Building a business is challenging—making it sustainable is even harder. However, perhaps one of the greatest challenges is building a business with your spouse while ensuring it doesn’t negatively impact your marriage.
According to a Forbes Magazine article titled Navigating the Balancing Act of Marriage and Business Ownership,
“Marriage is difficult for everyone, but it can be particularly challenging for business owners. The demands of running a business, as well as the financial pressures that come with it, can put a strain on personal relationships.”
Similarly, an article published by the NIH National Library of Medicine states,
“As a business team, couples stand out because of their ability to perform business and household duties flexibly while also bringing tensions from home into work.”
The conclusion? Building a successful business with your spouse is difficult—but not impossible. Many have done it, I am doing it, and many couples in the Nehemiah Entrepreneurship Community are successfully navigating this journey. One such couple is David and Katie Witter.
Interested to learn from David and Katie Witter? Join us for our upcoming Couples in Business Global Forum where they will share their journey and insights on successfully managing business and marriage. Click on the button below to learn more and register:
MEET THE WITTERS
David and Katie Witter have been active members of the Nehemiah Entrepreneurship Community for over 10 years. They have built a thriving business in the sustainability stage while navigating the parenting season of their marriage.
As co-owners of Financial Harvest Wealth Advisors, a firm they founded in 2009, they have been guiding families toward financial prosperity. Their loyal client base, which entrusts them with nearly half a billion dollars in Assets Under Management (AUM), is a testament to their commitment and expertise.
Together, they offer superior wealth management solutions and foster strategic partnerships to help clients:
- Preserve wealth
- Mitigate taxes
- Transfer assets efficiently to loved ones
- Enhance asset protection and charitable giving
Their shared core values, complementary strengths, and commitment to Christ have enabled them to work seamlessly together. Both are Certified Succession Planners™, and David is also a Certified Financial Planner™.
I have had the privilege of serving as their Business Coach for over a decade, witnessing firsthand their business and marriage growth. Our monthly coaching sessions, family strategy discussions, and bi-annual couple sessions provide them with a structured approach to align their business and personal goals.
Whether making tough financial decisions, investing in their business, or navigating personal milestones such as purchasing a home, the Witters exemplify how couples can approach decision-making with honor, unity, and Christ at the center.
THEIR KEYS TO SUCCESS
Here are the keys to David and Katie’s success:
- They operate in their calling.
- Each works in their unique area of gifting within the business.
- They honor Christ in their business and marriage.
- They honor and respect each other.
- They are committed to business coaching and mentorship.
- They apply best business practices in their company.
- They prioritize operational excellence.
Do You Want to Strengthen Your Marriage While Building a Thriving Business?
Join us for our upcoming Couples in Business Global Forum that will be happening on February 8, 2025 (Saturday) from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM PDT, and learn from David and Katie Witter, along with other couples who are successfully building sustainable businesses while partnering with their spouse.
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