being an entrepreneur without getting a divorce
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“Being an Entrepreneur…Without Getting a Divorce”
Shawn Herrera, MBA
• Met in High School
• Graduated from USC together
• Have been together 25 years (married 17 years)
• Have 3 sons together
• Have created many businesses together
• and haven’t killed each other.....yet.
My wife (Becky) and I:
Herrera Family
• Shawn
• Becky
• Bryce (14 yr)
• Brennen (10 yr)
• Brody (3 yr)
Reality
Your Entrepreneur Plans
“6 Things That Work For Us”1) Motivation – Having a strong “why”
2) Shared Goals – Wanting the same things
3) Priorities – Spouse first; business second
4) Couple’s Vacations – Just you two, no kids
5) Separation of Duties – Clearly assigned roles
6) Communication – Talk about non-work things
1) MOTIVATION: Having a strong “why”
…gets you back up when you’re knocked down
2) SHARED GOALS: You’re in the same boat
…but are you rowing in the same direction?
3) VACATIONS: Reconnecting as a couple
…reminds you that you’re more than co-workers.
4) PRIORITIES: If you had to choose one?
…that’s the one that must be your 1st priority.
5) SEPARATION OF DUTIES: Clear roles
…lessens duplicate-work, missed-work & resentment.
6) COMMUNICATION: If all you discuss is work
…then you’re “co-workers”, not “husband & wife”.
“6 Things That Work For Us”1) Motivation – Having a strong “why”
2) Shared Goals – Wanting the same things
3) Priorities – Spouse first; business second
4) Couple’s Vacations – Just you two, no kids
5) Separation of Duties – Clearly assigned roles
6) Communication – Talk about non-work things