How to Set a Revenue Goal as a Small Business Owner

Your goals aren’t the problem; your accountability system is. We explore the real reason 90-day plans gather dust and outline a practical path to turn written intentions into shipped work. Drawing on years of helping founders grow and scale, we break down how clarity, cadence, and community combine to create dependable momentum—even when motivation dips.First, we get honest about why self-accountability alone stalls progress. Without external feedback, it’s easy to lose sight of what moves the needle, extend deadlines quietly, and confuse motion with results. We reframe accountability as guidance, not guilt, and show how small, consistent wins build the confidence and energy to keep going. From defining a single measurable 90-day outcome to choosing three lever tasks that drive it, you’ll learn how to create focus that survives daily noise.Then we unpack the three pillars of real accountability. Pillar one: a clear, shared goal so collaborators can help you ignore distractions. Pillar two: simple, reliable check-ins that track shipped work and surface roadblocks early. Pillar three: community and collaboration, where peers offer models, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and help you turn overwhelming projects into doable steps. We talk through picking an accountability partner whose strengths complement yours and how to use short weekly touchpoints for maximum effect.Finally, we walk through the structure of a mastermind that keeps founders executing: recurring meetings, hot seats for targeted problem-solving, and a culture that celebrates completions. You’ll leave with a lightweight system you can start today and a playbook for finding the right room to grow. If your plan has been waiting for a spark, this is the match.If this resonates, subscribe, share the episode with a builder who needs it, and leave a quick review to help more entrepreneurs find the show. Ready for structured accountability? Apply to the mastermind to get started today.Read more HERESupport the show

Tired of saying it’s faster if I do it myself? We dive into a practical, human way to break the bottleneck and build a business that runs with you, not because of you. Our guest, Brittany Bettini of I Need a VA, lays out a straightforward blueprint: start with a life audit, delegate low-joy work, and capture your “pie recipe” in clear SOPs so results stay consistent even when hands change.We get honest about control, especially the hyper-independence many women entrepreneurs carry into their businesses. Brittany shares how she moved from doing everything to doing only what lights her up—coaching, teaching, creating—while VAs handle operations, inboxes, research, scheduling, design assets, and home tasks like groceries and laundry. The key isn’t just offloading tasks; it’s choosing what to keep based on joy, genius, and revenue impact, then backing the rest with documentation that a new hire can follow on day one.You’ll hear how to use Loom and AI to turn screen recordings into step-by-step SOPs, why in-house virtual assistants (especially experienced Filipino VAs) protect your IP and culture, and how to structure training so your team writes and updates the manuals as they work. We cover mistakes to avoid—like over-relying on agencies for core functions—and the management rhythms that keep quality high without micromanaging: clear outcomes, visible dashboards, and monthly SOP reviews. Think of delegation like a pendulum: initial training takes time and money, then the swing returns with compounding freedom, focus, and revenue.If you’re ready to stop being the bottleneck and start being the leader, this conversation gives you the tools and the nudge to move. Read more HERESupport the show

Ever feel like you’re building in a vacuum while the people closest to you don’t quite understand what you do? We dig into why environment outperforms motivation and how carefully choosing your “power five” can change the trajectory of your business. Rather than grinding harder alone, we map out how to engineer a circle that elevates your beliefs, sharpens accountability, and gives you the shared energy that makes hard goals feel doable.We break down the law of averages in practical terms and explore the three big transfers that happen in any group: beliefs, accountability, and momentum. You’ll hear the roles to include—an encourager who keeps your courage intact, a collaborator who shares tactics and opens doors, and an expander who sits a few steps ahead and normalizes your next level. Instead of chasing status, we show why complementary strengths matter more: email strategy from one person, YouTube growth from another, keyword research from a third, podcast audience building from a fourth. That mix becomes a composite mentor, and it beats any single playbook.Isolation has hidden costs: dwindling inspiration, slower feedback, and missed opportunities. We share how to avoid the isolation loop, why no one scales alone, and how to leverage second‑degree networks for partnerships, list growth, and faster iteration across any niche. If you’ve been thinking, “No one gets my business,” this conversation gives you a blueprint to find the right rooms and make progress feel inevitable.If you want structured accountability and a curated circle that pushes you forward, apply to our mastermind and let’s take your business to the next level. Subscribe, share this with a founder who needs a stronger circle, and leave a review to help more builders find the show.Support the show

Tax stress doesn’t start in April—it starts when we ignore the basics. We sit down with Rose, best-selling author of Add a Zero, to turn anxiety into a simple, repeatable system that keeps your books clean and your tax bill smaller. From hiring an affordable bookkeeper to building monthly routines, we walk through the exact steps that make compliance easy and strategy possible.We dig into the power of clean data: connecting your accounts to QuickBooks, letting a pro categorize your transactions, and answering a short monthly list of questions so your P&L stays accurate. Then we layer in automation using project tools like Asana—recurring tasks for contractor 1099s, retirement contributions before the cutoff, and a post-filing strategy session with your CPA. The result is less guesswork, fewer surprises, and more time to focus on work that grows the business.Rose breaks down the tax-savvy retirement options many entrepreneurs skip. Learn how a solo 401k can combine employee and profit-sharing contributions toward a high annual limit, why a SEP IRA might fit certain team setups, and how a defined benefit pension plan can unlock six-figure, tax-deductible contributions for high earners. We also cover structure choices, salary versus distributions, and the low-hanging savings a good accountant will spot when you bring organized numbers and smart questions.If you’re ready to stop scrambling and start saving, this conversation gives you the playbook: simple systems, clear roles for your bookkeeper and CPA, and proven strategies to keep more of what you earn. Subscribe, share with a founder friend, and leave a review with the tax question you want us to tackle next.Read more HERESupport the show

Tired of planning big and finishing small? We open the playbook on the exact 90-day system we use to turn clarity into revenue: define one core goal, build a simple sprint that delivers a real transformation, and create the content and metrics that move people from awareness to action. Instead of chasing visibility for its own sake, we show how to design a quarterly plan that teaches, converts, and scales without the stress of an overstuffed annual roadmap.You’ll hear why hands-on teaching outperformed daily posting, and how a focused four-day sales sprint helped our audience replace fear with confidence. We break down the sprint from idea to execution: curriculum design, scheduling, naming, sales page, onboarding emails, and the launch runway that warms demand before you ever ask for the sale. Then we connect it to a clean offer ladder—sprint into membership for practice, membership into mastermind for depth—so each step builds momentum and matches where buyers truly are in their customer journey.Throughout, we emphasize practical metrics and simple storytelling. Track list growth, clicks, page views, and registrations so you know what to keep, cut, or tweak. Use awareness content to name the problem, momentum content to deliver quick wins, and conversion messages to earn the yes with clarity and timing. If you want less noise and more movement, this is a grounded path you can run every quarter.Ready to build your next 90-day plan? Grab the 90 Day Plan programSupport the show

Confidence rarely appears first; it’s built by tiny actions that are easy to start and even easier to repeat. We sit down with tiny habits coach Julie to unpack a practical, science-backed approach for getting unstuck, turning ideas into a weekly plan, and tracking what actually moves a business forward. If motivation has let you down, this conversation shows you how behavior design, not willpower, creates momentum.Julie breaks down habit stacking with simple, real-life examples: filling a water bottle after letting the dogs out, reading one chapter when you sit at your desk. We dig into why environment design beats good intentions, how quick celebrations rewire the brain for consistency, and the small tweaks that keep actions sustainable on your busiest days. From there, we shift into strategy: translating goals into daily and weekly actions, building a 12-week cadence, and using a Friday review to recalibrate without losing steam.We also challenge the obsession with lagging metrics like downloads and revenue. Instead, you’ll learn to focus on leading indicators—outreach sent, content shipped, follow-ups logged—that you can control and that predict future results. Julie shares a clear distinction between doing more and doing what matters, plus the mindset shift from taking numbers personally to treating them as useful, neutral data. We close with a look at her Passion To Profit framework, which helps validate demand, price with confidence, and turn skills into a profitable, resilient business.If you’re ready to replace “go big or go home” with small, consistent moves that compound, press play now. If this helped, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs momentum, and leave a quick review so we can reach more builders like you.Read more HERESupport the show

January doesn’t fail you—your timing does. When most entrepreneurs try to plan and execute at the same time, the daily grind eats their goals by week two. We take a different path: build a 90-day plan before the year turns so you start with clarity, momentum, and a short list of actions that actually move numbers.We walk through a focused framework: reflect on last year’s metrics, choose just two goals for the first quarter, and translate each into precise projects and tasks you can schedule and measure. Using a real example—adding 1,000 qualified email subscribers—we map the projects (podcast guesting, list swaps, and creating a relevant opt-in) and outline the task lists that make them work: researching aligned shows, crafting targeted pitches, aligning the opt-in to episode topics, setting dates, and tracking conversions with simple attribution. You’ll hear how weekly check-ins on leading and lagging indicators help you pivot fast, protect your energy, and compound wins.We also share two client stories that underscore the payoff of early planning. One entered Q1 with tasks queued and saw a 25% revenue lift in the first 90 days. The other waited until January to plan, spent two weeks catching up, and never found traction. The takeaway is clear: planning is a multiplier when done before the calendar flips. If you want a calmer January and a stronger February, build your quarter now—set two goals, define your projects, break them into tasks, and measure what matters.Want the template and prompts we use? Grab the Strategic Growth Plan Guide in the description and get the 90-Day Plan program while it’s discounted. Subscribe, share this with a founder who’s stuck in resolution mode, and tell us: what are your two Q1 goals?Read more HERE.Support the show

You can do a lot right in your business and still plant legal landmines without realizing it. We brought attorney-turned-founder Bobby Clink on to walk through the simple, practical steps that keep online businesses out of trouble—so you can grow without fear of rebrands, takedowns, or messy disputes. From naming a podcast or course to handling email consent across borders, we break down the exact checks ambitious creators should run before momentum builds.We start by separating copyright (your content) from trademarks (your brand) with real examples: why a five-minute trademark search saves a five-figure rebrand, what’s worth registering with the Copyright Office, and how AI-generated content changes what you actually own. Then we move into email: GDPR consent done right with unchecked boxes, why CAN-SPAM is not a hall pass, and how to keep your list-building clean without tanking deliverability. We also tackle the overlooked risk of memes and GIFs in newsletters, the right way to license images, and the safe lane with Canva’s terms.Contracts get the spotlight too. Bobby explains why written agreements protect relationships, not just revenue, and how to structure terms that match the reality of your offers—scope, IP ownership, refunds, termination, and more. To make this easier, we explore Bobby’s Plainly Legal platform: a free Legal Manager that audits your business and prioritizes tasks, a powerful agreement generator with e‑signature, and Chat Legal for quick, vetted answers. The goal isn’t to turn you into a lawyer—it’s to give you the confidence to build, market, and sell without second-guessing every step.If you found this helpful, follow the show, share it with a founder who needs a legal tune‑up, and leave a quick review so more builders can find it. Your support helps us bring on experts who save you time, money, and stress.Read more HERESupport the show

Are you trapped in the cycle of busy work that feels productive but doesn't actually grow your business? You're not alone. A shocking 80% of entrepreneurs focus their energy on tasks that never move the needle on revenue.This episode cuts through the noise to help you identify which activities truly matter in your business. The key question every business owner needs to ask: "Does this task directly impact revenue?" If you can't draw a clear line between your daily work and actual sales, you might be spinning your wheels. Social media posts, networking events, and even content creation need to be evaluated through the lens of real results, not just visibility or vanity metrics.Success leaves clues, so we explore how to analyze what's already working in your business and double down on those proven strategies. Rather than constantly chasing new trends or tactics, learn how to "tighten the cork" on existing revenue streams. This might mean improving your sales page copy, focusing on email list growth that converts, or transforming successful launches into evergreen offers.The path to sustainable growth isn't about working harder—it's about working smarter. Discover how to create an effective 90-day plan with just 1-2 focused goals, delegate tasks that don't require your unique expertise, and build systems that free you from busy work. By concentrating your energy on the 20% of activities that generate 80% of your results, you'll finally escape the overwhelm that plagues most entrepreneurs.Ready to transform how you prioritize your time and efforts? Grab our 90-day planning framework and start focusing on what truly matters—growing your business and hitting your income goals without the burnout.Support the show

Ready to stop trading hours for dollars and start building assets that work while you sleep? We sit down with Kathy, a veteran blogger of nearly two decades, to unpack how she moved beyond volatile ad revenue and turned her highest-value posts into profitable digital products—starting with simple printables and growing into the Safe Harbor Emergency Binder System. This isn’t about shiny tools or complicated funnels; it’s about solving real problems your audience already has and delivering a clear path to results.Kathy shares the early days of blogging for a frugal homesteading audience, why ads once made sense, and what changed as search engines answered queries directly and social algorithms got noisier. We dig into her first wins on Etsy by packaging top goat-care posts into affordable PDFs, then explore how a single high-traffic article evolved into a complete emergency binder that families can grab in a crisis. From tornado prep and wildfire evacuations to everyday needs like policy numbers, titles, passwords, and DMV checklists, the binder’s value is peace of mind and time saved—benefits that resonate far beyond her original niche.We also get tactical: how to choose your first product by mining analytics, structure it around a job-to-be-done, and use email marketing—not social—to educate, nurture, and sell without feeling pushy. You’ll learn why a simple “Life Happens” opt-in accelerates trust, how to design a customer journey with natural next steps, and the mindset shift from “I shouldn’t ask for money” to “I prescribe solutions that help.” If you’re a creator or blogger feeling squeezed by RPMs and algorithms, this conversation shows a practical, values-aligned path to sustainable revenue.Subscribe for more creator business strategies, share this episode with a friend who needs a nudge to launch their first product, and leave a quick review with your biggest takeaway so we can keep bringing you actionable stories.Read more HERE.Support the show