7-Figure Leap with Dustin Riechmann Why Entrepreneurship Doesn’t Have to End Your Marriage with Larry and Sue Pruett
Dustin sits down with Larry and Sue Pruett, the powerhouse couple behind Side-by-Side Business. With over 35 years of marriage, five children, and two decades of entrepreneurship, Larry and Sue share a refreshingly honest look at what it really takes to build both a thriving business and a deeply connected marriage.
You’ll hear how a chance encounter at the post office led to a faith-driven friendship—and eventually, a full-circle moment of collaboration inside the Podcast Profits Accelerator. From their humble eBay beginnings in 2003 to exiting that business in 2023, the Pruetts reveal how they transitioned from e-commerce veterans to coaches for couples in business, helping others avoid burnout and build on biblical principles.
This episode is packed with wisdom for entrepreneurs asking, "How do we grow a business without growing apart?" It’s a must-listen for married business owners, coaches, and consultants seeking clarity, connection, and purpose.
Chapters:
- 00:00:00 - A Powerful Start: Faith, Family & Focus
- 00:00:52 - Meet Larry & Sue: Married, Mission-Driven, Entrepreneurial
- 00:01:31 - How a Side Hustle Sparked a Legacy
- 00:03:15 - eBay in 2003: From Boxes to Breakthroughs
- 00:03:43 - When a Test Run Became a Leap
- 00:04:12 - The Post Office Encounter That Changed Everything
- 00:05:54 - Why Relationships Are the Real ROI
- 00:08:22 - From Products to People: Launching Their Coaching Journey
- 00:12:19 - Finding Clarity by Saying Yes to Calling
- 00:22:41 - Business + Marriage: Can They Really Work Together?
- 00:23:31 - Setting Boundaries Before Burnout
- 00:25:33 - Designing a Mission-Driven Marriage
- 00:30:31 - How to Craft Your Family Compass
- 00:34:47 - Turning Purpose Into Practice
- 00:40:31 - What’s Next on the Journey?
Links and Resources
- Side-by-Side Business
- Larry & Sue Pruett on LinkedIn
- Dustin on LinkedIn
- 7 Figure Leap
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