E36: Beyond the Boardroom: When Work and Love Collide

Good Neighbor Podcast: Cobb County

The silent epidemic tearing apart entrepreneurial marriages is finally getting the attention it deserves. When Natalie Elliott noticed her entrepreneurial therapy clients struggling more than others, she created Maritalpreneurs Weekend Intensive to address the unique challenges these couples face. The statistics are startling: entrepreneurial couples experience a 75% divorce rate—significantly higher than the general population.
During our conversation, Natalie unpacks why these relationships face such intense pressure. The boundaries between business and personal life constantly blur as couples discuss contracts while shuttling kids to activities or debate business decisions during family time. The resulting tension often leaves couples wondering if they're experiencing marital problems or simply poor business planning.
What makes this issue particularly critical goes beyond emotional wellbeing. When entrepreneurial marriages fail, entire businesses often collapse alongside them. Jobs disappear, community resources vanish, and couples can lose up to 77% of their wealth through divorce proceedings. Natalie's approach tackles both sides of the equation simultaneously, helping couples establish clear boundaries and communication strategies without sacrificing business success.
Some of her most effective interventions are surprisingly simple: designating business-free zones in the home, blocking out dedicated family time, or creating five-year focus plans that release the pressure to accomplish everything immediately. As Natalie explains, even small adjustments can rebuild trust and connection when implemented consistently.
Whether you're running a business with your spouse, supporting their entrepreneurial dreams while working a 9-to-5, or managing separate business ventures under one roof, Natalie's insights offer practical wisdom for strengthening both your marriage and your business. Take her free assessment at maritalbizquiz.com to identify specific areas for improvement and start implementing positive changes today.

Chapters

1. Introduction to Maritalpreneurs (00:00:00)

2. Journey to Marriage Therapy (00:04:13)

3. Impact of Divorce on Small Businesses (00:09:35)

4. Myths About Marriage Therapy (00:13:44)

5. Managing Entrepreneurial Relationship Dynamics (00:17:30)

6. Joy Through Music and Community (00:27:52)

7. Rebuilding After Personal Hardship (00:30:59)

8. Marital Biz Quiz Assessment Tool (00:34:49)