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Summer Momentum Prep: How to Keep Your Creative Business on Track All Summer Long | EP 156

Is your creative business ready for summer?

In this episode, Dustin Pead takes a break from the live book writing series to share something super timely: the 5-block summer momentum prep session he runs with clients every spring. From momentum checks and DO vs DUE planning to priority protection and Q3 roadmaps, this framework helps creative businesses enter summer with intention and exit with their annual goals still intact.

Unleashing creative businesses to do their best work starts with a plan. This episode is yours.

What you'll learn:

How to run a momentum check on your annual goals before distractions set in
How the DO vs DUE Framework builds the margin you need all summer
How to identify your non-negotiables and protect your priorities
How to build a one-page summer strategy action plan for Q3

Connect with Dustin and Chief Creative Partners: chiefcreativepartners.com | dustinpead.com | @dustinpead

#CreativeBusiness #SummerPlanning #CreativeAgency #Productivity #ChiefCreativePodcast #SmallBusiness #Q3Planning

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