Running a business isn’t just about making sales—it’s about making smart financial decisions and setting yourself up for long-term success. In this episode, retailer Kayla Albrecht and therapist Kareen dive into the emotional and financial aspects of entrepreneurship, from compensating yourself properly to setting boundaries between work and home life.  

Kayla shares her experience as both a business owner and operator, breaking down the challenges of paying yourself while growing your business. Kareen provides insights on avoiding burnout, the importance of valuing your own work, and how people-pleasing can drain you—financially and emotionally.  

We’ll also explore how to create a compensation strategy that supports both your business and personal well-being, and why finding the right industry associations can help you grow.  

[6:17] How to compensate yourself as an owner vs. an operator  

[9:07] The challenges of playing an operating role in your business  

[15:00] Why paying yourself and others is crucial for business success  

[23:50] The cost of people-pleasing in business  

[25:02] Setting clear boundaries between work and home life  

[39:59] How industry associations can support your business growth 

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https://rootedinretail.com/episodes/paying-yourself-paying-others-and-finding-balance-with-kayla-albrecht/

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