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Be Strategic, Not Stressed

11/3/2019

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Dear moms growing businesses,
I know the pull between doing big things and being there for your family.
I feel it almost every day.
The truth is we are called to both. Called to nurturing the hearts of those in our house and called to the dream that GOD planted in your heart.
I often think I'm not doing enough. I'm not trying hard enough. I just don't have my act together.
When I relax, I feel guilty.
When I go to my studio for a meeting, I feel bad for not being home.
It's like I can't win.

Except, the struggle, the pull between both worlds? That's just the life we are living. I don't think there's anything I can "fix" or do better to make that pull go away. It's just leaning into the struggle that brings me peace.

Sometimes I make full Sunday dinners and sometimes we grab fast food.
Sometimes I work long hours and get a ton of marketing done and sometimes I'm in full Mom Mode, correcting homework and cleaning out the closets and driving teens to grab some coffee.

It's never, ever about perfect balance, because balance is impossible.
It's about being strategic.

Strategic with the team I hire, the marketing I pay for, my time, and yes, even being strategic about when I grab some time to rest.

This week I've been down with a bad cold. I have fallen behind on my To Do list and I feel like I've barely seen my kids. I have been tempted to wallow in guilt for "failing." Instead, I'm writing this to encourage you and me that we are all juggling all the pieces the best that we can.

Since I lost my voice and couldn't record a new video this week, I'm sharing with you a video I made in September (when it was still nice outside! Now it's 30 degrees here in Minnesota). I titled it "You don't have to be stressed. You just have to be strategic."
I hope it blesses and encourages you. Here's the link to the blog I refer to in the video: Stages of Business.
Write me back and tell me which stage you're in!
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You're invited
I want to invite you to a Zoom meeting where moms growing businesses can hang out and get some encouragement. We are going to talk about REAL Impact and what that means when you are trying to grow a business AND raise your kids.

It's totally free. To join us, just join my free Facebook group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1715473611806455/
(Sorry guys-- this one is for moms only!)

I'll be posting all the details about when and where and how to join us in the Facebook group. I'd love to see you on this call (you'll be on camera, so use your laptop to join us and throw your hair in a mom bun!).
I really don't think you have to sacrifice your family to grow a healthy business.
​I just think you have to do things strategically.
​Let's talk about it. See you then!
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    About the Author

    I'm Jen Hickle. I love coffee, journaling, reading, and cozy evenings. A business owner for 20+ years, I can't imagine having a corporate job or running in the rat race. I love my freedom and my family and the opportunity to encourage fellow business owners every day.
    I grew my music school from my living room to 550 students and is the proof for my business strategies. I only teach what I've done myself.

    ​Several years ago, I persuaded my husband Chris to quit his job so we could work together. Then I convinced him to let me sell our music school so we could focus on business coaching! 
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    ​You can read more about our story! Just request my book, for free! "Happy Kids, Growing Biz." 

    I know what it's like to have a BIG dream and to be determined to make it happen. I know the feeling of too much to do in too little time. And that's why our full time mission is helping small business owners.
     
    Schedule a complimentary call and let's see how our program can help you reach your goals and grow YOUR business.​​

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