How I Took Eight Weeks Off Without My Business Falling Apart

Happy New Year! This is my first time wishing you a great year ahead, and I hope it’s filled with success, growth, and plenty of well-deserved breaks. Speaking of breaks, I just returned to work after taking eight weeks off. That’s right—two whole months away from my business, completely unplugged, both mentally and physically.

But here’s the thing: during those eight weeks, my business didn’t crash. It didn’t fade into the background or lose momentum. Instead, it kept running, my audience remained engaged, and sales continued to flow. Today, I want to share exactly how I made that possible, so you can set up your business to function even when you need time away.

1. The Power of a Virtual Assistant

The first and most important piece of the puzzle was my virtual assistant. Without her, I honestly don’t know how things would have worked out. She ensured that my brand remained visible across social media, email marketing, blogs, and even my podcast.

Many entrepreneurs worry about taking a break because they fear becoming irrelevant. But because my virtual assistant managed content distribution, my audience still received valuable insights, educational posts, and business updates—even though I wasn’t physically present.

If you don’t already have a virtual assistant or some type of support system in place, I highly recommend considering it. Having someone who understands your business and can execute tasks in your absence is a game-changer.

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2. Repurposing Existing Content

Over the years, I’ve created a lot of content—videos, blog posts, emails, and social media posts. Instead of trying to create brand-new material before stepping away, I leveraged what I had already built.

We pulled out older, evergreen content that was still highly relevant and republished it. Because the insights were still valuable, my audience benefited from it just as much as they did when it was first shared. Repurposing content not only saved time but also ensured that I didn’t have to reinvent the wheel every time I wanted to stay visible.

If you’ve been consistently creating content, don’t overlook what you already have. Reuse, reformat, and reshare—it’s one of the easiest ways to keep showing up without extra effort.

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3. Automating as Much as Possible

Another major factor in successfully taking time off was automation. Before stepping away, we scheduled posts, emails, and other content weeks in advance. This meant my virtual assistant wasn’t tied to her computer 24/7, and I could rest easy knowing that things were still running smoothly.

Automation tools allow you to maintain communication with your audience without actively managing everything in real-time. From scheduling social media posts to setting up email sequences, automation can give you the breathing room you need while keeping your business on track.

4. Selling Digital Products

The final key to maintaining sales while I was away was having digital products in place. This is why I always stress the importance of diversifying your income streams. If your only revenue source requires you to be present—whether that’s one-on-one coaching, consulting, or service-based work—you risk losing income whenever you take a break.

During my time off, I promoted and sold digital products that were already created and available on my website. These included courses, guides, and other resources that required zero involvement from me once purchased. Because of this, my business continued generating income even though I wasn’t actively selling.

If you don’t have digital products yet, think about how you can package your expertise into something that people can buy without requiring your direct input. It could be an eBook, a workshop recording, a course, or templates that your audience would find useful.

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Your Business Shouldn’t Fall Apart When You Take a Break

I’m sharing all of this because I want you to understand that taking time off doesn’t have to mean your business grinds to a halt. Whether it’s a two-week family vacation or an extended break for personal reasons, your business should be set up in a way that allows you to step away without fear of losing momentum.

The key is preparation:

• Have systems in place (like a virtual assistant or team) to manage daily operations.

• Build a library of content that can be repurposed when needed.

• Automate as many tasks as possible so things continue running smoothly

• Create digital products that provide an income stream even when you’re not actively selling

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing more insights from my time away—what worked, what I learned, and how you can apply these strategies to your own business. If you have any questions about how I managed this transition or how you can do the same, feel free to ask. I’d love to help you set up your business for long-term sustainability, so you can take the breaks you need without worrying about everything falling apart.

Here’s to building businesses that support our lives—not businesses that we have to sacrifice our well-being for. Talk soon!