Plan Now, Win Later: The Rehabpreneur’s Guide to Finishing 2025 Strong and Starting 2026 Smart
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As we approach the end of the year, it’s easy to treat the last few months like the “final stretch” — to just survive and cross the finish line. But that mindset is exactly what causes so many business owners to start the next year already behind.
In this episode, I share lessons and strategies related to why it’s never too early to start planning for success in 2026. You’ll learn how to shift your focus from simply doing more to thinking better, by understanding the critical difference between tactical and strategic planning. Listen to the full episode as we discuss:
🧠 Strategic Planning = Thinking Time
Take time to reflect, analyze, and map out your goals. Look at your numbers, lessons, and opportunities to create a clear blueprint for 2026.
📅 Tactical Planning = Doing Time
Scheduling tasks and deadlines is important—but without a strategic foundation, you’ll stay busy without real progress.
🔍 Data Drives Direction
Use key metrics like sessions, leads, and revenue to make informed decisions instead of running your business on gut feelings.
🚀 Stop Treating December as the Finish Line
Most business owners coast through the end of the year. Instead, use this time to prepare, not recover, so you hit January ready to go.
🎯 Be Intentional, Not Reactionary
The goal isn’t to just work harder—it’s to work smarter, align your actions with your long-term vision, and build a business that moves forward with purpose
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