In this conversation, Tia Smith and Val Bartlett discuss their journey as working moms who founded The Handled Home, a service designed to help families manage their household tasks. They share the challenges they faced in balancing work and home life, the decision to start a business together, and the importance of outsourcing tasks to create more family time. The discussion also covers the various services offered by The Handled Home, the significance of proactive planning, and how they customize their approach to meet the unique needs of each family. They emphasize the importance of privacy and trust in their service, the values they hope to instill in their children, and the positive impact their service can have on families. Finally, they provide insights on how to get started with The Handled Home and the future goals for their business.
If you're struggling to keep up with life and looking for a lifeline, reach out for a consultation at contact@thehandledhome.co or DM on IG @thehandledhomeatx. The Handled Home Team can’t wait to change your life!
Takeaways
- The Handled Home was inspired by the daily challenges of working moms.
- Outsourcing household tasks can lead to better family time.
- Customization is key to meeting the unique needs of families.
- Privacy and trust are essential in home management services.
- Teaching children the value of hard work and responsibility is important.
- The Handled Home aims to alleviate the mental load of parents.
- Proactive planning can prevent last-minute stress.
- The service can be tailored to fit different family dynamics.
- House managers can provide a fresh perspective on household management.
- The future goal is to expand the service to more communities.
Chapters
00:00 The Inspiration Behind The Handled Home 03:00 The Challenges of Balancing Work and Home Life 06:08 The Decision to Start a Business Together 09:07 Outsourcing Household Tasks for Better Family Time 11:48 Services Offered by The Handled Home 14:58 The Importance of Proactive Planning 17:56 Understanding Client Needs and Customization 21:07 The Role of House Managers 23:48 Future Goals for The Handled Home 27:00 Privacy and Trust in Home Management 30:03 Teaching Values to the Next Generation 32:54 The Impact of The Handled Home on Families 36:02 How to Get Started with The Handled Home
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