From Burnout to Working 10 Hours a Week: A Journey of Faith and Simplicity

In this episode, we chat with Rachel Ngom, a successful entrepreneur, podcaster, and business coach. Rachel shares her journey from network marketing to entrepreneurship and how she achieved a 10-hour work week. Her insights can benefit anyone looking for better work-life balance.

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Rachel’s Journey: From Network Marketing to Entrepreneurship

Rachel’s entrepreneurial journey started in network marketing. After initial setbacks and network marketing success, she diversified her income streams due to company restructuring and the pandemic. She found success using Pinterest to generate leads and began teaching others about her strategies. She turned this area of expertise into a successful Pinterest marketing course.

10-Hour Work Week: Balancing Business and Family

Rachel’s journey to a 10-hour work week was motivated by prioritizing her family and avoiding burnout. Her approach is highly adaptable, emphasizing the importance of flexibility when balancing work and family life.

Rachel and her team work hard to prioritize tasks that will yield the most results. She focuses on creating SEO-based content for long-term success rather than chasing quick wins on social media. Rachel manages her time strategically and structures her week around the tasks that only she can do–she delegates everything else to her team.

Faith and Simplicity

Rachel’s faith is at the core of her journey. She emphasizes the importance of listening, being still, and letting God guide her. Her main goal is to be a good steward of the resources and opportunities entrusted to her.

Rachel believes in keeping things streamlined and avoiding the complexity that can come with rapid business growth. Her focus is on profitability, impact, and maintaining peace within her family and team.

Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

For those just starting their entrepreneurial journey, Rachel offers this valuable advice:

1. Focus on sales and making offers. Money matters when you’re just getting started.

2. Master high-ticket sales skills to create a profitable business.

3. Build your email list and nurture your community.

4. Keep your business strategy simple, focusing on what truly moves the needle.

Rachel’s story serves as a reminder that success is not only measured by the size of your business but by the positive impact you make and the lives you touch along the way. 

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