Being a small business owner can be a pretty hard job, but what about starting a small business AND starting a family at the same time?

In todays episode Sarah and Brian discuss the interesting balancing act of starting a small business while also having a small baby and the pros and cons of doing so.

To start with, Sarah and Brian share:

-      How having a baby and the anxiety’s that came with it, helped Sarah start West Of The Waves

-      The technique Sarah used to start her business and avoid the thoughts convincing her not to do so

-      How having children has motivated Sarah to do more with her business

Sarah is then joined by Chantelle to discuss her. Business and how motherhood influenced it.

Chantelle is a mother and owner of Boxi a giftbox or hamper service where you can build your own gift.

Chantelle discusses:

-      How the feeling of aloneness that follows having a baby influenced her to start her business

-      How starting her business has made her a better mum

-      Her advice about starting a small business that everyone needs to be prepared for.

Key quotes:

“A healthy mum raises healthy kids” 

“Be prepared to lose a little more than you will win in the beginning”

If you would like to find out more about Boxi you can follow her on Instagram at @send_boxi or go to her website: https://www.sendboxi.com.au/

And right now if you go there we have a promo code for you:

Simply use the code WAVES10 to receive $10 of orders over $80. This is valid until February 15th and can be used as a Valentines Day Gift.

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You can also head to our website for tips and check out our business coaching page https://www.westofthewaves.com/pages/coax-australia-podcast

If you’re interested in some jewellery or clothing why not follow Sarah’s business @west_of_the_waves