Marriage in today’s society meets the commonly held criteria for an entrepreneurial enterprise. It is statistically risky, economically wrought with peril and socially rebellious. Still, bold and adventurous business entrepreneurs continue gleefully into marriage, despite the odds of scuttling their businesses and marriages. Fortunately, two entrepreneurs are advancing common sense, Biblically-based relationship and business building solutions.
Otis (OL) Buckley a young banker and multi-talented artist, now consults individuals and institutions in establishing financial legacies through wise stewardship. Sway Buckley, dancer/choreographer, entrepreneur, and business coach now trains creative types in developing fierce, cutting-edge businesses. After seven years of God-powered marriage, they formed “Marriedpreneur Life” (MarriedpreneurLife.com) - where they teach couples how to nurture their marriage while building their businesses, together.
A passage in Proverbs best captures the shining radiance of OL and Sway Buckley’s “Marriedprenuer Life” consultancy firm and web presence. “Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore get wisdom and with all thy getting get understanding.” Proverbs 4:7. At Marriedprenuer Life you can “Get Strategies to Grow a Healthy Marriage and Strong Business Powered by Biblical Principles.”
Marriedprenuer Life is intentional about supporting couples with business building skills and relationship skills that lead to winning life together. Whether it's one spouse or both in business, it impacts the relationship. The goal is to make sure that impact is positive. Marriedprenuer Life clients range from technology, education, arts and pastoral services. The overall mission is to implement efficient systems that yield results.
What stroke of brilliance led these two “faith-centric” business dynamos to form a consultancy, a life-giving service that generates clarity for marriage partners, developing businesses while fulfilling their commitments to keep their core values intact? Sway and OL agree that inspiration and motivation were beamed from God and spoken by their clients. They shared that their “whole-soul” business coaching styles sparked a demand for “Marriedprenuer Life” - business development and nurturing relationship training.
That best describes the framework of the blessed and dynamic duo, and how they operate together showcases a tapestry of love and wisdom in action. Also, the Buckley’s social media presence continually serves up a field of precious stones. Sway shares, “Who says dish washing has to be gender-specific? Although we both share in 'keeping the house' it has totally helped our marriage to have clear expectations.”
This fresh intentionality is anchored in their daily commitment to perpetual communication. Morning prayer and sharing the days’ goals and intentions, plant an unshakable foundation for progress and success. Essentially, they have three businesses; OL is the CEO of OL Buckley Companies and author of Payday Proverbs, Sway is the founder of Smart Artist Institute, and together they steer Marriedprenuer Life. All entities flourish under their most important umbrella corporation, the OL and Sway Buckley marriage.
Their life-bonding interactions, sprout social media gems that ring in your ear and seed your heart with godly wisdom. OL explains, “Of course, having your prayer life is crucial...but there's NOTHING more powerful than a couple who prays TOGETHER. - Here are a few benefits: - 1) It levels the playing field-reminds BOTH parties they BOTH need God's grace. Pride has to leave. - 2) It promotes CRAZY unity in a marriage - I mean, it's hard to hold a grudge when you remember how much God's love for you has changed the game. - 3) It creates a deeper level of spiritual intimacy. When your spirits are in agreement, POWERFUL things happen because a peaceable marriage pleases God. Miracles occur in this place. So, need we say more? Pray. TOGETHER!”
If you could hear the light from each star in the “Marriedprenuer Life” night sky, each twinkle of wisdom might sound like:
• “Appreciate, respect and even be inspired by other marriages...but COMPARING is a 'No No.' Never make your spouse feel he/she is underappreciated. If you have an issue, want to convey. Instead tell them FIRST what you DO appreciate before expressing any concerns. Start sweet. End sweet.”
• Decide to forgive QUICKLY today! Your spouse will thank you for it and so will your marriage. Don't let pettiness get the best of you...instead GIVE the best of you to the one who means the most..give the gift of forgiveness Not always easy but it's always right...”
• Prayer= Game.Changer. Funny how bringing God into any situation quickly humbles the ego and changes the heart. The sad thing is many don't take advantage of the power and unity that comes through praying together. Don't get caught slipping in your marriage... Now, be great!
Within Marriedprenuer Life, Wisdom is the principle thing and the ever-fruitful “Understanding” yields strategies that grow healthy marriages and strong business, all powered by Biblical principles.
OL and Sway Buckley
Marriedpreneur Life
P.O. Box 227242 Dallas, TX 75222 817-680-1318
contact@marriedpreneurlife.com
Dr. Letitia Wright is host of the Wright Place TV Show and can be found at www.wrightplacetv.com