We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Rebecca Stern. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Rebecca below.
Rebecca, appreciate you joining us today. I’m sure there have been days where the challenges of being a business owner force you to think about what it would be like to just have a regular job. When’s the last time you felt that way? Did you have any insights from the experience?
Running my own solo practice as a mediator is stressful, overwhelming and regularly seems impossible. It is also rewarding beyond words. I have the freedom to shape the mission and identity of my business, to choose the cases I take on, the partnerships I form, the hours I spend. I also have the pressure of relying on myself to build a practice that is sustainable in every way. When it hits a speed bump that is all on me, and as it thrives and grows, I feel incredibly proud of what I’ve built and the impact I’ve had through my work.
I can’t say I don’t wonder what it would be like to balance the pressure on some other shoulders, to have the benefits of shared support staff, infrastructure, group retirement plan, and heaven help me, great health insurance. Not having the luxuries of being a member of a large practice is the price I pay for my independence. That independence has allowed me to learn and grow my practice and skills at a speed that excites me. I’ve been able to focus on the client work I love, consistently expanding my education and offerings, while learning the business end of being a solopreneur hands on every day… read full article here.
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