11/11/2026
Tammy Little thought we were crazy. We'd been talking about what it could look like for a business owner to take four weeks away, fully unplugged. Tammy owns three businesses. At the time, she worked nights and weekends and was involved in almost every decision.
She didn't just think a vacation would be difficult. She couldn't imagine why she'd want to be away from her businesses at all.
That has stayed with me.
When you've spent years being the person everyone needs, it can become hard to picture yourself any other way. You begin to believe being constantly available is just what responsible ownership looks like.
Tammy has been changing that, one decision at a time. Her team is taking on several of the responsibilities that used to belong to her, and they are thriving. She's had Saturdays and Sundays when she hasn't worked. She's also very clear that she has more work to do.
I talk about Tammy in our first Jumpstart episode because I wonder how many owners have stopped asking what they want from the business.
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adelle Melissa Kay- Business Strategist & Coach Dr. Sabrina Starling Tammy D Little