Entrepreneurial Family Man

Merry Christmas from EFM! 

We have much to be thankful for. It's our hope you enjoy and savor this beautiful Christmas holiday with your loved ones.

In what ways will you intentionally celebrate and carry on thoughtful traditions?  We share a few of our personal traditions here in hopes of inspiring you to live out yours. 

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Remember when saying Merry Christmas was not controversial? 

Let's take action to be intentional to bring Christ back into Christmas. Our culture is undeniably becoming more secularized - we don't have to do the same with leading our families.

Creating a plan for togetherness, thankfulness and joy under our roofs is the opposite of the consumerism and flow our culture has taken on.   

Make this Christmas the most joyful and spirit-filled one your family will experience.

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Make the Holidays Great Again

What are the key actions to making a memorable holiday? How can you help welcome family and others into your holiday events and traditions?

We explore four actions you can take to make the holidays more memorable.  

What actions can you take this Christmas holiday season to lead well? 

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In this 100th episode of the Entrepreneurial Family Man podcast, we take a look back, see how we've grown, what we envision ahead and challenge all to do the same.

Milestones happen throughout life. They are great markers to pause and reflect upon. What has happened?  How have I grown? What did I learn?  Who am I becoming?  What do I envision in the next chapter?

We explore all of this and more as we celebrate the 100th podcast episode of EFM. 

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How do you truly "balance" the tension that exists between family and business? 

There is a weight to being an entrepreneurial family man - so how do you handle that? 

We hash out the burden of this reality and approach the work-family life ratio in a unique way. 

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Mastermind. What does that mean to you? 

In this episode we explore 3 benefits to participating in a mastermind. How we've seen ongoing growth, elevating our beliefs, find other like-minded people and the ongoing accountability inherent in a solid mastermind. 

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Ever felt like your struggling business should die?

When do you know if you need to resuscitate it or kill it?

Remember that a business is a struggle to begin with. Over 80% of businesses fail in the first 2 years. Each business has seasonality and you need to have a reality check in starting a business. 

How about an examination of your self too?  What's your entrepreneurial learning curve?  What do you need to learn as an entrepreneur to grow and flourish - or bring others on board? 

What is the reality of what your family needs?  Is this business providing for your family?  Do you need to let it go...or simply follow through? 

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Life happens. How do you respond to it? When loss occurs, how can you lead your family well?

Choose to have a family meeting when a big loss happens in your family. Getting perspective from all family members helps before making a big decision. 

Lead by openly feeling and expressing grief yourself - this invites your children to do the same and explore those feelings. 

How about you?  

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Can you give generously and still live well? 

If you're living well, how are you also giving in many areas of your life? 

But what if finances are tight?  How do you have an abundance mindset as an entrepreneur? 

You can give so you can give MORE! Generosity is a state of mind. 

What are creative ways to give of your time, talent and treasure? 

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How do you balance life as an entrepreneurial family man?

What is more important? And how do you weigh opportunities when they present themselves?

In this episode, we explore a question from EFM listener and singer/songwriter Marc who asks how to balance being a husband, father and business opportunities.

By identifying how to seek wisdom, check your vision and make a decision together, you can set yourself up for success in these important life domains. 

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Ever felt like your defects hold you back? Like you don't have what it takes because of some area of weakness in your life?

Having defects can make you stronger! They can remind you of your need for God and community. 

Defects can also make you approachable and human - we can all relate since we all have defects. And your weaknesses can also become your superpower. 

What do you feel disqualifies you? Where do you need to reframe this? 

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How do you approach the necessary mindset shift of managing money as an entrepreneur?  How do you build new revenue sources within - or outside of - your existing business ventures?

Entrepreneurship is great - but it can be a wild ride!

How do you navigate the real challenges that come from an entrepreneurial business and potentially inconsistent income seasons? 

Listen to another big mental mind shift needed for the entrepreneurial lifestyle and income growth. 

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How do you approach the necessary mindset shift of managing money as an entrepreneur? 

Entrepreneurship is great - but it can be a wild ride! How do you navigate the real challenges that come from an entrepreneurial business and potentially inconsistent income seasons? 

Listen to two mental mind shifts needed for the entrepreneurial lifestyle. 

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How do you Grind or Ramp Up Your Business For a Season?

It doesn't have to last forever. How do you approach ramping up your business for a season?

There are ebbs and flows in business and sometimes you do need to put more focus and attention to growing and building. 

Are you in a ramp-up time right now? Is there an end date to this window of opportunity?  

What are you doing now to set your future self up for success? 

What discussion may you need to have with your spouse to assess this?

Listen in as we discuss 3 areas to consider as you ramp up your business and grind for a season.

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How do you Face, Own & Embrace areas where you may be weak?

Where do you wobble?

Living the EFM life can be challenging. The balance or integration of our most important relationships and business is tricky. 

Shall we focus on our strengths only? Or do we need help and encouragement to get better in important areas? 

Accept you need help and you're not alone. Take action to change and improve. 

Start investing in an area you may have hidden or set aside because. Acknowledge you may need improvement in an area.  Accept you need help. You’re not alone.

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How to Marry the Mission, Date the Methods.

Are your values concrete? Are you clear on the mission?

Ever get hung up on the method of how you want to get there?

Pulling from our discussion with EFM Billionaire, Dan Cathy, CEO of Chic-Fil-A, we gleaned this nugget of "marry the mission, date the method." 

Listen in as we dissect what that means while living the EFM life. It's a journey. Creating a mission and vision with your spouse and as a family takes thoughtful care. 

Being able to pivot on this entrepreneurial road is key to not get hung up on the methods of living an extraordinary missional life.

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Ever been given a job offer you can't refuse?  

On this entrepreneurial journey, what opportunities exist that may also detract from your plan of freedom and flexibility? 

Long-time listener and EFM friend Jason Pearl jumps in with a challenging question to us all to explore.  

Listen in as we dissect what opportunities on the path to success can mean and how to navigate through your purpose. 

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Recently we had the opportunity to hear directly from a true EFM Billionaire, CEO of Chick-Fil-A, Dan Cathy.

He shared great insight into what it takes to live intentionally in all areas of life as an entrepreneurial family man. 

In this episode, we break down some of his best advice. How do you approach your master, mate and mission? 

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How do you handle disaster management & mold prevention in your personal life? 

Mold can manifest itself in our lives after dark, secretive areas aren't addressed. How can you remediate this? 

Better yet, how can you prevent lurking disasters from happening in your marriage, your family and your business? 

Listen in as we discuss a 3 step process to prevent disasters in our lives. 

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Facing Tragedy Well. How do you talk about tragedy with your family?

From news events to personal matters, how do you discuss the hard things of life with your children and as a family? 

Listen in as we discuss 4 benefits to talking about difficult events in life. Take on the mantle of responsibility to lead your family well even in the face of tragedies. 

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