In this episode we’ll share with you behind the scenes insights into:
(00:00) The motivation behind Shay’s 4-day workweek experiment (and why her old schedule was leading to burnout)
(10:12) The biggest lessons from a year of working LESS
(21:48) The unexpected challenges of cutting back work hours while growing the business
(30:35) How Shay restructured her schedule to focus on high-impact tasks
(42:15) Why she’s shifting to a new Part-Time CEO schedule in 2025 & what that looks like
Have you ever dreamed of working less while actually growing your business more?Spoiler: It’s totally possible — but it takes strategy, structure, and a (total) mindset shift!
After a full year of experimenting with a four-day workweek, Shay is pulling back the curtain on what worked, what didn’t, and why she’s now shifting into a Part-Time CEO schedule in 2025. In this episode, I interview Shay about the morning routine, habits, and rhythms that have had the biggest impact, how she structures her workweek, and how you can create a schedule that fuels your business growth while prioritizing your self-care, mental health, family, hobbies and more!
If you’re tired of feeling like you have to work long hours to grow your business — or if you’re craving a schedule that allows for more ease, balance, and freedom (um, yes please!) — this conversation is for you.
This episode is your permission slip to step into a workweek that actually works for you. So, if you’re ready to reclaim your time while growing a thriving, freedom-filled online business, hit play now!
Here’s what you’ll learn in today’s episode:
- The biggest lessons from a year of implementing a four-day work week (and why Shay is shifting to a “part-time CEO” schedule in 2025)
- The power of simplifying your workweek — how to focus only on the tasks that drive business growth
- Why “more hours” ≠ more success & how to structure your week with intentionality and (more) efficiency
- The framework Shay uses to eliminate, delegate, and optimize tasks so she can scale her business while working less
- How to design a part-time CEO schedule that aligns with your business goals, energy, and personal life
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