120. Winning with Money and Marriage: The Firefighter Framework with Connor Tyson | Road of Life Podcast
Thu Feb 05 2026
Road of Life Podcast Episode 120
Do you ever feel like money is the invisible elephant in the room? Like you're one unexpected bill away from a "Wednesday money fight," or worse, you're just using the "ostrich technique" and keeping your head in the sand?
Enter Connor Tyson.
Connor is a financial coach, former advisor of over 20 years, and the founder of Progress Solutions. He helps couples and married entrepreneurs stop the cycle of avoidance and start winning with money as a team.
In this episode, Connor gets real about why knowledge isn't the problem - Google solved that years ago - and why your habits, behaviors, and "why" are what actually move the needle.
He shares a powerful framework he learned from a veteran firefighter that transformed his own marriage, and he’s dropping it right here for you.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The Firefighter Framework: The four essential tenets for a secure marriage and financial life—Over-communication, Loyalty (having each other's back), People over Possessions, and—our favorite—having Fun.
The "Hopes and Worries" List: A simple, vulnerable exercise to align your visions and uncover the hidden fears that are quietly driving your financial decisions.
Knowledge vs. Habits: Why knowing what to do (spend less, save more) isn't enough, and how to bridge the gap by focusing on deep-rooted behaviors and values.
The 15-Minute Stand-up: Why you don't need a formal, scary spreadsheet meeting at the kitchen table, and how a quick, regular check-in on the couch keeps you aligned in a low-emotion state.
Team Strengths: How to appreciate your partner’s complementary financial strengths (like the "big picture" thinker vs. the "organized admin") instead of letting them frustrate you.
Breaking the Ice: How sharing your "biggest boneheaded money move" can remove the shame and awkwardness, making it safe to talk about finances again.
If you're ready to turn money from a "horrible master" into a "really good servant" for your marriage and your business, this conversation is pure gold.
Road of Life Coaching Resources with Meredith & Craig:
Get "The 200% Marriage" book (if you haven't already):
Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3NnsXaC
Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/3LEprYT
Marriage + Business Strategy Session: https://200percentmarriage.com/strategycall
Infinite Relationship Mastermind: https://the200percentmarriage.com/irmapplication
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meredithandcraig/meredithandcraig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithandcraig/
Connect with Connor:
http://www.progressfc.com/
Facebook and Instagram: @connortyson
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Road of Life Podcast Episode 120 Do you ever feel like money is the invisible elephant in the room? Like you're one unexpected bill away from a "Wednesday money fight," or worse, you're just using the "ostrich technique" and keeping your head in the sand? Enter Connor Tyson. Connor is a financial coach, former advisor of over 20 years, and the founder of Progress Solutions. He helps couples and married entrepreneurs stop the cycle of avoidance and start winning with money as a team. In this episode, Connor gets real about why knowledge isn't the problem - Google solved that years ago - and why your habits, behaviors, and "why" are what actually move the needle. He shares a powerful framework he learned from a veteran firefighter that transformed his own marriage, and he’s dropping it right here for you. In this episode, you’ll learn: The Firefighter Framework: The four essential tenets for a secure marriage and financial life—Over-communication, Loyalty (having each other's back), People over Possessions, and—our favorite—having Fun. The "Hopes and Worries" List: A simple, vulnerable exercise to align your visions and uncover the hidden fears that are quietly driving your financial decisions. Knowledge vs. Habits: Why knowing what to do (spend less, save more) isn't enough, and how to bridge the gap by focusing on deep-rooted behaviors and values. The 15-Minute Stand-up: Why you don't need a formal, scary spreadsheet meeting at the kitchen table, and how a quick, regular check-in on the couch keeps you aligned in a low-emotion state. Team Strengths: How to appreciate your partner’s complementary financial strengths (like the "big picture" thinker vs. the "organized admin") instead of letting them frustrate you. Breaking the Ice: How sharing your "biggest boneheaded money move" can remove the shame and awkwardness, making it safe to talk about finances again. If you're ready to turn money from a "horrible master" into a "really good servant" for your marriage and your business, this conversation is pure gold. Road of Life Coaching Resources with Meredith & Craig: Get "The 200% Marriage" book (if you haven't already): Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3NnsXaC Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/3LEprYT Marriage + Business Strategy Session: https://200percentmarriage.com/strategycall Infinite Relationship Mastermind: https://the200percentmarriage.com/irmapplication Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meredithandcraig/meredithandcraig LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithandcraig/ Connect with Connor: http://www.progressfc.com/ Facebook and Instagram: @connortyson