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This podcast is for you, the married entrepreneur who wants to win in marriage and business simultaneously.
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Ep. 235 - Inconvenient Entrepreneurs: How Not To Start A Business with Robbie and Nicole Harper
What happens when a career shake-up, a calling to entrepreneurship, and a surprise pregnancy all collide at once? In this episode, Robert sits down with Robbie and Nicole Harper—co-founders of Blue Ridge PR—to talk about what it really looks like to build…
Ep. 234 - Five Hidden Business Growth Traps Costing You Time and Money
As married entrepreneurs, it’s easy to fall into traps that seem harmless but quietly eat away at your profits, your time, and even your marriage. In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee uncover five hidden growth traps that keep business owners stuck working harder instead of smarter…
Ep. 233 - How To Make Risky Moves In Business and Marriage with Susan Schramm
When big ideas stall, it’s rarely because the idea is bad—it’s because people get stuck. In this week’s conversation, we welcome strategist and author Susan Schramm (chair of Nehemiah Project; founder of Go To Market Impact) to unpack…
Ep. 232 - Cracker Barrel (Marketing) Mistakes To Avoid
Cracker Barrel’s attempted rebrand lit up the internet—but the logo was only the tip of the iceberg. In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee unpack what really happened: rapid, sweeping changes to brand visuals, menu staples, and in-store experience…
Ep 231 - Live Life Rich (in Tandem) with Marissa Nehlsen
Eight-figure founder and wealth strategist Marissa Nehlsen returns to share how married entrepreneurs can build real wealth and protect what matters most at home. From her North Dakota roots to stewarding multiple Costa Rica retreat properties…
Ep. 230 - The Myth of Hustle & Grind: Build a Legacy Without Burning Out
After a jam-packed few weeks onboarding clients and juggling a major project, Robert & Kay Lee get real about a message every married entrepreneur needs to hear: “Hustle now, rest later” is a myth that steals joy, strains marriages…
Ep. 229 - 5 Mistakes We’ve Made As Married Entrepreneurs
Every married entrepreneur knows mistakes come with the territory—but they don’t have to derail your marriage or business. In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee pull back the curtain on the top five mistakes they’ve made as married entrepreneurs…
Ep. 228 - Is Tech Helping Or Hurting Your Business (and Marriage)?
With over 10,000 AI tools at our fingertips, it’s tempting to think technology will be our golden ticket to efficiency, profits, and free time. The problem? All that “help” can actually lead to tech creep—where one more tool, one more subscription…
Ep. 227 - Dealing With Changing Roles As Husband and Wife and Business Partners with Phil and Shae Bynes
When roles shift at home and at work, even strong couples can feel the strain. In this episode, returning guests Shay and Phil Bynes (Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur) pull back the curtain on their four-year journey of transitioning Shay out of the CEO seat and Phil in…
Ep. 226 - Navigating Different Energy Levels As Husband and Wife
Every married entrepreneur knows the challenge of managing different energy levels—especially when one spouse is ready to go full throttle and the other needs to pace themselves. In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee get real about how this dynamic…
Ep. 225 - Bring Back The Fun in Marriage and Business
When was the last time you and your spouse really laughed together? In this week’s episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee dive deep into a topic too many married entrepreneurs overlook—fun. After returning from an 18-day dream vacation…
Ep. 224 - Don’t Believe the Hype: How Married Entrepreneurs Can Make Smarter Investment Decisions
In this episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee unpack the dangers of making impulsive business or investment decisions based on hype, emotion, or pressure. Whether it’s a flashy marketing strategy, a “can’t miss” real estate deal…
Ep. 223 - Building a Marriage and Business That Thrives Through Every Season With Jim and Martha Brangenberg
In this special live-audience episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee welcome back long-time friends and returning guests, Jim and Martha Brangenberg. From running a real estate development project to revitalizing their small town…
Ep. 222 - What Makes A Good Wine, Makes a Great Marriage
Join Robert and Kay Lee Fukui as they draw surprising yet powerful parallels between crafting a fine bottle of wine and building a strong, lasting marriage. Fresh off their dream vacation to Italy and inspired by the care, patience, and intentionality…
Ep. 221 - The Power of Unification with Mark and Christine Jewell: How One Couple Restructured Their Finances, Business & Marriage for Greater Impact
In this powerful and transparent episode, we’re joined by leadership coaches Mark and Christine Jewell, a dynamic couple leading the Momentum Company and Warriors of the Heart. What started as a business-focused meetup evolved into…
Ep. 220 - Lessons From Our Italian Vacation
In this heartfelt and adventurous episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui take you behind the scenes of their dream trip through Italy—from Cinque Terre to Florence, Tuscany to Lake Garda. While the landmarks and landscapes were stunning…
Ep. 219 - Infidelity, Guns, And Marriage with Raymond and Leslie Funk
In this action packed episode of Thriving in Tandem, we’re joined by Raymond and Leslie Funk—ordained ministers, firearms instructors, and founders of Three Cord Marriage. With raw honesty and humility, they share their journey of rebuilding their marriage…
Ep. 218 - Biggest Financial Mistake Costing You A Million Dollars
In this eye-opening episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee share the single most common money mistake keeping countless married entrepreneurs from building real wealth: debt. Fresh off the facilitation of a financial stewardship workshop…
Ep. 217 - Success At The Expense of Your Marriage and Family with Krystal Parker
In this deeply vulnerable and inspiring episode of Thriving in Tandem, we’re joined by Krystal Parker, President of the U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce. Krystal shares her raw journey from corporate executive climbing the ranks of a Fortune 200 oil and gas company…
Ep. 216 - Navigating Major Life Transitions As Husband and Wife
In this deeply personal episode, Robert and Kay Lee invite you into their real-time decision-making process as they consider a cross-country move from California to North Carolina. Fresh off a month-long stay in Lake Norman, they share candid reflections…
Podcast Hosts
Robert and Kay Lee Fukui
Hosts
Meet your podcast hosts Robert and Kay Lee. Robert has spent 25 years in marketing and sales for several Fortune 100 companies and Kay Lee grew up in a family business. While they come from two distinctly different business backgrounds they understand the unique challenges all business owners face regardless of its size. They are also dedicated to helping married couples in business build a thriving marriage and prosperous business.