DeepSummary
The podcast episode begins with Nicole Lapin discussing how business strategies can be applied to personal relationships. She interviews dating coach Megan Wex, who explains her 'man funnel' strategy based on a sales funnel, where she dates multiple prospects initially and narrows them down. Lapin also talks to Britt Morin, who uses 'OKRs' (Objectives and Key Results) with her husband to set goals for their relationship.
Morgan Lavoie and her fiancé Jack discuss their living 'contract' that they update monthly, outlining expectations and plans for their relationship. Finally, Lapin and her boyfriend Jared share how they use a '1 to 10' scale to gauge how important issues are before addressing conflicts.
The episode explores unconventional ways that people are applying business tools and mindsets to their romantic relationships, with the goal of improving communication, setting expectations, and fostering growth.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Business tools like sales funnels, OKRs, contracts and rating scales can be adapted to help improve communication and set expectations in romantic relationships.
- Dating multiple prospects initially through a 'man funnel' approach can prevent putting all your hopes in one person too soon.
- Using OKRs to set quarterly goals for a relationship can help couples intentionally foster growth together.
- A monthly 'contract' to outline plans, expectations and appreciation can strengthen a relationship.
- Gauging how important an issue is on a 1-10 scale before addressing it can prevent overreacting to minor issues.
- Applying business mindsets to relationships requires open communication, integrity and trying creative approaches.
- While unorthodox, these strategies aim to remove assumptions and promote understanding between partners.
- The tips provide frameworks for being more intentional and growth-oriented within relationships.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “We have family okrs.“ by Britt Morin
- “The contract started because it was a gimmicky way for us to say that we liked each other and that we wanted to continue to see each other.“ by Jack
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Episode Information
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
Money News Network
2/14/24