Its fall which means it's the busy season. This week's episode of Make It Happen I give advice on how to get through the busy season of fall while being productive, but also enjoying what the season has to offer. Then I share a few of my favorite holiday things.

(00:30) Pick my Brain:

How to handle questions asked by a family member or friend at holiday gatherings that make it all awkward?

Michelle shares that she will sometimes let family members before a gathering that she doesn't want to discuss.

Second, she comes to gathering with things to talk about with people, so it doesn't get awkward.

Bring a guest that can help you have support or can take you out of the event for a second

Fall Busy Season:

• (04:36) Michelle shares a few strategies for a business or person to be ready for this crazy holiday months to end out the year.
• (05:15) Michelle suggests to businesses that they should be ahead of the game for their fourth quarter plans so they can be ready for the busy seasons
• (08:13) Michelle talks about client she's worked with that their entire business is built around black Friday and cyber-Monday and how this is problematic because they trained their customer to only think about them once a year
• (10:17) Be prepared to have your marketing plan ready for the beginning of the year don't wait until the busy holiday time where the holidays hold you back
• (11:52) Structure your business schedule to accommodate for the holidays, plan for the next 12 months to make a plan so you can be a part of the holidays.
• (13:56) Create a list with your loved ones what your non negotiables for this season
• (16:25) Michelle talks directly to the people that the holiday seasons is difficult for due to lose or other things
• (18:20) Schedule times for yourself and be thoughtful of yourself and needs
• (21:15) Michelle says she has figured what has worked for her in the holiday seasons, that may be different for you. You need to find what works for you.
• (22:18) Michelle wants to hear from you and what works for you.

(24:12) Michelle's Favorite Things:

• The See's Candy Carmel Apple Scotch Mallow
• Shoes
• Cheesy Christmas Novel- Richard Paul Evans or Donna Van Leir (Christmas Shoes)

(27:14) Closing Remarks