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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 8 MIN

Setting yourself up for success means planning for the entrepreneur you actually are

from Plan Like A Boss | Planning, Productivity, and Strategy for Entrepreneurs · host Tonya

The signature quarterly planning method revealed in this episode delivers big results without burnout by focusing on planning for your actual capacity, not just your calendar. Setting too many goals splits your time, energy, and focus, resulting in minimal progress that feels unsatisfying and creates a constant feeling of being behind.• Set no more than three goals total for the quarter• Plan around the time you actually have, not the time you wish you had• Create a "future parking lot" to store ideas and goals for later quarters• Break goals into monthly milestones and weekly action steps• Assign specific calendar time for tasks - "a task with no time assigned is a wish, not a plan"• Be realistic about your capacity to avoid dropping commitments or delivering subpar workJoin me in my quarterly planning workshop "Plan your Quarter with Confidence" where we'll map out your entire quarter together in a plan-with-me style. Grab your spot at tanyalaustin.com/slash plan. Hit subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode and leave a review on your podcast platform of choice to help push this content out to other solopreneurs just like yourself.Let's Connect:✨ Apply for Search To Sales: https://tonyalawson.com/search✍️ Sign up for my newsletter: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/WZgVVwhJm3moIYAP6V5i📸Follow me on Insta and TikTok @dr.tonyalawson

The signature quarterly planning method revealed in this episode delivers big results without burnout by focusing on planning for your actual capacity, not just your calendar. Setting too many goals splits your time, energy, and focus, resulting in minimal progress that feels unsatisfying and creates a constant feeling of being behind. • Set no more than three goals total for the quarter • Plan around the time you actually have, not the time you wish you had • Create a "future parking lot" t...

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