EP 07: When Your Business Makes Your Home Life Rocky

In this episode, I'm getting raw and real about the emotional and challenging side of entrepreneurship that often goes unspoken. Rather than focusing solely on the financials and operations of acquiring a business, I share how purchasing a business dramatically impacted my family life, mental health, and relationships. Drawing from a video I made just four weeks after closing on the business, I recount the pressure of balancing her professional and personal responsibilities, especially as a mother, wife, and homeschool teacher.

Erin opens up about lifelong patterns shaped by her upbringing on a hard-working family farm, her struggles to set boundaries with work, and the effects of stress on her marriage and children. She recounts the stressors that came to a head when her son was suspended from school just as she was finalizing her business acquisition, adding another layer of uncertainty and guilt. Through her vulnerable storytelling, Erin highlights what many entrepreneurs experience behind the scenes: loneliness, regret, juggling too many demands, and the search for balance. The episode ultimately underscores the importance of being honest about the personal costs of entrepreneurship and finding strategies to navigate them.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Buying vs. Starting a Business
• The Impact of Upbringing and Work Addiction
• Personal Patterns & Marital Impact
• Homeschooling and Family Responsibilities
• Overwhelm and Exhaustion
• Health and Self-Care
• Marriage, Support Systems, and Self-Worth
• Breaking Points and Loneliness

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