If you feel like a rockstar at work but a failure at home, you’re not alone—and there is a better way forward.

In this “Best of MKM” episode from 2020, I talk with entrepreneur and author Mark Timm about the powerful concept of work-life integration. After years of chasing “balance” and falling short, Mark had a breakthrough moment: instead of separating work and family, what if he integrated the two?

Mark shares how he legally incorporated his family, started holding intentional family meetings, and brought the same leadership skills he used in business into his home life. The result? A stronger marriage, deeper connections with his six kids, and a thriving family culture with a mission of its own.

If you’re struggling to juggle your career and your personal life, this episode with Mark Timm will inspire you to lead at home like you do at work—and build something extraordinary with the people who matter most.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – The courage to be vulnerable
01:30 – Introduction to Mark Timm and the concept of work life integration
03:00 – Why work-life balance is a myth
05:00 – Mark’s “driveway moment” of realization
07:00 – Incorporating his family as a business
09:00 – How family meetings transformed communication
12:00 – Creating a family mission: Love God, Live Right, Lead All Out
14:30 – From discipline to leadership: Family court
16:00 – Traveling with his kids to create deeper bonds
19:00 – Involving the family in business and decision-making
21:00 – How work life integration strengthened his marriage
23:00 – The power of showing, not just telling
25:00 – Why vulnerability is leadership
27:00 – Creating unity in a blended family
29:00 – First steps for families ready to integrate
32:00 – How to connect with Mark Timm and get the book

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CREDITS:

Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa

Editor: Johnny Sohl

Podcast Support: Andy Hill

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