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Can you actually run a contracting business with your spouse…

…and still like each other at the end of the day?

Caleb Auman (host of the Kid Contractor Podcast) and his wife Brittany have been through bankruptcy, business failure, and the kind of fights that almost ended everything. In this episode, they share the hard-won rules for how they rebuilt — together — and turned their marriage into their biggest competitive advantage.

If you and your partner are building a business side by side (or thinking about it), this one's for you.

🔥 What You'll Learn in This Episode

By the end of this conversation, you'll know how to:

Navigate the real tension between being business partners and life partners
Define clear roles so you stop stepping on each other's toes
Fight productively — without letting business stress destroy your relationship
Rebuild trust and alignment after a major failure (including bankruptcy)
Parent effectively while running a demanding contracting business
Set boundaries between "work mode" and "marriage mode"
Turn your partnership into a system that makes your business stronger

Check out The Kid Contractor Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8UxQJ9VFnDk4B2f7vMZzJLoWikTD_08k

00:00-Intro

03:37-Defining Missions and Shared Why

06:46-Navigating Bankruptcy and Partnership Roles

18:42-Dividing Spouse-Run Business Role

27:08-Self-Realization, Humility, and Leadership

40:07-Tools for Healthy Communication

50:17-Parenting and Instilling Values

59:28-Final Thoughts on Life Perspective

266. How to Run a Contracting Business With Your Spouse (Without Killing Each Other) - Caleb Auman