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Family entrepreneurship is such a unique and enriching way of life, but it is not without its challenges.\xa0Brad and Starla Walker of Abby\u2019s Elderberry joined me on the podcast last year to share about the amazing benefits of elderberries, and today we are taking a look behind the scenes at what it is like to run a family farm business from home as a family of ten.\xa0How do they involve their children in the family business without burning the kids out?\xa0How do they divide responsibilities between home and the business?\xa0How does Starla manage a full plate as a mother of eight?\xa0Why is family business so impactful in the community?\xa0Join us for this inspiring conversation about what is possible when you link arms and take a risk.\nIn this episode, we cover:\n\nHow Abby\u2019s Elderberry got started and where the family business stands now\n\nCreative ways Brad and Starla\u2019s children participate in the family business\n\nWhat boundaries the family has established to separate work and family time\n\nChallenges of running a business from home with a growing family\n\nHow do you involve kids in the family business without making them resent it?\n\nBiggest lessons learned from beginning a family business as busy parents\n\nYou don\u2019t have to be an expert in something to get started\n\nManaging a full home and busy business as a mother of eight\n\nThe difference it makes to take your role seriously as a homemaker\n\nThe impact of a meaningful family business for future generations\n\n\nView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.\nThank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!\nABOUT BRAD & STARLA\nBrad & Starla Walker have 8 kids and live on their 15 acre homestead in Southern Indiana, just outside of Louisville, KY. There they garden, raise livestock, homeschool their children, and operate their family business, Abby\u2019s Elderberry. They have personally experienced the benefits of elderberry for years and jumped at the opportunity to take ownership of Abby\u2019s in late 2022. Since that time, they have shipped their products to all 50 states, 4 Canadian provinces and are launching with a national distributor in September \u201824.\xa0\nRESOURCES\nSitewide discount of 15% (elderberry syrups, teas, tinctures, organic berries, DIY syrup kits) with promo code FARMHOUSE at AbbysElderberry.com\nCONNECT\nBrad & Starla Walker of Abby\u2019s Elderberry | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube\nLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest\nDo you have a question you\u2019d like me to answer on the podcast?\xa0A guest you\u2019d like me to interview?\xa0Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.