Starting Strong in 2026: Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals (with Emily Hess)
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Thinking of setting goals for your business in the new year? This week on The Blueprint we’re diving into all things goal setting with special guest Emily Hess! Whether you’re a new business owner setting goals for the first time or a seasoned entrepreneur who feels like their tank is too empty for new goals, this episode is for you!
Learn more about Emily and Markit’s services at www.makeyourmarkit.com
Learn more about K Marketing Co at www.kmarketingco.com
0:00 Welcome to The Blueprint Season 2
0:38 Meet Emily Hess
1:41 Markit’s Partnership with K Marketing Co.
2:18 Setting Goals in the New Year as a New Business Owner
4:43 How to Set Goals When You Feel Burnt Out
6:18 What are S.M.A.R.T Goals?
7:17 How to Make Your Goals Specific and Achievable
8:30 Make Your Goals Purposeful
9:30 Using S.M.A.R.T Goals to Build Your Business
12:26 How to Track Progress Towards Your Goals
14:30 Common Goal Setting Mistakes
16:07 Perfection is the Killer of Progress
17:32 S.M.A.R.T. Goals Should be Income Producing Activities
19:20 Don’t Set Goals That Are Too Broad
21:43 Look at the Costs of Your Goals
24:35 Balancing Ambition with Realistic Expectations
25:50 Learning From Your Mistakes
30:04 Flexibility is Part of the Process
32:24 Looking Ahead to The Blueprint in 2026