Why Entrepreneurship Doesn’t Have to End Your Marriage with Larry and Sue Pruett

Dustin sits down with Larry and Sue Pruett, the powerhouse couple behind Side-by-Side Business. With over 35 years of marriage, five children, and two decades of entrepreneurship, Larry and Sue share a refreshingly honest look at what it really takes to build both a thriving business and a deeply connected marriage.

You’ll hear how a chance encounter at the post office led to a faith-driven friendship—and eventually, a full-circle moment of collaboration inside the Podcast Profits Accelerator. From their humble eBay beginnings in 2003 to exiting that business in 2023, the Pruetts reveal how they transitioned from e-commerce veterans to coaches for couples in business, helping others avoid burnout and build on biblical principles.

This episode is packed with wisdom for entrepreneurs asking, "How do we grow a business without growing apart?" It’s a must-listen for married business owners, coaches, and consultants seeking clarity, connection, and purpose.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - A Powerful Start: Faith, Family & Focus
• 00:00:52 - Meet Larry & Sue: Married, Mission-Driven, Entrepreneurial
• 00:01:31 - How a Side Hustle Sparked a Legacy
• 00:03:15 - eBay in 2003: From Boxes to Breakthroughs
• 00:03:43 - When a Test Run Became a Leap
• 00:04:12 - The Post Office Encounter That Changed Everything
• 00:05:54 - Why Relationships Are the Real ROI
• 00:08:22 - From Products to People: Launching Their Coaching Journey
• 00:12:19 - Finding Clarity by Saying Yes to Calling
• 00:22:41 - Business + Marriage: Can They Really Work Together?
• 00:23:31 - Setting Boundaries Before Burnout
• 00:25:33 - Designing a Mission-Driven Marriage
• 00:30:31 - How to Craft Your Family Compass
• 00:34:47 - Turning Purpose Into Practice
• 00:40:31 - What’s Next on the Journey?

Links and Resources

• Side-by-Side Business
• Larry & Sue Pruett on LinkedIn
• Dustin on LinkedIn
• 7 Figure Leap

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