In this powerful first part of a two-part special on Eye Level to High Level™, host Jimmy Rios sits down with married entrepreneurs Cortland and Simone Watson to unpack what it really takes to build a business alongside your spouse — without losing your marriage, your faith, or your sanity.
Married for over 10 years, raising four children, homeschooling, and running a business together, the Watsons share an honest look at the mindset shifts, communication systems, and uncomfortable growth required to succeed as both life partners and business partners.
Coming from very different backgrounds, Simone grew up around entrepreneurship with a natural “boss mindset,” while Cortland was raised in a traditional labor-based environment and had to unlearn deep-seated beliefs about money, leadership, and visibility. Together, they break down how embracing discomfort, redefining roles, and leaning into faith allowed them to take the leap into full-time entrepreneurship.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Why entrepreneurship requires being comfortable with discomfort
How limiting beliefs and past experiences can hold you back as a leader
The reality of discovering a “new version” of your spouse in business
How weekly “couples councils” and structure create clarity at home and work
Why their opposite personalities became their greatest strength
The role faith played during financial uncertainty and major transitions
Balancing marriage, business, and homeschooling under one roof
This conversation is raw, relatable, and especially impactful for married entrepreneurs or anyone considering building something meaningful with their spouse. It’s not about perfection — it’s about alignment, communication, and purpose.
Learn more about the Eye Level to High Level™ program:
https://calendly.com/d/cnjr-y8d-7x8/eye-level-to-high-level-intro-call
Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations about entrepreneurship, leadership, and building a life — not just a business.
Hashtags
#EyeLevelToHighLevel
#MarriedEntrepreneurs
#EntrepreneurMarriage
#BusinessAndMarriage
#FaithAndBusiness
#MindsetShift
#EntrepreneurLife
#FamilyBusiness
#LeadershipGrowth
#ComfortInDiscomfort
#PurposeDrivenLife
#HomeschoolEntrepreneurs