Ellen and Jayson discuss type 1 (of 3) of the entrepreneurial couples and the unique challenges of being a partnered solo entrepreneur. What are the consequences of leaving traditional roles unexamined and how does gender play a role? How can you be intentional about collaborating with your partner? Why are primary relationships so difficult? What’s the downside of too much compartmentalization? Stick around until the end of the episode for practical tips on running a business without sacrificing your relationship—or missing out on your kids growing up.

Timestamps:

• 1:57 - Jayson’s journey with caffeine and alcohol
• 4:03 - Challenges for the partnered solo entrepreneur
• 10:39 - Gender roles and issues
• 14:25 - Gender roles and child-rearing
• 16:26 - The consequences of leaving gender roles unexamined
• 22:30 - Be intentional about collaborating
• 25:55 - Don’t take spending time with your kids for granted
• 36:53 - Be attentive to your relationship
• 40:33 - Why are primary relationships so difficult?
• 44:49 - The problem with too much compartmentalization

Links:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellen's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jayson's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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