The Link Between Financial Health and Physical Health

It’s human nature to address challenges based on their most pervasive effects, rather than dissect their causes. Take the ongoing discussion about the need for diversity in wealth management as an example. Endless articles have been written about the need to have more women, more people of color and more age diversity in the industry. As one of the white males who too often exemplifies the status quo, I couldn’t agree more with the impulse: the future of financial advice must be more female, more ethnic and age diversified than it is today.

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Jason Feifer, Jennifer Miller and Jeff Motske

Welcome to Relationship Management 101: Working with your spouse can be extremely rewarding (and complicated). In this episode, we dive deep with three people who’ve mastered the balance of professional ambition and personal relationships. Kicking off the show is Entrepreneur Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Jason Feifer, and author and journalist, Jennifer Miller. This husband and wife duo recently co-authored the comedic romp, “Mr. Nice Guy”, and learned about their marriage in the process. Jason and Jennifer reveal their top tips on working with loved ones. Next we'll speak with Jeff Motske, President and CEO of Trilogy Financial, Certified Financial Planner, Host of “The Jeff Motske Show”, and Author of “The Couple's Guide to Financial Compatibility”. Jeff serves up important lessons on collaborative money management, and explains why having a succession plan in place is integral for a healthy business environment. Tune in to find out how open communication, compromise, and preparation can help you strike the ideal work/life harmony.

[00:00:00] Personal and Professional Relationships

[00:05:30] The Power of Open Communication

[00:11:31] Tips for Working with Your Spouse

[00:18:21] Schedule a Financial Date Night

[00:26:11] Your Ego is the Enemy of Humility

[00:33:22] Why You Need a Succession Plan

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