Experiencing down time in your business doesn't have to result in stress or worry. Being proactive in preparing for those lulls can be a game changer! In episode 471 of The Bokeh Podcast, Chris Evans takes us on his journey of experiencing a positive shift while running his business during a slow season. Listen in as he shares his strategies for leveraging extra time to move his business forward, as well as steps that you can take now to be prepared for the next lull. The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You’re Photographing. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.Customer Experience: (1:27)3 tenants in all areas of Chris's business: Style, Grace, and Gratitude Delegation: Honeybook for CRM (7:03) Significance of Reflection: (14:04) Steps to Proactively Establish Your Business Financially to Prepare for a Downturn: (18:15)1. Setting up multiple bank accounts for expenses 2. Structure your business as an S Corporation3. Classify each purchase as a need or a want Book Recommendation: (18:31)Profit First by Michael Michalowicz Key Principles for Going With the Flow: (25:30)1. Embrace the "sliding doors" mentality2. Use the time to learn new skills 3 R's for Leveraging Downtime: (38:19)1. Reset2. Relax3. Recharge Links:Bokeh Podcast episode 289chrisjevans.cominstagram.com/chrisjevansphotohoneybook.comtwitter.com/cjevans325 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.