Thanksgiving Edition: We Ignored “Never Work With Your Spouse” — And Built an Empire Together
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BILFPod x Mara & Seth Dorne 🦃✨ Mara & Seth Dorne aren’t just leaders—they’re builders, visionaries, and the power couple behind a movement that’s changing lives. From humble beginnings to building an empire rooted in discipline, purpose, and gratitude, their story is a reminder that legacy isn’t given… it’s created. In this Thanksgiving special, Mara and Seth open up about the pain, risks, and defining moments that shaped their journey. From losing loved ones to taking massive leaps of faith with only $300K in savings to building their first office with their own hands—this episode reveals the heart behind everything they’ve built.It’s raw, emotional, and packed with the kind of wisdom that comes from surviving storms and growing through them.In this episode:• Finding blessings through pain and loss • How they built their first office from scratch • The truth about taking massive risks as a couple • Vision vs. risk—how they balance each other • Choosing the right partner in business and in life • Family, faith, and gratitude as their foundation • What legacy really means to themThis episode is a must-watch for leaders, couples, and anyone building something bigger than themselves. Mara & Seth remind us that the right partner can change your entire path—and that gratitude is the real cornerstone of success.🎧 Watch the full episode now—available on all platforms.Get Connected:Follow Mara Dorne → @maradorneFollow Seth Dorne → @sethdorneFollow the Podcast → @bilfpod#BILFPod #BossIdLikeToFollow #MaraDorne #SethDorne #PowerCouple #ThanksgivingEdition #LeadershipPodcast #EntrepreneurMindset #PurposeToProfit #UnfilteredSuccess #WomenInLeadership #GrowthMindset #LegacyBuilders #BuildYourLife #BILFCommunity
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