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Have you and your significant other ever thought about side hustling together? Some way you shouldn’t mix business with pleasure. But Stacey and Skylar Pieper are here to challenge that idea. Skylar and Stacey are side hustle obsessed and have always enjoyed earning additional income on the side of their 9-5’s. In this episode, we are diving in to side hustling with your spouse in the healthiest and happiest way.
Side Hustling As A Couple
One point that Skylar and Stacey mention is that their personalities are opposite. And this doesn’t stop them from side hustling together. But instead, this is the reason they choose to side hustle together. They explain that side hustling as a couple is a strength for them as they cover all the bases of business. What one person doesn’t bring to the table, the other one does.
Side hustling as a couple has been the best thing for Skylar and Stacey. They have been able to learn more from one another, strengthen their relationship, find a new level of trust, and blend both love and business. Dive into this episode to hear how side hustling as a couple can be an asset.
Quick Tips For Side Hustling With Your Spouse:
- Do not be afraid if you “lack” a skillset, just start, be humble, and continue to learn
- Tackle any resentment upfront, never allow it to build
- Communicate openly about business/work/life boundaries
- Access each other’s strengths and how they can serve your side hustle
- Prioritize your joy as a couple
- Ensure your individual cups are filled
- Take a personality test to learn more about yourself and each other
- Know and embrace your differences
What Can Business Look Like As A Couple?
Skylar and Stacey mention that they are stronger as a team. And if they ran a business as a single unit, their business would never be as successful as it is today. These two individuals attribute their success fully to working together.
Skylar and Stacey have always created side hustles together. And throughout the years, they have explored many side hustles, learning new skills along the way. Here’s a running list of Skylar & Stacey side hustles, perfect for couples:
- Cookie decoriating
- Lawn Aerating
- Furniture assembly
- Waylon’s World (their dog’s Instagram page)
- Amazon FBA
- Couch Flipping
Strengthening The Relationship
Skylar and Stacey say that side hustling has strengthened their relationship in every way possible. One thing Stacey mentions is the ability to know one another better, through side hustling. Running businesses as a team has allowed Skylar and Stacey to truly learn from one another, view each other as a mentor, and grow together.
They both agree that without the journey of side hustling, their relationship would not be as strong as it is today. One reason for this is that side hustling and business are very different from everyday life. When you work for someone else, the information about your day that you’re sharing with your partner is more informative. When you are side hustling or a full time entrepreneur sharing about your day can directly lead you to lean on your significant other, learn from them, and receive encouragement in return.
Finding A New Way of Trusting
Stacey and Skylar also mention trust being a wonderful quality from side hustling with your spouse. They have been able to learn what trust looks and feels like fully inside business and their relationship. With entrepreneurship, they have learned a new way of trust. And through that, their relationship has reached levels it would not have normally without side hustling.
Blending Business With A Relationship
Side hustling as a couple has also introduced the importance of setting boundaries and being the best version of yourself. This is how Stacey and Skylar blend both business and love. They believe in honest, open communication. But mostly, they believe in prioritizing joy in both business and their personal lives so this balance is never tricky, but a thrill to experience.
Skylar shares his morning routine and his view on why a morning routine is so important. When it comes to side hustling as a couple, he mentions that his own cup needs to be filled first before he can be a good business partner or a good significant other.
Stacey mentions the boundaries that they put in place to ensure success. One example she gives is not touching their side hustles (email, phone communication, social media, etc) until their morning routine is complete. They ensure the businesses are getting the best versions of Stacey and Skylar and vise versa.
Tips For Side Hustling With Your Spouse
There are a few pieces of advise Skylar and Stacey give listeners. They recognize that side hustling with your spouse isn’t always easy. And not every significant other can easily blend business with love. This doesn’t mean there is something wrong with your relationship. It simply may mean that side hustling isn’t something that is going to serve your relationship best at the current moment.
However, if you and your significant other are considering starting a side hustle together, there’s a few pieces of advice you can take from this episode.
Tips for side hustling with your spouse:
- Do not be afraid if you “lack” a skillset, just start, be humble, and continue to learn
- Tackle any resentment upfront, never allow it to build
- Communicate openly about business/work/life boundaries
- Access each other’s strengths and how they can serve your side hustle
- Prioritize your joy as a couple
- Ensure your individual cups are filled
- Take a personality test to learn more about yourself and each other
- Know and embrace your differences
How To Get Started With Your Side Hustle Today
Starting a side hustle is a fanatic opportunity. Side hustling can allow you to reach your goals, gain career fulfillment, and land the ultimate job security. And if you are able to side hustle with your spouse or significant other, the opportunities are endless!
To get started with your side hustle, lean into what Skylar says about just taking action. You don’t need to be an expert. What you need is action. And you can take action right here by downloading my Free Side Hustle Starter Kit. This 10-page guide will help you take that side hustle idea, create a plan of action, and implement a schedule to help you get it done.
To connect more with Skylar and Stacey, you can follow them on Instagram. @staceymorris29 and @Sky_catches_fish. You can also follow along with Waylon at @waylon.the.golden.retriever, their sweet Golden Retriever who is nothing but fluff and personality.
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