The Summer CEO Schedule: How to Work Less Without Losing Momentum
How to streamline your business this summer, stay consistent, and protect your energy.
I recently wrote about the 5 ways to organize your business before summer (if you have not read it yet, head here). And one of the items on that list is building a Summer CEO Schedule. And boy did I get a lot of questions and comments on how to do that!
So let’s dive in…
Summer has a way of catching solopreneurs off guard.
One minute you’re in a solid business rhythm, and the next your schedule gets interrupted by long weekends, school breaks, warm weather that has a sneaky way of luring you away from your desk and a deep craving for more rest and freedom.
And if you’ve ever wondered how to work less and still grow your business in the summer months… you’re not alone.
I’ve been there too (as a Southern California girl living in Upstate NY - summer is my time to shine!). I’ve helped my clients through it. And I’ve built what I now call the Summer CEO Schedule - a flexible, sustainable way to protect your momentum and your energy.
Because your business doesn’t need your burnout.
It needs your brilliance.
If you’re a solopreneur, coach, or service-based business owner who wants to enjoy summer without losing momentum, here’s how to reset your strategy:
1. Focus on revenue-generating activities
Not everything on your to-do list matters equally. During summer months, I help my clients get crystal clear on:
What actually moves the needle
What can be automated or delegated
What’s simply busywork
When you focus on what drives income or impact, you can cut 40-60% of your task list and still grow.
2. Batch your backend
Think: content, client onboarding, emails, workflows.
Set aside 1–2 focused days (or book a VIP Day with your OBM) to prep and schedule everything you can. This creates space later so you’re not glued to your laptop when the sun is shining.
3. Set your summer work schedule—and stick to it
Want to protect your time and energy this season? Create clear boundaries.
Try:
No-call days (like Fridays or Mondays)
Half-day work blocks (ex: 10 AM–2 PM)
One day per week for deep work, free from meetings
A seasonal work schedule gives you space while keeping your business consistent.
4. Plan your rest like you plan your launches
If it’s not on your calendar, it won’t happen.
Add your vacations, personal days, and unplugged weekends now. Plan your workflow around them. Don’t wait until you’re exhausted
Your nervous system, your creativity, and your leadership thrive when rest is protected—not postponed.
5. Let systems and support carry more weight
Summer is not the time to white-knuckle your business. If your business systems feel messy or your to-do list is endless, it might be time to bring in support.
The Summer CEO Schedule isn’t about doing nothing.
It’s about doing the right things, at the right time, with the right help.
Your business doesn’t need more hustle.
It needs clarity, simplicity, and smart support.
Want help building your own Summer CEO Schedule?
Let’s make a plan that fits your life, your business, and your goals.