How I planned a year of content in an afternoon

Would it surprise you to know that the topic of this podcast episode was planned out weeks ago? Or that I’ve known since last January what my promotion calendar would look like in December?

At the end of each year, I sit down with my calendar and my index cards and map out what the next several months will look like. I decide what training I’ll be creating, plan the workshops for Six-Figure Systems members, and I even choose the topics for this podcast, my blog (now a Substack account) and newsletter.

A few years ago, I didn’t appreciate the power of long-term planning. Today, I can’t imagine running a business without it.

If you’re thinking to yourself, “I don’t even know what I’m going to post next week, let alone eight months from now,” then I’ve got a system you can steal.

Prefer a transcript? Here you go!

And if you’d prefer the video version, you’ll find it on my YouTube channel.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• My “big rocks” process for mapping out my year
• Why I must have a plan for what I’m creating (and why I think you should, too)
• How I come up with so many content ideas (hint: it’s all about my favorite office supply)
• Why better content planning leads to more sales

Resources mentioned:

• Six-Figure Systems is my monthly business-building mentorship with self-study courses, hands-on support, and a welcoming community of course creators and coaches just like you. Take it for a test-drive for just $7.
• Substack is where I share weekly updates about what I’m doing to grow a 7-figure business.