In this episode, Gymnazo Co-Owners, Michael and Paden Hughes, sit down to discuss their experience running a successful fitness business while starting and maintaining their relationship, and how Paden went from feeling like “Compromise” was a 4 letter word to now Michael taking over the CEO role. 

In this episode they cover how their relationship started, the important thing Michael paid for early on, the importance of understanding personality traits to be able to effectively communicate, what didn’t go so well for them, and tips for  navigating this situation and still being happily married.

Links for items mentioned in this episode:

- Enneagram: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/rheti

- Human Design: https://www.jovianarchive.com/get_your_chart

- Imago Therapy: https://harvilleandhelen.com/initiatives/what-is-imago/

Here's a quick preview of this episode:

2:36 Where Michael was in his business when he first thought Paden should start working with him

11:11 The important thing Michael paid for early on

12:51 Shouldn’t a coach have a coach?

17:20 Michael’s strengths and a discussion about personality traits 

22:18 Paden’s strengths

24:31 Michael and Paden’s tug-of-war about the spotlight and how Michael feels about it

29:26 The Trial Period of Paden working for Gymnazo

32:26 Imposter syndrome

33:09 CEO status and Ego compromise

37:09 Big tips for working with your significant other

40:47 What didn’t go so well for Paden and Michael

1:03:51 Tools and tips Paden and Michael used to navigate this situation and still be happily married

1:15:06 What Paden and Michael would do differently