How Katie & Elisha Voetberg Homeschool, Run a Business & Still Have Margin | Ep. 15

Discover how Elisha and Katie Voetberg balance building a strong family culture with pursuing entrepreneurial ventures, all rooted in faith and intentional living. They share practical insights on family traditions, managing flexible schedules, and creating a legacy through music, homeschooling, and more.

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—CONNECT WITH KATIE & ELISHA—

• Check out Voetberg Music Academy: https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/courses?affiliate_code=29079a
• Listen to their podcast: Now That We’re a Family https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/podcast
• Substack: https://elishaandkatievoetberg.substack.com/
• Magazine: https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/Magazine

—TIMESTAMPS —

02:00 - Going smartphone-free 6 years ago (and writing a book about it)
04:30 - What growing up in a family of 10+ kids actually looked like
10:00 - Practical tips for homeschooling and family teamwork
12:34 - Why we stopped trying to do ALL the activities with our kids
16:00 - Choosing entrepreneurship after watching our own parents do it
21:02 - What "flexible schedule" really looks like with 6 kids at home
26:43 - The importance of focusing and avoiding burnout
30:23 - Watching our kids fall in love with music (fiddle, piano + more)
32:26 - The advice we'd give any couple wanting business + big family
42:25 - "Begin with the end in mind" - the question we wish we'd asked sooner
44:19 - Cultivating joy and margin within a busy family life
48:25 - Counting the cost before you build & living intentionally

—CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS —

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