Episode #165: How to Plan for Medical Leave and Other Time Off

Prosperous Pet Business Podcast

What if you had a medical emergency and you needed to take time off from your pet business? Or, what if you got the news that you’re pregnant and will need to take some maternity leave? Maybe you just need a chunk of time away from your business for your mental health?

In this episode, you’ll hear me coach Sarah, a dog walker and pet sitter who has a knee issue that is impacting her ability to do her job.

She needs to have knee surgery but has no staff to help and she’s unsure how she can take time off from her pet business without losing her clients – and money!

Join Sarah and I as we unpack this issue and figure out some ways to help her solve this challenge.

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How is Sarah doing now?

Hi Kristin,

I am still considering the idea of hiring a staff member. I have spoken with a couple of clients about scaling back on walking their dogs due to my knee.

I actually started a new treatment for my knee today. It’s called softwave therapy and is a non invasive treatment that uses shockwaves to stimulate the body’s natural healing process. Fingers crossed it will help with my pain and inflammation so I can put off surgery for as long as possible.

I also plan to increase my rates by November 1. It has been over a year since I have done that and it will help me to start saving for the possibility of time off for recovery.

Speaking with you really helped me to realize that I need to put my own health higher up on my priority list!

Thanks again for your insight!

~Sarah