# The Collateral Damage of Business Success with Ryan Finley (stage 4)  - Ep. 406

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Podcast: [The Start, Scale & Succeed Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-start-scale-succeed-podcast-5607950)
Published: 2026-06-23T10:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.scalearchitects.com/secrets/406-the-collateral-damage-of-business-success-with-ryan-finley
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Duration seconds: 1096

## Resource

In this revelatory episode, Ryan Finley, Owner and Founder of Freedom Financial Services Group, shares how neglecting your marriage while building your business can destroy both. If you’re a stage 1 founder feeling pulled between launching your venture and maintaining your most important relationship, you won’t want to miss it. You will discover: - Why keeping your spouse involved in your business journey protects both your marriage and your company - How to maintain open communication about finances and pressures as you grow - What balanced time management looks like so your family gets your full attention This episode is ideal for for Founders, Owners, and CEOs in stage 4 of The Founder's Evolution. Not sure which stage you're in? Find out for free in less than 10 minutes at https://www.scalearchitects.com/founders/quiz Ryan Finley is the Founder of Freedom Financial Services Group, a divorce finance advisory firm assisting families, attorneys, and courts with the financial challenges of divorce. With over twenty years of executive experience in finance and forensic accounting, Ryan has led hundreds of families across the country to financial clarity and assurance. As a CPA, CDFA, CVA, and court-approved mediator, Ryan combines technical accuracy with empathy, bridging financial analysis and human insight. His skill in clarifying complex financial matters and encouraging constructive dialogue makes him a trusted ally for attorneys and clients. Want to learn more about Ryan Finley's work at Freedom Financial Services Group? Check out his website at https://www.freedomfsg.com/ Connect with Ryan thorugh his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanfinley/ Email him at ryan@freedomfsg.com and his phone number is 941-315-5535

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