53: Balancing Act: Navigating Business, Family, and Finding Your Flow

Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered what happens when business partners who are married decide to separate? Or how successful entrepreneurs actually manage the chaos behind their seemingly perfect Instagram feeds? This raw and honest solo episode pulls back the curtain on real entrepreneurial life.Michelle Smock delivers a refreshingly transparent update on major transitions happening in both her personal and professional worlds. She shares the thoughtful solution she and her husband Neal developed for their accounting firm after their separation—a practical example of how business relationships can evolve separately from personal ones when both parties prioritize client care. For entrepreneurs in similar situations, this conversation provides valuable insight into navigating complex transitions with grace.The episode also announces an exciting merger between Small Business Besties and Women's Entrepreneurs Lex, a seven-year-old networking group for female business owners in the Lexington area. This expansion means both morning and evening networking opportunities for entrepreneurs seeking community support. Michelle details the schedule—second Monday mornings and fourth Wednesday evenings—creating multiple touchpoints for women who crave real connection in their entrepreneurial journey.Perhaps most valuable is Michelle's candid discussion about managing overwhelm while juggling three businesses and family responsibilities. She introduces InMotion, an AI-assisted scheduling tool that has transformed her ability to prioritize effectively, and shares her ongoing struggle with delegation—particularly her decision to outsource social media management after recognizing it as a consistent energy drain. This vulnerability around perfectionism touches on a challenge many entrepreneurs face but rarely discuss publicly.Subscribe to Small Business Besties for regular conversations that normalize the messy reality of entrepreneurship. Join our Facebook community, share episodes that resonate with you, and consider leaving a review to help other business owners discover this supportive network of like-minded professionals.Check out the Small Business Bestie WebsiteFollow along on the Facebook or InstagramJoin the growing community on Facebook