#42: Being Second-In-Command to Your Spouse & How to Win in Family and Business with ”Chief Matriarch” Amy Stasiukaitis

2025-02-25

Secrets to success being a Second-In-Command to your spouse while balancing business and family life with Amy Stasiukaitis, Chief of Staff at Low County Case & Millwork and founder of The Helm. Being a second-in-command in any business is a challenge, but when your CEO is also your spouse, the dynamics become even more complex. In Episode 42 of The Right-Hand Roadmap, we sat down with Amy Stasiukaitis, Chief of Staff at Low County Case & Millwork and founder of The Helm, to discuss what it takes to balance leadership, marriage, and motherhood. Amy also shared how she carved out her...

Secrets to success being a Second-In-Command to your spouse while balancing business and family life with Amy Stasiukaitis, Chief of Staff at Low County Case & Millwork and founder of The Helm.

Being a second-in-command in any business is a challenge, but when your CEO is also your spouse, the dynamics become even more complex. In Episode 42 of The Right-Hand Roadmap, we sat down with Amy Stasiukaitis, Chief of Staff at Low County Case & Millwork and founder of The Helm, to discuss what it takes to balance leadership, marriage, and motherhood.

Amy also shared how she carved out her role as “Chief Matriarch” in a growing company, managing operations while supporting her husband’s vision.

You'll hear all about:

02:15 – Amy’s background and how she became the Chief of Staff at Low County Case & Millwork and “Chief Matriarch” in life as a whole.
05:30 – Defining the role of a Second-In-Command in a family-run business
09:45 – The biggest challenges of working with a spouse and how to navigate them
14:10 – The benefits of setting boundaries, or not setting boundaries!
19:30 – Why communication is the key to success in business and marriage
23:50 – The importance of trust between the entrepreneur and Second-In-Command
27:40 – How Amy’s experience led her to create The Helm and share her expertise with other Second First members.
32:15 – Advice for anyone stepping into a leadership role alongside their spouse