How to Set Your Business Up for Success in the New Year

Today I have some easy-to-implement tips on how to set your business up for success in the new year. We have a little less than 8 weeks left in this year which is plenty of time to complete some of those unfinished goals.  Each new year is an exciting time for a fresh start. Here are 6 tips to help you finish the year strong.   [00:00 - 02:47] - Do a “Look Back” on the Year Look back at the goals you set 12 months ago and evaluate your progress Consider letting go of things that are no longer serving your business [02:48 - 04:15] - Plan the Rest of the Year and Put it on a Calendar Make a plan for the rest of the year in broad terms, then niche down Put action steps and time blocks on your calendar to stay focused [04:16 - 05:59] - Evaluate and Adjust Your Marketing Keep marketing throughout the holiday season when others may drop out Look back at marketing strategies - what's working, what's not? [06:00 - 10:07] - Start Thinking About Next Year's Goals Have no more than 3-4 big goals, including a stretch goal [10:08 - 13:39] - Analyze Your Business's Profit Opportunities Make sure you're wholesaling deals that don't fit your model Add more off-market deals like probates, pre-foreclosures etc. [13:40 -15:09] - Make Personal Development a Priority Invest in a mentor or coach to accelerate your progress Commit to personal growth and moving outside your comfort zone   Resources Mentioned: Louisville Gal’s Real Estate Blog Let’s Talk Real Estate Investing Podcast – How the Silver Tsunami Creates Massive Opportunity for Real Estate Investors Probate Investing Simplified Course FREEBIE: The Probate Investing Starter Kit   Books Mentioned: The 12-Week Year by Brian Moran The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan   Key Quote: "I believe that you should never end a year the exact same person as you were when the year began” - Sharon Vornholt   WANT TO LEARN MORE? Connect with me through my website, Instagram, and LinkedIn Or you can send me an email at sharon@sharonvornholt.com Be sure to check out the Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog and my course Probate Investing Simplified. Learn more about this podcast on iTunes, or Stitcher. If you liked my show, please LEAVE AN HONEST REVIEW, like, and subscribe!