Best. Q4. Ever. Here's how to plan it.
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You sit down with the best intentions. You write down some goals. Maybe even fill out a calendar. But a few weeks in? You’re off track, overwhelmed, and wondering where all that motivation went.
And then—before you know it—another quarter’s gone. And you’re carrying the same goals into the next one.
If you’ve ever felt like that, especially heading into Q4—the busiest, most chaotic, most emotional quarter of the year—you’re not alone. And you’re not doing anything wrong.
But… what if this year could be different?
What if you had a simple, life-first plan for the next 90 days—one that makes room for your goals and your actual life?
That’s what this episode is all about.
I’m sharing the full 7-step planning method I use every single quarter—designed specifically for small business owners who want real results without the burnout.
What’s included in this episode:
Why I had to create a new planning system (hint: Q4 used to crush me)
The 7-step life-first planning process I swear by
Why I always start with my personal life when planning business tasks
How I map out my marketing calendar in advance
How to go deeper with this process with 90 Days of Magic
And much more
Key takeaways:
Planning ahead is the antidote to chaos. The more I plan intentionally, the more ease I experience throughout the quarter.
Start with life. Your calendar should reflect your real life first—days off, travel, rest—and then wrap business around it.
Less is more. Choosing one clear business goal and one life goal gives you focus and traction.
Make it visual. Seeing everything laid out on monthly calendars brings clarity and helps avoid overbooking.
Break it down. Turning your plan into weekly task lists makes big goals totally doable.
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