Balancing Business and Family: Insights from Summer Mulder

In this insightful episode from the Dr. Patty Ann Podcast archives, Dr. Patty Ann is joined by Summer Mulder, founder of The Draw Shop and an expert in video marketing. Together, they delve into the complexities of maintaining and mastering relationships as an entrepreneur. They discuss the unique challenges and rewards that come with being in a relationship with another entrepreneur, managing a business, and balancing family life.

What You'll Learn:

- Entrepreneurial Stress and Commonality: Summer talks about the common pressures and stresses that entrepreneurs face and how being with another entrepreneur helps normalize these experiences.

- Communication and Trust: Dr. Patty Ann and Summer highlight the importance of communication and trust in both business and personal relationships. They discuss how clear communication and mutual respect can help in maintaining strong partnerships.

- Balancing Family and Business: Summer shares her personal journey of managing a blended family while running a successful business. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and making agreements to ensure a healthy balance between work and family life.

- Summer's Journey and Success: Learn about Summer's path from freelance writing to founding The Draw Shop, a leading video production agency. She shares her experiences of navigating business partnerships and eventually taking full ownership of her company.

- Supportive Partnerships: The episode explores how Summer and her husband, also an entrepreneur, support each other through the ups and downs of entrepreneurial life. They discuss the significance of understanding and supporting each other’s professional endeavors.

- The Power of Storytelling in Marketing: Summer’s passion for storytelling and its role in effective marketing is a central theme. She provides insights into how businesses can use storytelling to connect with their audience and build brand loyalty.

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