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Business Planning for 2026: The 3 P’s Every Solopreneur Needs for Predictable Sales
If you’re a solopreneur, you already know the problem. Sales can feel inconsistent. One good month, one slow month, then back to scrambling. What most people are missing isn’t effort. It’s structure.
In this episode of The Solopreneur Movement, Dr. Bruce Lund, founder of Accountable CRM and creator of the 90 Day Sales Manager, shares a simple but disciplined framework for planning 2026 with confidence. He calls it the 3 P’s to Increase Production: Probability, Pipeline, and Performance.
This isn’t theory. It’s a working system designed for solopreneurs who want predictable revenue without burning out.
Why Predictability Matters More Than Hustle
Most solopreneurs are busy all day but still unsure where their next client is coming from. Dr. Lund makes a clear distinction between amateur activity and professional behavior.
Amateurs stay busy.
Professionals track what actually produces results.
Predictable sales come from knowing your numbers, working a clear pipeline, and executing consistent daily actions. That’s where the 3 P’s come in.
Probability: Know Your Numbers
Probability starts with understanding your close ratios and conversion rates. If you don’t know how many conversations lead to appointments or how many appointments turn into clients, you’re guessing.
Dr. Lund explains how solopreneurs can use historical data to reverse-engineer their goals. Instead of hoping to hit a revenue number, you identify how many clients you need, how many appointments it takes to get there, and how many conversations must happen each week.
Once probability is clear, sales stop feeling random.
Pipeline: Build a System You Can See
The pipeline is where most solopreneurs lose deals. Not because prospects say no, but because follow-up is inconsistent.
Dr. Lund outlines a simple, visual pipeline that tracks relationships from first contact through long-term advocacy. Contacts are segmented into clear categories such as active prospects and follow-ups, new and current clients, past clients and referral partners, and promoters who actively recommend your work.
When your pipeline is organized, you always know who needs attention and why.
Performance: Focus on Daily Execution
Performance is where planning becomes reality.
Rather than focusing only on outcomes, Dr. Lund emphasizes tracking daily behaviors such as calls and outreach, appointments set and completed, follow-ups, and even rejections.
He stresses that consistent execution beats intensity. Small actions done daily compound faster than sporadic bursts of effort.
The 90-Day Planning Rhythm
One of the most practical takeaways from the episode is the 90-day planning cycle. Dr. Lund reviews Probability, Pipeline, and Performance every 90 days to keep the business predictable and adjustable.
This rhythm allows solopreneurs to catch problems early, adjust activity levels before revenue drops, and stay focused on what actually moves the needle.
It’s planning without overwhelm.
Marketing That Supports Sales
Sales don’t live in a vacuum. Dr. Lund connects the sales system to a simple, repeatable marketing strategy built on visibility and trust.
This includes educational content that positions you as the expert, consistent social media activity, speaking engagements and podcast appearances, and face-to-face relationship building.
Instead of chasing leads, the system attracts them over time.
Productivity Without Burnout
Dr. Lund also shares his approach to productivity, built around a structured 4-hour workday. Mornings are reserved for proactive, revenue-producing activities. Afternoons handle follow-ups, administration, and reactive work.
Time blocking, database discipline, and writing goals by hand are used to create focus and accountability.
The goal is simple: do fewer things, better, and more consistently.
Final Takeaway for 2026
The biggest insight from this conversation is that predictable sales don’t come from motivation or hustle. They come from systems.
When solopreneurs understand their probability, manage a visible pipeline, and execute consistent performance habits, growth becomes predictable and repeatable.
If 2026 is the year you want clarity instead of chaos, this episode provides a practical roadmap to get there.
The post Ep.54: The 3 P’s Every Solopreneur Needs for Predictable Sales appeared first on The Solopreneur Movement.
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Business Planning for 2026: The 3 P’s Every Solopreneur Needs for Predictable Sales
If you’re a solopreneur, you already know the problem. Sales can feel inconsistent. One good month, one slow month, then back to scrambling. What most people are missing isn’t effort. It’s structure.
In this episode of The Solopreneur Movement, Dr. Bruce Lund, founder of Accountable CRM and creator of the 90 Day Sales Manager, shares a simple but disciplined framework for planning 2026 with confidence. He calls it the 3 P’s to Increase Production: Probability, Pipeline, and Performance.
This isn’t theory. It’s a working system designed for solopreneurs who want predictable revenue without burning out.
Why Predictability Matters More Than Hustle
Most solopreneurs are busy all day but still unsure where their next client is coming from. Dr. Lund makes a clear distinction between amateur activity and professional behavior.
Amateurs stay busy.
Professionals track what actually produces results.
Predictable sales come from knowing your numbers, working a clear pipeline, and executing consistent daily actions. That’s where the 3 P’s come in.
Probability: Know Your Numbers
Probability starts with understanding your close ratios and conversion rates. If you don’t know how many conversations lead to appointments or how many appointments turn into clients, you’re guessing.
Dr. Lund explains how solopreneurs can use historical data to reverse-engineer their goals. Instead of hoping to hit a revenue number, you identify how many clients you need, how many appointments it takes to get there, and how many conversations must happen each week.
Once probability is clear, sales stop feeling random.
Pipeline: Build a System You Can See
The pipeline is where most solopreneurs lose deals. Not because prospects say no, but because follow-up is inconsistent.
Dr. Lund outlines a simple, visual pipeline that tracks relationships from first contact through long-term advocacy. Contacts are segmented into clear categories such as active prospects and follow-ups, new and current clients, past clients and referral partners, and promoters who actively recommend your work.
When your pipeline is organized, you always know who needs attention and why.
Performance: Focus on Daily Execution
Performance is where planning becomes reality.
Rather than focusing only on outcomes, Dr. Lund emphasizes tracking daily behaviors such as calls and outreach, appointments set and completed, follow-ups, and even rejections.
He stresses that consistent execution beats intensity. Small actions done daily compound faster than sporadic bursts of effort.
The 90-Day Planning Rhythm
One of the most practical takeaways from the episode is the 90-day planning cycle. Dr. Lund reviews Probability, Pipeline, and Performance every 90 days to keep the business predictable and adjustable.
This rhythm allows solopreneurs to catch problems early, adjust activity levels before revenue drops, and stay focused on what actually moves the needle.
It’s planning without overwhelm.
Marketing That Supports Sales
Sales don’t live in a vacuum. Dr. Lund connects the sales system to a simple, repeatable marketing strategy built on visibility and trust.
This includes educational content that positions you as the expert, consistent social media activity, speaking engagements and podcast appearances, and face-to-face relationship building.
Instead of chasing leads, the system attracts them over time.
Productivity Without Burnout
Dr. Lund also shares his approach to productivity, built around a structured 4-hour workday. Mornings are reserved for proactive, revenue-producing activities. Afternoons handle follow-ups, administration, and reactive work.
Time blocking, database discipline, and writing goals by hand are used to create focus and accountability.
The goal is simple: do fewer things, better, and more consistently.
Final Takeaway for 2026
The biggest insight from this conversation is that predictable sales don’t come from motivation or hustle. They come from systems.
When solopreneurs understand their probability, manage a visible pipeline, and execute consistent performance habits, growth becomes predictable and repeatable.
If 2026 is the year you want clarity instead of chaos, this episode provides a practical roadmap to get there.
The post Ep.54: The 3 P’s Every Solopreneur Needs for Predictable Sales appeared first on The Solopreneur Movement.