Entrepreneurship, Family, and Faith: Building Something That Lasts

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Blog Post-Week 6

This week’s focus on entrepreneurship felt incredibly personal. Not just because I’m studying business or planning to launch a company with my husband and son, but because it reminded me that building a business isn’t just about profits or products. It’s about people. It’s about purpose.

One of the most powerful things I took away was the reminder that time is our most valuable asset. In Wences Casares’s talk, he said, “The one most valuable thing doesn’t matter how much money you have... is your time.” That stuck with me. As a wife, mother of six, full-time worker, and student, I feel that truth every single day. How I invest my time reflects what I value most. And while I have big dreams for our future real estate and construction business, I know I don’t want to sacrifice what matters most to achieve them.

Steve Blank talked about setting rules so that the demands of entrepreneurship don’t consume everything else, especially family life. I loved his example of always being home for dinner, even if it meant working late after the kids went to bed. It reminded me that success isn’t about “doing it all”, it’s about being intentional. If we don’t set boundaries, the startup will take over, and we’ll end up successful... and alone. That’s not the legacy I want to leave.

Jan Newman’s talk was perhaps the most grounding. He said, “There are a couple of pieces that you can never let get compromised—and that’s your loyalty to the Lord and your loyalty to your family.” As a Latter-day Saint and someone building a life centered on eternal values, this reminded me of what matters most. No business venture is worth more than my role as a wife, a mom, and a disciple of Christ.

This week’s lessons helped me see that being an entrepreneur isn’t about choosing between business and family, it’s about aligning them. I don’t want to just build houses with my family, I want to build a life. One that reflects our values, serves others, and honors God.

And maybe that’s the real startup dream.

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