10. Being married to an
entrepreneur is kind
of like being in a
(very costly) club

11. Your car looks
something like this
reliable machinery

12. “
Honey, I bought a
domain.

13. At 3:00 am, your bed
is still empty

14. Your office is …
everywhere

15. Your phone is a
tantalizing
temptress

16. Your bank account
feels like this

17. This is lunch

18. NOT
OR

19. INTRODUCING
The Startup
Relationship Survival
Guide
BY LITTLE OL’ ME

20. MYTH:
We aren’t compatible
any longer
REALITY:
It’s a communication
issue

21. PRACTICE #1:
Speak up … in love
#entrepreneur #marriage tip: Speak up
and share your feelings … in love.
@LoveAndStartups #PHXstartupweek

22. MYTH:
Work/life balance is
achievable
REALITY:
The balance does not
exist in startup life

23. PRACTICE #2:
Think and plan in terms
of seasons
#entrepreneur #marriage tip: Work/life
balance won’t happen. Think and plan
in terms of seasons.
@LoveAndStartups #PHXstartupweek

24. MYTH:
The less your spouse
knows, the better
REALITY:
Entrepreneur spouses
want to know

25. PRACTICE #3:
State of the startup
#entrepreneur #marriage tip: Share a
regular state of the startup meeting to
keep your spouse informed.
@LoveAndStartups #PHXstartupweek

26. MYTH:
Separation of home and
startup is wise
REALITY:
Your spouse is your
most valuable asset

27. PRACTICE #4:
Treat your spouse like a
customer
#entrepreneur #marriage tip: Treat your
spouse like a customer who gets your
undivided attention.
@LoveAndStartups #PHXstartupweek

28. Do not forget to
celebrate the unsung
heroes of startups

29. FOLLOW ME
@LOVEANDSTARTUP
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JOIN THE CLUB
VISIT MY WEBSITE
nicole@loveandstartups.com