What if your wall calendar transformed the way you run your business? I know a wall calendar might not sound thrilling, but hear me out. In this episode, I’m walking you through how I made the big wall calendar in my office become one of the most helpful tools I’ve used all year in my business. As a mom of three navigating maternity leave, shifting seasons, and ambitious business goals, this simple, low-tech solution gave me clarity and traction in a chaotic year.

In this Episode:

• How I tracked business metrics visually to stay grounded during transitions
• Why documenting wins and published content helped me feel more accomplished
• The specific ways I used my wall calendar to stay aligned with my goals

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02:23 - Challenges of Planning as a Business Owner and Mom

05:13 - The New Wall Calendar System for 2025

07:38 - Specific Uses of the Wall Calendar

11:16 - Tracking Metrics and Celebrating Wins

16:49 - Planning Ahead with Notion and Low-Tech Tools

Mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 136: Planning For a Maternity Leave as a Self-Employed Business Owner

Episode 99: How to Prepare as a Small Business Owner for Maternity Leave or Time Off

Amazon Wall Calendars

Notion

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