Amy Porterfield and her husband, Hobie.
Kat Harris
- Amy Porterfield started her own business at 31 and surpassed her husband's income as a firefighter.
- They decided as a couple that her husband would retire and she would support both of them.
- Despite initial hesitation, this arrangement has strengthened their communication and marriage.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Amy Porterfield, a 47-year-old founder and online marketing expert in Nashville.