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6-Month Business Planning Guide for Entrepreneurs
Planning 6 months in advance in your business might feel a little intimidating.
It feels so far away! There's so much to do before then! Does it really matter if you're that far ahead?
From my experience, it makes a big difference in my productivity and business growth. When you have a game plan for the next 6 months it removes a lot of overwhelm, eliminates wasted time trying to think of what to do, and can actually make your limited time working on your business more efficient.
However, there are a few things you're going to want to consider when planning a full 6 months in business. It can't be as broad as your yearly goals, or as rigid as your 30-day goals.
In Episode 64, I'm sharing my 6-Month Planning Guide for Entrepreneurs so you can harness the power of planning and feel more intentional with your daily, weekly, and monthly activities.
Tune in now to hear:
How to plan the next 6 months in a simple and streamlined way (no fancy software required).
Why having your 6 months planned, will also help you determine your weekly workflow and why it's essential to have this system in place as an entrepreneur.
My bonus tips for effectively sticking to your 6-month plan (even if you haven't been great at it before).
Tune in now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to hear the full episode and all the tips.
P.S. Ready to build a revenue-generating brand? One that not only stands out online but also makes it easier than ever to create high-value content? Tune in to my free brand class and learn my Build a Better Brand Method. Watch now at brandmerry.com/class.
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MEET MICHELLE
Hey there, I'm Michelle Knight and I an online branding and marketing consultant for female entrepreneurs.
I believe in the power of storytelling and using that superpower to brand and market yourself online...oh and to set yourself free.
I'm obsessed with living a life of freedom, so much so, that my family and I now travel full-time while running my business from the road.
This blog serves as a home base for all things branding, marketing, content creation and more.
6 Goal Setting and Planning Tips for Entrepreneurs in 2023
Do you struggle to stick with your new year goals?
Do you start the year with big ambitions, but lose momentum around February or March because you don't have an actionable plan in place?
Is the process of defining what to do and when overwhelming so you just say F it?
In the past, my planning journey has always teetered between two extreme levels.
From writing my goals every single year on notecards only to lose them days later. Or, being so rigid with the goals that I lose interest, don't have space for new ideas, and ultimately lose interest.
Over the past two years, I've found a nice balance between the two. It involves 6 steps I follow when planning out my new year intentions and goals.
I've found planning can actually be a fun process (who knew?) and lead to more inspiration and momentum throughout the year. This approach to planning has had a major impact on the success of my business and my personal life.
Today, in Episode 63, I'm sharing my Top 6 Planning Tips for the New Year.
Tune in now to hear:
How to track your progress toward your goals even when they don't seem measurable.
My #1 planning tip for entrepreneurs no matter what you sell, or how your business is structured (hint: it has to do with content).
Why quarterly planning is more important than your end-of-the-year goals!
SHOW NOTES:
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Tune in now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to hear the full episode and all the tips.
P.S. Ready to build a revenue-generating brand? One that not only stands out online but also makes it easier than ever to create high-value content? Tune in to my free brand class and learn my Build a Better Brand Method. Watch now at brandmerry.com/class.
- FREE GIFTS YOU'LL LOVE -
DISCOVER YOUR BRAND STORY IN UNDER 5 MINUTES
LEARN HOW TO WRITE AN ‘ABOUT ME’ PAGE THAT CONVERTS
MAP OUT 30 DAYS OF CONTENT IN UNDER AN HOUR
- READ THE LATEST POSTS -
MEET MICHELLE
Hey there, I'm Michelle Knight and I an online branding and marketing consultant for female entrepreneurs.
I believe in the power of storytelling and using that superpower to brand and market yourself online...oh and to set yourself free.
I'm obsessed with living a life of freedom, so much so, that my family and I now travel full-time while running my business from the road.
This blog serves as a home base for all things branding, marketing, content creation and more.
How to Determine What's Next in Business, When You're Lacking Clarity
Lately I've noticed a trend.
Entrepreneurs speaking out more and more about not having a plan for the new year.
Business owners not sure of their next step.
And, I'm one of them.
When looking from the outside in, it can always feel like people have it all together. That somehow, because they're making progress, that they know exactly what to do and when.
I've found this is not the case.
There is comfort in knowing that others are experiencing the same uncertainty, or lack of clarity that we might be as well. At least ,that has always been the case for my journey.
As we prepare to create life and business plans (intentions) for 2023, it's important to look at what it means to "have it all together" and to create the "perfect" business plan.
What would happen if we started the planning process by looking inward?
What would happen if we led with an intention of feeling something specific, and not hitting a specific number?
How would this impact our results, momentum, and alignment as entrepreneurs?
I'm exploring these questions and more inside episode 62 of The Brandmerry Podcast. Tune in now to this transparent, and somewhat vulnerable episode on planning.
Tune in now to hear:
My biggest takeaways and lessons learned when planning for the new year, that are impacting how I set intentions in 2023.
The misconception of what you "should" be doing as a business owner every single year.
The biggest ah-ha moment I experienced in 2022, and how it changed my life.
Tune in now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to hear the full episode and all the tips.
P.S. Ready to build a revenue-generating brand? One that not only stands out online but also makes it easier than ever to create high-value content? Tune in to my free brand class and learn my Build a Better Brand Method. Watch now at brandmerry.com/class.
- FREE GIFTS YOU'LL LOVE -
DISCOVER YOUR BRAND STORY IN UNDER 5 MINUTES
LEARN HOW TO WRITE AN ‘ABOUT ME’ PAGE THAT CONVERTS
MAP OUT 30 DAYS OF CONTENT IN UNDER AN HOUR
- READ THE LATEST POSTS -
MEET MICHELLE
Hey there, I'm Michelle Knight and I an online branding and marketing consultant for female entrepreneurs.
I believe in the power of storytelling and using that superpower to brand and market yourself online...oh and to set yourself free.
I'm obsessed with living a life of freedom, so much so, that my family and I now travel full-time while running my business from the road.
This blog serves as a home base for all things branding, marketing, content creation and more.
How to Post Consistent Content During the Holidays Without Creating Anything New
Every year, around this time, I want to hibernate. No joke, my desire to go inward, celebrate the Holidays slowly with family, and take a break from creating new content, or creating anything new at all takes hold.
However, as a business owner I know it's important to not stop showing up, especially during a time when more and more people are online and spending their money during the Holiday season.
So, in 2017 I developed a strategy that I've repeated every year for 6 years and I don't plan on stopping in the future.
It involves a mass repurposing overload. Refreshing old content that has the potential to do well among the relevant topics, reposting or resharing content that's done well in the past, and saving me a ton of time.
It's a win-win. I grow my business and take a much-needed break. Today, on Episode 61 of the Brandmerry Podcast, I'm sharing how I find the right content, and reshare it in a way that doesn't burn out my audience.
Tune in now to hear:
Why repurposing your content is something I recommend every single entrepreneur do at least once a year in their business (and why Google loves it)!
How to analyze the data and determine which content to focus on.
My favorite way to reshare content to my email list, AND generate a new blog for the website (this is a good one)!
Tune in now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to hear the full episode and all the tips.
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In just a few hours, you'll have 90 days of content planned, a repeatable workflow to save you hours on creating and distributing your content every week, and content topics that will keep performing for your brand for years to come! Get your blueprint now >>
- FREE GIFTS YOU'LL LOVE -
DISCOVER YOUR BRAND STORY IN UNDER 5 MINUTES
LEARN HOW TO WRITE AN ‘ABOUT ME’ PAGE THAT CONVERTS
MAP OUT 30 DAYS OF CONTENT IN UNDER AN HOUR
- READ THE LATEST POSTS -
MEET MICHELLE
Hey there, I'm Michelle Knight and I an online branding and marketing consultant for female entrepreneurs.
I believe in the power of storytelling and using that superpower to brand and market yourself online...oh and to set yourself free.
I'm obsessed with living a life of freedom, so much so, that my family and I now travel full-time while running my business from the road.
This blog serves as a home base for all things branding, marketing, content creation and more.
Create and Build an Email List With These 6 Steps
You've probably heard about building an email list before, but have you ever wondered what makes one successful?
Building an email list full of ideal customers is one of the best things you can do to scale your business. But, how do you build an email list from scratch?
There can feel like a lot of moving parts, so it's easy to ignore the process and just tell yourself that you'll grow your social media, or continue to pick your brand colors, but the sooner you have the pieces in place to grow your email list the better.
My challenge to you...start building your email list in the next two weeks! And, to help you with this process, I'm sharing exactly what you need to create your email list, automate your funnel, and promote it.
Whether you're just starting your email list or looking for ways to improve it, this episode is for you!
If you prefer to watch a full video I did on this process, you can tune in here.
Tune in now to hear:
The very first step in building your email list that doesn't have to do with your email platform, pages or any automation!
The 6 pieces needed to create an email list-building machine that works behind the scenes while you enjoy your life.
How I recommend promoting your email list so you can create consistent leads and sales in your business.
Tune in now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to hear the full episode and all the tips.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Kajabi: An all-in-one platform for email marketing, payment processors, website, sales pages, membership platform, and more. Get a free 30-day trial!
Convertkit: Email marketing we love at Brandmerry. Try it for free!
Flodesk: A visually pleasing email platform that's great for beginners. Get a discount here!
P.S. Ready to build a revenue-generating brand? One that not only stands out online but also makes it easier than ever to create high-value content? Tune in to my free brand class and learn my Build a Better Brand Method. Watch now at brandmerry.com/class.
- FREE GIFTS YOU'LL LOVE -
DISCOVER YOUR BRAND STORY IN UNDER 5 MINUTES
LEARN HOW TO WRITE AN ‘ABOUT ME’ PAGE THAT CONVERTS
MAP OUT 30 DAYS OF CONTENT IN UNDER AN HOUR
- READ THE LATEST POSTS -
MEET MICHELLE
Hey there, I'm Michelle Knight and I an online branding and marketing consultant for female entrepreneurs.
I believe in the power of storytelling and using that superpower to brand and market yourself online...oh and to set yourself free.
I'm obsessed with living a life of freedom, so much so, that my family and I now travel full-time while running my business from the road.
This blog serves as a home base for all things branding, marketing, content creation and more.