The SmallBizChat Podcast: How Getting Rest Can Grow Your Business with Alyson Caffrey

Melinda Emerson

3 weeks ago

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The SmallBizChat Podcast: How Getting Rest Can Grow Your Business with Alyson Caffrey

In this episode, Melinda Emerson chats with Alyson Caffrey about her journey as a solo entrepreneur and the importance of setting boundaries. They delve into the Sabbatical Method, overcoming guilt in business, and maintaining work-life balance through self-discipline. The discussion concludes with the best business advice Alyson has received.

Alyson Caffrey is a small business Operations Strategist, Best-Selling Author, and founder of Operations Agency. She is best known for helping streamline brands’ back-end operations and using her Operations Simplified™ framework to unleash the power of small teams. Alyson is committed to using her experience growing businesses and streamlining operations to help parentpreneurs kid-proof their businesses and live family-focused lives. She is also the author of the new book, The Sabbatical Method. For more information: www.operationsagency.com

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This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:

Entrepreneurs can benefit from implementing a cadence of rest, which can range from closing the computer at 5 PM to taking extended sabbaticals, to improve both personal well-being and business operations.
Clear boundaries and defined work hours can prevent business tasks from creeping into personal time, which is crucial for solo entrepreneurs and single parents who must balance multiple responsibilities.
Support from a team, clear communication with clients, and setting personal priorities can alleviate feelings of guilt associated with taking time off, ultimately leading to a healthier work-life balance and a more focused business approach.