The holidays are fast approaching, and Tina Tower is here with a special survival guide for entrepreneurs who want to enjoy the festive season without letting their businesses fall apart. In this episode, Tina Tower breaks down how she transitioned from working through the holidays to taking a whole month off, and shares actionable strategies to plan ahead, maintain business continuity, avoid financial slowdowns, and set personal boundaries so you can truly rest and recharge.

Key Topics Covered

• To Holiday or Not to Holiday?

  • Tina Tower shares her journey from hustling through Christmas to giving herself—and her business—a well-deserved break.

  • Why taking time off is vital for entrepreneurs, and how it helps both personal wellbeing and business growth.

• Avoiding Last-Minute Stress

  • The importance of planning ahead so you're not overwhelmed when holidays arrive.

  • Creating two separate to-do lists: "Before Break" and "After Break."

• Maintaining Business Continuity

  • How to keep things running smoothly while you're offline, including automation, batching, and leveraging team support.

  • Tips for setting up autoresponders, scheduling social and email content, and communicating clear boundaries with clients.

• Preventing Financial Slowdowns

  • Setting up holiday promotions (like the "12 Days of Christmas" sale) and automating offers to ensure revenue keeps coming in, even when you're away.

• Setting Personal Boundaries

  • Tools and tricks for unplugging, including using apps like Opal to help limit work distractions.

  • Communicating with your team and clients far in advance, so everyone knows what to expect.

• End-of-Year Prep

  • Reviewing budgets, cash flow, and tax obligations before taking time off, so you return refreshed and ready.

  • How a proper mental break leads to creativity and renewed energy.

Taking time off isn't a luxury—it's essential for both you and your business. Plan ahead, set boundaries, and put systems in place so you can enjoy the holidays guilt-free, keep things running smoothly, and return refreshed and ready for the New Year.

Resources Mentioned:

• App: Opal (social media blocker) https://www.opal.so/

• Entrepreneurs Holiday Survival Guide: https://www.herempirebuilder.com/break

Where to find Tina:

Her Empire Builder: https://www.herempirebuilder.com/

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@herempirebuilder