Thinking of setting goals for your business in the new year? This week on The Blueprint we’re diving into all things goal setting with special guest Emily Hess! Whether you’re a new business owner setting goals for the first time or a seasoned entrepreneur who feels like their tank is too empty for new goals, this episode is for you!

Learn more about Emily and Markit’s services at www.makeyourmarkit.com

Learn more about K Marketing Co at www.kmarketingco.com

0:00 Welcome to The Blueprint Season 2

0:38 Meet Emily Hess

1:41 Markit’s Partnership with K Marketing Co.

2:18 Setting Goals in the New Year as a New Business Owner

4:43 How to Set Goals When You Feel Burnt Out

6:18 What are S.M.A.R.T Goals?

7:17 How to Make Your Goals Specific and Achievable

8:30 Make Your Goals Purposeful

9:30 Using S.M.A.R.T Goals to Build Your Business

12:26 How to Track Progress Towards Your Goals

14:30 Common Goal Setting Mistakes

16:07 Perfection is the Killer of Progress

17:32 S.M.A.R.T. Goals Should be Income Producing Activities

19:20 Don’t Set Goals That Are Too Broad

21:43 Look at the Costs of Your Goals

24:35 Balancing Ambition with Realistic Expectations

25:50 Learning From Your Mistakes

30:04 Flexibility is Part of the Process

32:24 Looking Ahead to The Blueprint in 2026