Episode 294: Should Your Studio Take a Break? The Pros and Cons of Summer (or Winter) Shutdowns

What We Cover In This Episode:

• What “taking a break” means and does not mean and why this is important to understand as a studio owner [4:21]

• Proactive things you can do during a pause or break to keep the momentum going for your business [6:41]

• Steps to take in the studio to get your clients excited upon your return [8:08]

• How taking a break could result in being a big win for you [10:26]

• A few of the main drawbacks in taking a seasonal break to keep in mind [15:38]
  
  

Quotes: 

“Having a short staff retreat, it could be somewhere local, it could be a day thing, it could be an overnight thing that is just a drive away, or you could take the time to do one-on-one check-ins. Just get aligned with your instructors and get their pulse on the studio.” [Nick, 11:29]

“This time off is either a true rest because you are burnt out, or you are actually saying that you need to tackle a big item that you need all your focus on and you’re not going to let yourself get distracted with small day-to-day things.” [Nick, 18:16]

“Taking a seasonal break is not lazy, it is considered leadership. Done right, this pause can create space to repair, reflect and reignite your passion for the studio.” [19:48]

LINKS: 

Episode 293: The Power of Feedback: Listening Without Losing Yourself

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