This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

How I'm Prepping My Business for Summer (And You Can Too)

Laura Sinclair

In this episode of This Mother Means Business, I’m giving you a real-time, behind-the-scenes look at how I’m setting up my business to thrive without me constantly at the wheel during the summer months. If you're craving more lake days, poolside hangs, and unplugged time with your kids—but still want to keep the momentum in your business—this one’s for you.

I’m sharing the exact strategies I’m implementing to simplify, streamline, and actually enjoy a slow summer. From batching podcast episodes ahead of time to deciding on my “bare ass minimum” content strategy, this is a no-guilt, all-permission pep talk for moms and entrepreneurs who are dreaming of a summer that works for them—not against them.

Timeline Summary

[1:12] – The wake-up call that made me re-evaluate hustle culture in the summer
 [3:47] – Why I’m committed to no launches, no chaos, and lots of lake time
 [4:29] – My pre-summer strategy: batching content and giving myself Thursdays back
 [5:50] – Defining my “bare ass minimum” for content and social media
 [6:54] – Simplifying offers and doubling down on what really moves the needle
 [8:15] – Delegation, automation, and letting go of control to protect my peace
 [9:21] – The ultimate summer goal: a business that gives you more life, not less

Links & Resources

  • Want help building a summer-friendly business? Check out the support options in the show notes.
  • Listen to the recent episode about how I structure my workweek and Thursdays as my podcast day.

If this episode gave you the clarity or courage to simplify your summer strategy, I’d love it if you rated, followed, shared, or reviewed the show. Here’s to building businesses that support our lives—not the other way around! 

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