December tends to push business owners into survival mode, racing to meet deadlines, juggling team pressure, and collapsing into the holidays exhausted. 

But what if you could make December the most strategic month of the year?

In this episode, Mark and Caroline reveal how smart couples in business turn December into a clarity driven reset. You’ll learn how to cut the noise that burned your time this year, identify what actually moved the needle, and walk into January with a plan you can implement, not one you’re scrambling to create.

They’ll unpack how to reconnect with your vision, realign your team, reset your leadership energy, and make confident calls about what you're not taking into 2026. Most importantly, you’ll discover the simple shift that helps you show up with more presence, at home and in the business so your life informs the business, not the other way around.

If you’re ready to reclaim your time, sharpen your focus, strengthen your team, and walk into the new year with clarity and momentum, this conversation is the perfect reset.

In today's podcast you’ll discover:

• 00:25 - Why December is your most strategic month of the year
• 01:06 - Why resolutions fail and what to do before January instead
• 02:11 - How to review what worked, what didn’t, and where your team needs support
• 02:52 - The power of using December to work on the business, not in it
• 03:36 - How to identify what truly moved the needle
• 04:13 - What drained your time, profit, energy, and culture
• 05:33 - Why presence matters more than hours when it comes to family and leadership
• 06:52 - How to build your 2026 “Not-To-Do List”
• 08:12 - How December strengthens team culture
• 08:46 - Five essential questions to reset your direction
• 12:38 - The one question that can change your entire 2026

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