5 Keys to Building a Thriving Business and a Thriving Family
5 Keys to Building a Thriving Business and a Thriving Family
Can you really build a thriving business and a thriving family at the same time?
It’s one of the most common and heartfelt questions I hear from entrepreneurs, ministry leaders, and anyone in high-demand leadership roles.
The tension is real: if your business is booming but your family is struggling, you’ve lost what matters most. For faith-driven and value-driven leaders, our work is often our ministry—and when we pour ourselves into it fully, it’s all too easy to lose balance.
After years of walking through this myself—sometimes failing and learning the hard way—I’ve discovered five essential principles that allow both your business and your family (or personal life) to thrive together.
1. Be Real – Honesty Builds a Strong Foundation
When my husband and I were in the early years of raising children, life was already full. We had a toddler, a baby on the way, his business was growing, and he also volunteered to general contract a church building project.
It sounded noble, but in reality? It was too much.
We missed family dinners. Late nights became normal. Our kids felt the absence.
When the project ended, we looked at each other and said, “We made the wrong call.” That honesty changed everything for us.
From then on, we adopted the mindset of “No for now, not forever”—especially in seasons with small children, sleepless nights, and heavy demands. Being real meant setting boundaries and running every decision through the filter of “How will this impact our family?”
2. Be Consistent – Keep Your Word
Consistency isn’t just good for business—it’s critical for relationships.
If I tell my kids a call will take 20 minutes, but it consistently runs two hours, the message is clear: “Work comes first.”
Instead, I’ve learned to:
- Set clear expectations (“This call will be 30 minutes, but it might be 45.”)
- Keep hard stops on my calendar.
- Allow exceptions only when absolutely necessary.
Consistency teaches your family they can trust your word. It also models healthy boundaries for anyone who might follow in your footsteps—whether they’re your children, spouse, employees, or peers.
3. Be Intentional – Prove Your Priorities
It’s one thing to say family comes first. It’s another to live it out.
If I claim that my spouse or kids matter more than my work, my actions have to prove it. That might mean:
- Scheduling dinners and protecting them like important meetings.
- Ending calls on time—even if a client wants “just five more minutes.”
- Planning downtime and sticking to it.
Intentionality means setting boundaries and following through. It also means recognizing when you’ve drifted and correcting quickly.
4. Be Fun – Show the Good Side of Business
Too many kids grow up only hearing the struggles their parents face at work or in ministry. If we’re not careful, our family’s frame of reference for business becomes only the stress and challenges.
Instead, we need to show the exciting parts:
- Celebrate wins together.
- Involve your kids in brainstorming ideas.
- Point out the freedom that comes from a well-run business (“We can drop everything and go to the lake because we’ve built flexibility into our work.”).
For my oldest, just exploring what it would look like to buy a business that pays for her first car sparked excitement and big dreams. Business can—and should—be inspiring.
5. Be Brave – Face Fears and Embrace Change
As entrepreneurs, we face fears all the time:
- What if this doesn’t work?
- What if I fail publicly?
- What if the risks don’t pay off?
Here’s the truth: your greatest fears often hide your greatest growth.
In 2024, some of my biggest fears became reality. Everything I didn’t want to happen… happened. But instead of breaking me, it made me stronger, more resilient, and more open to new opportunities.
Bravery doesn’t mean you’re not afraid—it means you move forward anyway, trusting that God can use even the hardest seasons for good.
Final Thoughts – Success Without Sacrifice
You don’t have to choose between a thriving business and a thriving family. You can have both—but it requires intentional action.
Remember these five keys:
- Be Real – Honesty about your limits keeps you grounded.
- Be Consistent – Your word builds trust.
- Be Intentional – Live out your stated priorities.
- Be Fun – Let your family experience the joy of your work.
- Be Brave – Face challenges head-on and grow through them.
When you lead with these principles, you’ll find that both your business and your personal life flourish—without sacrificing one for the other.
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