The Startup Relationship Survival Guide by Nicole Cottrell

Being married to an entrepreneur is kind of like being in a (very costly) club

Your car looks something like this reliable machinery

“Honey, I bought a

domain.

At 3:00 am, your bed is still empty

Your office is … everywhere

Your phone is a tantalizing temptress

Your bank account feels like this

This is lunch

&NOT

OR

INTRODUCING

The Startup Relationship

Survival GuideBY LITTLE OL’ ME

MYTH:

We aren’t compatible any longer

REALITY:

It’s a communication issue

PRACTICE #1:

Speak up … in love

#entrepreneur #marriage tip: Speak up and share your feelings … in love.@LoveAndStartups #PHXstartupweek

MYTH:

Work/life balance is achievable

REALITY:

The balance does not exist in startup life

PRACTICE #2:

Think and plan in terms of seasons

#entrepreneur #marriage tip: Work/life balance won’t happen. Think and plan in terms of seasons.@LoveAndStartups #PHXstartupweek

MYTH:

The less your spouse knows, the better

REALITY:

Entrepreneur spouses want to

know

PRACTICE #3:

State of the startup

#entrepreneur #marriage tip: Share a regular state of the startup meeting to keep your spouse informed.@LoveAndStartups #PHXstartupweek

MYTH:

Separation of home and startup is wise

REALITY:

Your spouse is your most valuable asset

PRACTICE #4:

Treat your spouse like a customer

#entrepreneur #marriage tip: Treat your spouse like a customer who gets your undivided attention.@LoveAndStartups #PHXstartupweek

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