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Lisa's avatar
Lisa
Jobber Community Team
1 month ago

What’s a non-negotiable work/life boundary you have?

What’s a work/life boundary you’ll never compromise on? And how has it helped running your business?

In this episode of Masters of Home Service, WiringByron​ and KellyUGuerrero​ get into:

  • Why working late is usually a systems problem, not a time problem
  • Letting go of the need to always be available and learning to delegate
  • Small boundary changes that actually protect your health and time

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12 Replies

  • KellyUGuerrero's avatar
    KellyUGuerrero
    Contributor 4
    1 month ago

    This was a lot of fun to talk about and so important to avoid business owner burnout!  Thanks for sharing! 

     

     

    • WiringByron's avatar
      WiringByron
      Jobber Ambassador
      1 month ago

      I listened last night, good one. Enjoyed this talk. Erin, 

      This is the sort of episode where I think if it wasn't in a polished podcast format like this, we could definitely get a little bit deeper. Especially with so many business owners that have large family responsibilities at home. It's something a lot of people can really relate to, and also a lot of people are struggling with this.

      • Erin's avatar
        Erin
        Jobber Community Team
        27 days ago

        Be great to keep the conversation happening here! Something I've seen come up a lot recently is the dynamics between family and a partner when the husband/wife/partner is also active in the business. That's a lot to navigate and can be hard to navigate. 

  • PestFreeCanada's avatar
    PestFreeCanada
    Contributor 5
    27 days ago

    My "No Compromise" is taking my daughter to school in the morning. I think most importantly it is my responsibility as my wife has to leave before me, but also it is my time alone with my daughter. We sing and dance, walk slow looking at sticks and flowers, chit chat about whatever and spend time together.

    I am sure I could figure out something to get her to school if I wasn't available, but I don't want to think about that at all. On the same token, I could take on a job that starts at 8am and that is one more job a day, but again it's not something I am willing to comprmise on.

    • Erin's avatar
      Erin
      Jobber Community Team
      27 days ago

      Love this! This will be a core memory for her.

    • KellyUGuerrero's avatar
      KellyUGuerrero
      Contributor 4
      27 days ago

      I think that's an amazing boundary.  A lot of times we get so busy working hard to give our kids a better life that we forget that our presence IS that better life.  I have very few memories of time like that with my father and I know the profound impact this will have on your daughter's world view and relationships as she gets older (WAYYYY older)

    • Lisa's avatar
      Lisa
      Jobber Community Team
      27 days ago

      That’s so sweet! Honestly, those little morning moments are the stuff that really sticks. Love that you’ve made that time together a non-negotiable, it sounds really special :)

  • HUGEHomePros's avatar
    HUGEHomePros
    Jobber Ambassador
    8 days ago

    I'm a competitive beach vball player so I have a couple mornings that I play at sunrise so I get to the office later then I have another day I have a dedicated work out with a group of guys in the middle of the day that's for that hobby. I work late on those day usually but I always make sure I do it otherwise I will get burned out on my company. It also helps me focus on getting better at something besides business. I think this helps occupy my mind so I'm not thinking about improving systems and work problems all the time. 

    • Lisa's avatar
      Lisa
      Jobber Community Team
      6 days ago

      Having something outside of work that gives your brain a break from the business stuff and helps you recharge is so important. Thanks for sharing!