Summary

In this episode of Couples Connect, Kevin and Tanya Locks interview David and Brenda Moreno, a couple who successfully run their own businesses in the real estate industry. David is a mortgage advisor and Brenda is an interior designer. They discuss how they started their businesses and the challenges they faced as a couple working together. They emphasize the importance of communication, understanding each other's strengths, and allowing each other to take the lead in their respective areas. They also talk about how personal issues can sometimes affect their work, but they have learned to navigate through them and grow stronger as a couple. Kevin and Tanya Locks discuss the challenges of balancing their individual businesses while also maintaining a strong marriage. They talk about the frustration of work interfering with personal responsibilities and the importance of finding a balance. They also discuss their approach to building and designing cabins for short-term rentals, as well as the concept of arbitrage in the real estate industry. The couple emphasizes the need for hard work, flexibility, and treating their businesses as a long-term investment.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast

01:16 Introducing David and Brenda Moreno

06:55 Working Together as a Couple in Real Estate

10:18 Starting Their First Property Together

13:29 Overcoming Challenges and Learning from Each Other

23:29 Resolving Conflicts and Not Letting Seasons Pass

26:40 Personal Issues and Business Interactions

28:02 Balancing Business and Marriage

42:29 Overcoming Financial Barriers

52:53 Taking Time for Each Other

54:18 Treating Short-Term Rentals as a Business

56:01 Couples Connect Outro (5).mp4