Routines, Nannies, and letting go while still working hard with Melanie Duncan. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Melanie and Dana explore what it looks like to start a business and grow multi-million dollar companies. Sponsored by the delicious Prep Dish!

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In this episode you’ll hear:

• How Melanie started her businesses before her baby was born.
• Making strategic choices while pregnant and preparing for the baby.
• Prioritizing a business with having babies.
• Working after becoming a mother.
• Transitioning in business.
• Melanie’s tips with handling overwhelm.
• Motivation from Melanie.

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Recommended links and resources:

• Bringing up Bebe
• Luxury Monograms
• Amy Porterfield
• Marie Forleo
• Derek Halpern
• Tone It Up
• 5 Minute Journal
• Boss Mom Facebook Community

Can I quote you on that? 

• I wish I would have planned for my pregnancy more in my business. – Melanie
• I am making strategic choices for what I want my business to look like. – Melanie
• My daughter, as a baby, is not going to remember if I change every single poopy diaper. I don’t think as a mom, you should ever feel guilty about taking time to take care of yourself! – Melanie
• 80% of the profits in our business are probably coming from 20% of our work. – Melanie
• I created the programs I wished I had when I got started in entrepreneurship. – Melanie
• In building a brand, I had to realize how to foster relationships and trust in people. – Melanie
• The brand showcases all the things I can do because I’ve built my business. – Melanie
• It’s important to surround yourself with people doing bigger and better things in life. – Melanie
• What are the core things in my business? If I stray from those, I will experience overwhelm. – Melanie
• Give yourself grace and gratitude at the beginning and end of the day. – Dana
• It’s good to have something specific in life and business to keep you motivated. – Melanie
• Give yourself grace as both a mother and an entrepreneur, and know that’s enough. – Melanie

More about our guest, Melanie Duncan.

Melanie Duncan’s diverse and comprehensive background is what sets her apart and provides a solid foundation in all that she do. Over the last several years, she have started multi-million dollar businesses in a variety of industries from fashion and home decor to online education. Because of this she is able to guide entrepreneurs towards growth in all kinds of industries from a place of practical, real life experience – and get people BIG results.
To find out more about Melanie, visit her website.

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