Part-Time Doesn’t Mean Easy | Moshe Bochner x Chaim Itzkowitz
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Welcome back to CoFinance. In this episode, I sat down with Chaim Itzkowitz. We spoke about legacy. We spoke about part-time business. We spoke about family. And we spoke about books — the kind that keep everything grounded. This conversation goes deeper than business tactics. It’s about: • Building a family chain store from humble beginnings • Running a seasonal business that depends on unpredictable revenue • Balancing children, work, delegation, and identity • Understanding that bookkeeping is not optional • Knowing when to step back and let the team shine Growth looks exciting from the outside. Inside, it’s sacrifice. It’s delegation. It’s trust. It’s maturity. There is something powerful about building something with family. There is something powerful about letting go of control. There is something powerful about understanding that you are the bottleneck until you build a team. Business is not just revenue. It’s identity. It’s responsibility. It’s belonging. The real question is: Can you build something meaningful without losing yourself in the process? Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & Why Goals Matter 02:15 – The History of Toys4U (From Zipper Factory to Toy Store) 06:40 – Growing a Family Chain Store 10:05 – The Reality of Scaling Retail 13:20 – Starting Epic Spiel (Seasonal Business Model) 17:10 – Balancing Family, Work & Part-Time Business 20:45 – Bookkeeping, Sponsors & Financial Discipline 23:30 – Delegation & Stepping Back as a Leader 26:15 – Being the Bottleneck in Your Own Business 28:10 – Final Lessons on Identity, Legacy & Growth Connect with us! 📞 Phone: 845.459.0071 📧 Email: [email protected] 💬 Website: https://cofinanceteam.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/moshe-bochner-6b8805222 #CoFinance #Entrepreneur #FamilyBusiness #SmallBusiness #Leadership