If you're like us, you sometimes struggle to take a day off from work, even when you're feeling really sick. That's because as an entrepreneur, your business is always on your mind, and it can be tough to mentally step away from it. 

But no matter how dedicated you are to your business, there's no benefit to drowning yourself in work when you're ill. 

So what can you do when illness strikes and prevent it from taking over your life? 

That's exactly what we unpack in this episode. 

BEERS FROM THIS EPISODE

Mike: The Duck-Rabbit Amber Ale

Madison: River Horse Dual Citizen IPA 

TODAY ON BARBELLS, BEERS, & BENJAMINS:

We unpack…

• What to do if you get sick and fall behind in your business.
• Our best tips and strategies for running your business even when you aren’t feeling well. 
• How to overcome the stress or guilt of needing to temporarily step away from your business. 

TOPICS

• 2:32- Beer Time
• 4:38 - The Costs of Getting Sick As a Business Owner
• 7:48 - How To be Prepared 
• 16:22 - How To Deal With Illness As An Entrepreneur
• 20:10 - Overcoming Guilt For Stepping Away From Your Business
• 22:04 - What’s Coming Next Week

WORDS OF WISDOM

• “ It’s kind of like repurposing content. If you’re going to do the work, do it one time and make it useful multiple times.” - Mike Allen 
• “How you respond when you’re sick is going to set the example for your team on how they should respond when they’re sick”. - Madison Allen 

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See you next week, cheers! - Mike & Madison Allen