{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 458 \u2013 The Science of Stopping: Do You Need a Pet Business Mid-Year Reset?","description":"Are you trying to push through the second half of the year on fumes? When was the last time you properly stepped away from the noise of your business? And could pressing pause actually be the thing that helps you move faster when you return? In this episode, I\u2019m sharing a lesson from a recent week away in Menorca with Beth, where we did very little on purpose. No laptop, no emails, no social media, and no heroic \u201cjust checking in\u201d nonsense. Just rest, reading, swimming, talking, and a proper reset after a very busy first half of the year. I explain why downtime is not a luxury, but essential business maintenance, and how the best coaches, athletes, and business owners understand the power of planned recovery. From Phil Jackson and the Chicago Bulls to Andy Reid, Steve Kerr, and Carlo Ancelotti, there\u2019s a reason elite performers build pauses, resets, and review points into their working rhythm. I also share why we meet every 90 days inside the Dog Daycare Success Academy, and how quarterly immersion events help owners step out of the chaos, clear the noise, and build a sharper plan for the next phase of growth. In this episode, you\u2019ll discover: Why Rest Is Strategy \u2013 How planned downtime gives you the energy and clarity to make better decisions. The Power of the Halftime Reset \u2013 What elite sports teams can teach business owners about stopping, reviewing, and adjusting. Why 90 Day Sprints Work \u2013 How quarterly planning creates urgency, focus, and momentum without burning you out How to Protect Your Reset Time \u2013 Why stepping away from your business should be treated like an essential appointment The DDSA Rhythm \u2013 How weekly execution and quarterly immersion events keep owners focused, supported, and moving forward. Another huge thank you to our sponsors PawPal, who\u2019s amazing services you can find out more about here. If you want to join the Dog Daycare Success Academy wait list, head to: petbusinessmarketing.com\/successacademy ","author_name":"The Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/poodletopitbullpetbusinesspodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"