$7.99
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
FREE delivery Wednesday, May 15 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35. Order within 23 hrs 31 mins
In Stock
$$7.99 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$7.99
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
Amazon.com
Ships from
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Payment
Secure transaction
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Alyson Caffrey
+ Follow
More books from this author
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

The Sabbatical Method: How to Leverage Rest and Grow Your Business Paperback – May 20, 2023

by Alyson Caffrey (Author)
5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 39 ratings
See all formats and editions
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$7.99","priceAmount":7.99,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"7","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"99","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"2rvLbEx%2FeQ7Lu8DYNzOrCL8TyuKj31Gj3sMp6Bkn2uNylXQAkpURZDPy5IYd2fCWzIqRaDAZzcF1VGcqVCyDaiZLdP1HIpAuXHNmaYmR777ad0zewUEKGhplhO5YhDhyFwfemze9dZtG7yOv9lLUAg%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

How can rest save your life and your business?

Ian Taylor, who summited Everest in 2008, reports that the most common setback for Everest climbers is not giving themselves enough down time during their expeditions. Climbers need ample time to rest and prepare for the increasingly difficult sections of their climbs.

Compared to the most rigorous Everest trainees, entrepreneurs spend double the amount of time working-with almost no recovery time between big pushes. If entrepreneurs and founders want to perform at high levels for the long haul, rest isn't optional.

Simply put, rest a fundamental element you must weave intentionally into your approach. In this book, I'll help you strategically leverage rest while simultaneously improving your business operations. I call this the Sabbatical Method.

Join the dozens of founders, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and other leaders across America who are using my five-phase framework to acclimate to the mounting pressures of entrepreneurship as they scale their next big peaks.
Read more Read less
Previous page
  1. Print length
    198 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    May 20, 2023
  4. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.45 x 8.5 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1961462982
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1961462984
  7. See all details
Next page
The Amazon Book Review
The Amazon Book Review
Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. Read it now.

Frequently bought together

The Sabbatical Method: How to Leverage Rest and Grow Your Business
$7.99
Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 15
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire
$23.68
Only 17 left in stock (more on the way).
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
One of these items ships sooner than the other.
Show details Hide details
Choose items to buy together.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Many founders fall into the trap of brute force effort. If you're looking to avoid that trap, or get out of it if you've already fallen in, then look no further than The Sabbatical Method. It's a lifesaver that you'll reference again and again."
— Matt Gartland, Co-founder and CEO of SPI Media

"Alyson helped me find structure, peace and calm in my business in a matter of weeks which allowed us to have an unforgettable family trip. Her methods are solid, proven, and needed for every business owner. Ignore the advice of this book at your own peril."
—Cody Burch, Founder and President of Red Anchor Marketing

"Entrepreneurship is hard. The Sabbatical Method is the go-to resource for business owners to learn how to structure their business for freedom and impact without losing everything they fought to build."
— Mike Ruman, Founder of Local Growth

"Alyson is a goldmine of knowledge and experience in setting up a business to function like a well-oiled machine. Be sure to read and Implement what she teaches; it WILL change your life."
— Robert Patin, CEO of Creative Agency Success

"Alyson's method will provide you with clear actions to take to start building your business in a way that will support your desire to live a truly successful life, without sacrificing your health, your relationships, or your happiness."
— Emily Dietrich MD, FACOG, Certified High Performance Coach, Founder of The Doc Box for Female Physicians, Co-Founder of Absolute Athlete Development

From the Author

I get emails and Facebook messages from folks who tell me implementing my methods helped save their marriage, created more efficiency and ownership among their teams, and bridged disagreements between managing partners. In early 2020, I held an annual planning workshop that focused on input instead of output, and every single attendee, despite a global pandemic that year, later reported to me that they had either met or exceeded the expectations we'd planned together. We've helped plenty of other industry leaders improve their customer experience, creating repeat processes that build trust and consistency.
Overall, my work over the last 5 years running Operations Agency has been dedicated to helping owners have agency over their life and their business. To not work in a cage that demands long travel, nights, weekends, and time away from their families.
This book will help you create the longevity to outlast your competition and create an asset that can function independently of any one person on your team. With these tools, tactics, and strategies, you'll be able to take vacations, plan big goals, grow your family, and become more active in your community. This book is the key to preparing us to be present during the entire path of life, not just referencing photos of the milestones.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Big Print Publishing (May 20, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 198 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1961462982
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1961462984
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.45 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 39 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Alyson Caffrey

Alyson Caffrey

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Alyson Caffrey is a small business Operations Strategist and a sought-after fractional COO for thought leaders, Inc. 5000 companies, high-growth digital agency, and Founders who want to run a business that lasts.

She optimizes backend operations so that Founders can create an asset that operates independently of them. She is also a wife, mom of two little boys, loves yard work, and devours books about business.

She is the founder of Operations Agency and co-creator of the Operations Simplified Framework. She’s commonly referred to as ‘The Wolf’ among Operation Agency's clients because she just gets stuff done. Alyson is best known for helping streamline the back-end ops for a multitude of brands, but mostly digital and creative agencies.

As a fractional COO for many high-growth businesses, Alyson fell in love with the results that clear ops bring to a service business. She and the team at Operations Agency are determined to help businesses thrive profitably, serve more clients and create high-performing teams. Alyson is mom to two young sons under three years old (yea, it’s crazy) and enjoys spending her time at home with her growing family.

Customer reviews

5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
39 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Elias Christeas
5.0 out of 5 stars Your Best Business Life Starts HERE
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2023
Verified Purchase
I was lucky enough to meet Alyson virtually and I remember telling her that I never met anyone so excited about being organized. Her energy is infectious.

That was my first impression. Her passion for process was enough to grab my attention, call out my own stuff, driving me to this book.

I’m going to go out on a limb from the male POV and stress just how lucky we are to have these insights from a fierce female business leader. The insights no doubt, come from innate wisdom that guys barely touch on if they’re lucky.

I’ve been doing it all wrong. As a male. Throwing myself headfirst, no fear, no break, full intensity into my business for my family. Family needs help? Work even harder. More problems? More intensity.

Alyson… even just a few pages into your book I realized that I was better at focusing on my business/baby than I was with my family. Sigh.

I’ve immediately course corrected and have been distancing myself from operations so I can put my focus where it really belongs.

I’m just DAYS… we can all feel a difference. I am sure…. That within the next 90 days… we will all be in a much better place implementing your system.

And wouldn’t you know it… closing has been made somehow more seamless…

Thanks for creating such an unusual and important piece of business theory for us all to benefit from.

BUY THIS BOOK and start doing better where it counts!!!! ❤️
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Rita S Fernandez
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read Book for Solopreneurs
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024
Verified Purchase
I read this book in a couple of days because it was so enlightening, practical, and value aligned. Alyson manages to make evaluating operations and creating business systems interesting and achievable. I love how each chapter provides a mission and critical actions to achieve that mission. So grateful for this goodness.
Helpful
 Report
lindsey
5.0 out of 5 stars Slow Down & Grab This
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2023
Verified Purchase
I picked up this book just 1 week before my first ever Sabbatical. It helped reassure me that I had set things up well for my Office Manager. It also helped me learn that taking breaks didn’t have to be a one-off or every 5 year thing.

If you’re looking for a way to slow down personally but accelerate professionally, Alyson gives you the method. Thanks for writing this!
Helpful
 Report
Bluejay
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Practical Tips For Establishing A Cadence of Rest
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2023
Verified Purchase
In "The Sabbatical Method," Alyson uses her years of experience to address the glaring problem facing many entrepreneurs and leaders: refusing to take time off for rest, creativity, and restoration. As Alyson rightfully points out, being a leader can feel like living in a cage. In this well written and insightful book, Alyson offers some very practical ways to carve out time for rest, fun, ingenuity, and rejuvenation. I particularly liked Alyson's "Traffic Light System." If there are areas of your life that are showing signs of falling apart because your company has become "your baby" to the point your health or relationships are suffering, please read this book. Rest isn't an option. "The Sabbatical Method" will help you get back on track and bring some sanity back to your schedule.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
theonethatsjb
5.0 out of 5 stars This book will prevent burnout
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2023
Verified Purchase
What Alyson so generously and helpfully shares in the Sabbatical Method help me prevent burnout. I first stumbled onto Alyson's brilliance a few years ago when I wanted to take my kids to Disneyworld but couldn't imagine stepping away from my agency for a few days.

Following the methods she shares in this book, I was able to enjoy my trip and now take 10 weeks of vacation a year with my wife and family.

Rest is so important. Time away from your business is so important. Better systems and ops on the backend are what allow me to do that. This book is a must-read for anyone that wants to take time away without losing momentum. Thank you, Alyson!
Helpful
 Report
Chad H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the read
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2023
Verified Purchase
While this book was targeted to entrepreneurs, anyone who needs to improve their processes will appreciate this book. You are only so good as the operations you have. In addition, you can't wait for happiness to come. You need to design the right processes so you can enjoy life right now. We all need the ability to step away from our jobs and give up our daily tasks. This book will help you do that. There are even exercises to make this process easier.
Helpful
 Report
Madison Stearns
5.0 out of 5 stars Important Read for any Business Owner
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2023
Verified Purchase
The Sabbatical Method is a game-changing book for any entrepreneur, regardless of tenure. This snackable read illuminates key strategies for operational success that are often overlooked by busy business owners. I would recommend this to anyone who initially took the leap into entrepreneurhood looking for freedom from a 9a-5p but is finding themselves in a 5a-9p with no end in sight - this book could be your life raft.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book - a must read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2023
Verified Purchase
This book is incredibly well written and structured in a way that makes it easy to consume while still being incredibly impactful. You will learn why you need to prioritize rest and how rest can not only be achieved but also how it can actually benefit not just you personally but also your entire life and business. This book is a game changer!!
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Chris Cloney, DustEx Research Ltd.
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Never Get Bored with the Basics
Reviewed in Canada on January 27, 2024
Verified Purchase
I heavily bookmarked and kept notes in this book in order to put the systems in place to help remove myself from the business.

The quote at the end from Kobe Bryant "The Best Never Get Bored with the Basics" reminded me that these are the basics that will drive greatness.

Sales, marketing, strategy - these 'high-flying' elements are important, but become a master of the basics (what is in this book) and it will help your business grow!
Customer image
Chris Cloney, DustEx Research Ltd.
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Never Get Bored with the Basics
Reviewed in Canada on January 27, 2024
I heavily bookmarked and kept notes in this book in order to put the systems in place to help remove myself from the business.

The quote at the end from Kobe Bryant "The Best Never Get Bored with the Basics" reminded me that these are the basics that will drive greatness.

Sales, marketing, strategy - these 'high-flying' elements are important, but become a master of the basics (what is in this book) and it will help your business grow!
Images in this review
Customer image
Customer image
Report