Yes the Taylor Swift lyrics are deliberate and no they won’t stop anytime soon. 

In fact, “don’t stop won’t stop” could soon be our new motto. 

In todays pod we stop, collaborate and listen (Vanilla Ice style) to the trade gods as the help us plan and prepare for the best December / Jan / Christmas period yet. 

Wherever you’re at right now it’s important that you slow down, nail the schedule, plan January, get your invoices out, have a holiday, have someone on call, keep all your clients in the loop, don’t let anyone down and so on. 

Remember it’s the only time of year where there is a magical deadline, so execute this season well. 

Enjoy the pod xx 

Keywords

business planning, productivity, team management, financial planning, client communication, summer strategies, holiday planning, work-life balance, deadlines, music in business

Summary

In this conversation, the hosts discuss the importance of planning for the summer and the new year in business. They emphasize the need for effective communication with clients and team members, managing productivity, and financial planning to ensure a successful transition into the new year. The conversation is interspersed with references to music, particularly Taylor Swift, to illustrate points about personal growth and business strategies.

Takeaways

How can you have a better summer than your last?

You're only as good as your last job.

Don't blow it before the deadline.

A poorly planned January sets up your year.

Most people have really poor Januaries.

You can't burn the candle at both ends.

Now is not the time to be dropping the ball.

Just look after yourself and boost into the best December Jan ever.

It's a touchy time of year with deadlines.

Don't let anyone down in the last two weeks.

Titles

Planning for Success: Summer and Beyond

The Importance of Team Productivity

Sound bites

"You're only as good as your last job."

"Don't blow it before the deadline."

"Most people have really poor Januaries."

Chapters

00:00 The Power of Music in Business

01:50 Planning for a Successful Summer

04:36 Managing Team Productivity

10:38 Financial Planning for the New Year

15:46 Client Communication and Expectations