About the Guest(s):

Tiffany Sauder is a dynamic entrepreneur and accomplished business leader. She founded Element Three, a marketing agency at the age of 24 and has grown it significantly over the past 18 years. Beyond her entrepreneurial ventures, Tiffany is a devoted wife and mother of four, who shares her experiences balancing a demanding career with family life. She’s the host of the podcast “Scared Confident,” where she provides insights and resources for two-career households aiming to maintain a harmonious lifestyle.

Episode Summary:

In this engaging episode, Trevor Houston dives deep into the life and career of Tiffany Sauder, who shares her incredible journey of founding Element Three and juggling family responsibilities. Tiffany provides valuable insights on maintaining a healthy marriage and family environment while thriving professionally. She discusses the challenges she and her husband faced as driven individuals, both striving for external success while navigating the complexities of family life.

Tiffany emphasizes the importance of proactive communication and collaboration within the family, likening household management to business operations. She talks about defining explicit agreements and setting minimums for various aspects of family life to ensure smooth operation and connection.

Resources:

Chapters:

(0:00) Balancing Career Success and Family Connection

(7:35) Choosing to Rebuild a Marriage Amidst Indifference and Numbness

(11:34) Treating Relationships Like Business for Better Family Dynamics

(20:04) Applying COO Strategies to Household Management

(22:55) Balancing Family and Career Through Proactive Planning

(27:19) Turning Implied Expectations Into Explicit Agreements

(33:09) Resolving Conflicts by Focusing on the Issue, Not Each Other

(35:56) Establishing Minimums for Core Areas of Life

(39:43) Choosing the Hard Path for a Stronger Family Foundation

(49:12) Discipline Compounded Daily Leads to Transformation

(50:11) Balancing Career Ambitions with Family Life