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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In this episode, it's time to pull up my big girl panties and face this unexpected employee departure head-on. Not only was this employee leaving, but he was also planning on starting his own company. Faced with the fact I had no idea what was about to happen, who would exactly stay, how things were going to pan out, all while trying to fill another employee, I detail my decision-making process, strategy for creating a resilient workplace culture, and my plans to fill staffing gaps.

I break down my philosophy on numbers and knowing I was going to have to carry a heavier payroll to get through this whole issue.

I discuss the realities of managing a small team, handling high payroll costs in the grooming industry, and the importance of offering full-time opportunities and a positive environment to attract and retain staff. I also talk about my excitement for putting my marketing knowledge to the test.

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Key Topics Discussed:

• Setting financial goals, establishing a positive workplace culture, and balancing profit with employee satisfaction.
• Strategies for bringing on and retaining full-time employees, payroll realities in the grooming industry, and the risk-reward of early investments.
• Tactical marketing: How Erin filled last-minute client gaps and used her previous pet industry experience to fuel growth.
• Navigating industry stereotypes, hiring as a non-groomer, and building trust with potential employees.
• Measuring progress, using historical sales data, and the importance of allowing time to adapt and celebrate small wins.
• Looking ahead: Continuing the journey, sustaining growth, and next steps for the business.

So what happens when you buy a business and within a few weeks of ownership you discover that the thing you feared the most is coming true? Well, you'll get the inside scoop as to what it was like when I found out that was my fate.

It does bring up a curious question of what the seller is obligated to tell you before closing the deal, especially when losing a large number of your clientele could be out the door.

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