EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 21 MIN
S17 E5: Building a Big Business Without Losing Your Life: Real-world “work-life balance”
from The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast · host Suzan Marie Chin-Taylor
It's All About the Balance: Building a Big Business Without Losing Your LifeCan you scale a massive company without sacrificing your personal well-being? In this episode of the Smells Like Money Podcast, host Suzan Chin-Taylor sits down with James Terry, CEO and President of Green Team Building Services, to dismantle the myth of the "perfect" work-life balance.Building a thriving business requires more than just grinding; it requires intentional decisions about your time, your priorities, and your relationships. James shares his real-world perspective on how balance often comes in seasons and why creating a peaceful home environment is just as critical as hitting your quarterly targets.🎙️ In This Episode, We Explore:- The Seasonality of Balance: Understanding that work-life harmony shifts depending on your current stage of business growth.- Intentional Family Time: How to create boundaries that protect your personal life and prevent long-term regret.- Leadership & Wellness: Why personal health, fitness, and mental clarity are the secret weapons of effective CEOs.- The Power of Collaboration: Using industry networking and peer communication to solve common business hurdles and find new opportunities.- Scaling Through Systems: The importance of investing in the right people, equipment, and automation—like virtual assistants—to reclaim your time.- Calculated Risk: Why stepping out of your comfort zone is a necessary ingredient for meaningful expansion.Connect With James Terry:President & CEOGreen Team Building ServicesEmail: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-terry-86277536/Website: getgreenteam.comI hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have.Please let us know your thoughts about the episode!Connect with Suzan Chin-Taylor, host of The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast:Website: www.creativeraven.com | https://thetuitgroup.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/creativeraven/Email: [email protected] Telephone: +1 760-217-8010Listen and subscribe here to your favorite platform:Apple Podcast - Google Podcast - Cast Box - Overcast - Pocket Casts - YouTube - Spotifyhttps://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/ Subscribe to the Podcast:https://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/Be a guest on our show:https://calendly.com/thetuitgroup/be-a-podcast-guestCheck Out my NEW Digital Marketing E-Course & Coaching Program just for Wastewater Pros:https://store.thetuitgroup.com/diy-digital-marketing-playbook-for-wastewater-pros#Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #Leadership #WastewaterIndustry #ScalingBusiness #BusinessStrategy #SmellsLike Money
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It's All About the Balance: Building a Big Business Without Losing Your LifeCan you scale a massive company without sacrificing your personal well-being? In this episode of the Smells Like Money Podcast, host Suzan Chin-Taylor sits down with James Terry, CEO and President of Green Team Building Services, to dismantle the myth of the "perfect" work-life balance.Building a thriving business requires more than just grinding; it requires intentional decisions about your time, your priorities, and your relationships. James shares his real-world perspective on how balance often comes in seasons and why creating a peaceful home environment is just as critical as hitting your quarterly targets.🎙️ In This Episode, We Explore:- The Seasonality of Balance: Understanding that work-life harmony shifts depending on your current stage of business growth.- Intentional Family Time: How to create boundaries that protect your personal life and prevent long-term regret.- Leadership & Wellness: Why personal health, fitness, and mental clarity are the secret weapons of effective CEOs.- The Power of Collaboration: Using industry networking and peer communication to solve common business hurdles and find new opportunities.- Scaling Through Systems: The importance of investing in the right people, equipment, and automation—like virtual assistants—to reclaim your time.- Calculated Risk: Why stepping out of your comfort zone is a necessary ingredient for meaningful expansion.Connect With James Terry:President & CEOGreen Team Building ServicesEmail: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-terry-86277536/Website: getgreenteam.comI hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have.Please let us know your thoughts about the episode!Connect with Suzan Chin-Taylor, host of The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast:Website: www.creativeraven.com | https://thetuitgroup.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/creativeraven/Email: [email protected] Telephone: +1 760-217-8010Listen and subscribe here to your favorite platform:Apple Podcast - Google Podcast - Cast Box - Overcast - Pocket Casts - YouTube - Spotifyhttps://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/ Subscribe to the Podcast:https://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/Be a guest on our show:https://calendly.com/thetuitgroup/be-a-podcast-guestCheck Out my NEW Digital Marketing E-Course & Coaching Program just for Wastewater Pros:https://store.thetuitgroup.com/diy-digital-marketing-playbook-for-wastewater-pros#Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #Leadership #WastewaterIndustry #ScalingBusiness #BusinessStrategy #SmellsLike Money
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