Forget waiting until 65 to enjoy life — what if you could “retire” for a month every single year? In this episode of THRIVE, we dive into the concept of mini-retirement with Jillian Johnsrud, author of Retire Often and host of the Retire Often podcast. Think you can't afford it? Think your business would crumble without you? Jillian breaks down exactly how to make mini-retirement work — whether you're an employee dreaming of adventure or a business owner ready to build a company that succeeds without your constant presence. From cross-training benefits to succession planning secrets, this episode reveals why companies are embracing mini-retirements as the ultimate employee perk.   Check out this comprehensive article to learn more about mini-retirements and their benefits: https://bit.ly/41lXWYP   Have a question for upcoming episodes or a topic you want covered? Let us know: https://payx.me/thrivetopics   Topics include:00:00 – Episode preview and welcome02:31 – Defining mini-retirement05:05 – Balancing work and leisure during mini-retirement09:01 – How to communicate your mini-retirement13:06 – Mini-retirement as an employee benefit16:19 – Identifying high performers through absence20:40 – Building and communicating your mini-retirement policy25:26 – Employer tax benefits of mini-retirement26:28 – Mini-retirements as succession planning28:12 – Preparing for mini-retirements and retirement31:31 – Wrap up and thank you   DISCLAIMER:The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.