Entrepreneurship at Your Own Pace: Navigating Business and Chronic Illness with Sarah Berthon

Ever wished you could better manage your energy levels while juggling the demands of an entrepreneurial journey? Picture this: you're trying to launch your business, but your chronic illness is making it seem impossible. Well, you're not alone. Our guest today is Sarah Berthon, an entrepreneur who mastered running her business, Excel Against the Odds, despite her chronic illness. She's here to share her wisdom on the essential small changes that can significantly impact our energy levels and productivity.We tackle the importance of listening to our bodies, setting realistic expectations, and carving out time for regular breaks. Sarah takes us through her own experiences and strategies for successfully setting boundaries in her business. Together, we investigate the often overlooked necessity of setting expectations with customers upfront about response times and how this can make a monumental difference in managing a business while living with a chronic illness.Our dive into business automation reveals how documenting and automating processes can pave the way for a sustainable business model. We emphasize the value of auditing systems and the long-term benefits of laying a solid foundation for your business.Episode Highlights:Energy Management: Small changes to improve energy levels and productivity.Listening to Your Body: Setting realistic expectations and taking regular breaks.Setting Boundaries: Strategies for maintaining boundaries in your business.Customer Expectations: The importance of setting upfront expectations with customers.Business Automation: How documenting and automating processes can build a sustainable business.System Audits: The value of auditing systems and building a strong foundation.So, buckle up for this episode filled with practical advice and tips on managing a business with chronic illnesses! You're in for a treat.Connect with Sarah BerthonWebsiteWork with SarahWatch her free masterclass Six Secrets for Success for running a business with a chronic illnessSend me a DMSupport the show_____________________________________________________________________🔮 Daily Affirmation Cards The free Scenic Route Affirmation Card Deck is your online invitation to trust your inner voice again. What does your card say? 👉 Pull your daily affirmation🐨 Crave something Soft?Sign up for Soft — one gentle email each month to help you ground before everything speeds up again, complete with the meme de jour and a roundup of my favourite things.⭐ LOVE THE SHOW?If this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating and review. It helps other midlife women find their way to the Scenic Route podcast.