{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67eaead474ce61567379b02c/686266e5f1f23373693d9cbc?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 28: Building a Business That Lets You Take the Summer Off with Selina Gray","description":"<p>This new episode of The Bold Entrepreneur Podcast, Jen Kinal interviews Selina Gray about the possibility of taking summers off as an entrepreneur. Selina shares her journey of building a business that allows her to take extended breaks, driven by a desire for freedom and quality time with her family. Selina shares how taking time off can be a reminder to assess what brings happiness, create core memories, and focus on a healthy work-life balance while recognizing the importance of sisterhood for inspiration and accountability.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What to Expect in This Episode:</strong></p><p>Entrepreneurship and Business Ownership: Building a business, creating freedom, financial strategies, recurring income, client relationships, team management, scaling, revenue targets, launches, social media strategy, and business values.</p><p>Work-Life Balance and Time Management: Taking summers off, flexible work schedules, prioritizing family time, vacations, and personal values.</p><p>Financial Planning and Legacy: Saving, sinking funds, retirement planning, financial security, insurance, legacy decisions, and wealth building.</p><p>Health and Well-being: Managing chronic illness (Crohn's disease), stress reduction, vitality, and emotional well-being.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><p>Summers Off are Possible: It's possible to structure your business to allow for extended breaks, like taking summers off, and to create a business that gives you freedom.</p><p>Challenge Limiting Beliefs: Question ingrained beliefs about work schedules and societal norms; explore the possibility of creating your own timeline and work-life balance.</p><p>Financial Strategy is Key: Plan how to generate income and manage cash flow during time off, through recurring revenue models, saving and sinking funds.</p><p>Strategic Planning: Plan and communicate with clients, team members, and potential new clients regarding summer operations to set expectations.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Host Jen Kinal:</p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jenkinal/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/jenkinal/</a></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://jenkinal.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://jenkinal.com/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/jenkinalcreativebrand\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/jenkinalcreativebrand</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"http://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkinal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkinal</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Guest Selina Gray:</p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://selinagray.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://selinagray.com/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/selinagmoney\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/selinagmoney</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/selina.gray/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/selina.gray/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/selina.gray.71\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/selina.gray.71</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join us at the Be Bold Conference:</p><p>Ready to connect, grow, and get bold in your business? Grab your ticket to The Be Bold Conference — a powerful one-day event designed for women in business who are ready to level up. Don’t wait — tickets are limited! <a href=\"https://jenkinal.com/be-bold-conference/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://jenkinal.com/be-bold-conference/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Be a Guest on the Bold Entrepreneur Podcast:</p><p>Have a story to share? Reach out to be a guest on the Bold Entrepreneur Podcast. We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us and let’s grow, learn, and thrive together.</p><p><br></p><p>Stay Bold and Dream Big!</p><p>Intro and Outro music credit to Mikhail Smusev and Pixabay</p>","author_name":"Jen Kinal"}