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March 20, 2025 82 mins
That dream of a pet business, promising a life of freedom? Yeah, it probably didn't pan out exactly as planned, did it? More hours, less you-time? You're not alone if you can relate to that.
 
If the daily grind of running your pet biz is suffocating your initial vision of a flexible life, and you're longing for that promised freedom, listen up.
 
Mikaela Vargas from the Pet Marketing Unleashed podcast recently sat down with me to talk about how I went from working 7 days a week to living abroad for months at a time and not working at all! 
 
I overcame burnout in my own venture and built a business that allowed me to travel extensively –many months in Bali and India! Now, you can hear me share how I did it so you can do the same.
 
Even if travel isn’t your jam, you may want some time off to have fun with your family and friends, take a much-needed vacation or sabbatical, or plan your maternity leave so you can spend precious time with your new little one. 
 
Here's what we dove into:
 
• Building a self-sustaining business: How to create a system that thrives even when you're not there.
• Team dynamics: Finding and hiring the ideal team to bring your vision to life.
• The power of SOPs: Essential Standard Operating Procedures that every pet business needs to function smoothly.
• Preparing for your absence: Steps to take to ensure a seamless transition for both your business and your clients.
• Readiness indicators: Key metrics that reveal when your business is truly ready for you to step back.
• Mindset adjustments: How to let go of control and delegate effectively.
 
Whether you're picturing globe-trotting adventures, reclaiming your weekends, planning for a life event including having a baby or going back to school, or simply craving more personal time, this episode is for you. 
 
 
 
Visit the show notes page at: 
 
 
Check out the Mikaela Vargas podcast, Pet Marketing Unleashed
 
Got business and life goals or want to start or grow your pet business? Check out these FREE downloadable booklets for pet business owners
 
 
Find out more about Pet Sitting Manager Kit that Kristin mentioned on the podcast: Click for the Pet Sitting Office Manager Hiring and Training Kit.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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