As some of you may or may not have read, my partner Eric and I started BSMG together nearly a year ago. As in any successful relationship, over time the two of you grow together and become increasingly intertwined in the others personality. The stress of running a business on your own is incredibly exhausting and adding a relationship to that can be overwhelming. We realized from the very beginning this process and the success of our business would take a toll on our relationship. We sat down recently and discussed beneficial boundaries to separate the business from our relationship. For instance, we make a constant effort to take time out for one another when we get home from our full-time jobs; when he gets home I take 15 minutes to see how his day went (he gets home later than I do); when we eat dinner we do not discuss business, etc...
These are principles we try to follow but also know that as business picks up the more difficult it will become. Our effort in seeking balance in our personal and business relationship is what makes us successful and keeps us sane (for the most part). The message from us to you is to make sure you focus on what is most important as your business and personal relationships move forward. The word "important" is relative but it will ultimately define your happiness and success.
Thanks for reading...
Chuck & Eric
BSMG Co-Owners
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