2025 Business Planning and Goal Setting: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at My Process | 50

Today we’re digging into one of my favorite topics: business planning and goal setting for the new year. I so love this time of year!

Now, I know this topic can feel a little overwhelming. Maybe you’re staring at a long list of goals. You’re not sure where to start with planning. Or maybe you’re not even sure what goals to set. I get it.

In this episode, we’ll go behind the scenes of my 2025 planning process. I’ll share what I’ve learned over the years, what I’m doing differently this year, and how you can apply these strategies to your own business.

Just as a little sneak peek. . .I’ve shifted my approach over the years. Instead of focusing only on lofty goals, I’ve developed a system that’s more actionable, strategic, and—let’s be honest—less stressful.

So grab your coffee, notebook, or just your earbuds, and let’s get to it!

Prefer to read? Check out this blog post: Goal Planning Tips: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at My 2025 Process

Here’s a breakdown of the episode:

[01:40] My thoughts on annual goals

[06:30] Data-driven decisions

[08:22 Eliminating busy work

[10:16] Improved work-life balance

[12:23] Flexible planning and experimentation

[13:28] Executing your annual plan

[14:43] Recap and action steps

Resources mentioned:

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• Toggl – the app I use for time tracking
• Episode 21: 5 Effective Strategies to Beat Procrastination
• Episode 7: Struggling With Work-Life Balance? Solutions That Actually Work
• Episode 2: The Benefits of Flexible Planning and How to Implement It
• Be a Goal Getter 2025: Productivity Workbook & 90-Day Planner
• The Organized Business Toolbox is my monthly membership for solo entrepreneurs who want to feel in control and take imperfect action to move their businesses forward.

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