A Day in the Life of a Small Business Owner

It is said that entrepreneurs are the only people who will work 80 hours per week, to avoid working 40 hours per week.  And it wasn’t until four years ago when I launched Helping Hand, LLC that I understood the true definition of this saying. 

Never in my life did I imagine that 15-hour workdays would be considered the norm.  And while somedays are tougher than others, I wouldn’t change it for anything.

This is what it looks like to be an entrepreneur in the student housing industry.  My fellow entrepreneurs, let me know if you can relate!

6:30 a.m. – Arrive at property for site check to ensure work from the previous day is complete.  Make necessary repairs and update EZ-Turn app with completed projects for property manager review.

8:00 a.m. – Meeting with property managers for site check, updates and priorities.

8:30 a.m. – Staff manager meeting to discuss daily tasks, staffing and deadlines.

9:00 a.m. – Staff Meeting

10:00 a.m. – Supply run

11:00 a.m. – Franchise owner meetings to provide training and development, one-on-one consultation and to address any business challenges.

12:00 p.m. – Topline business management (business development, email marketing, payroll, staff interviews, growth opportunities, etc.)

6:00 p.m. - Mental health break (gym/dinner, personal affairs)

8:00 p.m. – Preparation for the next day 

10:00 p.m.  – Day FINALLY ends