In this episode, Larry Pruett shares hard-won wisdom from 36 years of marriage and 21 years as an entrepreneur. After scaling an e-commerce business to high six figures and now coaching married couples, Larry reveals the critical missing piece in most men's lives: meaningful relationships with other men. He breaks down the fundamental communication differences between men and women, explains why guys need three types of relationships (mentor, peer, and mentee), and shares practical strategies for understanding your spouse without playing guessing games. Larry also discusses the importance of being vulnerable in the right contexts, how to balance business success with home life, and why ancient wisdom still applies to modern relationships. This conversation is packed with actionable advice for men who want to build stronger marriages, deeper friendships, and leave fewer regrets.

Chapters:

1. (00:00:00) - The Power of Asking Questions in Relationships
2. (00:01:00) - From High Six Figures to Starting Over: Larry's Journey
3. (00:03:00) - Why Men Need Other Men (Not Just Their Wives)
4. (00:06:00) - The Missing Mentor: How to Find Guidance at Every Life Stage
5. (00:09:00) - What Makes Someone Worthy of Respect? (A Powerful Exercise)
6. (00:11:00) - The Mask Men Wear: When Vulnerability Goes Wrong
7. (00:14:00) - The 3 Types of Relationships Every Man Needs
8. (00:17:00) - Why You Keep Miscommunicating with Your Wife
9. (00:20:00) - The House Analogy: How Men and Women Think Differently
10. (00:23:00) - Stop Playing the Guessing Game (Just Ask Her What She Means)
11. (00:25:00) - The Baked Potato Story: A Perfect Example of Male/Female Communication
12. (00:28:00) - Why Men Jump to Fixing (And When to Just Sit and Listen)
13. (00:31:00) - Modern Masculinity = Ancient Masculinity (Why the Principles Never Change)

Links And Resources:

1. Website
2. Larry on LinkedIn
3. Hector Santiesteban on LinkedIn
4. Hector Santiesteban on Twitter

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