Should You Double Down or Take a Break This Summer?
Breadwinning Business Women with Jamila Payne
Release Date: 06/19/2025
Breadwinning Business Women with Jamila Payne
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info_outlineLet’s talk about your summer game plan.
Right now, you’re either thinking:
→ “I need to take a break and actually live a little.”
→ Or, “I should be using this time to get ahead for fall.”
→ Or… both. And you’re stuck trying to figure out which one makes the most sense.
Good news: this week’s episode of the Breadwinning Business Women podcast will help you decide exactly how to spend your summer without sabotaging your sales, momentum, or sanity.
In this episode, I’m breaking down how to either double down or take a break—and prepare for both like a CEO.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- The real reason revenue slows in summer—and how to keep money flowing anyway
- How to structure a “Summer CEO Plan” that doesn’t eat up your weekends
- The prep moves to make now if you're planning to take time off
- Why your business's natural rhythm might matter more than the season
If you’ve ever ended summer in a panic because Q4 snuck up on you, this episode is your reset button.
And if you want to walk away with a custom strategy that fits your summer vibe and your revenue goals, book a free Business Growth Audit Call with me. We’ll map out your next 90 days in just 30 minutes. Grab your spot here.
You don’t have to pick between profit and pool days. You just need a plan.
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