Starting Strong in 2026: Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals (with Emily Hess)

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.comLearn more about K Marketing Co at www.kmarketingco.com0:00 Welcome to The Blueprint Season 20:38 Meet Emily Hess1:41 Markit’s Partnership with K Marketing Co.2:18 Setting Goals in the New Year as a New Business Owner4:43 How to Set Goals When You Feel Burnt Out6:18 What are S.M.A.R.T Goals?7:17 How to Make Your Goals Specific and Achievable8:30 Make Your Goals Purposeful9:30 Using S.M.A.R.T Goals to Build Your Business12:26 How to Track Progress Towards Your Goals14:30 Common Goal Setting Mistakes16:07 Perfection is the Killer of Progress17:32 S.M.A.R.T. Goals Should be Income Producing Activities19:20 Don’t Set Goals That Are Too Broad21:43 Look at the Costs of Your Goals24:35 Balancing Ambition with Realistic Expectations25:50 Learning From Your Mistakes30:04 Flexibility is Part of the Process32:24 Looking Ahead to The Blueprint in 2026