How I Built A Multi-Six-Figure Business Without Missing My Kids Childhood

How I Built A Multi-Six-Figure Business Without Missing My Kids Childhood

Author: Polly Lavarello July 31, 2026 Duration: 19:28

I’m sharing what it really looks like to run a multi-six-figure business while protecting quality time with my children.

From rebuilding my life as a single mum to learning how to use tiny pockets of time well, this episode is about creating a business that can hold real life, not one that expects you to behave like a productivity robot.

We’ll talk about prioritising the work that genuinely moves your business forward, asking for support, lowering expectations where needed and designing your business around your life.

The goal is not to stop dropping balls. It is to make sure one dropped ball does not bring everything crashing down.

Highlights:

(01:38) - Why I refused to build success at the expense of my children

(04:08) - How rock bottom revealed my resilience

(05:16) - Learning to focus on the 20 per cent that truly matters

(07:32) - Why constraints can create clarity instead of stress

(10:53) - Designing your business around your real life

(17:19) - Building a business that survives the occasional dropped ball

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Polly Lavarello, an evergreen marketing expert, hosts Make More Money without Selling Your Soul. This is for coaches, consultants, and online service providers who feel caught between the drive to grow their business and the need to maintain their personal integrity and wellbeing. Each episode explores that very tension, offering practical strategies for sustainable sales and marketing that don't rely on hype or pressure. You'll hear conversations that get into the real mechanics of attracting clients and generating revenue, all while prioritizing a balanced, ethical approach. Polly's guidance focuses on building a business that feels good to run, where financial success is aligned with your values. Tuning into this podcast means finding a reliable source for both tactical advice and mindful encouragement, designed for those who believe that ambition and authenticity aren't mutually exclusive. It’s about creating meaningful income without compromising the soul of your work.
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