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?October Giveaway: Post, Connect, and Win!
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Occasionally, I will have days or weeks I just want to give up. I'm 9 years in. I have had a lot of ups and downs. I have learned hard lessons. I have experienced big wins and losses. And every once in a while I feel defeated. I try everything to grow and make my business better and then I find myself taking steps backwards and feeling exhausted over the thoughts of having to build something again. This could be team members leaving that I invested in, money I saved that I now have to spend on repairs, or unexpected losses, and the list goes on. We all have those days we feel like we just don't have what it takes to actually make it. What do you do? How do you keep moving forward? Share some hopeful stories. Share the worst stories and how you overcame. I don't want to hear how you just win all the time. Tell me the stuff that made you sleepless, the stuff that made you cry, and that stuff that you thought you just couldn't rise from. I need some encouragement that even when I think the worst is happening I can still overcome and keep moving forward and win!Minutes & Opportunities: How do they matter?
At the start of my journey in the service industry, an experienced mentor imparted a crucial piece of advice: “The service industry is all about minutes & opportunities” Back then, I struggled to grasp its full meaning, being young and still relatively new to both the industry and the complexities of life. He elaborated that in the service business, each minute counts. If you don’t seize opportunities, someone else will. If you neglect to track your time, you’ll find yourself adrift. If efficiency escapes you, survival may not be in the cards. As he shared his wisdom, the pieces began to fit, though it took years and the launch of my own company for me to truly understand the depth of his words. Do you track the minutes in your company? Did you find any valuable information from doing so? Opportunities often present themselves more than once – but only a handful of times Embrace the chances that come your way. Quote every project (within your expertise) that crosses your desk. Pursue every lead and respond to calls promptly. There’s wisdom in the saying, “The early bird gets the worm.” Generally, being the first contractor to return a call and provide a quote significantly boosts your odds of landing that job. If you begin to decline quotes, you might find opportunities dwindling. Potential clients don’t appreciate wading through mediocre offerings, so make sure to deliver exactly what they want right from the start. What steps have you taken in your company to ensure that calls are answered and emails are responded to promptly? Do you quote everything within your scope of work that comes in?$1K Home Depot Giftcard Giveaway 🔥🛠️
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At the 01:11 mark of this episode of the Masters of Home Service, Zech Osburn (who started his business right out of high school) says he started out of necessity as he had to move out of his parents’ house and start paying rent. What motivated you to start your business? Was it survival, opportunity, or something else? Never miss an episode of Masters of Home Service. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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