713: Is “Balance” A Myth? This Startup Founder Thinks So

I’ve got news for you: if you’re digging an ambitious goal of building a hugely successful business and brand, it won’t always be possible to achieve the perfect balance between work and life, hustle and rest. Most founders would agree that running a business is like a series of sprints and cool downs… you’re constantly exhausted, running at peak intensity, putting out fires… and then there are the rare quiet periods or ‘lulls’ where you can finally catch a breath.  In fact, some may even say that ‘balance’ can’t possibly exist during the first few years of entrepreneurship! Nicole Gibbons, the founder of next generation paint brand Clare, has experienced them all… from peak productivity to burnout; from constantly having to make difficult tradeoffs to leaning into what this season of life is bringing her.  In our conversation, Nicole is sharing her perspective on why she believes balance is a myth (and why that’s okay), plus her tactic of “rebalancing” on a regular basis in order to thrive during those intense times and the reality of what it’s really like to be funded by venture capital. It’s such a treat to get to chat with her about the ebbs and flows of business, different seasons of life, different styles of entrepreneurship and how it all affects our lives. GOAL DIGGER FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/ GOAL DIGGER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/ GOAL DIGGER SHOW NOTES: https://www.jennakutcherblog.com/nicolegibbons  LISTEN TO THE THIS IS SMALL BUSINESS PODCAST: https://www.smallbusiness.amazon/podcasts  THIS PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP. GIVE ONLINE THERAPY A TRY: https://www.betterhelp.com/goaldigger 

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The Goal Digger Podcast is a live-workshop style business and marketing podcast packed with actionable step-by-step tips that are helping thousands redefine success and chase bolder dreams. You can train with the experts on how to dig in, do the work, and tackle your biggest goals along the way. New York Times best selling author of "How Are You, Really?" Jenna Kutcher is redefining what success means and how you can find more joy, ease, and peace in the pursuit of your goals. If you’re ready to rewrite the parts of your life that are inauthentic so that you can move forward in confidence, it’s time to ask yourself the question you’ve been avoiding, How do I build my dream job? How do I make money online? Am I ready to leave my 9 to 5? How do I market my business? How can I create passive income? How can I grow my Instagram following? And the biggest question of all, can I *really* turn my passion into profits? Whether you’re a dreamer, have a side hustle, or you’re growing an empire, this is the show for you. Host Jenna Kutcher brings you social media strategies, productivity tips, business hacks, authentic entrepreneurship truths and inspirational stories that can help YOU design your dream business and life. Jenna shares tangible, actionable advice that she used to escape the 9-5 hustle and become a self-made millionaire through photography, digital courses, affiliate marketing, and influencer campaigns. She’s sharing everything that has helped her navigate over a decade of entrepreneurship. Along with sharing her best-kept secrets, she interviews the top women in the industry who will share their secrets to ensure you are seen, heard, (and hired!) With 100 million downloads and counting, the Goal Digger movement is growing every day and now it’s YOUR TURN to hear from the experts, get inspired, and tackle your biggest goals along the way.