EP 518 - 1 // Most Important Systems You Need In Place Before Taking Time Off This Holiday Season – Part 1

SYSTEMIZE YOUR LIFE + BUSINESS | Schedules, Routines, Productivity, Time Management, Operating System

Chelsi Jo

Kids & Family:parenting, Business, Kids & Family, Management, Parenting, Entrepreneurship

4.7 • 700 Ratings

🗓️ 14 October 2025

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

Back to school is settled, fall break is here—or maybe even over—and that means the holidays are right around the corner. If you’re a business owner, chances are you haven’t really thought about how to get ahead so you can actually take time off. You’re just trying to enjoy the calm before the storm. But not this year.This year, it’s going to be different. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through four systems you need in place before you take time off so your business keeps running while you rest. This is Part 1 of a special two-part holiday prep series designed to help you actually unplug, enjoy your family, and still feel confident that your business is moving forward. Then—come back Friday for Part 2, where we’ll talk about how to prep your home so you can rest, recharge, and not just trade business work for housework. xoxo,Chelsi Jo .... ➡️ Want to see exactly how I build these systems inside my own business?Watch my FREE Workflow Workshop → chelsijo.co/workflowworkshopYou’ll learn how to organize your tasks, projects, and workflows so your business runs smoothly—even when you take time off. Ready to scale your business without sacrificing your home or family?Join my 12-month group coaching program Systemize to Scale → chelsijo.co/systemizetoscaleYou’ll learn how to systemize your home and business so you can grow sustainably and enjoy real balance.

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0:00.0	We're all settled in back to school and fall break is here or maybe it's even over for you
0:05.8	because it certainly is for me and that means that the holidays are right around the corner.
0:11.2	And if you're a business owner like I am, that probably means you haven't really thought about
0:16.4	how to get ahead so you can actually take time off.
0:20.4	You're just trying to enjoy the calm before
0:23.1	the next storm, right? Well, this year, it's going to be different. I've got you. I'm about to walk
0:30.4	you through a two-part holiday prep episode that is going to help you create actual opportunity, space, and the realistic approach to
0:42.3	enjoying this season with your family without losing momentum or progress in your business.
0:47.6	Today is part one, and I'm focusing all 100% of this episode on the business systems that you
0:53.7	need to put in place before you take time
0:55.6	off. And part two is come this Friday, where I'm going to talk you through every part of
1:00.5	prepping your home so you can actually enjoy your time off and not just trade the work that
1:05.3	you're trying to get done with more work and chaos at home. So if you've ever wanted to feel
1:10.6	truly present during the holidays,
1:12.7	like actually be able to take time off, be a step ahead of the game, not up super late at night,
1:19.3	trying to cram things in, wrap presents, make sure the kids have what they want,
1:23.4	and just feel a little confident, but you've never known where to begin.
1:28.4	I got you, friend. Let's do this.
1:33.4	Welcome to Systemize Your Life.
1:36.3	This is your go-to podcast for work-from-home moms who are desperate to reclaim control,
1:42.0	find order, and escape the never-ending cycle of overwhelm.
1:46.1	Hi, I'm your host, Chelsea Joe.
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