Picture this: You are so busy you have clients lining up to get your amazing services for the holidays. You are so busy that you start to think.. wait what about my employees? How do I schedule this? What about those plans I made with my family? All these questions and thoughts run through your mind leaving you feeling overwhelmed and confused about how to handle it. What if I told you it doesn't have to be this way. What if there was a way to handle all of this and still make time for you? Biggest Takeaways Altogether, this podcast is about setting good expectations, planning for changes in business and systems, and creating boundaries. You started this business for a reason and you have the power to run things how you need to. Why Did You Start? Think about why you started your pet business in the first place. This reason alone can provide you with motivation and inspiration to set systems in play that set you up for success and allow you to make time for yourself. You Have Control This is YOUR business and you have control over it. You do not have to work for your business it needs to work for you and you have the power to make that happen. When your business works for you making time for you becomes a normal and easy to maintain. A Valuable Lesson For A Healthier Life Show Highlights Remember why you started [11:20] You have the power [18:20] Employee and client love [26:55] Links JazzHR Gift Idea Blogs Mastermind Better Marketing with Bella Let's Connect Did you enjoy the show? We would love it if you subscribed today and left us a 5-star review! Click this link – Bella In Your Business Click on the ‘Subscribe’ button below the artwork Go to the ‘Ratings and Reviews’ section Click on ‘Write a Review’' Are You New Here? Welcome, I am so glad you are here. If you are a dog walker, dog sitter, cat sitter, doggy daycare, or kennel owner, then you found the right place. Jump Consulting is the one place on the internet to get all the resources you need for your pet care business. Can I give you some freebies to generate sales and increase revenues for your business? Grab your freebies below. Are you starting out? Been in business for less than two years? Get your startup resources here. Do you own an established pet care business and you want to take it to the next level.? Get Your builder resources here. Transcript: This is episode 267 of Bella in Your Business. Hi there, I'm Bella Vasta from Jump Consulting. You might know me from CBS, NBC, Fox, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, or maybe you've seen me speak on stage or read my book, The Four Dogs That Every Business Owner Needs. In any case, get ready because you're about to get your hashtag Bella Butt Kickin' in this next episode of Bella in Your Business. So what do you say? Let’s get ready and jump. Welcome everybody to another episode of Bella in Your Business. I’m your host, Bella Vasta, and today we’re going to talk about how to make time for you as a busy pet business owner during the holidays. We all know that when the holidays come around, it gets absolutely insane, especially if you’re in the pet industry. Clients are traveling, you’re working long hours, you’ve got staff to manage, and somehow you’re also supposed to enjoy the holidays with your family and friends. But how do you actually do that? How do you not lose yourself in all the chaos? I’m going to give you some real talk today and some practical ways you can create space for yourself without letting your business fall apart or disappointing your clients. The first thing we need to recognize is that your time is your most valuable asset. If you don’t protect it, no one else will. When you’re constantly saying yes to every single client request, every pet visit, or every last-minute booking, you’re actually saying no to yourself, your family, and your mental health. So, step one: boundaries. I know, I know—you’ve heard it before.