#340 // Your February Starts Now (Part 1)

<p>Welcome to the “All I Want For Christmas Is A Market Wage + A Business Net Profit Of 20-35%” series! </p><p><br></p><p>This series is about getting on the front foot for the back end of the year, and yes it’s obvs inspired by the greatest Christmas album of all time (Mariah Carey of course). </p><p><br></p><p>In part 1 we go through the following including, but not limited to: </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>-how to get ready for the “busy” season ahead </p><p>-why “busy-ness” is like a rocking chair (it gives you something to do but it gets you nowhere) </p><p>-recognising the key bottlenecks where your business may be caught out </p><p>-setting clear standards + vision across all aspects of your company </p><p>-ensuring you always treat your ideal clients well </p><p>-getting ready for February which starts now! </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>May this podcast help + inspire you as you build a business that is a blessing to yourself, your family, your clients, your staff, your community, and anyone who comes in contact with it. </p><p><br></p><p>Much love x </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Primary Goal</p><p><br></p><p>Educational</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Summary</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Greg Crowe shares practical strategies for finishing the year strong and setting up for success in the new year. He emphasizes the importance of setting standards, treating clients well, and planning ahead to ensure profitability and reputation management.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Keywords</p><p><br></p><p>business growth, year-end planning, client relations, profitability, standards, team management</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Key Topics</p><p><br></p><p>Year-end planning and preparation</p><p>Importance of setting standards and vision</p><p>Treating clients and staff well</p><p>Financial discipline and paying yourself a market wage</p><p>Building relationships for future success</p><p>Recognizing patterns and bottlenecks in business</p><p>The impact of busyness versus productivity</p><p>Strategic planning for January to March</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> Sound Bites</p><p><br></p><p>&quot;Worrying&#39;s like a rocking horse. It gives you something to do, but it gets you nowhere.&quot;</p><p>&quot;Busy being busy isn&#39;t a benchmark of success. It&#39;s a skid mark to avoid.&quot;</p><p>&quot;All I want for Christmas is a market wage and a business net between 20 and 35 percent.&quot;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>