Ep4 (Season 2) - Best Friends and Business Partners: 30 Years of Building Together

The Australian Business Show

The Australian Business Show
Ep4 (Season 2) - Best Friends and Business Partners: 30 Years of Building Together
Oct 15, 2025 Season 2 Episode 4
Nick Stehr

Building a business with your spouse can be rewarding—but it comes with challenges.

In this episode of The Australian Business Show, Nick talks with his wife and co-founder, Melissa, about how they’ve built multiple businesses while raising a family. From Melissa’s journey as a carefree teen to an 18-year-old mum, to a confident business operator with purpose, they share the lessons, habits, and decisions that helped them grow personally and professionally.

You’ll discover:
- How a strong support network and clear boundaries drive sustainable growth
- Simple hiring processes with real milestones that make scaling easier
- How to know when to push forward and when to pivot
- Small habits and routines that keep your partnership and business thriving
- Strategies for protecting time, being present, and setting trackable goals

Whether you’re a couple running a business, building a family enterprise, or simply curious about balancing life and entrepreneurship, these insights will help you strengthen your partnership, make better decisions, and grow with intention.

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