62. Meet the CFO of Pivot Ball Change (aka My Husband)
What happens when a big entrepreneurial dream meets a partner who sees the world through a financial lens? In this conversation, I’m joined by my husband, Travis, the numbers guy behind Pivot Ball Change and the person I turn to for honest feedback, financial guidance, and support through every stage of business ownership. We’re sharing a real, behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to build a business within a marriage when you think very differently, from how we met and how our upbringings shaped our views on money, to the emotional and financial realities of me leaving my stable HR career to go all in on my business. This episode is an honest look at the conversations couples aren’t having enough, and why they matter more than you think.
In this episode, we cover:
What it’s like to be married to someone who approaches ideas and risk completely differently
Travis’s perspective on how we met and what initially attracted us to each other
How our childhood experiences shaped our beliefs and communication around money
Why your partner’s response to a business idea can influence whether it ever comes to life
What those early conversations about starting a business actually look like behind the scenes
The emotional and financial realities of leaving a stable career to go all in on entrepreneurship
Travis’s honest experience navigating the shift from dual income to relying on one business
The mindset shift that helped him feel more comfortable with risk and uncertainty
How our dreams differ when it comes to living for now versus planning for the future
Ways we support each other even when our goals don’t look the same
Financial strategies and tax write-offs we’ve used within the business
How Travis has helped me save money and make smarter financial decisions
Starting a custodial Roth IRA and thinking long term for our kids
Learning how to receive feedback on something that feels deeply personal
