“Build Your Business Around Your Life” with Roberta Perry – Indie Business Lifestyle Podcast Episode 343

“Build Your Business Around Your Life” with Roberta Perry – Indie Business Lifestyle Podcast Episode 343

Author: Donna Maria Coles Johnson August 27, 2026 Duration: 51:58

Have you ever wondered if you could be successful in business without a detailed plan in advance? Are you a mom of small children, and trying to figure out how to lead your business and your children without compromising either? Do you want your business to work for your personal life, as well as the lives of your clients and customers? If this sounds anything like you, this is the episode for you!

Roberta Perry of Scrubz Body in New York has set up her business to accommodate the ebbs and flows of her personal life. She never has to retrofit her life around her business because the business is built around her life. If that's what you want, then don't miss this candid deep-dive into Roberta's experiences revealing how to resist the traditional entrepreneurial standards and create your own. If you want to build a business that suits your needs and not someone else's, this episode is for you, so listen NOW!

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On this episode of #IndieBusinessLifestyle, you'll hear

  • Why it is critical to build your business around your life, and not the other way around
  • Tips to help you build your business around your life, and not the other way around
  • How to set up your business so you can have more time doing things you want to do
  • Examples from Roberta's personal experience to help you embrace serving yourself before you serve others

Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode

In this episode, Roberta and I mentioned the following resources.

  1. Learn more about Scrubz
  2. Follow Scrubz on Instagram
  3. Learn about the benefits of the Indie Business Network – for makers and artisan entrepreneurs

Listen to Roberta's First Appearance on the Podcast!

If you really want to enjoy a deep dive into Roberta's journey and methods, you won't want to miss my first interview with her from a decade ago. Putting the information together from both episodes is a great way to get the mindset and execution tips you need to build the lifestyle business for you!

Listen to that episode here.

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Donna Maria Coles Johnson hosts the Indie Business Podcast, a resource for creative entrepreneurs who build their livelihoods from their craft. This isn't about abstract theory; it's the tangible, often gritty reality of running a small business centered on handmade goods and independent making. Each episode features a conversation with an American maker who has navigated the unique challenges of turning passion into profit. You'll hear firsthand accounts of product development, marketing on a shoestring budget, the complexities of e-commerce, and the personal resilience required to persevere. The discussions go beyond simple success stories to explore the lessons learned from setbacks, the evolution of a brand, and the practical strategies that actually work in a crowded marketplace. Tune in for honest talk about sales, sourcing, work-life balance, and the community that sustains the indie business spirit. This podcast serves as both a compass and a companion for anyone on the path to building a sustainable, creative enterprise, offering actionable insights and genuine inspiration directly from the voices who are living it every day.
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