• Your personal challenges can become your biggest entrepreneurial opportunities—use your unique journey to create meaningful solutions for others.
• Don't wait to be perfect; start small, share your knowledge, and let your offering evolve as you learn and grow.
• Building a strong support team is essential—entrepreneurship and caregiving are not solo acts, so ask for help and create your circle.
• Self-doubt is normal, but focusing on the real needs of your audience will help you overcome hesitation and deliver genuine value.
• Investing in your own well-being—rest, organization, and self-care—is vital to stay resilient and successful as both an entrepreneur and caregiver.
• Proactively seek resources and support, as they may not always be obvious or offered; be persistent in finding what you and your business need.
• Be adaptable and open to what life brings; letting go of rigid plans can lead to opportunities and growth you never expected.

[00:00] Introduction – Narrator sets the stage for the episode, inviting entrepreneurs to break free and invest in themselves.

[00:49] Welcome & Guest Introduction – Phil Better introduces Michael George, highlighting his caregiving journey and entrepreneurial work with Soaring Families.

[02:10] Michael’s Story – Michael George joins and shares how personal experience and a sense of calling led him to co-found Soaring Families.

[04:36] Becoming a Caregiver – Michael describes the unexpected journey of becoming a family caregiver after the birth of his son Ben and overcoming early challenges.

[07:18] Path to Entrepreneurship – Michael explains how writing a book and sharing his knowledge eventually led to founding Soaring Families as a business.

[09:08] Expanding the Mission – Discussion of supporting not just parents of children with disabilities, but caregivers of aging or ill family members as well.

[24:52] Soaring Families’ Impact – Michael shares a success story of a family transformed by joining Soaring Families’ group coaching program.

[27:48] Self-care & Investing in Yourself – Michael emphasizes the importance of rest, using tools like Fitbit, and prioritizing self-care for long-term resilience.

[30:08] Vision for the Future – Michael reveals his goal for Soaring Families to reach and support one million families in the next decade.

[33:35] How to Connect & Free Resources – Michael directs listeners to Soaring Families’ website, highlights available guides, and invites families to reach out.

[35:18] Closing Reflections – Phil praises Michael’s work and reinforces the message of investing in yourself and supporting your family.

[36:13] Outro – Narrator encourages listeners to follow, comment, and invest in themselves as the episode concludes.