Episode 8 : The Only Way Out is Through

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In Episode 8 – ‘The Only Way Out is Through,‘ I chat with Nick Funk, who is based in Spokane and serves as VP of Engineering at ⁠SDVI⁠. He has been married to Tiffany for 15 years; she is the Co-Founder & President of ⁠point.me⁠.

The conversation highlights how two extremely hard-working professionals manage to make things work despite challenges. As you will hear, the road has bumps, which are to be expected when one of you decides to start a #startup!

My Takeaways:

• Give yourself space to fit things in. If you oversubscribe yourselves with personal or financial commitments, you will likely find it hard to adjust when life intervenes.
• Nick and Tiffany clearly communicate well. Working so closely together at home makes it crucial to understand who is responsible for what, as both give their all to their respective careers.
• There is a saying, ‘It’s lonely at the top,’ which can be exacerbated by remote working. It’s important to be able to talk with someone who understands the challenges you are facing when you need to unload.
• Modern life with two working professionals in one household sometimes requires some outside help. From gardening and cleaning services to employing a house manager, it is crucial to ensure that you are spending your time in the most valuable way possible for the health and happiness of your family.
• Lastly, the phrase ‘the only way out is through’ had a profound effect on me. Many entrepreneurs will know the feeling all too well that you need to push on when times are hard and stick to your guns. Thanks, Nick — that’s getting framed and put on a t-shirt!
• It’s good to have a stable base for one of you to be able to take a risk.
• Setting out to build a viable, long-lasting business rather than creating a business for an exit might just make you a bit more resilient.”Please subscribe and leave a comment to help grow our audience!

This alternative business podcast series, created and produced by Nick Pearce, asks the partners of entrepreneurs about their experience through the startup journey (those that end in success or otherwise) and the partners of those who have supported someone on their way to the top of their profession. 

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