This new episode of The Bold Entrepreneur Podcast, Jen Kinal interviews Selina Gray about the possibility of taking summers off as an entrepreneur. Selina shares her journey of building a business that allows her to take extended breaks, driven by a desire for freedom and quality time with her family. Selina shares how taking time off can be a reminder to assess what brings happiness, create core memories, and focus on a healthy work-life balance while recognizing the importance of sisterhood for inspiration and accountability.

What to Expect in This Episode:

Entrepreneurship and Business Ownership: Building a business, creating freedom, financial strategies, recurring income, client relationships, team management, scaling, revenue targets, launches, social media strategy, and business values.

Work-Life Balance and Time Management: Taking summers off, flexible work schedules, prioritizing family time, vacations, and personal values.

Financial Planning and Legacy: Saving, sinking funds, retirement planning, financial security, insurance, legacy decisions, and wealth building.

Health and Well-being: Managing chronic illness (Crohn's disease), stress reduction, vitality, and emotional well-being.

Key Takeaways

Summers Off are Possible: It's possible to structure your business to allow for extended breaks, like taking summers off, and to create a business that gives you freedom.

Challenge Limiting Beliefs: Question ingrained beliefs about work schedules and societal norms; explore the possibility of creating your own timeline and work-life balance.

Financial Strategy is Key: Plan how to generate income and manage cash flow during time off, through recurring revenue models, saving and sinking funds.

Strategic Planning: Plan and communicate with clients, team members, and potential new clients regarding summer operations to set expectations.

Connect with Host Jen Kinal:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenkinal/

Website: https://jenkinal.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenkinalcreativebrand

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkinal

Connect with Guest Selina Gray:

Website: https://selinagray.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selinagmoney

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selina.gray/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selina.gray.71

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Intro and Outro music credit to Mikhail Smusev and Pixabay

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