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EPISODE · Dec 11, 2025 · 12 MIN

STOP FLYING BLIND: PLAN YOUR CREATIVE YEAR WITH THE 12-MONTH OUTLOOK | EP.138

from Chief Creative Podcast · host Dustin Pead

Most creative professionals are flying blind when it comes to annual planning—reacting to opportunities instead of creating them. Today I'm walking you through my 12-Month Outlook template step-by-step, showing you exactly how to get complete clarity on your year and stop leaving your business growth to chance.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:How to work backwards from launch dates using the 4D Creative Process frameworkThe exact template for visualizing your entire creative year at a glanceHow to build realistic timelines that include margin instead of constant firefightingWhy bringing the system to where you are matters more than perfect planningHow to make better decisions about what to say yes to (and what to decline)FEATURED RESOURCE:Download the 12-Month Outlook Template completely FREE at dustinpead.com/free, along with the DO vs DUE Framework, Time & Energy Audit, and all my other frameworks for creative professionals.CONNECT:Website: https://dustinpead.comSocial: https://www.instagram.com/dustinpeadSPONSOR:This episode is brought to you by The Core Group—financial planning exclusively for creatives. Whether you need basic tax help or full CFO-level strategy, they'll meet you where you are. Head to coregroupus.com to create financial clarity today.#CreativePlanning #AnnualPlanning #CreativeSystems #AgencyOperations

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