Routines, Nannies, and letting go while still working hard with Melanie Duncan. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Melanie and Dana explore what it looks like to start a business and grow multi-million dollar companies. Sponsored by the delicious Prep Dish!
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How Melanie started her businesses before her baby was born. Making strategic choices while pregnant and preparing for the baby. Prioritizing a business with having babies. Working after becoming a mother. Transitioning in business. Melanie's tips with handling overwhelm. Motivation from Melanie.Our Podcast Sponsor:
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I wish I would have planned for my pregnancy more in my business. - Melanie I am making strategic choices for what I want my business to look like. - Melanie My daughter, as a baby, is not going to remember if I change every single poopy diaper. I don't think as a mom, you should ever feel guilty about taking time to take care of yourself! - Melanie 80% of the profits in our business are probably coming from 20% of our work. - Melanie I created the programs I wished I had when I got started in entrepreneurship. - Melanie In building a brand, I had to realize how to foster relationships and trust in people. - Melanie The brand showcases all the things I can do because I've built my business. - Melanie It's important to surround yourself with people doing bigger and better things in life. - Melanie What are the core things in my business? If I stray from those, I will experience overwhelm. - Melanie Give yourself grace and gratitude at the beginning and end of the day. - Dana It's good to have something specific in life and business to keep you motivated. - Melanie Give yourself grace as both a mother and an entrepreneur, and know that's enough. - MelanieMore about our guest, Melanie Duncan.
Melanie Duncan's diverse and comprehensive background is what sets her apart and provides a solid foundation in all that she do. Over the last several years, she have started multi-million dollar businesses in a variety of industries from fashion and home decor to online education. Because of this she is able to guide entrepreneurs towards growth in all kinds of industries from a place of practical, real life experience - and get people BIG results.
To find out more about Melanie, visit her website.
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