814: Grow Your Business While Nurturing Your Family Like A Boss Mom with Dana Malstaff
Why does it seem that the days are constantly endlessly long and appear to go on forever, and yet you never manage to get anything done, especially for mothers? We're all rushed and stressed most of the time - you're not alone!
Dana Malstaff is the founder of Boss Mom, author of “Boss Mom: The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Business & Nurturing Your Family Like a Pro,” the creator of the Nurture to Convert Society, and a mother, author, podcaster, content strategist, template architect, blindspot reducer, engagement facilitator, and movement maker. Today, Dana talks about the challenges of being a busy mom running a successful business, sharing strategies for managing unpredictable schedules, prioritizing tasks, and building sustainable systems that don't require constant attention.
Quotes
“Chaos is just unpredictability. When we learn to be flexible and agile, it just becomes normal. I'm not stressed out; it's just a normal Friday morning.” - Dana Malstaff
“I constantly assess the things that I need to get done versus the things that are frustrating to get done when you have a child or something else happening around you.” - Dana Malstaff
“Discipline is more important than motivation. Action creates motivation.” - Dana Malstaff
Takeaways
00:48 Embracing the unpredictability of life and business as a parent can help reduce stress and increase flexibility.
02:51 Strategically planning tasks based on mental requirements and available time windows can boost productivity for busy moms.
23:51 Developing consistent messaging and becoming a thought leader in your industry is more important than constantly creating new content.
28:33 Scaling a business involves reducing the effort required to grow, not just expanding the business.
30:30 Discipline and taking action are more important than relying solely on motivation to achieve success.
Resources
- Boss-Mom: The Top Voice and Resource for Moms with Businesses
- Follow Dana Malstaff on Facebook
- Connect with Dana Malstaff on LinkedIn
- Get a copy of Boss Mom: The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Business & Nurturing Your Family Like a Pro by Dana Malstaff on Amazon
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Filed in: Archive 4: 2020-2023 • Interview • Podcast