Ep. 25 - Running Your Family Like a Business with Bonnie Bruderer

In this episode of Destress The Nest, host Hannah Morgan sits down with Bonnie Bruderer, CEO of Binge Movies and TV, to discuss how she applies business principles to family life. Bonnie shares practical strategies like creating a family mission statement, assigning household roles, and fostering independence in young children. Learn how treating your family like a well-organized team can reduce chaos, build responsibility, and strengthen family bonds. Key Takeaways: Create a Family Mission Statement: Just like a business, having a clear mission helps guide decisions and keeps everyone aligned on shared values. Assign Roles and Responsibilities: Giving even young children tasks helps build their independence and sense of responsibility. Foster Accountability: Encourage family members to hold each other accountable in a positive, supportive way. Connect Work and Family Goals: Teach children the value of work by explaining how it supports family life and fun activities. Set Boundaries and Focus: Use your mission statement to eliminate unnecessary commitments and focus on what matters most. Quotes from the Episode: "Running your family like a business doesn’t mean perfection; it means creating systems that work for your unique family dynamic." "If something doesn’t align with our mission statement, we don’t do it." "My kids take their responsibilities seriously—they’re proud of their contributions." Resources Mentioned: Binge Movies & TV: A streaming service where Bonnie Bruderer serves as CEO, offering a curated selection of movies and TV shows. It functions as a "mini Netflix," providing diverse entertainment options with a user-friendly experience. Heron House Management⁠: A virtual house management service designed to reduce mental load and stress for busy families. Subscribe & Leave a Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content! Episodes Released Weekly on Tuesdays This episode of Destress the Nest is sponsored by Heron House Management. About Heron House Management: Heron House Management⁠ is a virtual house management service that takes the stress out of your busy life by taking on your mental load and managing your To Do list. We provide fractional virtual house management for busy families at 5, 10 and 15+ hours/month. Meal planning, signing up for kids activities, scheduling doctor's appointments, finding a house cleaner, planning your kid's birthday party, getting quotes for that home renovation project, or scheduling a monthly date night with your significant other and so much more. We do it all!

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