If you've ever tried running a business—or even building a property portfolio—with your partner, you'll know it can be both incredibly rewarding and, at times, incredibly stressful.

The kitchen table becomes a boardroom, the bedroom becomes an office, and before you know it, every day feels like Groundhog Day.

But it doesn't have to be that way.

Today's show won't focus on property, but on the challenges and benefits of being in business with your life partner or spouse.

Joining me are Mark Creedon, together with his wife Caroline, who have been married for 19 years and in business together for 15.

And they will share the key lessons they've learned about how couples can thrive together in business and in life.

Takeaways

· Being in business with your partner can be rewarding but challenging.

· Clear communication is essential to avoid misunderstandings.

· Couples often face role blurring in their business dynamics.

· It's important to have a shared vision to align goals.

· Regular check-ins can help maintain emotional health in business.

· Structure in meetings can prevent conflicts and enhance productivity.

· Understanding each other's strengths can improve collaboration.

· Setting boundaries between work and personal life is crucial.

· Workshops can provide actionable insights for couples in business.

· Accountability between partners can strengthen their relationship.

Chapters

01:58 - Couples in Business: Rewards and Real Challenges

06:32 - Groundhog Day: Misalignment, Roles and Communication Cycles

10:42 - Strengths Audit, Structure and Finding the Right Rhythms

15:26 - Boundaries, Emotional Insight and Shared Accountability

19:43 - Reset Ritual, Shared Vision Map and Tools for Alignment

Links and Resources:

Don't miss the Aligned and Empowered for Couples in Business Workshop.

It's happening on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, at the View Hotel Hamilton in Brisbane, from 9 am to 4:30 pm.

Mark and Caroline will walk you through practical strategies to help you reconnect, realign, and thrive together. You'll walk away with tools to strengthen your relationship, grow your business, and even find time for more date nights and laughter along the way.

Head to couples-in-business.com to book your place. https://keap.page/in970/couples-in-business.html

Let Mark and Caroline Creedon help you build a business, not a job, so you can enjoy the time freedom and lifestyle choices you desire, without killing yourself in the process, by joining Mastermind Business Accelerator. Find out more here. https://metropolemastermind.com.au/

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