In this eye-opening episode of the Babies and Business Podcast, hosts Avram and Rachel Gonzales tackle a common yet detrimental issue faced by many entrepreneurs: the facade of having it all together. This episode delves into how the pressure to appear perfect can negatively impact both business and personal life. Packed with heartfelt anecdotes and actionable advice, this episode encourages listeners to drop the act for better business outcomes and personal growth.

Show Notes:

• The dangers of maintaining an entrepreneurial facade and missing out on opportunities for help.
• How upbringing and personal beliefs shape our ability to ask for assistance.
• Rachel's powerful story about struggling with postpartum depression and the life-changing decision to accept help from a sleep trainer.
• The delicate balance between keeping a professional image and being open about personal challenges.
• Practical tips for embracing vulnerability and allowing others to contribute their support and knowledge.

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On Episode 40 of the Babies and Business Podcast, hosts Avram and Rachel Gonzales delve into their insightful journey of doubling podcast downloads in six months. Transitioning from intense social media content creation to a strategic, research-driven approach, they looked to double their downloads. Where the majority of the new downloads came from was a big surprise. Whether you have a podcast or not, this episode is an excellent reminder that what you measure grows and that you must keep testing to improve.

Show Notes:

[01:04] Why this episode applies to any marketing strategy, not just podcasting

[04:08] Podcast download statistics before and after the experiment

[07:11] What actually happened during the experiment - plus some surprising findings!

[12:08] How we're tweaking the strategy moving forward based on what we learned

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In this episode of the Babies and Business Podcast, hosts Avram and Rachel discuss the often-overlooked signs of overwhelm among entrepreneur parents. They share their personal experiences and outline four key signs of overwhelm: a defeatist attitude, blowing things out of proportion, being caught up in urgent tasks, and always being in a hurry. The episode also highlights practical strategies to manage and mitigate overwhelm, including prioritizing important tasks, not over-planning the day, and prioritizing self-care. This episode provides a comprehensive resource for entrepreneur parents to recognize and address their overwhelm.

Show Notes:

08:04] The four signs of overwhelm

[09:51] How Rachel bails Avram out when he's clearly overwhelmed but won't admit it

[14:41] The #1 thing that's zapping your energy, keeping you stuck in overwhelm

[21:39] 4 strategies to regain control while overwhelmed

[23:32] How to get back into momentum when you've lost it

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