‘It’s Yelling, Be Honest’ — How This Couple Divorced, But Still Grew Their Business to 16 Locations and $1.4 Million In Revenue

May 9, 2026 - 00:48

Divorce usually means splitting everything in half. For one couple, it meant doubling down on what they built together. Despite ending their marriage, they kept running their company as a team, growing it from a single shop to 16 locations with $1.4 million in annual revenue.

The key, they say, is brutal honesty. "It's yelling, be honest," one of them explained. They treat the business like a third child -- something they are both equally committed to, regardless of their personal relationship. That shared responsibility forces them to separate emotional baggage from business decisions.

They set clear boundaries. No personal drama during work hours. No using the company to settle old scores. Instead, they focus on what works: clear roles, direct communication, and a mutual understanding that the business is bigger than either of them.

It is not always easy. Former spouses rarely make natural business partners. But they found that their shared history gives them an advantage. They know each other's strengths and weaknesses. They can predict how the other will react. And when a tough call needs to be made, they skip the small talk and get straight to the point.

The result is a company that outgrew their marriage. They now manage a growing network of locations, proving that sometimes the best professional partnerships come from personal ones that ended.