being an entrepreneur without getting a divorce

“Being an Entrepreneur…Without Getting a Divorce”

Shawn Herrera, MBA

• Met in High School

• Graduated from USC together

• Have been together 25 years (married 17 years)

• Have 3 sons together

• Have created many businesses together

• and haven’t killed each other.....yet.

My wife (Becky) and I:

Herrera Family

• Shawn

• Becky

• Bryce (14 yr)

• Brennen (10 yr)

• Brody (3 yr)

Reality

Your Entrepreneur Plans

“6 Things That Work For Us”1) Motivation – Having a strong “why”

2) Shared Goals – Wanting the same things

3) Priorities – Spouse first; business second

4) Couple’s Vacations – Just you two, no kids

5) Separation of Duties – Clearly assigned roles

6) Communication – Talk about non-work things

1) MOTIVATION: Having a strong “why”

…gets you back up when you’re knocked down

2) SHARED GOALS: You’re in the same boat

…but are you rowing in the same direction?

3) VACATIONS: Reconnecting as a couple

…reminds you that you’re more than co-workers.

4) PRIORITIES: If you had to choose one?

…that’s the one that must be your 1st priority.

5) SEPARATION OF DUTIES: Clear roles

…lessens duplicate-work, missed-work & resentment.

6) COMMUNICATION: If all you discuss is work

…then you’re “co-workers”, not “husband & wife”.

“6 Things That Work For Us”1) Motivation – Having a strong “why”

2) Shared Goals – Wanting the same things

3) Priorities – Spouse first; business second

4) Couple’s Vacations – Just you two, no kids

5) Separation of Duties – Clearly assigned roles

6) Communication – Talk about non-work things