Entrepreneurship at Your Own Pace: Navigating Business and Chronic Illness with Sarah Berthon

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Ever wished you could better manage your energy levels while juggling the demands of an entrepreneurial journey? Picture this: you're trying to launch your business, but your chronic illness is making it seem impossible. Well, you're not alone. Our guest today is Sarah Berthon, an entrepreneur who mastered running her business, Excel Against the Odds, despite her chronic illness. She's here to share her wisdom on the essential small changes that can significantly impact our energy levels and productivity.

We tackle the importance of listening to our bodies, setting realistic expectations, and carving out time for regular breaks. Sarah takes us through her own experiences and strategies for successfully setting boundaries in her business. Together, we investigate the often overlooked necessity of setting expectations with customers upfront about response times and how this can make a monumental difference in managing a business while living with a chronic illness.

Our dive into business automation reveals how documenting and automating processes can pave the way for a sustainable business model. We emphasize the value of auditing systems and the long-term benefits of laying a solid foundation for your business.

Episode Highlights:

• Energy Management: Small changes to improve energy levels and productivity.
• Listening to Your Body: Setting realistic expectations and taking regular breaks.
• Setting Boundaries: Strategies for maintaining boundaries in your business.
• Customer Expectations: The importance of setting upfront expectations with customers.
• Business Automation: How documenting and automating processes can build a sustainable business.
• System Audits: The value of auditing systems and building a strong foundation.

So, buckle up for this episode filled with practical advice and tips on managing a business with chronic illnesses! You're in for a treat.

Connect with Sarah Berthon
Website
Work with Sarah
Watch her free masterclass Six Secrets for Success for running a business with a chronic illness

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1. Managing a Business With Chronic Illnesses (00:00:00)

2. Managing Energy Levels and Prioritizing Wellbeing (00:10:29)

3. Documenting and Automating Processes in Franchising (00:26:28)

4. Setting Boundaries and Expectations in Business (00:33:08)

5. Conversations on Increasing Energy Levels (00:48:41)