Episode 67

Work and Life Partners with David Austin

April 12, 2016

Today is a very special episode because we’re bringing Emily’s partner in crime—both in work and life—on the show. David Austin is not only Emily’s main squeeze and the father of her child, he’s also her partner at Indie Shopography and our Chief Financial Officer here at Being Boss. We wanted to bring David on the show to talk about the more administrative side of running a creative business and also how he and Emily balance being partners in both work and life.

Episode Transcript
"You can't put energy into the business and expect it to compensate for the relationship."
- David Austin

Discussed in this Episode

  • Adapting to changing expectations vs. reality in partnership and breadwinning roles
  • Finance tips for creative entrepreneurs and business owners who are doing it on their own
  • Starting with good financial tracking habits from the beginning
  • What goes into creating monthly or periodic reports and what information is important
  • Separating your business relationship and your personal relationship when your business partner is your life partner

Hosts + Guests

Emily Thompson
Emily Thompson

Host

Almanac Supply Co

Kathleen Shannon
Kathleen Shannon

Co-Host

Braid Creative