#48 - How to Build a Business With Your Spouse Without Destroying Your Marriage

In this episode of The First Deal Podcast, Dayton Lindsey sits down with Keith Gillispie to talk about working with your spouse in real estate, dividing responsibilities inside the business, getting aligned on goals and risk, choosing the right mentors and books, and avoiding productivity habits that make you feel busy without actually making progress.Keith shares lessons from working alongside his wife, Miranda, during the early years of his real estate career — including why cross-training matters, how they divided responsibilities based on strengths, and the one rule he believes has to stay above everything elseTakeaways:When considering real estate investing with a spouse, it's crucial to align visions, communicate effectively, and prioritize the marriage over the business.Recommended books, mentors, and communities can provide valuable insights and guidance for personal and professional development.Why spouses should be cross-trained even when they have separate primary roles Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:48 Sickness Stories and Resilience01:04 Mindset in Real Estate Investing02:09 Working with Spouses in Business08:03 Aligning Visions and Goals12:15 Influential Books and Mentorships21:06 Prioritizing Productivity Over Routine25:27 Outro🎁Goal Setting For Couples: https://knowledge.reiautomated.io/courses/self-mastery 📜FREE Purchase & Sales Agreement: https://go.reiautomated.io/strongest-psa-lm 📊FREE Deal Analyzer + Repair Estimator: https://go.reiautomated.io/deal-analyzer   📃FREE Joint Venture Agreement: https://go.reiautomated.io/jv-agreement-flm 🏠FREE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realestateinvestingandwholesaling  🧑🏻‍💻FREE COURSE (watch 5 min first): https://playbook.reiautomated.io/?source=Keith&campaign=OFC 🌟CLIENT RESULTS: https://youtu.be/wtDCqarJceM?si=QsXJyAKV6eVL-Eeb SOCIALSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithg_rei/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Keith.GillispieMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/monobox/backboneLicense code: OZZJFTOT1V6EYPPY