Building a business and maintaining a growing family at the same time might sound scary, but it can also help you prioritize the things that truly matter. Is having less time an opportunity to set boundaries for your clients? What happens when you have a long waiting list yet you no longer have that much time? How can having a family teach you what’s actually your time worth? On this episode, Joe Sanok shares how his family helped him find his purpose.

Setting boundaries around what’s best for my family not only was fine for my business, but I actually felt more alive because I was just working the nights I wanted to. -Joe Sanok

3 Things We Learned From This Episode

1. How having children can teach you to set boundaries in your business (01:10-02:03 )

Having a new member in your family can teach you how to make room for family time. Suddenly, it’s easier to say no to your clients and set boundaries when you know there’s someone at home who you need to spend more time with.

2 . Know what your time is worth (02:30- 03:29 )

Having a family teaches you what your time is worth, because out of the blue, you won’t have that much time anymore. If you have a long waiting list, raise your rates. This way, you will make more money while working less.

1. How to cultivate the entrepreneurial spirit in your children  (09:30-10:40 )

The liberty of making decisions, having to deal with the consequences, and making mistakes is the best way to teach your children about entrepreneurship. Building a business is all about making decisions, stepping out of line, taking huge risks, and having to deal with the consequences.

In business, focusing on the right strategies and tactics can determine how fast we grow and how happy we are with our life. We only have so much time to implement and try new things, but when we force ourselves to do more in a smaller period of time, we force ourselves to prioritize. As a result, we only do the things that we know will bring revenue.

Guest Bio-

Joe Sanok is the father of two beautiful girls, a mental wellness counselor with over 7 years of experience, and an entrepreneur. He helps small private practice businesses grow and scale, even when on a budget.  If you want to find out more, check out his video on how to start a private practice business for only $200.