Ep 16: Growth & Marriage: What It's Like Going Through A 30-Day Year As A Couple
“You can’t demand trust from people you haven’t earned it from — or worse, have lost it.”
— Dave Conway
In this episode, Dave and Jacq get raw and real about what it actually takes to grow together as a couple, without resentment, fear, or drifting apart.
If you’re building something big and trying to hold your relationship together while you do it… this one’s for you.
Key Takeaways from Episode 16:
1. Growth without results leads to resentment (5:35)
You can’t expect the people in your life to keep supporting your vision if there’s no evidence it’s working. Dave makes it clear: investing in personal development is only half the game — the other half is producing real, tangible results. When you don’t produce results, you lose trust. And when trust erodes, relationships suffer. Especially marriages where financial risk is involved.
2. Marriage is a partnership, not ownership or mentorship (36:00)
Dave says way too many couples get stuck because they’re treating their relationship like a control dynamic. He shares a powerful framework from a marriage prep priest: if both partners move toward a shared higher goal, they naturally grow closer to each other. You don’t have to micromanage each other’s journey — you just have to do the work on yourself. A real partnership is built when two people grow individually and meet at the top!
3. Support is earned, not assumed (6:30)
Jacq didn’t support Dave blindly… she supported him because he kept proving his commitment. Every coaching sale, every investment paid back, every leap of faith followed by a win helped reinforce her belief. And that’s the key: belief is earned in layers. If you want your partner’s full support, don’t just talk about the vision, show them you’re serious!
4. Opulence begins in your mindset (17:00)
Opulence isn’t just wealth, it’s a vibration, a way of being. Dave and Jacq realized their home life lacked the energy of beauty, generosity, and abundance they were experiencing at events. So they studied “The Spirit of Opulence” and began infusing those ideas into their environment. Now their current home and relationship now feel more opulent than the five-star hotels they used to chase! Hear exactly how they did it!
5. To coach others, you have to live on the edge yourself (26:26)
Jacq believes the best coaches are “a little dangerous.” They’re not afraid to live on the edge, take risks, and push people to their limits, because they’ve already done it themselves. You can’t lead clients where you haven’t gone. If you're not uncomfortable, you're not growing… and if you're not growing, you're not qualified to lead.
6. Daily micro-shifts build massive relationship equity (41:15)
During one intense travel month, Jacq and Dave committed to sending each other a text every morning sharing one thing they loved or appreciated about each other. It sounds simple, but the emotional impact was huge. That tiny daily habit built connection, warmth, and intimacy, even while they were apart. It’s a reminder that love grows through the little things, especially when life is moving fast!
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If you’re chasing a big goal and want to build something lasting with your partner along the way… this is the episode that’ll show you how!
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0:00:00 – Introduction & Episode Preview
0:02:32 – Growing Together: The Dynamics of Marriage
0:03:28 – Crying Through Growth
0:05:35 – Coaching Reflections: The Importance of Results
0:08:58 – When Business Meets Marriage
0:10:27 – Navigating Changes in Marriage & Business
0:15:14 – Work, Relationships & Social Dynamics
0:17:01 – Creating Opulence at Home
0:24:03 – From Dream to Reality: Dave’s Coaching Success
0:26:26 – Coaching on the Edge: Pushing Limits & Achieving Results
0:28:54 – The Power of Support & Personal Growth
0:35:50 – Lessons from Marriage Prep
0:41:15 – A Month of Love: Strengthening Your Bond
0:43:00 – Wrap Up & Conclusion
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About The 30-Day Year Podcast
The 30-Day Year Podcast teaches ambitious entrepreneurs the mindset philosophy that has the power to reshape their lifestyle and business results forever!
Every week, join 8-figure Mindset Mentor and world-class speaker, Dave Conway to redefine how you achieve success by taking control of your thinking around setting goals, earning money, shaping habits, creating your mastermind and more. As a coach and mentor, he has helped thousands of entrepreneurs multiply their income, all while finding peace of mind, serenity and fulfillment.
His co-host, Jacqueline Conway, is his wife, business partner and the CEO of their company Conway Mentorship. Together they share the stories, practices, ups and downs and ultimate life lessons that led to their personal, financial and business transformation.
Listen to reveal the mindset shifts that unlock deeper meaning for goal setting, personal growth and financial prosperity.
