61: Stop Your Relationship from Becoming a Business Casualty

Author: Ellen Dorian
Published: Thu 31 Jul 2025
Episode Link: https://makemorelove.show

Ellen Dorian discusses the importance of balancing business growth with maintaining a healthy relationship. She emphasizes the risks of neglecting one's partnership while focusing solely on business success, and offers strategies to protect and nurture both aspects of life.

Part 1: The Blind Spot in Business Coaching

- Ellen shares insights from a recent business coaching conference

- Highlights the common oversight of relationship health in business coaching

- Introduces the concept of relationship autopilot and its pitfalls

Part 2: Common Relationship Delusions for Business Owners

- Explores five common misconceptions about relationships while building a business

- Discusses the dangers of assuming partner contentment and postponing relationship focus

Part 3: Strategies for Relationship Success

- Presents five business growth strategies applied to relationships

- Emphasizes the importance of strategic planning, resource management, and innovation in partnerships

Key Takeaways:

- Investing in relationship support is crucial when growing a business

- Recognizing and addressing relationship issues early can prevent catastrophic outcomes

- Applying business strategies to relationships can lead to more effective problem-solving

Call to Action:

- Take the Relationship Dynamics scorecard quiz at MakeMoreLove.Show/Quiz

- Schedule a free one-on-one call with Ellen at RelationshipResetCall.com

Closing Thoughts:

Ellen compares neglecting relationships to "skipping leg day" in fitness, emphasizing the importance of maintaining balance between business and personal life for overall success and fulfillment.

Support & Resources:

Ellen invites listeners to share their thoughts, either in the P3 Insider's Community or directly with her via email. Or, for one on one brainstorming on a specific situation, listeners can set up a time on Ellen's Calendar for a free Relationship Reset Call.

All links can be found below.

"Until next time, remember, 'What I want most in the world is for you to Make More Love in Your Life and with Your Wife.'" - Ellen Dorian

Disclaimer:

The Make More Love show is for information and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for the guidance of a qualified mental health or medical professional.