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EP 36: The 5 Non-Negotiables Every Faith-Driven Mom Needs Before Starting Her Business
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STOP! Before you create that business Instagram or build that website, listen to this episode.
After working with hundreds of purpose-driven moms, Laura Caroffino has identified the 5 foundational elements that separate successful mom entrepreneurs from those who burn out and quit within six months.
THE 5 NON-NEGOTIABLES:
✅ A crystal-clear "why" that goes deeper than money
✅ Unshakeable boundaries that protect your family first
✅ A support system that actually supports your dreams
✅ Simple systems for managing chaos
✅ A faith foundation that keeps you grounded
YOU'LL LEARN:
• Why your "why" needs to be deeper than financial freedom
• The boundary framework that protects family time while building business
• How to identify dream killers vs. dream supporters in your circle
• Laura's personal chaos management system (including her Sunday planning ritual)
• Biblical principles for business that keep you anchored
• Practical action steps for each non-negotiable
PERFECT FOR:
🎯 Christian moms ready to start their first business
🎯 Military spouse entrepreneurs seeking stability
🎯 Purpose-driven women who want work-life integration
🎯 Moms who've been burned by "hustle culture" advice
🎯 Anyone who wants to build a business that honors God
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
• Laura's personal "why" story and how it sustained her through challenges
• The truth about boundaries: good clients respect them, bad clients don't
• How to audit your inner circle for dream supporters vs. dream killers
• Simple systems that work even when you're sleep-deprived
• Faith practices for business owners that go beyond Sunday service
FOLLOW-UP EPISODE TO: "The 3 Lies Keeping Purpose-Driven Moms Stuck" - if you missed it, go back and listen first!
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📱 Get Laura's free resources: LauraCaroffino.com/resources
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🎯 Ready to go deeper? Check out the LeadHERs Blueprint Program
ABOUT LAURA:
Former Department of Defense contractor turned 7-figure entrepreneur, mom of 5, military spouse, and founder of multiple successful business programs. Laura helps purpose-driven women build profitable, faith-filled businesses without sacrificing their values or family.
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Transcript
Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast
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Okay, mamas, you listened to last week's episode about the three lies keeping you stuck, and now you're fired up and ready to start your business. But before you dive headfirst into creating that Instagram account or building your website, i need to stop you right there.
00:00:16
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Because here's what I see happening all the time. Purpose-driven moms get excited. They start taking action, but then they skip the foundation work. And six months later, they're burned out, overwhelmed, and ready to quit.
00:00:30
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So today, I'm sharing the five negotiables that every faith-driven mom entrepreneur needs to have in place before she actually starts building. And these aren't just nice-to-haves. They're the difference between building a business that sustains you and building one that drains you.
00:00:49
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Welcome to Mamas Who Lead, podcast where the essence of motherhood meets the spirit of leadership.
Balancing Leadership and Family Life
00:00:56
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I'm Laura Carrafino, former Department of Defense contractor, now full-time network marketer, coach, and a mom to five incredible children.
00:01:05
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Alongside being a proud military spouse, I've journeyed through the highs and lows of transitioning from a structured career to building a flourishing business from the ground up, all while navigating the beautiful chaos of family life.
00:01:19
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In this podcast, we dive into the stories of women who exemplify resilience, leadership, and the unyielding power of motherhood. From insightful conversations with top income earners and network marketing to heart to heart discussions with leaders who are reshaping industries.
00:01:37
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Mamas Who Lead is here to inspire, educate, and empower you to weave leadership into the fabric of your everyday life. Whether you're at the beginning of your leadership journey or looking to pivot your career or seeking ways to balance your professional growth with family life, this is the place for you.
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Together, we'll explore the strategies, challenges, and triumphs of women who lead with purpose, passion, and a little bit of mom magic. So grab your headphones and let's embark on this journey together.
00:02:07
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Welcome to Mamas Who Lead.
Foundation and Motivation in Entrepreneurship
00:02:12
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Welcome back to Mamas Who Lead. I am your host, Laura Carafino, and if you're new here, this show is where purpose-driven moms come to learn how to build businesses that honor God, serve others, and create the freedom you've been craving.
00:02:28
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Last week, we talked about the lies keeping you stuck. This week, we're talking about what to do once you're unstuck. Because starting a business as a mom isn't just because you have isn't just about having a good idea.
00:02:41
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It's about creating the foundation that can weather storms of entrepreneurship because there will be storms. Whether you realize it or not, there will be. and while you're going through that, you're also managing the beautiful chaos of motherhood.
00:02:56
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So grab your coffee, find a quiet corner, and let's dive in. So grab your coffee, find a quiet corner, and let's dive into the five things you absolutely must have in place before you decide to hang out your open for business sign. The first non-negotiable is having a crystal clear why.
00:03:15
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That goes deeper than just wanting to make money. Now, don't get me wrong. Wanting financial freedom is completely valid. But if that's your only why, you're going to quit the first time things get hard. And trust me, they will get hard.
00:03:30
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Life happens. So your why needs to be so compelling that when and your toddler is having a meltdown, while you're trying to record a podcast, when you get your first negative review, and believe me, you will get them.
00:03:43
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um What's the saying? You haven't made it unless you have haters. Yeah. ah um Believe me, i have plenty of them. But when you have to choose between a client call and your kid's soccer game, your why is going to pull you through, right?
00:04:00
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And that does kind of happen sometimes. And when I started my business, my surface level why was wanting more income, flexibility as a military spouse and also kind of reclaiming my identity because I went from a career woman, you know, have very driven, had goals and trying to figure out like, you know, where I'm going in that direction.
00:04:25
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and then I became stay at home mom, which in itself was absolutely amazing that had the opportunity to do that. But I also kind of missed that outside connection that I wasn't receiving.
00:04:40
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But when I was dealing with all of that, my deeper why was I was tired of watching incredible women dim their lights because that they thought they had to choose between being a good mom and pursuing their calling. Now I have this deep belief that we are all called to do something incredible.
00:05:01
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We all have a purpose. And wanted to prove that you could build something incredibly meaningful while raising babies and following your spouse all over around the world if you have to. so that deeper why of mine has carried me through every single challenge, every pivot, and every season of doubt because there there are plenty of those.
00:05:27
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So here are a few questions that you can ask yourself when you're trying to discover your why. What injustice in the world makes you angry? know that's crazy, right? Just think about that, that deeper, what injustice in the world makes you really angry?
00:05:44
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what transs What transformation have you experienced that others need? What legacy do you want to leave your children? How do you want to be remembered? That's a big one.
00:05:56
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Like, What impact do you want to make? What do you want people to say? you know, i hired, um, actually no, i had a guest. She, if you go back and listen, um, it was with Anna Grace.
00:06:11
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And if you go and listen to her, she talks about this, about writing your, I believe it's called opus and it's like an obituary and Like, I know it's kind it sounds kind of morbid, but I love the way she puts it. So if you go back and listen to that episode, it's incredible. And she talks about this, like how you want to be remembered. So prepare that, you know, your, i believe it's called Opus, like go and go and listen to that episode. It was an incredible episode. And so just the main key point ah is how do you want to be remembered? Yeah.
00:06:48
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ah So my action step for you is to write your why statement and put it somewhere where you'll see it daily. When the going gets tough, this becomes kind of your North Star.
00:07:01
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And so write it down so you can see it and it just will guide you when things get kind of tough.
Establishing Boundaries and Support Systems
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right, the second non-negotiable is having unshakable boundaries that protect your family first.
00:07:14
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So, and I say this because I see this happen. Moms start businesses to have more flexibility and freedom, but then they end up working twenty four seven because they haven't established clear boundaries.
00:07:27
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They are answering calls, emails, all during dinner, taking client calls during bedtime, I'm working weekends because I'm building something important. Have you ever heard that?
00:07:38
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Believe me, i have been i've been guilty of that. That's kind of how I got in this phase of ah burnout. And I ended up resigning from a seven-figure yearly income.
00:07:54
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Because of I was in this burnout and I saw what it was doing for my cheing to my family. Money was fabulous, but i wasn't I didn't have in place the structures that were needed.
00:08:06
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So, mom, if your business is destroying your family, it's not a business worth building. And that's why I walked away. One of the many reasons I walked away. So...
00:08:18
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Here is my boundary framework, okay? Sacred time, dinner time, bedtime stories, Sunday family. Those are completely off-limit.
00:08:29
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Now, i we I try to respect the the Sabbath and depending on whenever you celebrate it or um recognize it, you know, a Saturday or a Sunday.
00:08:40
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And those are my times that are completely off with my family. I prefer not to work on the weekends because sometimes that's That's my choice. That's my time.
00:08:51
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That's my time with my family. That's my kids' soccer time when my kids, I'm at their sporting events. It is their time. It is, I set up those boundaries. You know, I have certain systems where people schedule calls with me and my calendar is already pre-filled. So whenever they go to automatically sign up for a time on my website, it it gives them my availability everything.
00:09:16
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within those time strength those time constraints. So they have to find a time that fits their schedule and that fits into my schedule that I've already prearranged availability. So...
00:09:30
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Communication boundaries is another part of my framework. You know, I don't check email after 6 p.m. or before 8 a.m. I just don't. You know, sometimes I do, but I don't make a habit of it. Like, it is not in my routine to do it.
00:09:45
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Again, that is family time. That is when I'm doing dinner. or sports or um you know bedtime stories, bath time, I'm preoccupied with my family.
00:09:56
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So those clear boundaries stick and people respect those. There was a time when i was taking calls when I was giving baths to my children that it is just unacceptable. So I have learned and now I'm sharing what I do now.
00:10:12
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Physical boundaries is another part of my framework. you know I have designated workspaces that I can leave at the end of the day. I have an office. you know, I keep my work in here. Or, you know, if you don't have a office, have a designated area in your home where you can leave it at the end of the day and or close it up, pack it up, put it away. Like if you it's your kitchen table, ah believe me, there's been times where my office was my kitchen table.
00:10:41
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So that is how I've me and You know, i close it up because we're going to use the the table for evening dinner and I'm not going to have my stuff all over the place. So I'm able to put it away and walk walk away from the day and when I'm ready to come back, will pull it out.
00:11:01
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Seasonal boundaries. Okay. this is This is another good one, okay? Because during and like school breaks, family vacations, I'm gonna scale back or I'm gonna have everything automated so I'm not doing stuff.
00:11:16
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I'm not actively doing. This comes back to batch recording batch scheduling, you know, using the tools that are out there and they're inexpensive tools too, you know?
00:11:29
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You can have a CRM that does auto responding. you know You already have your pre-planned for the year, your content, what keywords you're using for trigger words, your ah freebie offers, your webinars, everything automated. it if Once you get to that point, having that, it's where you are able to scale, where you're able to do these vacations and have those clear seasonal boundaries that we need to have in place.
00:11:59
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And if you're just starting out, that's still easy. It's still easy to do with batch recording and batch scheduling. Facebook allows you to schedule. Instagram allows you to schedule.
00:12:11
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You can, um you know, batch record your podcast episodes and whatever platform you use allows scheduling too. So you don't have to do anything. You have, you can set it and forget it until you are back and ready to focus on your business.
00:12:26
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So the truth about boundaries is good clients respect your boundaries. Good teammates respect your boundaries. Clients who don't respect your boundaries aren't clients you want anyway.
00:12:38
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yeah So when you model these healthy boundaries, you give other moms for permission to do the exact same. And you're also sharing and showing that to your children. and so your children are always watching and they are learning from you.
00:12:53
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So when you set these healthy boundaries, it ah teaches them to also prioritize their family.
00:13:02
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So. Write down your top five family priorities, create create boundaries around them that protect them and communicate these boundaries clearly to anyone you work with.
00:13:13
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Okay. Like send it out an email, send it, to you know, in your newsletter, I'm going on vacation or, you know, if you need to get with me or have a VA that's set up to, you know, when you get to that point for scalability, um, that can auto respond and take client needs while you're away. Okay.
00:13:31
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Now, so the third non-negotiable is having a support system that actually supports your dreams. And this might be the hardest one to hear, but you need to evaluate the people in your inner circle.
00:13:50
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Yes. You know, I heard a training the other day. i was listening to someone speak and Oh, I can't remember who it was, but, um you know, your inner circle, you know, circle, but then who is in your corner, right?
00:14:07
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You know, who is your and in your corner? So evaluate those individuals. Are they cheering you on? Are they subtly or not so subtly undermining your confidence?
00:14:21
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You know, does things happen every time this person... um is interacting with you, does it boost your emotions? Does it elevate your feelings? Or do you seem to doubt yourself more after conversations with this individual? The the dream killers I want you to watch out for the person who says, that's nice, honey.
00:14:44
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You have that person who says, that's nice. Like when you share your business goals or the friend who constantly asks, when are you going to get that real job? You know, not supportive. I don't, you know, how many people were like, whenever I first transitioned from working at the Pentagon to be a stay at home mom. And I started looking for jobs and applying. And at one point I had literally went on and um, about 39 interviews and I couldn't get a job.
00:15:15
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And that was the first time in my life because every, every, job interview in my past I'd ever went on, I received multiple offers at a time. Like I'm always, I was always trying to evaluate like which one I was going to decide on.
00:15:29
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But then whenever I started moving, there was other things that I was dealing with because I was living in these smaller towns and, uh, yes, the,
00:15:44
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I mean, I have an incredible diverse background that not many other people have. And i realized it wasn't you know, my lack of experience, I had incredible experience working with top level military and political leaders that I was getting the i was overqualified for these positions, even though I just wanted a job to give me, me, me time and a little bit of money here and there. um And so i you know, went down that route and where that real job couldn't be achieved
00:16:25
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I had to think out of the box and then that thinking out of the box has got me to where I am today, you know, and it paid me more than I can ever imagine, um that I would have made in a real job.
00:16:40
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I mean, it would have taken me 20 years.
00:16:45
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i mean, uh, more than that, because I, at the time I was only making about 130,000 when i worked in a real job and I've made multiple seven figures and I couldn't, if I just stayed at that one, like I have made more in a very short amount of time than I would have ever made in at least 20, 20, 30 years at that one salary. So that real job, if that friend is always asking when you're getting the real job,
00:17:20
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need to kind of question that relationship. um The family member who makes comments about you neglecting your kids. Those are dream killers because you're not, you you know you're not neglecting.
00:17:35
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So maybe limit that interaction with that individual, right? the sepa The spouse who supports you in theory but complains about every sacrifice that you have to make.
00:17:50
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To achieve your dream. but That's a dream killer. So the people, you need people in your life who are going to support your dream, right? That are going to help you build your dream.
00:18:00
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That believe in your own vision even when you doubt yourself. So maybe you've shared that dream and that vision with your spouse and they're like, you know, I believe in you. Let's make this happen, right?
00:18:12
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You want people who are going to be so celebrating your wins no matter how small they are. You know, you picked up that the phone and you called that person and they joined your team or they helped you with the graphic or they helped you with your social media presence. People who offer practical help, not just like empty encouragement. People who challenge you to think bigger not smaller.
00:18:37
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People who understand the unique challenges of mom entrepreneurship. That's a big one. You need to be in those circles with those people who are doing that and helping you and supporting you that are uplifting your vision.
00:18:51
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and And where are you going to find these people? Right? You're like, Laura, okay, that sounds great. Where am I going to find those? Because I'm suck um'm stuck around people who are killing my dreams.
00:19:03
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So how do you find the people who are going to support that vision that dream? So online communities. of, you know, Christian women entrepreneurs, local networking groups, moms groups.
00:19:17
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Back in the day when I had my littles, there was groups called mops. Find that usually in your local church. Mastermind groups in your industry. Join them. Network.
00:19:28
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Church small groups. Focused on like purpose and calling, professional coaching and mentorship relationships. And, um,
00:19:39
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I have a free community called the Leaders Lounge on Facebook. Join that. Connect with amazing women in there. You know, share, post, ask questions.
00:19:51
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That is a free community you're welcome to join too as well. I usually have that group linked in the show notes. So join that. So I ask that you audit your inner circle, identify who truly supports you, supports your dreams, and who might be holding you back.
00:20:10
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And then actively seek out new relationships with people who will champion your success.
Managing Chaos with Systems and Planning
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Now, negotiable non-negotiable number four is having a simple system for managing the chaos of mom life.
00:20:26
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Plus your business life. That can be really challenging. And you cannot wing it. I mean, winging it will only, you can only expect to succeed for so long when you're just winging it. Believe me, I have.
00:20:39
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I ah was the master at winging it. Literally. didn't prepare for stuff because not that I didn't want to, it's because I literally didn't have time. So I would wing it. but Like I know then the information well enough, I can wing it.
00:20:56
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Or I can keep flying by the seat of my pants with my social media stuff. no No, no, You're going to get overwhelmed and burned out pretty quickly. You need systems at work, even when you're sleep deprived, because if you have a newborn, you know how sleep deprived you are. Even when the kids get sick, you're going be up checking on the, you know, and even when life throws curve balls, because it will.
00:21:21
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um I was thrown a huge curve ball when I got and when I came down with a debilitating illness and i had to set up systems for my team to operate when I was going to be away. Like literally I was away in a foreign country and a hospital for multiple months.
00:21:41
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ah So I needed systems in place so that my business would run continuously without me. And so I made that work, right? You're going to need a chaos management system.
00:21:56
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And I am going to, I talk about this all the time and I've talked about this today. Time blocking, block specific times for your business, your mom duties, your personal care, plug it all in into your calendar so that you know when you're working and when you're not and when it's family and nobody can interrupt that town time.
00:22:20
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That is boundaries. you know, batch similar tasks together, like all content creation on Tuesdays, all client calls on Wednesdays or so on and so forth.
00:22:31
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You know, protect your most productive hours for your most important work. I work more productively first thing in the morning.
00:22:42
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And so those are my hours that I get the most done. So I protect that time. And then I have my, um I have other hours for podcast recording, for ah content creation, and so forth. Like everything is in my calendar.
00:23:00
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So have a family command center will help. One shared calendar that includes everyone's activities. So I have one calendar. We have, we utilize apple calendar. And so it syncs up with all of our phones for our our kids scheduling. So I make sure everybody's aware what everyone is doing.
00:23:22
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um Meal planning. That's a key. You need that. It also helps you save and budget. Like we, I will have an episode on finances and here soon with our credible guest speaker.
00:23:37
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We've done some in the past too with another incredible financial advisor. um But meal planning will help you save money too. So you're not always ordering out and you're going to stay eating healthy as well.
00:23:52
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So if you're managing your weight, eating um healthy and focus on that. And planning
00:24:00
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We'll keep your sanity. have a so and Having a simple chore system that involves your whole family gives kids a sense of responsibility.
00:24:11
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um It teaches them so much in life as well. And having that in your family command center is key too. have emergency backup plans for child care. You will need that.
00:24:25
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A neighbor, a friend, whatever, always have emergency child backup child care. Now your next system you're going to want is business systems. Automated email sequences for new leads.
00:24:36
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have a I have an email system for my newsletter. I have Um, I had an old email list that I was using and I have a whole email so sequence to warm up that. I have a new leads email system that comes in.
00:24:51
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have a email sequence for every single thing that I put out. Um, and it plugs them into the flow of my, my newsletter as well. So business system.
00:25:04
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automated email so sequence is needed. Now, if you're just starting now and you don't really have that, you can still do it the old way. ah You can plan your emails out in Google Sheets, an Excel doc, or good old basic pen and paper.
00:25:21
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Plan it out so you know and you keep track. You definitely want to keep track of your leads. So once you get and a level that you can invest at a good c r m which is a system that manages your customers and leads that come in um you can You can do that, but definitely that is key.
00:25:43
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You need to have templates for common client communications. um Again, welcome emails, orders, appreciation, just common templates that are easy plug and play.
00:25:58
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A simple project management system. So if you are in um network marketing, you know new you know there's a sales cycle, what your company does, have a system for how you're going to manage your promotions of those, and new lead generation, where you're finding new leads,
00:26:20
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Just a simple project management system. You're going to have to have a regular backup of organization of digital files. so You need to, you know, folders and systems. I mean, I'm not the best at that, but I do have a system. I have folders for everything that I'm in. My courses, my podcasts, episodes, guests. There's a systematic system for it.
00:26:45
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So... um I like to also utilize Trello for everything. If you don't know what Trello is, check it out. It's life changer. um It's just a good way to see a visualization of managing your everything.
00:27:04
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I have like one for my podcast, my content. It's a great planning tool. i And highly recommend having a Sunday planning session. Every Sunday, I spend about 30 minutes reviewing the upcoming week, identifying potential challenges and making adjustments to my schedule. It's kind of like a quick overview.
00:27:27
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Okay, this is what I need to do. This is what this week looks like. Let's get this done. So... my action step that I would recommend for you to do this week is to choose one area of chaos in your life and create a simple system around that to manage it, you know, and you could just start small and build up from there.
Faith and Purpose in Business
00:27:49
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Now the fifth non non negotiable, and this is the most important non negotiable is having a faith foundation that keeps you grounded in who you are and whose you are.
00:28:04
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entrepreneurship will test your faith like nothing else. And there will be seasons of abundance and seasons of drought, or I like to say the Job season.
00:28:16
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Um, Believe me, I have been there in that Job season and it is not fun, but I can tell you, you know, there, there will be times when you question everything and times when you feel unstoppable through it all.
00:28:33
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You just need an anchor. And for me, that has been, my faith in Christ and, And what I can recommend by my faith practices for businesses are I start every workday with a prayer and a scripture reading, you know, adapt and do what works best for you.
00:28:54
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um i regularly ask God for wisdom and my business decisions. And, you know, and sometimes they're, you know, I think this is where God's leading me and it ends up Not, but I think that like that choice has always been, um there's a lesson to learn in and things. And so i feel like we're allowed to go through seasons where we're learning and growing from that I also tithe from my business income, not just my personal income, my business income. And so I highly suggest doing something to that nature.
00:29:34
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And I also seek godly counsel from mentors who share my values. a You know, having that good circle, you know, when I was talking about the circle, really having a good godly women in your life that can pray with you it is um necessary.
00:29:57
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i also regularly evaluate whether my business practices align with my faith too, because sometimes we can get out of alignment and that. And so just regularly checking that and applying biblical principles for your business. So, and those are, you know, stewardship, you know, everything I have is God's and I'm managing it for his glory his glory and service.
00:30:26
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You know, my business exists to serve others, not just make money. I'm not here just to make money, even though that is great. Um, I'm able to do so much more with the money that I receive and,
00:30:40
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Um, and that sole purpose is to serve others. It's purpose, you know, purpose, having a purpose to serve others for Christ. Integrity. i do my business with honesty, even, even when it costs me, you know, um, you know, you, if you're coming from a place of honesty, nothing can, you know, be held against you, right?
00:31:09
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Like, operate with integrity. So rest. And like I said, I honor, I do honor the Sabbath and I try to model healthy rhythms for my family, focus on my family.
00:31:21
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you know, my family's time is my family's time.
00:31:27
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Generosity, and another biblical principle and success is measured, measured by impact, not just income.
00:31:38
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So I try to give away lot and help others. So there will be times when doing the right thing costs you money. Believe me.
00:31:53
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I walked away from it money. and when and then also when you have to, you know, fire a profitable client because they don't align with your values.
00:32:05
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You know, i
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I believe that um we are, wet we're not, we don't have, we shouldn't work with everyone, right?
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And this goes down to, you know, also talking about your target market, right? Who you're going to work with. You don't want to work with everyone because whenever it doesn't align with your values, it's going to cause you headache, right?
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And so, I have refused to work with people that don't align with my values. And when that becomes clear, be like, okay, great. um You know, I wish you the best.
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This just doesn't align with who I am and what I represent. So when you have to turn down opportunities that will compromise your integrity, these moments define who you are as a faith-driven entrepreneur.
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It's not easy to do, but When you start doing that and establishing those clear your boundaries and those non-negotiables, you are going to really start thriving.
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So establish a daily spiritual practice that will sustain you through all of your ups and downs of entrepreneurship and be sure to write down your core values and ah commit to never compromising them for profit.
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That is key. And also, you know, I just had an incredible conversation and with a podcast guest and her show is going to come on in a couple of weeks, but she always talks to her children about their core values And that is something that I'm going to start implementing and asking them and reminding them as well, these same principles, to do not comprement compromise on your core values for profit and to always write down your values and ask yourself, does what I'm doing align with these core values?
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So...
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Here's the beautiful truth here. When you have these five non non-negotiables in place, you're not just starting a business. You're going to be building a legacy, right?
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Making impact and you're showing your children what it looks like to pursue God's kind calling with wisdom, intentionality, And you're creating a model for others' moms who may be watching you as well to see if it's really possible to have both family and purpose.
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And i I highly believe that is possible because I've been doing it. And I know many other women that are doing it as well. So you're building something that can weather any storm because it's built on the right foundations.
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So here is some homework for you guys. Write down, day I want you to, day one through two, write right your deeper why statement and post it where you can see it daily, right?
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Whether, you know, if you're sitting down on a computer, write it on sticky note, put it wherever. Put it on your home screen, on your phone so that you can see it every time you go to unlock it.
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Just somewhere you're going to see it every every day, right? And then day three for four, I want you to establish your non-negotiable boundaries and then communicate them with your family.
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Establish like your boundaries, whatever they are, they're non-negotiables and stick to it. Day five through six of this next week, audit your support system and identify where you need to make those changes.
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Who's in your life that you may need to put up boundaries with and not speak with as often, or even put a boundary where you're not going to talk about your business with them. Simple as that.
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Or even, you know, if they're not supporting your dreams and your vision, then that may be someone that you can put it in a different category or someone that you're not going to go to for support for your business.
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And then day seven, create one simple system to manage an area of chaos in your life. Not knowing where you're going,
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During the day, to your calendar, ah time block, emails out of, you're not sure who's go getting what, keep track of your your leads, your customers, establish an email sequence, sequence whatever it may be.
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Just create one simple system to manage that chaos. And then daily, I want you to establish daily faith practices that will anchor you as you build.
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Whether it's picking up your Bible reading or signing up for one of the apps that give you a Bible verse daily that you can read. So, um, and if you're ready to dive in deeper, i would love to talk with you you. know, why don't you head over to my website, lauracarafino.com and check out the resources that I I have there and, um, send me a DM on Instagram or Facebook and I'd love to connect with you um,
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See if maybe working together is a great fit. But remember, Mama, you're not just building a business. You're answering a calling, calling that God has created for you.
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And you're stewarding gifts that God has given you. You're creating a legacy that that will impact generations. you know You're raising these beautiful children up and...
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making an impact on them. So I want you to take the time to build the right foundation bright foundation that your future self, your family, and everyone you're called to serve will thank you for it.
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And if this episode has helped you, please share it with another mom who needs to hear it. you know, and subscribe, subscribe to this channel so that you never miss an episode. And remember, you're not just a mom, you're a leader with a calling that matters.
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And until next time, keep leading, keep growing and keep believing in what is possible. You've been listening to Mamas Who Lead with Laura Carafino. Thank you for joining us on this journey today.
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Remember leadership isn't just about the title or the workplace. It's about how we navigate our lives, uplift those around us and pave the way for future generations. As we close today's episode, I encourage you to carry forward the insights and inspiration you've gained.
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Lead on mamas.