When My House Turned Into a Teenage Sports Camp (and What It Taught Me About Business)

When My House Turned Into a Teenage Sports Camp

(and What It Taught Me About Business)

This weekend, my house was basically a sports camp.

Picture this: 11 teenage boys.

Nonstop laughter.

2v2 basketball tournaments.

Swimming.

Snack attacks.

PlayStation battles.

And did I mention snacks? 😂

It was chaotic in the best way. But as I watched them play, talk smack, hype each other up, and even go a little rogue from the plan… I had one of those moments where life and business suddenly clicked together.

Because truthfully?

Your business isn’t that different from a weekend with a bunch of teenage boys.

Stick with me…

Business and Basketball Have More in Common Than You Think

Some days, it’s high-energy and full of potential.

Other days, it’s messy, loud, and definitely not following the playbook.

But here’s the kicker: when there’s a system in place — the right team, the right game plan — everything works. And it works well.

That’s what I’ve been helping so many entrepreneurs do behind the scenes right now:

Capture leads from social media

Get them into automated follow-up flows

Close sales without chasing DMs or ghosted conversations

And the game-changer?

You don’t need to do it all manually anymore.

Your tech stack becomes your MVP.Jessica’s Tips for Getting in the Room (Even If You’re Scared)

What I suggest when you’re about to do the scary thing:

Book it before you’re “ready.” Courage shows up after the commitment.

Pick one goal for the event. Meet 5 people. Ask 3 specific questions. Keep it simple.

Create a tiny script. “Hi, I’m Jess. What brought you here?” (It works.)

Schedule buffer time. Quiet minutes between sessions help you process and recharge.

Say yes to one stretch. Sit up front. Ask a question. Join the breakout. Dance at least once.

Follow up fast. Send a voice note or quick DM within 24 hours so the connection sticks

The Poolside Question Every Entrepreneur Should Ask

So the real question is…

Do you have a business that runs even when you’re poolside, managing a teenage snack raid? 😅

Or are you still duct-taping your sales together in between real life?

Because the truth is — life doesn’t pause for business. And business doesn’t pause for life.

The only way to keep both moving forward is to build systems that keep running when you step away.

Final Takeaway

Whether it’s a rowdy group of boys in your living room or the endless to-dos on your business list, chaos is inevitable.

But with the right systems?
That chaos can turn into momentum.

So if you’re ready to simplify, automate, and actually scale while living your real life… you already know where to go.

Your MVP is waiting.