The Seasons Are Changing - Is Your Business Ready for 2027? [E276]

The seasons are changing, and 2027 will be here before you know it. Before the holidays fill your calendar, take an honest look at your business: What went right in 2026? What didn’t? And what needs to change next year?

On this episode of The Weekly Blitz, we’re talking about turning this year’s lessons into a practical plan for 2027. From gathering your decision makers to building your marketing plan, the work you do now can help you enter January with clear priorities and next steps.

In this episode:

• Review your 2026 goals, results, wins, and missed opportunities.
• Understand what worked so you can build on it.
• Address what didn’t work with honest conversations and specific actions.
• Schedule a planning meeting with your partners, leadership team, or trusted business cohorts.
• Build a 2027 marketing plan around your goals, customers, budget, and capacity.
• Assign responsibility, set deadlines, and schedule follow-up meetings.
• Include your own time, leadership development, and personal priorities in the plan.

Your assignment this week: Get your planning meeting on the calendar, gather your 2026 results, and start—or revisit—your 2027 marketing plan.

Our partnership with ADP

The Weekly Blitz appreciates our partnership with ADP. As you plan for 2027, take time to review the payroll and HR systems that support your team and your business.

If you'd like to see what your shop may qualify for, click the link and fill out the short form here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=gIQsTPDTW0i3UIB_9pOAL0sixY5HeyxPgn9sghF08cZUNkJYSzRMRjVLSjlNSzVRUThITEVZNDQxRS4u&route=shorturl. Our ADP partner will reach out directly to walk you through the available options and answer your questions.

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