Description

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.

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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