Ep 393 Marriage, Money, and Maui with Mike & Caroline Neubauer

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4.6 • 690 Ratings

🗓️ 7 October 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

Zach talks with Mike and Caroline Neubauer, the husband-and-wife team behind Our Family Invests. From meeting on a Maui beach to building a life of real estate success, family adventure, and deep purpose, their story is equal parts romance, resilience, and intentional design.

Mike, a former firefighter turned real estate investor, and Caroline, a realtor and hospitality professional, share how they built financial freedom through smart investing while keeping their marriage and family at the center. They discuss parenting their nine-year-old son, Nico, navigating caregiving for aging parents with dementia, and learning that true success means doing what you love, without sacrificing connection.

Throughout the conversation, Mike and Caroline reflect on their evolution as a couple, from best friends to business partners to co-hosts of a podcast inspiring entrepreneurial families to thrive together.

Key Takeaways

A shared “why” fuels success - Their marriage and business are driven by a mutual vision: creating freedom and impact as a family.
Communication is non-negotiable - They schedule time to talk, align on goals, and revisit priorities regularly through “coffee dates.”
Boundaries bring balance - Clear work hours, shared calendars, and family rituals like Fun Fridays keep life joyful and grounded.
Roles evolve, but the mission stays the same - Each knows their strengths: Mike leads investing, Caroline manages transactions, and they pivot as needed.
Caregiving changes perspective - Supporting Caroline’s parents through dementia taught them patience, teamwork, and the value of living in the moment.
Success without sacrifice - They refuse to chase money at the expense of harmony, choosing family and purpose first.
Grace and growth go hand in hand - They remind couples that no one is “100% all the time,” and giving grace during hard seasons keeps love steady.

Guest Info

Mike & Caroline Neubauer
Founders of Our Family Invests, Mike and Caroline are real estate investors, podcast hosts, and parents living on Maui. Through their show and community, they share insights on financial freedom, marriage, and raising a family rooted in values. Their podcast spotlights entrepreneurial couples who are redefining success without losing sight of what matters most.

website - https://ourfamilyinvests.com/
instagram - https://www.instagram.com/OurFamilyInvests

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Hey everybody, welcome and thank you for listening to this episode of Marriage Therapy Radio.
0:05.5	My name is Zach Brittle.
0:07.8	Let's see.
0:08.5	Today, I'm here with Mike and Caroline Newbauer.
0:10.7	It was such a delight talking to these guys.
0:12.3	I love talking to people who are clear about their vision.
0:15.5	They know what they're about and they know why they're about it.
0:18.5	And these guys have a really cool story about how they built
0:21.5	their business and their family. And it was just fun to talk to them. I think you'll get a kick
0:26.0	out of particularly how they met and decided to make it work together. Before we get started,
0:32.1	I want to thank all of you who are Patreon subscribers. It's been really fun to be interacting with you and sending in
0:38.4	your Ask Zach questions. We've got a new one coming up for you here pretty soon. Being a member
0:43.1	at Patreon is the best way to support Marriage Therapy Radio. You can do that by going to patreon.com
0:47.2	slash Marriage Therapy Radio or go to Marriage Therapy Radio.com and just click on the Patreon button.
0:52.9	Also want to remind you that if you're in or near Philadelphia,
0:56.2	I've got a relational life therapy boot camp coming up.
0:58.9	It is a great way to come either as an individual or with your partner to learn relationship skills.
1:05.2	I'm teaching that with a friend and colleague, Julie Rudiger.
1:07.3	That is in November, 8th and 9th.
1:12.8	And we have an early bird discount through October 12th. So you had about a week left to get that. If you're interested, shoot me an email,
1:17.4	info at marriage therapy radio.com. And yeah, for now, I'm excited to share the story of Mike and
1:23.5	Caroline Newbauer. I want to thank those guys for coming on the show. This is a very cool conversation. Stick around. Mike and Carolyn Newbauer. Tell me, tell me a little bit about who you guys.
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