Transform Your Marriage and Wealth with Life by Design with Jessilyn Persson

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About the Guest(s):

Jessilyn Persson is the author of "Super Mom Super Me Bus Miss to Become a Super You." Together with her husband, she co-founded a 90-day program aimed at helping individuals and couples build a life by design backed by real estate. Jessilyn Persson brings extensive experience in both corporate roles and real estate investment, where she's navigated financial strategies and the complexities of investment portfolios since 2009.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris sits down with Jessilyn Persson, co-founder of "Discover Life by Design" and author of several empowering books, to dive into the intersection of real estate investing and relationship building. Over the last decade, Jessilyn Persson has not only built a successful real estate portfolio but also developed a program to help couples navigate their financial futures together. Stemming from her own experiences in balancing a corporate job, a family, and a growing investment portfolio, Jessilyn Persson shares valuable insights on mindset shifts, clear communication, and strategic planning.

The conversation covers the importance of having aligned financial goals within a marriage, how to handle the stress of real estate investment, and crafting agreements to enhance accountability. Jessilyn Persson emphasizes the necessity of a unified approach, understanding each partner's mindset, and communicating effectively to ensure investments contribute positively to both wealth and relationship health. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this episode offers actionable advice on building a financially secure and harmonious future with your partner.

Key Takeaways:

Unified Financial Goals: Successfully investing as a couple means getting on the same page about your financial objectives and understanding each other's sleep-at-night factors.

Effective Communication: Establishing regular, structured meetings to discuss finances and other key aspects can significantly improve both your investment strategy and relationship.

Clear Agreements: Developing agreements in your relationship can take the guesswork out of everyday tasks and major financial decisions, reducing potential conflicts.

Mindset and Barriers: Overcoming pre-existing money mindsets and self-worth barriers is crucial for unlocking your true wealth potential.

Expert Guidance: Engaging with mentors or educational resources can accelerate your investment journey and help you avoid costly mistakes.

Notable Quotes:

"We help couples explore and navigate what it's good to invest in wealth and real estate."

"If you don't wanna be up at midnight because a tenant had to flood, maybe you need to invest in Real REITs."

"We really started to push each other to be a better version of ourselves."

"Had we really understood what a mentor or coach was back in our day, we could have saved hundreds of thousands of dollars."

"It can make all the difference…if you're really aligned with your partner on your finances and your values."