The Dual Hustle: How to Thrive as a Mompreneur

Hey there, Momma! You’ve always wanted to spend more time with your family and escape the 9 to 5 daily grind. And now you’ve seized the exciting yet challenging role of a mom entrepreneur. Whether you’re transitioning from having a full-time job or being a homemaker, embarking on the journey of mompreneurship is no easy feat. Keeping your eyes on the prize and accepting help from others will keep you motivated to fulfill your dual role successfully.????

Here’s a glimpse of what it feels like to juggle raising a family and running a business – and some tips on how to deal with the reality of a mompreneur’s life:

1. It is going to be chaotic.???

We all know that taking care of the household is already demanding. Starting and managing a business takes hard work. Doing both at the same time means overlapping responsibilities, doubling the work with limited time, and a hectic day-to-day schedule.?

What to do: Embrace the chaos of mompreneurship.?? Set realistic goals to accomplish in a day or week, both in your family life and business. Prioritize these tasks but still be open to adjusting your plans as needed.

2. You’re going to feel exhausted.??

You chose this path because you wanted to have the flexibility and freedom to work anytime and anywhere. But now it feels like you are working everywhere all the time!

What to do: Take time away from work.? You shouldn’t wait until you’re feeling stressed, anxious, and burned out before taking a day off. Incorporating short breaks into your routine can be as simple as starting your day with meditation, having lunch with a friend, or taking a power nap.????♀?

Trust us, this practice can do wonders for your mind and body, boosting your creativity and productivity, and helping you make better decisions.??

3. You’re going to make mistakes.??

Undoubtedly, you will experience failures and make bad decisions. You’re human, after all. You will get frustrated and a lot of times, you’ll think of giving up. No matter how much you prepare and plan, there will always be unexpected things happening beyond your control.

What to do: Learn from your mistakes.?? Know that every failure is an opportunity to learn, improve, and develop your resilience . You can invest in yourself. Find a mentor , attend courses , and use the right tools and software that can help you work more efficiently and enhance your skills.

For example, you can learn a lot from LaDale Whaley , a Fud mentor who is a graphic and instructional design expert with more than 20 years of experience under her belt. You can also watch Dr. Tachi’s free guide on how to level up your video content and make $500+ per month with live selling.

4. You’re going to doubt yourself.??

The impostor syndrome is commonly experienced by women in their careers and personal lives. Even if you have achieved success as a business owner, you still feel like you don’t deserve the credit. You tend to discount your accomplishments to luck and other factors besides your own abilities and efforts.

What to do: Stop comparing yourself to others.? Every journey has its own pace and unique process, whether you are climbing the corporate ladder, devoting time to your family, or creating a business. Celebrating your success with your family and loved ones will help you acknowledge your strengths and build your confidence.

5. You’re going to hustle and struggle.??

The shift from mom to mompreneur will disrupt your daily routine and affect your family dynamics. You remind yourself that you are pursuing mompreneurship to prioritize your family and follow your passion . But right now, it seems like you are doing the exact opposite. You are so busy doing mundane tasks and making decisions that you’re not really being fully present at home and feeling demotivated to work.

What to do: Build a dream team to make the dream work.?? Ask for help from trusted family and friends when you’re dealing with a heavy workload. You can outsource the non-core functions of your business or automate tasks to free up your time and resources so you can focus on growing your business.?

You can also involve family members in the business operations. Just like what our Fud expert Megn (a.k.a. Megnetik) does when developing new products for her Etsy shop.

6. You’re going to feel lonely.??

More often than you’d want to accept, you will feel alone on this path. It would seem that your previous co-workers are progressing in their careers while you feel stuck in your business. Your unconventional ways will raise eyebrows and you will constantly be judged by others. You know your friends support your dream as a mom entrepreneur but you also know they don’t fully understand what you’re going through.

What to do: Remember your WHY.??This is what truly matters. Tune out the outside noise and stay focused on your goals. You can reach out and join a community of fellow mompreneurs to share your struggles with and motivate one another.

7. You’re going to make sacrifices.????

You will be missing plenty of social events, parties, and get-togethers to have more time to work on your business. Starting a business will also be financially challenging as start-up costs pile up with no guarantee of consistent income. You may need to tighten your belt until the business stabilizes and has a client base.

What to do: Write down your goals or make a vision board to remind yourself that these sacrifices are short-term inconveniences that will pay off in the future (hopefully sooner).??

Focus on what you will gain rather than what you are giving up. Skipping the party on a Friday would mean getting more work done and spending quality time with the family during the weekend.

8. Nevertheless, choosing to be a businessmom is going to be the best decision of your life.??

Mompreneurship is a challenging, meaningful, and rewarding experience. Even if you’re not quite there yet, just seeing all the progress you’ve already made in your family life and business venture will make you feel proud of yourself and how far you’ve come.??

What to do: Don’t forget to enjoy the fruits of your labor.?? Celebrate, reflect, and acknowledge your accomplishments. Remember it is an ongoing process and you are a work in progress. Managing a business and a household is a huge commitment; doing your best is more than enough.??

Just look at one of our mentors and successful mompreneurs , Sadie . She pivoted from working in the corporate world to prioritizing her daughter’s needs while pursuing her passion and creating multiple sources of income.??