820 Thriving in Marriage and Business with Lauryn Evarts and Michael Bosstick
Jul 8, 2019
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Lauryn Evarts Bosstick, a wellness and beauty expert, and Michael Bosstick, CEO of Dear Media and serial entrepreneur, share insights on thriving in both marriage and business. They discuss how to revitalize intimacy in long-term relationships while working closely together. The couple reflects on navigating love and partnership, managing public narratives in the digital age, and the importance of communication and boundaries. Their humor and candid stories offer a relatable look at balancing personal and professional lives as a unique partnership.
Take charge of your own future and design the life you want on your own terms.
Define clear roles and responsibilities and have open communication about expectations and finances when starting a business as a couple.
Maintain work-life balance, support each other's needs, and actively listen to foster a strong relationship while building a successful business together.
Deep dives
The Importance of Self-Awareness and Shared Vision in a Relationship
In order to start a business together, it is crucial for a couple to have a deep understanding of themselves and their shared vision. They should take the time to engage in self-reflection and identify their goals and values. Writing down their goals and creating a strategic plan for achieving them can help align their visions and provide clarity in their business venture. Open communication and mutual respect are key in navigating the challenges that come with working together as a couple.
Defining Roles and Managing Money in a Business Partnership
Couples starting a business together should define their roles and responsibilities from the beginning. They should have open conversations about their expectations, decision-making processes, and areas of veto power. It is important to have a clear understanding of how finances will be managed, including joint accounts or separate financial arrangements. Seeking the guidance of an accountant or financial advisor can also be beneficial in setting up the appropriate financial structure for the business.
Recognizing and Balancing Personal and Professional Needs
Successful couples in business understand the importance of maintaining work-life balance. Both partners should be aware of each other's needs and find ways to support one another both personally and professionally. This includes respecting boundaries, providing space for personal growth, and being attentive to each other's emotional well-being. Regular check-ins and open communication can help ensure that the relationship remains strong amidst the challenges and demands of running a business.
Cultivating a Culture of Listening and Empathy
Building a successful business together as a couple requires active and empathetic listening. Both partners should make an effort to truly hear and understand each other's perspectives, needs, and concerns. This can foster a supportive and trusting environment where both individuals feel valued and heard. Being receptive to feedback and having a willingness to grow and adapt as a team can strengthen the business partnership and the relationship overall.
Creating your own future
One of the main ideas discussed in this podcast episode is the importance of taking charge of your own future. The hosts emphasize that you have the power to create the life you want and to design it according to your own terms. They urge listeners to break away from the status quo and to not wait for permission to pursue their dreams. By embracing this mindset, they argue, life becomes more fulfilling and empowering.
Not settling and putting in the work
Another key theme discussed in the episode is the importance of not settling and being willing to put in the work, particularly in relationships. The hosts emphasize that relationships can be challenging and require effort, but if both partners are committed to the same goal and willing to work through difficult times, they can thrive together. They encourage listeners to not give up on relationships easily and to avoid settling for mediocrity in any aspect of their lives.
DO THINGS ON YOUR OWN TERMS. We all judge people. We make assumptions about what people care about and who they are based on the way they look. But people are often more than they seem. No matter what judgments people may have of you, you can break the status quo. Never let the way you look determine what you’re capable of. Keep questioning your judgements and make others question.
On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about defying people’s expectations with a couple who is much more than they seem: Lauryn and Michael Bosstick. Lauryn Evarts and Michael Bosstick host the entrepreneurial podcast, The Skinny Confidential HIM & HER, which just hit 16 million downloads. Lauryn has turned her passion for beauty, wellness and no-censor advice into one of the most distinctive blogs online today, The Skinny Confidential. Along with the blog Lauryn released her own book, The Skinny Confidential Lifestyle Guide and a BODY GUIDE, which is a monthly subscription service that includes new workouts and meal plans. Michael Bosstick is the CEO of Dear Media, founder of Bosstick Media, co-founder of Jetbed, Inc., co-host of the TSC podcast + much more. Lauryn and Michael are open about the struggles of working together while being married and what it takes to keep sex alive after ten years. So get ready to learn how to keep a relationship exciting (especially while working together) on Episode 820.
Some Questions I Ask:
What did you want in a long term partner? (7:00)
What do you guys get judged for the most? (17:00)
What’s the hardest thing about being married and working together? (19:00)
Do you ever wish you could not be so public with everything? (27:00)
Which is something you wish you were better at? (38:00)
What advice would you give to a couple who wants to go into business together? (46:00)
What’s the question you wish Lauryn would ask you that she hasn’t asked? (58:00)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
About Lauryn and Michael’s most interesting podcast guest (11:00)
A fun easy way to spice up your sex life (23:00)
Why Lauryn has been transparent about her plastic surgery (26:00)
How to build a “strategic future by design” (47:00)
How to not let outside voices affect your relationship (54:00)
