David:http://collectivesuccesscenter.comhttps://www.instagram.com/cscsouthatl/ ______RESOURCES: Join the TML Community: https://www.thankmelatermoney.com Check out the Entrepreneur podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMZGn9VLVoiBDT1ljB7SXvDzP84YbtoVG _____TIMESTAMPS:2:24 - The origins of Jini and David’s relationship and entrepreneurship journey 8:25 - Advice for separating personal and business in a marriage 12:01 - How to avoid stepping on each other’s toes 14:58 - Having a strong foundation 17:12 - Does business take away from a personal relationship? 19:56 - Why it’s important to schedule time for the business 24:22 - How to handle disagreements about money26:55 - Having a winning mindset in your relationship 29:10 - Playing up your partner’s strengths 31:50 - How to know if you and your partner are compatible in the business35:04 - Advice for juggling kids and building a business 41:08 - Core fundamentals of a lasting business and marriage

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