So you've decided to do a mompreneur gig and now you're wondering how to be successful. First and foremost, congrats! Deciding and starting are two of the most important steps! Here's the secret sauce to success, what you need to do so you can be like those moms that you read about, so you can earn a decent if not amazing income with your business - WORK IT! Truly, that is what it takes. Whether you are doing a direct sales, MLM, network marketing, editing, writing, baby sitting, jewelry making, whatever-you're-interested-in-business, you truly have to work it consistently for a few years.
For many mompreneurs, finding the time to work can be the hardest part because when we're moms, everyone else gets our attention and our priorities firmly lie with the kids. So how can we work our business, have the flexibility to be with our families, tend to our husbands and friends, keep track of the household, have time for our own self care, and run a business? Three simple, but not always easy ways:
1. Schedule your hours of operation one day at the beginning of the week, every single week. When I started my business, Sunday afternoons were good for that because my husband was home so I had help with the kids. Your hours of operation should be nonnegotiable just like any job you are paid for. Why would you work harder for someone else than yourself, so treat your business like a business and remember that you are the CEO. At the end of every week, be honest with yourself on if you would rehire yourself or fire yourself and then adjust your hours, expectations and commitment the following week.
2. Involve your kids and family. Get buy-in from them, explain what's in it for them when you succeed, and show them how they can help. If your kids are old enough to talk, no matter how young they are, share with them what you are doing and why you are doing it. They can be involved by being quiet when you're on a call or sending a message. Then reward them by having a park outing or some other thing that is special. Older kids can be much more involved, will get a great entrepreneurial education as well, and could even earn a paycheck.
3. Eat that frog! Do what you hate most first, every single day. One of my favorite books that I read when I started my business is called Eat That Frog and helps with long- and short-term planning and goal setting. It also lays out why tackling your dreaded tasks first thing every day will change your life and business. It is a super easy, short read, so for you busy moms, it's just what you need.
If you're still skeptical on if you have what it takes, know that successful entrepreneurs are willing to get uncomfortable every single day and work their businesses. It's not about putting in 80 hours a week for a few weeks. It's about consistently showing up for at least 15+ hours a week for a few years. If anyone tells you different, they are not painting a realistic picture. So ask yourself, is being uncomfortable for a few hours a week worth living your dream life? My answer was yes, each and every day, and thank goodness it was!
For many mompreneurs, finding the time to work can be the hardest part because when we're moms, everyone else gets our attention and our priorities firmly lie with the kids. So how can we work our business, have the flexibility to be with our families, tend to our husbands and friends, keep track of the household, have time for our own self care, and run a business? Three simple, but not always easy ways:
1. Schedule your hours of operation one day at the beginning of the week, every single week. When I started my business, Sunday afternoons were good for that because my husband was home so I had help with the kids. Your hours of operation should be nonnegotiable just like any job you are paid for. Why would you work harder for someone else than yourself, so treat your business like a business and remember that you are the CEO. At the end of every week, be honest with yourself on if you would rehire yourself or fire yourself and then adjust your hours, expectations and commitment the following week.
2. Involve your kids and family. Get buy-in from them, explain what's in it for them when you succeed, and show them how they can help. If your kids are old enough to talk, no matter how young they are, share with them what you are doing and why you are doing it. They can be involved by being quiet when you're on a call or sending a message. Then reward them by having a park outing or some other thing that is special. Older kids can be much more involved, will get a great entrepreneurial education as well, and could even earn a paycheck.
3. Eat that frog! Do what you hate most first, every single day. One of my favorite books that I read when I started my business is called Eat That Frog and helps with long- and short-term planning and goal setting. It also lays out why tackling your dreaded tasks first thing every day will change your life and business. It is a super easy, short read, so for you busy moms, it's just what you need.
If you're still skeptical on if you have what it takes, know that successful entrepreneurs are willing to get uncomfortable every single day and work their businesses. It's not about putting in 80 hours a week for a few weeks. It's about consistently showing up for at least 15+ hours a week for a few years. If anyone tells you different, they are not painting a realistic picture. So ask yourself, is being uncomfortable for a few hours a week worth living your dream life? My answer was yes, each and every day, and thank goodness it was!
Comments
Post a Comment