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June 3, 2025 19 mins

Turn the “summer slump” into a season of strategic wins! In this episode of SoTellUs Time, Trevor Howard and Troy Howard share two powerhouse strategies—High-ROI Projects with Clear Timelines and Intentional Break Techniques—that will help you maximize productivity, recharge your team, and set the stage for a blockbuster Q4. Whether you’re a solopreneur, small business owner, or leading a larger organization, these actionable tactics will keep you ahead of the curve all summer long.

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📌 Episode Overview

Title: Unlock Summer Growth: High-ROI Projects and Break Techniques
Hosts: Trevor Howard & Troy Howard
Duration: Approximately 25 minutes (2–3 min Intro, 8–10 min Segment 1, 8–10 min Segment 2, 2–3 min Conclusion)

00:00 – Introduction & Key Stat

  • Warm welcome to listeners, acknowledgment of the typical “summer slowdown” mindset

  • Stat: Harvard Business Review found that companies that plan strategically during slower seasons are 60% more likely to outperform competitors in Q4

  • Quick preview of two core strategies: High-ROI Projects and Intentional Break Techniques


⏱️ 00:02:30 – Segment 1: High-ROI Projects with Clear Timelines (8–10 minutes)

  1. Why Summer Is Ideal for Project-Based Work

    • Fewer client meetings, reduced urgent emails = prime time for uninterrupted focus

    • Stat: Wrike reports that 74% of professionals get more strategic work done during slower seasons like summer

  2. Selecting High-ROI Initiatives

    • Focus on projects that yield tangible returns: CRM cleanup, website optimization, launching a review/referral program, automating workflows, or creating new marketing assets

    • Brainstorming and prioritization tips: conduct an ROI analysis, assess available resources, and ensure alignment with fall launch goals

  3. Setting Realistic Timelines & Accountability

    • Adopt 4–6 week sprints to maintain momentum without risking burnout

    • Stat: Projects with defined deadlines are .css-j9qmi7{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:2.8rem;width:100%;-webkit-box-pack:start;-ms-flex-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:start;justify-content:start;padding-left:5rem;}@media only screen and (max-width: 599px){.css-j9qmi7{padding-left:0;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;}}.css-j9qmi7 svg{fill:#27292D;}.css-j9qmi7 .eagfbvw0{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;color:#27292D;}

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