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Does your business have a holiday tradition that started by accident?
What holiday tradition did your business start by accident? Maybe somebody brought a sweet potato pie to the shop one year. The next December, somebody asked, “You’re bringing that pie again, right?” 😂 Just like that, bringing the pie became somebody’s job. What’s one thing your crew or family did once during the holidays that everyone looks forward to now? I’d love to hear how it got started.Making Choices that count
All business owners that run their business themselves know that every choice counts. As we grow we learn more and more which choices make the best sense for your client, for your business, and we cannot forget our family. Best way to approach this for me lately has been to continually balance the best outcome for all and it’s a win all the time!Has owning a business changed the way your family thinks about money?
Running a business can make you look at money differently. You start thinking more about cash flow, saving, debt, investing, and where every dollar is going. I’m curious whether that mindset has rubbed off on your family too. Has owning a business changed the way your household talks about or handles money?How Do You Get Un-Burned Out?
Being honest, this season has been a brutal one for my business. Lots of people problems, trying to make positive changes only to roll them back, tough jobs, etc etc. I listened to a couple podcasts that really rocked me: Jobber - Stop Promoting Your Best Tech Contractor Evolution - Why Contractors Hate Their Businesses But I sort of realized that I've been operating in fight or flight for probably 3-6 months and I'm probably past the point of burning out. My ideas to find the joy in the business again are: Pray about it Make sure I'm exercising and drinking enough water (make sure the body is right) Try to stack some small wins - finish that estimator I've been working on, hit a social media goal, etc. Play with my dog more haha Have any of you been there and were able to reel it in?How To Run a Full Time Business While Taking Time Off for a New Baby?
My wife and I are being blessed with a second child that is arriving in January and I couldn't be more excited and happy! I am a little worried about running my business while my wife is home with the baby, our senior dog and some times our toddler too. I do want to take time off to be home with them, but do need to put food on the table. I hired a young guy that I am in full training mode with right now. Someone who can still generate some income while I am at home with my family. I think working like 3 days a week staggered is looking like the best option for me now, but also considered a short day everyday? I don't know. It is a lot to take in and think about but I wonder if anyone else had a child while they were running a business? How did you handle it?Is hiring family a smart move or a future problem?
My wife and I both work in the business, so this one is personal. There are real advantages to family being involved. Trust is already there. The stakes matter to both people. Decisions can happen fast. But business and marriage can blur together quickly. A route problem can follow you into dinner. A customer issue can show up on date night. A disagreement about operations can feel heavier because it’s not just a coworker pushing back, it’s your spouse. That part takes work. Clear roles help. So do boundaries around when you’re talking as business partners and when you’re just husband and wife. Family can make a business stronger, but only if the relationship doesn’t become the place where all the business stress gets dumped. Have you worked with family in your business, and did it help or create problems you didn’t expect?
Life, Family, and rebuilding My Path
Life has a way of shifting everything when you least exspect it. Going through a divorce has been one of those defining moments that forced me to reflect, rebuild, and rethink what stability and purpose really mean. Family has become my foundation - not in just the traditional sense, but as my motivation to keep moving forward and creating something solid for the future. This season of change has pushed me to take control of my direction instead of letting circumstances define it. That's why I started Crown Dominion Cleaning. It's more than a business - it's a fresh start. It represents rebuilding, independence, and turning life experience into something productive and meaningful. Even when life doesn't go as planned, there's still purpose in the rebuilding. This is my reset, and Im choosing to grow from it.Balancing the Hustle: How do you separate business from family time?
Hey everyone, We talk a lot about optimizing our routes and managing our workflows, but I wanted to drop a question into the Life & Family section about a different kind of balance. When you’re running a home service business, the work doesn't always stay at the job site. Phone calls, scheduling, and bookkeeping have a way of bleeding into dinner time and weekends. I’m curious to know how you all handle the boundary between the hustle and home: Setting Boundaries: Do you have a hard cutoff time where the work phone goes on "Do Not Disturb," or do you find yourself answering client messages late into the night? Family Involvement: For those who run family businesses, how do you make sure your regular family time doesn't turn into just another business meeting? Unplugging: What's your biggest tip for mentally switching off "work mode" so you can be fully present with your spouse, kids, or pets at the end of the day? Running a business is a 24/7 mindset, but our time with family is what we're working so hard for in the first place. I’d love to hear how you keep those boundaries strong!What is one boundary you’ve set in business that’s drastically improved your quality of life?
Over the years I’ve learned boundaries are the most important thing as a business owner. I used to check my work email the second I opened my eyes, I’ve worked till midnight sometimes, I’ve given up my weekends. I’m curious to hear what others have done!
