Show Notes
If you've ever wondered whether the cost of entrepreneurship is just your life now — this episode is proof you're not alone, and you're not stuck with it.
Shay sits down with her husband Graham Cochrane for their most honest conversation yet: what 20 years of dual entrepreneurship has actually cost their marriage — contentment, connection, peace, presence, and what's made it worth fighting for anyway. They walk through the real benefits they've protected, the costs they've paid when operating out of fear and selfish ambition, and why doing business God's way is still the only model that leads to freedom in every area of life.
If this hits close to home, send it to your spouse — this is a conversation worth having together. Chapters 00:00 The Hidden Costs of Entrepreneurship 03:09 Benefits of Entrepreneurship 06:09 Time Freedom and Family Life 08:55 Lessons Learned from Travel 11:57 Financial Margin and Generosity 15:01 The Dark Side of Entrepreneurship 19:21 Reflecting on Early Years of Marriage and Entrepreneurship 20:27 The Costs of Entrepreneurship 23:36 Navigating Different Business Styles 29:25 The Challenges of Dual Entrepreneurship 32:29 Avoidable Costs in Entrepreneurship 35:21 Finding a Better Way to Build
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