Insuring Their Success: How Damien and Matilda Relyea Navigate Entrepreneurship as a Couple

Celebrating Small Family Businesses

Celebrating Small Family Businesses: A Conversation with Matilda and Damien Relyea

Matilda and Damien Relyea, founders of Relyea Insurance Group, speak about their journey in running a small family business. They detail the challenges they faced such as navigating financial hurdles and attaining a work-life balance. They also discuss the importance of self-reliance, lessons learned from other family business owners, and provide advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. Damien and Matilda emphasize the need to surround oneself with successful and experienced business owners for guidance and advise those considering starting a business to simply 'just do it'.

00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Guests

00:26 Starting a Family Business: The Backstory

02:09 Challenges and Reactions from Family

03:26 The Joy of Working Together

05:47 Overcoming Challenges in the Business Journey

06:08 Balancing Work and Personal Life

06:52 Financial Stress and Its Impact

09:03 Creating a Healthy Work Environment

10:49 Lessons Learned and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

14:02 The Power of Being Debt-Free

14:45 The Dangers of Comparison and the Importance of Choices

15:36 The Trap of Living by Default

16:36 The Addiction to Materialism

18:14 The Changing Dynamics of Family and Business

21:00 The Importance of Networking and Learning from Others

22:43 The Value of Earning Your Place

25:04 The Power of Resilience and Self-Confidence

28:39 The Importance of Teaching Financial Responsibility

30:50 Closing Thoughts: Just Do It

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