How to Get Your Partner On Board With You Starting an Aesthetic or Wellness Business as a Nurse.

If you’re a nurse thinking about leaving bedside to start your own aesthetic or wellness practice, chances are you’ve already asked yourself this question:

What will my partner think?

You’re not alone. In fact, one of the most common concerns we hear from new members is this:

“I’m ready, but my spouse isn’t sure.”

That hesitation is valid. Starting something new can feel risky, especially when it affects your income, your schedule, and your family dynamic. But what if it didn’t have to be risky? What if you could launch your business part time, with low overhead, a clear roadmap, and built-in support?

At Five Square, we help nurses become business owners through aesthetics, weight loss, and IV therapy. Most of our members start their practice as a side hustle while keeping their hospital job, giving their families time to adjust and grow into the opportunity.

This blog is for the nurse who’s ready to step away from burnout, and for the partner who wants to support them, but just needs more information.

Can You Really Start an Aesthetic or Wellness Business Without Quitting Your Nursing Job?

Yes. This is exactly what we teach.

We’ve built a model that allows nurses to launch their practice part time, using a concierge-style setup with minimal overhead. Many of our members see clients in their home, the client’s home, or in a shared treatment space. This keeps monthly costs low and makes it possible to see a return quickly, often within the first few months.

You do not need to rent a building or buy expensive equipment. You do not need to hire a team or take out a business loan. And you do not need to walk away from your nursing job until you are ready.

Five Square gives you the roadmap, training, and mentorship to do this the smart way.

A Partner’s Perspective: What It Really Looks Like at Home

We sat down with a real Five Square couple, Tabitha and Aleksy, to talk about what this shift looked like in their home. Tabitha was working in the emergency department. She now runs her own aesthetics practice full time, with full control over her schedule.

Watch the video to hear how they navigated:

• The financial decision to start
  
  
• What changed for their family schedule
  
  
• How the business actually began to grow
  
  
• Why their home feels calmer and more connected now
  
  

5 Key Questions to Discuss With Your Partner

If you’re not on the same page yet, these questions can help guide a focused, productive conversation.

1. What is not working about the current job?

• Is it sustainable emotionally and physically
  
  
• What does it cost us in terms of family time and mental health
  
  
• What happens if nothing changes
  
  

2. What is the actual cost to start?

• What do we get with the Five Square membership (Link to member benefits page)
  
  
• Can we launch part time without quitting our current job (Hint: Yes you can! Many of our members start this way.)
  
  
• What kind of income is realistic in the first few months (Many of our members become profitable within the first 90 days of starting their business.)
  
  

3. How would this affect our family schedule?

• Will this give us more flexibility for evenings and weekends
  
  
• Can client appointments happen during school hours
  
  
• What would change about our day-to-day routines
  
  

4. What is the worst-case and best-case scenario?

• If this doesn’t work, what is our backup plan
  
  
• If this succeeds, how would our life be different
  
  
• Are we aligned on how much risk we are comfortable with
  
  

5. How will we track if this is working?

• What goals or milestones matter most to us
  
  
• How will we know if this is gaining traction
  
  
• What kind of support do we need to set each other up for success
  
  

The Opportunity in Front of You

This is not just a career change. It is a lifestyle shift. Our members consistently say the same thing after a few months:

“I’m making more, working less, and I’m actually present with my family.”

Here is what makes our model different:

• You can start part time and keep your current job
  
  
• We provide step-by-step training on how to launch your business
  
  
• We help you get a medical director, legal setup, and product ordering
  
  
• You’ll be part of a private nurse community with 24/7 support
  
  
• You do not need a building, staff, or massive investment to begin
  
  You are never doing this alone
  

Still Deciding? Talk It Through With Us First

We’ve helped 100+ nurses across the country launch their aesthetic or wellness business. Many of them started right where you are, curious, cautious, and talking it through with their partner.

If you and your spouse have questions, we’d love to meet with you both and help you decide if this is the right move for your family.

This is not a sales call. It’s a conversation.

Book a Call for You and Your Partner → Here