The Entrepreneur and the Spousal Relationship

The role of spouse to an entrepreneur or CEO is not an easy one, as they are directly impacted by the emotional high and lows that are typical of the journey: They act as a source of consolation during the bad times, keep us grounded during the good times, and in many cases play a large (though often unnoticed and under-appreciated) role in our ultimate successes and failures. In spite of the importance of the role that spouses play however, the role of a spouse or partner in the entrepreneurial journey is a very under-discussed topic, at least within the literature that I'm aware of. In today's episode, I attempt to shine a light on the role that spouses play in the entrepreneurial journey from the perspective of both the spouse and the entrepreneur: I do this by discussing my own experiences, as well as presenting the results of two anonymous surveys, one of which was sent to a group of entrepreneurs and CEOs, and one of which was sent to their spouses.  If you're an entrepreneur or CEO, I encourage you to please share this episode with your spouse!