Episode 84: The Real Secret Behind Couples Who Build a Life and a Business Together
What happens when you work with your spouse... every single day? Imagine this…You live together. You raise kids together.
You build a business together.
And then, after spending all that time together, you go home and...
You're still together.
That's Dave and Jacq Conway.
And in Episode #84 of The 30-Day Year Podcast, they're answering some pretty juicy questions from listeners about what that's actually like!
There's just one catch.
Dave has no idea what's coming.
No time to think about his answers. No preparing something ahead of time.
Jacq asks. Dave answers.
And the questions go everywhere.
How do you work with your spouse without driving each other crazy?
What do you do when one of you is struggling and the other one wants to help?
How do you teach your kids about mindset without turning home into another classroom?
And after building a business together for years...
What has it actually cost them?
Dave and Jacq get into all of it.
And somewhere along the way, we also find out why Dave tries to make Jacq laugh 20 times a day, what the heck “silent walking” is, and what happened when Dave and Jacq had their auras photographed. 👀
In this episode, you'll hear:
Why Dave thinks there's a big difference between loving your spouse and actually liking spending time with them…
Why Dave's first piece of advice when your spouse is struggling is... “Just leave 'em alone.” 😂
Why Dave believes your marriage can (and should) become a “mastermind”...
What “silent walking” is and why Dave thinks the whole idea is pretty ridiculous…
How Dave and Jacq talk to their kids about goals, mindset, and personal growth…
The story behind those very strange aura photos…
What Dave says when Jacq asks what building a business together has actually cost them…
And much more!
If you've ever wondered what it's really like to build a business, raise a family, and chase big goals with the same person, you're going to enjoy this one.
Tune in to Episode #84 now!
Key Takeaways
1.) Do You Actually Like Spending Time With Your Spouse? (1:22)
Dave's first answer to what makes their relationship work is pretty simple:
You have to love each other.
But as Dave and Jacq keep talking, something else becomes pretty obvious.
They actually like being around each other. 😂
They were friends before they ever dated. They still make each other laugh. And Dave even has a daily goal involving Jacq that he's been trying to hit for years.
What is it? And why do they think having fun together matters so much?
Hear the whole conversation in Episode 84.
2.) What Happened When Dave and Jacq Had Their Auras Photographed? (5:58)
Okay, this one is a little strange. 😂
About five years ago, Dave and Jacq had their aura photos taken. First separately.
Then together.
And when they took the picture together, something happened that surprised Jacq.
The color completely changed.
Jacq thinks what showed up in that picture says something interesting about the relationship they've built together.
Hear the story in Episode 84.
3.) Can Your Marriage Become a “Mastermind”? (7:09)
Dave tells a story about another couple they knew who spent an enormous amount of time “working on their relationship.”
Unfortunately, it didn't end well.
That experience got Dave thinking about something very different he believes couples can do together. Eventually, he connects it to Napoleon Hill's Mastermind Principle and says your relationship can become something he calls a “superpower.”
So what does creating together have to do with it?
Dave and Jacq explain in the episode.
4.) When Your Partner Is Struggling... Should You Help or Leave Them Alone? (16:21)
A listener asks Dave and Jacq what you should do when your partner is struggling with their mindset or a goal.
Dave doesn't hesitate:
“Just leave 'em alone.” 😂
Jacq has a slightly different answer.
And she has a recent example involving Dave to prove it.
She calls it the “Jacq Conway Guarantee.”
What did she see that Dave couldn't see for himself?
You'll have to hear this one from them.
5.) How Do You Teach Your Kids About Mindset Without Making It Like “School”? (20:24)
How do two people who teach personal development for a living bring those ideas home to their own kids?
Dave and Jacq talk about what they've tried with their daughters, what worked, what didn't, and why they don't believe in forcing kids into a particular mold.
That leads Dave to a much bigger question:
How will he know if he's been a successful dad?
He has a very specific answer.
Hear what it is in Episode 84.
What to Do Next…
This episode gets a little more personal than usual.
Dave and Jacq talk about marriage, business, parenting, goals, disagreements, having fun together, and what they've learned from building so much of their lives side by side.
And because Dave didn't know what Jacq was going to ask him, you get some pretty candid answers along the way.
If you build a business with your spouse, want to someday, or simply want to hear how Dave and Jacq make their relationship work behind the scenes...
Listen to Episode #84 of The 30-Day Year Podcast here!
And if you'd like to put some of the ideas Dave and Jacq talk about into practice, check out the free resources below.
Free Resources Mentioned In This Episode
The Ultimate Mastermind Guidebook
In this episode, Dave shares an interesting idea:
What if you could turn your marriage into a mastermind?
He even calls it a “superpower.”
But what exactly is a mastermind? How does it work? And how would you go about creating one?
That's where The Ultimate Mastermind Guidebook comes in.
This free guide will introduce you to the Mastermind Principle and show you how to start putting it to work in your own life.
And here's an idea: Why not go through it with your spouse or partner?
🎯 FREE 30-Day Year Goal-Setting Guide
In this episode, Dave talks about a couple he knew who spent so much time working on their relationship problems that he wished they could find something exciting to work toward together.
What if they had a goal they were both excited about?
The 30-Day Year Goal-Setting Guide walks you through the process Dave uses to set big goals and start working toward them.
Inside, you'll learn how to:
Get clear on what you really want
Turn a big goal into a plan you can follow
Build belief in your ability to achieve it
Start taking action toward your goal
And whether you're working toward something on your own or with your partner, this is a great place to start.
Download the FREE 30-Day Year Goal-Setting Guide now!
🧠 FREE Visualization Checklist
One of the things Dave and Jacq talk about is how important it can be to help your partner see possibilities they might not see for themselves.
But what about the future you're trying to create for yourself?
Can you actually picture what you want?
The Visualization Checklist can help you practice creating a clearer picture of your goals and connecting with the feeling of achieving them.
With this free checklist, you'll learn how to:
Create clearer mental pictures of your goals
Practice visualization
Connect emotionally with what you want
Strengthen your imagination with regular practice
Whether your goals involve your business, your family, or something personal, visualization is a skill you can work on.
Download the FREE Visualization Checklist now!
🚀 FREE 21-Day Money Momentum Challenge
When Jacq asks Dave what building a business together has cost them, his answer is pretty surprising.
“Nothing.”
He goes on to explain why he looks at everything they've put into building their business as an investment.
And if you're working toward bigger financial goals of your own, the 21-Day Money Momentum Challenge is a great way to start building some momentum.
This free challenge can help you:
Build better daily habits around your financial goals
Strengthen your focus
Follow through on what you set out to do
Start making consistent progress
And here's an idea: Do the challenge with your spouse, a friend, or an accountability partner. You can encourage each other along the way.
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In Episode 84 of the 30-Day Year Podcast, Dave and Jacq Conway answer real listener questions about marriage, parenting, and running a business together, with Dave hearing the questions for the first time on the mic. You'll learn why couples who create together thrive, how to support a partner who feels stuck, how to teach kids about mindset without it feeling like school, and how to turn your relationship into a mastermind.