(Because “someday” is not a strategy… and your studio shouldn’t be the reason you die with unused PTO.)
Let me ask you a question that might sting a little:
How many times have you said, “One day I’m going to…”
If you’re a studio owner, entrepreneur, or woman building a real business…
You already know the truth:
“Someday” usually means “not until I’m exhausted, burned out, and my business finally gives me permission.”
And spoiler:
Your business isn’t going to wake up one morning and say,
“Good news! We’ve decided to stop being chaotic. Please go live your dreams now.”
You have to build that.
The good news?
You can.
And I’m living proof.
I spent my summer in Alaska and the Canadian Rockies—two bucket list trips that would’ve been “someday” forever… if I hadn’t used a simple plan to turn dream travel into scheduled reality.
This isn’t about being rich.
It’s about being intentional.
Because life is too short for low returns on big energy.
And if you’re pouring energy into your business, your business should be supporting you—not trapping you.
Here’s the real reason bucket list trips don’t happen:
It’s not because people don’t want them.
It’s because they treat them like a wish instead of a project.
They think:
Which is adorable… and also a lie.
Because studio ownership doesn’t have “extra money” unless you design it.
And it definitely doesn’t have “slow seasons” unless you plan for them.
So the solution isn’t motivation.
The solution is a system.
In the full article, I lay out a simple step-by-step strategy that makes travel feel inevitable—not optional.
Here’s the teaser:
You create a dedicated bucket list savings account separate from your emergency fund.
Not “I’ll just keep it in my checking account.”
Because if it’s in checking…
it’s not travel money.
It’s:
The game plan:
Auto-transfer 5–10% of every paycheck or business draw into that bucket list account.
And yes—use a high-yield savings account so the money earns interest while you plan.
(Your money should be working even when you’re not.)
Most travelers underestimate costs by about 30%.
And then they end up in a hotel room eating granola bars, whispering:
“This is… fine.”
Not the vibe.
Instead, you research the full cost:
Then you build a spreadsheet that tells you exactly:
This is the moment travel stops being a fantasy and becomes math.
And math is undefeated.
Saving is great.
But optimizing is better.
In the full article, I show you:
Because every extra $100 isn’t “nice.”
It’s closer to the departure gate.
This part is ridiculously underused.
Some travel cards offer:
✅ 50,000 to 100,000 points in signup bonuses
…which can translate into flights, hotel stays, or travel credits.
If you already run a business and spend money anyway…
You might as well make it pay you back in plane tickets.
Because we don’t just want your studio to survive.
We want it to become:
Your business’s job is to support you… as you support it.
And if your studio can’t help you take a bucket list trip?
That’s not freedom.
That’s a job with glitter.
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Donna Bordeaux, CPA with PYOPAccounting.com
Creativity and CPAs don’t generally go together. Most people think of CPAs as nerdy accountants who can’t talk with people. Well, it’s time to break that stereotype. Lively, friendly, and knowledgeable can be a part of your relationship with your CPA, as demonstrated by Donna and Chad Bordeaux. They have over 50 years of combined experience as entrepreneurial CPAs. They’ve owned businesses and helped business owners exceed their wildest dreams. They have been able to help businesses earn many times more profit than the average business in the same industry and are passionate about helping industries that help families build great memories.
