I’m breaking down exactly how to execute your goals like a badass—even when life feels like a total mess. I used to struggle with staying on track, constantly overcommitting, and feeling like I’d never get everything done. But I’ve cracked the code, and I’m sharing five powerful steps to help you get clear on what actually needs to get done, stop overworking, and finally trust yourself to follow through. If you’re tired of feeling behind and want a simple, effective way to stay on schedule without burning out, this episode is for you!

• The only 3 reasons we don't do what we should do
• How your quarterly plan will help you stay motivated to do the work (and why you should sign up for my Quarterly Planning Workshop)
• The counterintuitive strategies I use to get more shit done in a day than I used to in a whole week.

• 📅 Register for the Free Quarterly Planning Workshop: courtneychaal.com/quarter
   

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In today’s short & snappy podcast episode, I’m breaking down how to juggle now money and later money—without dropping the ball.

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If you’ve ever felt lost when setting business goals or struggled to stay motivated, this episode is for you.

• Why most people pick goals they don’t truly care about (and how to avoid this mistake)
• How to reverse-engineer your long-term vision into a quarterly goal that excites you
• Why quarterly goals work better than annual goals (and how they help you make real progress)
• A simple mindset shift to make goal-setting feel fun (instead of stressful)
• How to join my free Quarterly Planning Workshop to get my goal-setting tracker and plan Q2 with me!

📅 Register for the Free Quarterly Planning Workshop: courtneychaal.com/quarter
📌 Listen to the full Time Puzzle series:

• Part 1: How to Plan Your Week Like a CEO
• Part 2: The Power of Time Blocking for Business Owners
• Part 3: How to Prioritize When Everything Feels Urgent

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You made the plan. You blocked the time. You swore this quarter was going to be different. And then... life happened.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

• Why plans must be flexible to actually work.
• The four biggest obstacles that throw us off track (and how to handle each one).
• How to adjust your strategy without falling into the shiny new idea trap.
• The mindset shifts that will keep you from self-sabotaging when things get hard.
• A real-time example of how I adjusted my own Q1 strategy based on actual data.

This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly behind—because I’m showing you how to break that cycle once and for all.

✨📆 Mark your calendar! I'm hosting a free Quarter 2 Planning Workshop on March 19!
During this workshop, we will:

• Go through the quarterly goal setting process together from picking the “right” goal to reverse engineering everything you need to do to make that happen
• Determine the best and most efficient path to achieving your goal
• Break down your milestones for the quarter and fill out your quarterly goal tracker

This workshop is based on the exact process I use with my Courtney for a Quarter clients and it’s totally free!

Go to courtneychaal.com/quarter to register!

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In this episode I'm breaking down:

1. Why vision matters more than just setting random goals. Instead of focusing on what feels achievable today, zoom out and reverse-engineer from your ultimate vision.
2. How to identify your “big rocks.” Learn the proven framework for prioritizing tasks that actually move the needle in your business.
3. How to make a goal stick. Discover the mental shifts and practical strategies that will keep you motivated (even when things get tough mid-quarter).
4. The exact steps to creating a quarterly plan. A step-by-step walkthrough of how to break your goal down into milestones, put them on your calendar, and actually follow through.
5. How to gamify your goals and make planning fun. Find out how to use tracking tools, habit stacking, and rewards to keep yourself engaged.

• “Most of the work happens before you see results. Are you willing to stay consistent until that tipping point happens?”
• “If I looked at how you spent your last seven days, what would that say about your priorities?”
• “Quarterly goals give you enough time to see progress but force you to reconcile with the reality of time and resources.”
• “If you always feel stuck in the weeds and reactive, it’s because you don’t have a clear plan for your time.”

• Reverse Engineer Your Revenue Goal Workshop – Get it here (use code SAVE11!)
• Courtney for a Quarter Coaching Program – Join the waitlist
• Follow Courtney on Instagram – @courtneychaal

In March, I’ll be hosting a Q2 Planning Workshop where we’ll map out your next quarter together! Stay tuned for the date announcement!

If you’re ready for hands-on coaching and accountability to help you stay on track, join Courtney for a Quarter—my 90-day coaching program where I help you create and execute your quarterly plan with weekly check-ins, feedback, and strategic guidance. Spots are limited, so DM me on Instagram (@courtneychaal) or join the waitlist here.

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Time Puzzle Part 1 - How I'm Planning My Week in 2025

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The  3 problems you need to solve to stop the time-management bleeding
• The 3 things you need to do to get control of your calendar
• The 3 rules I have for my calendar to keep it realistic (aka connected to the time space continuum)

Links and Resources:

• Get all of my freebies in one place when you join the Yay for Business community on Skool - it's free! 
• Learn more about my coaching program, Courtney for a Quarter, HERE.
• Shop all of my products - Visit the Shop!
• Instagram is my main hangout - Follow me here! 

Note: I will be opening limited spots for Courtney for a Quarter coaching in early/mid March 2025. Make sure you're on the waitlist if you're interested in snagging one of the spots! - Details here

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 🌈 Week-by-week breakdown of the February Challenge: How to promote, host, and upsell from free mini service calls.
• 🧠 Why the free mini service strategy works: Discover the three things this approach achieves simultaneously—market research, nurturing leads, and delivering value.
• 📣 The power of promotion: Learn the three best methods to book calls, even if you don’t have a big audience.
• 💻 How to position and deliver your free mini service: Use plug-and-play templates to create calls that convert.
• 🚀 Next steps: Upselling into your signature service or creating a paid mini service as a bridge.

Links and Resources:

• Free Mini Service Challenge – Grab it now for $47 (price increases to $97 on Friday, January 31, at noon Pacific).
• Yay for Clients Program – Enroll to build out your full client booking system.
• Listen to Previous Episodes:
  • How I Offered 100 Free Coaching Calls
  • The Difference Between Free and Paid Mini Services
  • TaVona Denise’s $8K Success Story with Free Mini Services
• Contact Me: DM me on Instagram or email [email protected]

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For the first time in years, I’m joined by a guest on the podcast, and it’s a special one! My friend and past client, TaVona Denise, shares her incredible results from the Free Mini Service Challenge, where she booked 16 free mini service calls without using social media. In this conversation, we break down her approach to direct outreach, her messaging insights, and the surprising opportunities that emerged from this simple yet powerful strategy.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 💡 The power of direct outreach: How TaVona booked 16 calls by reaching out to people she already knew.
• 🧠 Why free doesn’t mean “no value”: How to structure free mini services as a strategic marketing tool, not just giving away your time.
• ✨ Crafting irresistible offers: How specificity in your messaging makes you stand out and attracts the right clients.
• 🔑 Market research with a twist: How TaVona used these calls to refine her target audience and messaging for a profitable pivot.
• 📈 Converting conversations into clients: Hear how this process led to $8,000 in sales without ever feeling pushy or salesy.

Links and Resources:

• Free Mini Service Challenge – Purchase the step-by-step guide to running your own Free Mini Service Challenge for $47 USD.
• Enroll in Yay for Clients! – Save $200 when you enroll this week or get started for just $37/month. (Offer ends Jan 28 at 5pm PT)
• Learn more about TaVona Denise: Visit TaVona’s website.
• Contact Me: DM me on Instagram or email [email protected].

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Episode Summary

Have you ever worried that people see you as flaky? Maybe you’ve switched niches, pivoted your business, or struggled to stick with a plan as life threw curveballs your way. You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing my own journey with these mindset hurdles and how I’ve learned to embrace agility, make peace with change, and keep showing up—even when life feels chaotic.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 💡 The truth about being "flaky": Why it’s more about your perception than what others think—and why flexibility is actually a superpower.
• 🧠 How to stay grounded when plans go awry: Key mindset shifts to help you roll with life’s unexpected challenges without losing focus.
• ✨ Practical strategies for resilience: Lessons learned from major setbacks, including losing childcare and navigating a surprise early delivery.
• 🔑 The power of the Gap and the Gain mindset: How to measure your progress in a way that fuels motivation (instead of draining it).
• 📚 Books and resources that saved my sanity: Must-read recommendations for entrepreneurs navigating growth, setbacks, and everything in between.

Links and Resources:

• The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan & Benjamin Hardy – Transform how you measure success by focusing on progress, not perfection.
• 10X is Easier Than 2X by Dan Sullivan & Benjamin Hardy – Think bigger and achieve more by focusing on what truly matters.
• Peaks and Valleys by Spencer Johnson – A short, impactful read on navigating life’s highs and lows.
• Let Them by Mel Robbins – A guide to letting go of control and focusing on what you can change.
• Undercover Billionaire (Discovery Network) – Learn about grit and perseverance from entrepreneurs starting from scratch.

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Hey, it’s Courtney Chaal here with the Yay for Business podcast! This is the first episode of 2025, and I’m thrilled to announce that we’re back to weekly episodes—hold me accountable! 🎉

In today’s episode, we’re diving into a simple yet game-changing mindset shift that can help you instantly make more sales. Spoiler alert: it’s not about implementing complicated strategies or perfecting your sales pitch. Instead, it’s about transforming how you feel about selling and showing up with the energy of excitement, service, and passion for what you offer.

I share insights from recent client conversations, including:

• Why equating selling with “bothering people” is holding you back.
• How to shift into the mindset of selling as a service.
• The power of connecting with your audience’s deepest frustrations and showing them what’s possible.
• Practical ways to reignite your excitement for your work, so selling feels natural and effortless.

If you’re feeling stuck in your sales efforts or finding it hard to get back into the zone, this episode will give you the pep talk you didn’t know you needed. Plus, don’t miss the details about my free Build a Client Booking Machine workshop happening live on January 22nd!

Key Links

• 💻 Register for the Build a Client Booking Machine Workshop: courtneychaal.com/booked-out-2025
• 📸 Follow me on Instagram for updates and inspiration: @courtneychaal
• ✉️ Have thoughts about the episode? Email me at [email protected]

Let’s Connect
If this episode resonated with you, send me a DM or email. Your feedback inspires the content I create, and I’d love to hear from you! Let’s make 2025 the year you fall in love with selling and transform your business.

xo,
Courtney

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