Reflection is an essential part of any successful business. By looking back at the past year and acknowledging the things we did right, as well as the learning opportunities we stumbled upon, we’re allowing ourselves the necessary time to see how we can improve in the new year. So, in this episode, I am going to be sharing how you can map out all of your goals for 2022 in order to make this the best year yet.
Listen in as I explain how to analyze your best sales channels and how to boost your sales during your slow periods. You’ll learn what success actually is, how to make smarter investments, and how to efficiently scale your business. With the right tools, we can truly create the business of our dreams!
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What You’ll Learn In Mapping Out Your Best Year Yet
- The benefits of reflecting on the past year.
- How to utilize Google Analytics.
- The best way to analyze your sales channels.
- What success actually is.
- How to invest smarter next year.
- How to improve your brand’s aesthetics.
- Where you may need to invest more in your team.

Favorite Quotes
“We are stronger than we ever thought we were capable of being.” – Ashley Alderson [2:45]
“Success is not sales.” – Ashley Alderson [11:40]
“Money is an unlimited resource. There is plenty of money to go around. The only thing we have limited access to is time.” – Ashley Alderson [16:48]
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Original Air Date: December 28th, 2021
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