How to Launch Your Business While Working Full Time
Today, we’re tackling a topic close to my heart: "How to Launch a Business While Working Full Time." If you’re a full-time working mom dreaming of starting your own business, grab a coffee and settle in. We’re about to make that dream a reality, even with your jam-packed schedule!
Let’s get real. Launching a business while juggling a full-time job and family life? It’s like trying to juggle flaming torches while riding a unicycle. I’ve been there—balancing work, family, and a business idea that kept me awake at night. I launched my business while working full time, planning and replanning my wedding and dealing with a serious health scare with my husband.
Not that I recommend this chaotic approach, but if it’s your dream, it’s totally doable.
Let’s break it down step-by-step.
Prioritization and Planning: The Secret Sauce
1. Set Clear Goals What do you want to achieve with your business? Define your short-term and long-term goals. No, “world domination” doesn’t count unless it’s realistic. Break those goals into actionable steps. I use the SPARK method—Specific, Personal, Aligned, Rewarding, and Kept Track. I dive deeper into this in my group coaching program!
2. Create a Schedule Time management is crucial. We’re not about that hustle life anymore. Focus on being intentional with your time. Early mornings, late nights, or lunch breaks—find what works for you and stick to it.
3. Set Realistic Expectations Perfectionism? Toss it out the window. Understand that you won’t do everything flawlessly. It’s okay if your business plan isn’t perfect. We’re not launching like Jenna Kutcher or Amy Porterfield. Focus on the right things at the right time.
4. Know Your Business Priorities You can do anything, just not everything. Avoid shiny-object syndrome. Focus on doing less, but doing it well. Build a business that fits your life, and let me show you how.
5. Take Breaks and Rest Self-care isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. Schedule regular breaks to recharge. Make time for yourself, whether it’s a quick walk, a hot bath, or a few quiet moments with a book.
6. Use the Shit Show Success System This is my new group coaching program designed for women working full-time who want to start and launch their businesses. It’s about embracing the messiness of life as your superpower. We tackle goals, tasks in bite-sized chunks, and make sure you stick with it. This system combines business, productivity, and life coaching to help you balance it all.
While growing my business while working full-time, some days felt like I was in a circus. Juggling client calls while making dinner? Check. A to-do list a mile long? Double check. But I used exactly what I’m teaching you to make progress: tackling tasks step-by-step, celebrating small wins, and reminding myself it’s all part of the journey.
So, if you dream of launching a business while working full-time and managing a family, remember that you’re already amazing. Embrace the chaos, prioritize, and keep moving forward.
And I’m here to help!