Have you dreamed of starting a new business but can’t imagine how in the world you’d fit that into your already-packed family schedule? Love the idea of getting your significant other involved in your venture, so you can tackle the world together—power-couple style? It CAN be done… and today’s guest is passionate about sharing how, with the right approach, you can even get the kids on board, too! In this engaging episode, BiggerPockets Business Podcast host J Scott interviews his wife and co-host Carol Scott, as she launches a brand new business. Carol shares her expertise in leveraging the successes you’ve had in your personal and work life to create a company that generates income while prioritizing—and not compromising—your responsibilities at home. Carol also provides actionable tips on creative hiring from the get-go to put together an impactful team that can help drive your vision. She also discusses the power in telling everyone you know, loud and clear, about what you’re doing. Together, Carol and J teach how to instill values of collaborative entrepreneurship in the family and the crucial importance of a dedicated workspace to help shift mindsets, support one another, and make progress toward your goals. And if you’re hung up on the expectation of perfectionism and doing it all, make sure you listen to Carol’s often-controversial take on how to overcome that unattainable, society-driven notion! Enjoy, and subscribe to the BiggerPockets Business Podcast to continue learning throughout 2020 and beyond. Happy Holidays! In This Episode We Cover: Carol's backstory—from employee to stay-at-home mom Her new business—a boutique real estate brokerage What makes a real estate agent unique The difference between working IN your business vs. working ON your business How she juggles putting family first while running a business The main reasons to hire somebody Valuable tips on finding, interviewing, and hiring the right people Advice for stay-at-home business owners Family as the #1 priority Tips for starting a business And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums Franklin Covey eBay MetTel Keller Williams Indeed.com Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/bizshow35 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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