The 4 Seasons of Business Every Creative Business Owner Needs to Understand

What season of business are you currently in? This is one of the most important questions you can ask yourself as a creative studio owner.

I used to believe that there were good times and bad times in business, but what I came to realise is that these are just ‘seasons’. And like the seasons in nature, by understanding them and preparing for their arrival, you can weather the worst storms and benefit the most when the sun is shining.

In this week’s episode of the Creative Courage podcast, I unpack the four seasons of business, and how each one impacts your projects, clients, and mindset. Knowing which season you’re in can reshape how you make business decisions and help you to avoid frustration and burnout.

If you ever find yourself stuck as to where you should be putting your priorities, or your business tends to rapidly switch from ‘way too busy’, to ‘desperate for work’, this episode is for you.

Covered in this episode: 

• What are the four seasons of business and which one are you in?
• How to avoid the cycle of burnout that traps many creative business owners.
• Why limiting your capacity can actually be a benefit to your business.
• How to avoid panic mode when the leads dry up.
• Why marketing is a year-round priority - even when you’re fully booked.
• When is the right time to seek outside support?
• How taking time to celebrate wins can fuel growth.
• And much more…

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