In this solo episode, host Courtney Cook tackles a challenge most founders know all too well: feeling like they can’t take a real vacation. If the thought of being unreachable for even a day makes you panic, this episode is your wake-up call. With the holiday season approaching, Courtney walks through a practical framework to help you loosen your grip on daily operations and reclaim the freedom you built your business for.
She breaks down the real cost of being your company’s bottleneck—the mental weight, stalled growth, and loss of joy—and then lays out five steps to shift from reactive to empowered leadership. From documenting repetitive work to delegating true ownership, you’ll learn how to build systems that keep your business running smoothly while you step away.
By the end, you’ll have a roadmap to make this holiday season the first one where you can actually rest—without your laptop.
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