#59 - Why that restlessness during your holiday has nothing to do with summer

Do you feel restless the moment you go on holiday, while your business simply quiets down? In this solo episode, Kaat walks you through the difference between taking rest and actually experiencing it, and explains why a summer income gap is rarely a coincidence. She shares how she finds rest herself, not by sitting still, but by staying in motion, why the classic work-life balance doesn't work for her, and which questions you can ask yourself to figure out what your ideal holiday actually looks like.From there, she dives into revenue planning: how to calculate in advance what buffer you need for your holiday weeks, how to make your photography practice scalable, and why entrepreneurship runs in seasons. She closes with a personal message about belief: what you believe about yourself and your craft eventually becomes your reality.An episode for every photographer who wants more rest this summer, and no more surprise income gaps next year.What you'll learn in this episodeWhat rest means to Kaat personally, and why she doesn't believe in a classic work-life balanceWhich questions you can ask yourself to figure out what your ideal holiday looks likeHow to build a revenue plan so holiday weeks stop causing panicThe difference between an action plan and loose actions like "posting more on Instagram"How to make your photography practice scalable through recurring revenueWhy your beliefs help shape what you actually achieve in your businessThe Daily Frame – Kaat's summer podcast series, 28 days with 21 short episodes, made to keep photographers moving and creative throughout the summer. €10. Link in the show notes.Our podcast partner!CameranuFor honest advice on lenses and cameras you can rely on during a client shoot. Go to cameranu.be and use code DDK10 for 10% off.Ready to work on your photography or your business? At donkerekamer.com you'll find everything about mentoring, masterclasses and workshops.1:1 mentoring: donkerekamer.com/mentorMasterclasses: donkerekamer.com/masterclasses