In this episode John Kozicki (Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and Mandy York (Music Time of Milford) have an unscripted conversation about the current hectic season in their lives and music lesson studios. They talk through what tasks they can drop, what must be kept up, and what can be maintained at a lower level while managing staff training, client experience, and family demands.
Included:
- Managing busy back-to-school season
- Prioritization and dropping non-essential tasks
- Maintaining communication with staff and clients
- Setting boundaries and saying no
- Handling personal and family commitments
- Strategies for staying afloat during stressful periods
John and Mandy share their personal and professional challenges as small business owners navigating busy back-to-school season, exploring strategies to prioritize and manage their workload effectively. Listeners get practical, relatable insight on balancing teaching, administration, social media, and personal life — plus the reminder to find peer support and give yourself grace during busy stretches.
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