re: Successful business owners, did the people around you support your endeavors?

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, I mean did your family, spouse, friends, “mentally support” your decision to start your own business, or did they try to convince you NOT to risk it?

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I had been down sized so didn’t have to leave a job but everyone thought it was a bad idea. ‘Everyone’ worked jobs and never owned a business.

Be prepared for money related stress in your family. The first few years can be lean. The naysaying often gets worse. Owning has changed my family in very good ways but your arse is also on the line. Right now for example, interest rates & economy have me working for free. Employees get paid but there ain’t much left over.