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EPISODE · May 4, 2025 · 42 MIN

Marriage or Business: Which Is Harder?

from Running Ahrens · host Justin and Sarah Ahrens

Justin and Sarah have been partners in business and life for over three decades. They started a creative agency while starting a family—and over the years, they’ve experienced the highs, lows, and in-betweens of running both a household and a company together.In this honest, funny, and sometimes raw conversation, they unpack the emotional weight of ambition, the unspoken expectations that come with traditional gender roles, and what it takes to stay on the same team when your dreams—and your stress levels—aren’t always aligned. Whether you’re building a business, raising kids, or doing both, this episode delivers some much-needed real talk and encouragement.Takeaways:The early years of building a company while raising babiesUnspoken resentment, invisible labor, and how they addressed bothThe “SWOT meeting” that changed how they communicateWhy staying curious about your partner might be the key to staying close

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Justin and Sarah have been partners in business and life for over three decades. They started a creative agency while starting a family—and over the years, they’ve experienced the highs, lows, and in-betweens of running both a household and a company together. In this honest, funny, and sometimes raw conversation, they unpack the emotional weight of ambition, the unspoken expectations that come with traditional gender roles, and what it takes to stay on the same team when your dreams—and your...

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