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Tandem: The married entrepreneurs' guide for greater work-life balance
Build a business. Build a marriage.
Win at both!
On a tandem bicycle, two riders with different strengths can ride together and cover a lot of ground efficiently—if they have the same destination in mind and communicate effectively.
Sounds a lot like marriage, doesn’t it?
If you are an entrepreneur who has experienced the frustration of trying to balance your work life with your marriage life, only to fall behind in both areas, you’re far from alone. You can achieve greater balance simply by taking action together, in tandem, as outlined in this book.
Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, who have worked hard to resolve their own issues related to work–life balance, also consult other couples. They wrote Tandem to explain how to achieve and maintain that balance. Here are just a few ways you will benefit from their recommended smarter—not harder—to avoid regrets, frustration, and burnout.Prevent and resolve conflicts, whether or not you and your spouse work together.Set healthy boundaries between work and home.Increase your time margin and money margin.Grow your business without working more hours.And much more!
Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, married since 2016, are the cofounders of i61, Inc., a business consulting company based in California. They guide married entrepreneurs in creating better work–life balance.
Balancing the priorities of my marriage while meeting the demands of an international organization was not always easy. Unfortunately, back then, there wasn’t a handbook on how to succeed in marriage and business at the same time. In their new book Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee neatly lay out many of the solutions to work-life balance that I had to learn the hard way. Whether you work together with your spouse or not, this is a must read.
- Howard Behar, Retired President, Starbucks Coffee
Win at both!
On a tandem bicycle, two riders with different strengths can ride together and cover a lot of ground efficiently—if they have the same destination in mind and communicate effectively.
Sounds a lot like marriage, doesn’t it?
If you are an entrepreneur who has experienced the frustration of trying to balance your work life with your marriage life, only to fall behind in both areas, you’re far from alone. You can achieve greater balance simply by taking action together, in tandem, as outlined in this book.
Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, who have worked hard to resolve their own issues related to work–life balance, also consult other couples. They wrote Tandem to explain how to achieve and maintain that balance. Here are just a few ways you will benefit from their recommended smarter—not harder—to avoid regrets, frustration, and burnout.Prevent and resolve conflicts, whether or not you and your spouse work together.Set healthy boundaries between work and home.Increase your time margin and money margin.Grow your business without working more hours.And much more!
Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, married since 2016, are the cofounders of i61, Inc., a business consulting company based in California. They guide married entrepreneurs in creating better work–life balance.
Balancing the priorities of my marriage while meeting the demands of an international organization was not always easy. Unfortunately, back then, there wasn’t a handbook on how to succeed in marriage and business at the same time. In their new book Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee neatly lay out many of the solutions to work-life balance that I had to learn the hard way. Whether you work together with your spouse or not, this is a must read.
- Howard Behar, Retired President, Starbucks Coffee
266 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 7, 2022
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November 25, 2025
Tandem is one of those books that feels immediately useful the moment you open it. As married entrepreneurs themselves, the authors understand the unique pressures that come from blending work and home life with the same person. What I appreciated most is their calm, practical approach. They don’t promise perfection — they offer systems, conversations, and small shifts that can take a couple from reactive to intentional.
The chapters on setting shared priorities and creating “your version of balance” are especially strong. They extend empathy to couples who are overwhelmed, while still pushing them toward healthier structure and better communication. If you and your spouse run a business (or even dream of starting one), this book is a helpful companion and a reminder that you don’t have to choose between success and a strong relationship.
The chapters on setting shared priorities and creating “your version of balance” are especially strong. They extend empathy to couples who are overwhelmed, while still pushing them toward healthier structure and better communication. If you and your spouse run a business (or even dream of starting one), this book is a helpful companion and a reminder that you don’t have to choose between success and a strong relationship.
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