Chasing Growth & Guarding Time: The Balance Behind Small Business Life

When we started Mr Clean Fix, the goal wasn’t just to build a business—it was to build a life.

A life with more flexibility.
A life where family time wasn’t squeezed into leftover hours.
A life where we could choose the work we do and the time we take off.

As James’ son comes to town this week to spend the summer, it’s the perfect reminder of why we chose the small business path to begin with. Yes, we’re growing. Yes, the jobs keep coming. But so much of this grind only matters if we don’t forget to enjoy the people and moments right in front of us.

We’ve been going hard—renovations, design work, blog posts, estimates, and new clients coming in weekly. And we love that. But we also know it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and forget the reason we wanted this life in the first place: freedom.

So here’s a gentle reminder for all of us—whether you run your own business or you’re just trying to juggle the pace of modern life:

Growth is important. But so is rest.
Progress matters. But so does presence.
Building a business is a big dream—but raising your kids, enjoying a summer evening, or just having coffee on the porch is a dream too.

That’s why moving forward, we’ll be focusing on one blog post each week—every Tuesday—to bring intentionality back into our routine. It’s not about doing less—it’s about doing the right things at the right time, with space to breathe.

So as we gear up for a summer full of projects, we’re also making space for laughter, family BBQs, and unhurried days with the people we love.

Thanks for being part of this journey. Growth is the goal—but balance is the lifestyle.