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BS-Free Business: For Service Business Owners

Ready for Summer? This Email Will Help.

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader,

Summer is here, friends! And yes, I'm THAT excited as this past weekend I had my first lake swim of 2024 and got out on the water.

If you're new around here, I take my summer very seriously. But it wasn't always this way. In May 2013, a series of events in my personal life (including suddenly losing my childcare) led to me sending an email to my clients that changed everything that summer.
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The first week of June, I sent an email about my "summer slowdown," outlining exactly what they could expect in July and August.
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Truth? I was queasy when I hit send as I didn't know how my clients would react.
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There's nothing like being forced to make a tough decision and assert some boundaries, right?

As the responses rolled in from my clients, it turned out it was no big deal. There I was refreshing my inbox and needlessly worrying about it, and no one really cared.
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11 years later, I'm so glad I sent that email. And I want you to send that email too! So I've created a script you can steal and send to your clients. ​
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​In addition to that email, I recommend you take a few moments as soon as possible to create the "Summer Action Plan.”
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In this week's podcast episode and blog, I share six must-ask questions to help you create your plan and the boundaries you'll need to back it up.
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​Click here to get your Summer Action Plan questions now.​

Now's the time to lock down the plan so you can unplug and unwind this summer. Life's too short not to soak up the sun when you can.
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Maggie
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P.S. The Staying Solo Squad opens up next week. If you're an experienced service business owner who wants support, get on the list right here.

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