64 - Save your Summer - Managing Holiday Brain and Cancellations
- Author
- Kari Lotzien
- Published
- Tue 22 Jul 2025
- Episode Link
- https://www.betheanchor.ca/
Is your summer slipping away while you’re still glued to your business? If you dreamed of afternoons with your feet up, reading a book, or spending unrushed time with family—but instead feel constantly interrupted by client calls, emails, and shifting schedules—this episode is for you.
Kari shares practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you reclaim the rest of your summer without sacrificing your business. From setting clear boundaries with clients to adjusting your summer hours based on actual client behavior, Kari walks you through simple, actionable steps to give yourself permission to truly step away and enjoy the season.
Whether it’s carving out an afternoon off or restructuring your weekly schedule, these tips will help you reset your nervous system, protect your revenue, and (finally!) feel like the business owner you set out to be.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Why stepping away—truly unplugging—is essential for both you and your business
- How to shift your mindset from guilt to permission when taking time off
- Smart ways to adjust your summer hours without losing clients
- The “buffer block” strategy for handling reschedules while maintaining boundaries
- How to optimize your schedule for both flexibility and profitability
- Communication tips for keeping clients happy while you enjoy your time off
You started your business for freedom, flexibility, and the chance to design a life you love—not to feel chained to it, even in the middle of summer. Give yourself permission to slow down, step away, and enjoy the moments you’ve been dreaming about. Whether it’s an afternoon at the beach, reading a book in the sunshine, or simply taking a deep breath without your phone in hand, these little resets matter. Your business will be better for it, and so will you.
And if you’re ready to make stepping away easier, grab my Free 5-Systems Foundation Checklist. It’s designed to help you create simple, reliable systems so your business can run smoothly—even when you’re taking that well-deserved break.
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