I just took a vacation to Minnesota to see family, in the middle of busy season as a seamstress. During my trip I had DMs from people asking, “How do you take time off?”

I get it! We work hard, and sometimes the thought of stepping away can feel impossible.

But guess what? It’s totally doable, and I’m here to share exactly how to plan time off so you can rest, recharge, and still keep your business running smoothly.

Today, we’re talking about how to plan a vacation, enjoy your time off, and come back refreshed without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you’re a seasoned bridal sewing pro or just starting out, these tips will help you take that much-deserved break.

In this episode:

• The 4 things you need to know about planning time off as a bridal seamstress

• Your job should revolve around your life, not the other way around.

• The steps I take to ensure that my time off of work is relaxing, and I come back to things still under control.

• How to set up your business to ensure that it supports time off - including pay!

• Reminder - you are the boss of your business! You are in control of if you are able to take time off!

ALSO - you are invited to my Free Masterclass on September 23rd! We’re hosting a free masterclass all about scheduling! I’ll be sharing even more tips on how to build a schedule that supports your time off and keeps your business running smoothly. https://enchanting-sun-77080.myflodesk.com/masterclass

Running the backend of your business can be easy – it might just take a few automations to make your life easier!

Kelly McCracken is a local celebrity in the SBS community, known for managing Dubsado, Pinterest and Blogging for wedding photographers & professionals!

Kelly discusses her transition from teaching to entrepreneurship, the importance of delegating tasks to trusted professionals, and walks us through the benefits and setup of a CRM system like Dubsado. We also talk about the value of blogging and Pinterest for business growth, SEO optimization, and how to effectively hire and collaborate with virtual assistants.

Tune in to learn how you can streamline your business processes and boost your online presence!

In this episode:

• What tools can you use to help your business run more efficiently?

• What is Dubsado and what can it do?

• Customizing Dubsado for your business

• Understanding SEO and its benefits

• Tips for hiring help for running your business, like a virtual assistant

• Is blogging still relevant in 2024?

• Pinterest for Your Bridal Seamstress Business: Is it worth it?

• Kelly’s upcoming training in SBS Membership

Episode about Automations with Fran Miller: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secrets-of-a-bridal-seamstress/id1559312804?i=1000605227820

Connect with Kelly:

Website: https://www.kellymccracken.co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellymccracken.co/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/heykellymccracken/

Save 30% off of Dubsado with code “KellyMcCrackenVA”

Connect with Nadine:

Check out the NEW exclusive private podcast series, Fitting Packages 101: https://enchanting-sun-77080.myflodesk.com/privatepodcast

Become a member: https://secretsofabridalseamstresspodcast.com/membership

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretsofabridalseamstress/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nadinebozeman

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secretsofabridalseamstress

Welcome to episode 100 of Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress! In this episode I’m sharing the secrets behind starting this podcast, growth and learnings I have seen along the way- and much more! This podcast would not be possible without listeners and guests, so thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey.

I also have a big announcement - Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress is closing fall 2024.

Listen to the episode to hear the new structure of the membership and how you can get in before the doors close!

In this episode:

• The backstory of starting this podcast

• Reflecting on what I learned from the past 100 episodes!

• Truth bomb: nobody really knows what they are doing

• Being scared is okay, but it is not a reason to stop yourself. “You don’t have to be fearless. Doing it scared is just as brave.”

• You can truly figure out anything you want help with in this day and age

• Big changes coming to the SBS Membership!

  
  

Connect with Nadine:

Check out the NEW exclusive private podcast series, Fitting Packages 101: https://enchanting-sun-77080.myflodesk.com/privatepodcast

Become a member: https://secretsofabridalseamstresspodcast.com/membership

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretsofabridalseamstress/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nadinebozeman
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secretsofabridalseamstress