Stop the Talk That’s Killing Your Business Partnership

Couples in business face unique challenges, blended finances, blurred boundaries, and conversations that spiral into conflict.

In this episode, Caroline and Mark share real-life strategies that will help you stop miscommunication in its tracks, tackle tricky topics like money without blowing up, and protect your relationship as you grow your business.

You’ll learn how to distinguish between transactional vs. relational conversations, why timing matters more than you think, and how to install practical boundaries that keep business out of the bedroom and stress off your dinner table.

If you’ve ever felt unheard, overloaded, or like you’re fighting for your business alone, this episode is your reset button..

Listen in and share this episode with your partner so you can both step into the freedom, clarity, and confidence you hoped for when you first started your business together.

In today's podcast, Mark explores:

• How stress in business partnerships bleeds into home life (01:05)
• How to shift from emotion-driven to task-focused conversations without losing empathy (02:58)
• Transactional vs. relational communication (05:11)
• Step-by-step guidance on approaching money conversations with clarity, respect, and timing so they build trust instead of resentment (08:03)
• Practical frameworks that keep business talks professional and respectful (12:12)
• How to separate home from work, ask permission to “talk business,” and set rules that preserve respect and keep communication clear (16:28)
• A simple exercise you and your partner can do this week to align your communication styles and strengthen accountability (18:24)

Get in touch with Mark Creedon

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