006. Keep What You Love, Delegate the Rest with Ben Sweat

Small Business Big Heart with Amber Zaricor

As business owners, it's so easy to chase after the next great idea or settle into a strategy that doesn't really represent what we're passionate about. Getting caught up in trends or making business decisions based on what's fresh or new can feel right at the time — but when we're not building from the heart, we burn out from a lack of passion or boundaries.

Today's guest has mastered the balance of pursuing great ideas while prioritizing his "why." Serial entrepreneur, Ben Sweat, is the owner of multiple small businesses, a few of which we've had the joy of branding with Copperheart Creative. As a full-time employee, business owner, husband, and father of five, he's found a way to stay balanced in his many ventures by defining success as a family first, business second.

In today's episode, Ben shares his story of entrepreneurship and how he's learned to hold each business lightly. We chat about failure and how his girls remind him that it's important to start businesses that connect with your heart. Ben also goes into the pros and cons of building an e-commerce business vs. a brick and mortar, and why it's ok (even an asset!) to have lots of different interests as an entrepreneur.

I left this conversation feeling inspired to check in with my own business and make sure my heart was really connecting with our team and clients! Because Ben holds each business opportunity so lightly, his attitude is infectious and makes open doors feel more exciting than scary! I can't wait to hear what YOU get out of this episode!

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://copperheartcreative.com/blog/delegate-the-rest-with-ben-sweat

Connect with Ben:

Ben Sweat on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bensweat/
Savvy Outdoors Website: https://savvy-outdoors.com/
Savvy Outdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvy.outdoors/
Savvy Outdoors Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesavvyoutdoors