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EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 7 MIN

When the Door Opens, It’s On You: The Real Responsibility of Running a Small Business

from The Food Granny Podcast · host Christine Smith aka The Food Granny

When you run a small business, the responsibility does not clock off. In Episode 3, Christine speaks candidly about what it really means to be the one holding the keys. The early mornings. The financial pressure. The decisions no one else sees. The weight of knowing that when the door opens, it is on you. This is not about glamour or growth hacks. It is about accountability. Leadership. Showing up even when it would be easier not to. Behind every counter is a person carrying risk, responsibility and reputation. Christine reflects on the quiet resilience required to build something sustainable and the mindset shift that happens when you realise no one is coming to save you. If you are building a business, leading a team or carrying the weight of your own decisions, this episode will feel familiar. #TheFoodGranny  #SmallBusinessAustralia #SmallBusinessLeadership #WomenInBusiness #EntrepreneurLife #HospitalityLife #BehindTheCounter #SupportLocal #BusinessMindset #SouthAustralianBusiness Follow Christine @thefoodgranny or visit her website www.thefoodgranny.com.au 

unning a small business means the responsibility stops with you. In Episode 3 of The Food Granny Podcast, Christine explores the real weight behind the counter. From financial pressure to daily accountability, this episode unpacks what leadership looks like when you are the one holding the keys. Honest reflections on resilience, responsibility and the reality of running a local business.

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