17 Years, 75 Businesses, 1 Marriage: How We Make It Work

Find my new community at https://www.tkowners.com/ I sat down with my wife Jessie for a really special episode of the podcast. We talked about what it’s actually like being married to a serial entrepreneur, the highs, the lows, and all the uncertainty in between. I asked her how she’s managed to stay supportive through all the pivots, experiments, and tough seasons. We got honest about what it’s really been like building a life together while also building businesses. Whether you're an entrepreneur yourself or you're married to one, I think this one will hit home. Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- Audio podcast on all podcast platforms: https://toolkit.tkopod.com/podcast Free weekly business ideas newsletter: https://tkopod.com Private community where we build cool businesses together: https://TKOwners.com Learn more about me: https://www.chrisjkoerner.com/ Business ideas shorts channel: ⁨ @thekoernerofficeideas ( http://www.youtube.com/@thekoernerofficeideas ) The Koerner Office highlights: ⁨ @thekoernerofficehighlights ( http://www.youtube.com/@thekoernerofficehighlights ) AI-enabled accounting software, because Quickbooks SUCKS: https://lazybooks.com/ --- 00:00 Navigating Overwhelm and Excitement in Entrepreneurship 03:02 The Role of a Supportive Spouse 05:56 Trust and Confidence in Business Ventures 08:49 The Importance of Communication in Marriage 12:12 Balancing Family and Entrepreneurial Life 15:01 Embracing Risk and Regret Minimization 17:57 Reflections on Sacrifices and Stability 20:54 Key Conversations and Turning Points 23:49 Parenting and Entrepreneurship 27:07 Future Aspirations and Business Dynamics 29:58 Maintaining a Strong Marriage 32:50 Final Thoughts and Advice for Entrepreneurs --- For the Algorithm: #TKOPodcast #ChrisKoerner #JessieKoerner #EntrepreneurLife #MarriageAndBusiness #StartupsAndRelationships #SupportiveSpouse #BusinessJourney #SmallBusinessLife #BusinessPartnerSupport #RealEntrepreneurship #BusinessMarriageBalance #StartupAdvice #StayAtHomeMomLife #FamilyAndBusiness #BusinessAndParenting #RiskAndReward #EntrepreneurMindset #MarriageAdvice #BehindTheScenesBusiness #BusinessWithoutStability #EntrepreneurCouple #StartingABusiness #MarriedToAFounder #StartupStruggles #RelationshipGoals #HowToSupport #SerialEntrepreneur #EmotionalEpisode #FinancialUpsAndDowns #TrustAndBusiness #SpouseInBusiness #FoundersJourney #HardTruths #VulnerableConversation #RegretMinimization #JeffBezosFramework #CouplesAndBusiness #CouplesPodcast #FamilyFirstBusiness #BusinessLifeUnfiltered