✨ Ready to make this your best year yet? Let’s get organized!


A fresh new year is here, and if you’re anything like me, you’re itching to kick things off with clarity and purpose. January is the perfect time to get your goals in line and set the stage for a successful year.

One of the easiest ways to start?

Creating a content calendar.

Trust me, having a plan for your social media, emails, and blog posts will not only keep you consistent but also keep your audience engaged. (I break it all down in this blog post!)

Here are 3 quick tips to get started on your content calendar:

🔒 Brainstorm content themes for each month to keep your messaging cohesive.

🔒 Use tools like Google Calendar or Asana to map out your posts.

🔒 Don’t forget to leave room for spontaneous content—it keeps things fun and authentic!

Hit reply and let me know if you’ve got any questions (or tips!) about creating your content calendar!

P.S.:

Need help organizing your ideas and turning them into actionable steps? That’s exactly what we do inside The Marketing School for Makers membership. You’ll get personalized support and strategies to make your business thrive this year.

Join us today and let’s build your roadmap to success together!

Here's what's going on this month for Marketing School for Makers members!

💻 PC Call

All Marketing School for Makers members

Our live Perfect Customer (PC) Call will take place via Zoom on Monday November 17 at 11:30am ET

👯‍♀️ 1:1 Calls with Lucy

Marketing Masters members exclusive

Our monthly live 1:1 coaching calls with Lucy will take place via Zoom on Tuesday November 25 starting at 10:30am EDT

Seasonal tip:

Make sure you take note of USPS shipping deadlines! Add enough time for you to package and process your orders in time for them to arrive before the holiday.


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