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Work/Life Balance. What does that look like?
I searched the forums and didn't find a good conversation regarding the work/life balance topic (link if you know of one). I found a great topic started by bedellmgmt a while ago about how he had to let go of his hobbies and the pursuit to get some back. How do you maintain a healthy balance in your life beyond work? Do you dive headfirst into your business and try to connect with family whenever you can? If this sounds familiar, how does your family feel about it—do they understand and support you? And perhaps the more profound question is this: Do you believe your company thrives because it takes priority, or do you think its success comes from achieving that work-life harmony? Many of us grapple with these dilemmas. I’ve experienced both sides myself. For me, one of my most important values has always been to provide for my family. Over 20 years ago, that meant putting in long hours—sometimes up to 100 a week—to achieve success. Unfortunately, it also meant missing out on precious moments with my kids, family, and friends. While I built a business that supports us financially, I often found myself thinking, "Why doesn't anyone seem to recognize the effort I'm putting in?" This focus on work led to some tensions at home because I was so absorbed in my career. They wanted me, and I was confused because I thought that was what I was giving them. Have you ever experienced that? And if you did, how did you overcome it?Have you ever hit a point in your business where you thought about quitting?
In this episode of Masters of Home Service Doni Jones shares her story of building a $4 million tree care business. Success didn't come without challenges. When her truck was repossessed in the middle of the night, she was ready to give up. But waking up the next morning, decided she needed to take responsibility and get to work. Her decision to keep going became the turning point. You can tune into her full story below: Have you been to the point of giving up? What kept you going? Any tips for others?
Share What You Know. Learn From Someone New. (The $100 Coffee Card? Just a Bonus)
Every day, convos in this community help someone run their business a little smoother—pricing, hiring, workflows, and everything in between. As we wrap up the year, we want to spark even more of those helpful conversations. The giveaway is just a nudge to jump in. ☕ From Dec 1~31, engage to enter to win 1 of 10 × $100 Coffee Gift Cards 💌 How to Enter 1️⃣ Start a post—share a story, question, lesson learned, or goal from your business. Pick a board and click Start a Discussion to post. 2️⃣ Reply to another member’s post to earn an extra entry—your perspective or encouragement could be exactly what someone needs. That’s it! Every post and reply helps keep this community strong and earns you more chances to win. Good luck, and happy posting! ☃️☕️ Terms & Conditions
Being Efficient Allows for Faster Growth and Scaling
Entrepreneurship is wild. You start with an idea, a little grit, and the belief that you can build something better than what exists. But the truth is, ideas are cheap. Execution is everything. And for us, Jobber has been one of the tools that turned execution into real growth. In the last 12 to 13 months, we have scaled our handyman home improvement business and our outdoor lighting company to nearly one million dollars in revenue. That kind of jump does not happen by accident. It happens because we built systems. It happens because we eliminated chaos. It happens because Jobber made it possible to run the business with efficiency and clarity. When your operations are tight, you get your life back as an entrepreneur. Instead of drowning in admin work, I get to lead. I get to hire better. I get to think bigger. I get to grow the business instead of chasing the business. Professional quotes and invoices have been a game changer. The moment our clients see a clean, organized, branded presentation, it sets the tone. It builds trust before the job even starts. We win more work because we look like the company customers want to say yes to. And we get paid faster because the billing process is simple and friction free. Then there is the marketing suite. That thing is a silent revenue engine. Reengaging past clients. Keeping our brand top of mind. Making sure we never miss an opportunity to earn a Google review that boosts our visibility and credibility. Those reviews stack up and they make a real difference. Jobber has helped us do what entrepreneurs dream of. Scale without burning out. Grow without losing our minds. Build systems that give us freedom instead of frustration. If your business feels stuck in the weeds, take a hard look at your operations. The right tools do not replace hard work, but they multiply it. And that multiplication is what takes you from surviving to scaling.
Those moments that just make you smile...
Yesterday as I was doing some exclusion work for a residential customer, I had a moment that just made me feel so happy and couldn't help smile. I finally took the leap and started my own company in a field that I am a true professional! I am finally doing this for myself. This is my business. I am my own boss. I am not working for the man anymore. I was swept away by this feeling of pride and joy knowing that I am doing something I have been dreaming of for 5 years. It filled me up with such a positive glow. I really and truly hope everyone gets these moments sometime during your day. It's small things like this that keep you going. It softens the blows when you have a bad day or letting the negative thoughts move in. We are all going to have those stressful times, scary times, hard times... but when you get these positive feelings, take it all in and enjoy that sense of pride.Here is a real topic I would like to open up about...
How many people started their own company after working for someone else and thinking they could do it better on their own? Or saw the flaws in a company and aligned themselves to not make those mistakes? I have worked in my industry for 12 years and saw the best and the worst. I learned from both, probably more from the bad! I adapted all of those into my own business and my customers love it. How many people thought they could easily take customers from their previous company? Did it go as planned? Was there hesitation from any of them? Obviously I am sure everyone respected their Non-Compete Clause if there was one signed, but I feel like a lot of us started their dream in the same way! I would love to hear these stories!
