Starting a business is never just about the skill you sell — it’s about learning how to market, stay disciplined, and protect your time with the people who matter most. In today’s episode, we dive into the real first-year experience of entrepreneurship: the long hours, the marketing grind, and the constant challenge of balancing business growth with family life.

Our guest shares raw, honest insights about what he wishes he knew in year one, why every new entrepreneur is actually a marketing rep first, and how setting boundaries saved his relationships at home. From scheduling family time to accepting losses, this episode breaks down the mindset and habits every business owner needs to succeed long-term.

If you're building a business, struggling with burnout, or trying to find balance between work and home, this conversation will give you clarity, motivation, and practical strategies you can apply today.

What You’ll Learn:

• The truth about your first year in business
• Why marketing is the foundation of success
• How to balance family and entrepreneurship
• The role of discipline and scheduling
• Practical advice for avoiding burnout
• How “being at the beach when you’re at the beach” actually changes everything

Podcast Guest: Ian Mayer

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