The Ramsey Show Highlights “My Wife Keeps Telling Me How to Run My Business”
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Nov 8, 2025 Tanner questions how much influence his wife should have in his photography business, leading to a deep dive into spousal roles. The hosts introduce a Venn diagram to separate owner, family, and team member dynamics in family-run businesses. They emphasize that while a spouse can offer valuable advice, they shouldn't control operations. Practical tips include assigning specific responsibilities to spouses and considering marriage counseling if disagreements arise. Tune in for insights on balancing business and marriage!
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Listen, But Keep Operational Control
- Do listen to your spouse's counsel but keep operational control if they don't work in the business.
- Accept input on finances and big decisions, but retain day-to-day authority unless they join the team.
Three Roles In Family Business
- John Ward's Venn diagram separates owner, family, and team member roles in family businesses.
- Confusing those roles creates conflict when family members speak into operations they don't perform.
Give Counsel A Seat, Not The Steering Wheel
- Do invite and weigh your spouse's counsel, taking it when wise, but don't let non-working spouses dictate operations.
- Require a formal role (payroll or title) before granting operational control over customers, pricing, or scheduling.
