🎯 Set goals you can actually achieve (and love doing it!)


I know, I know—goal setting can sometimes feel overwhelming. But setting the right goals for your handmade business can be the difference between feeling stuck and seeing real progress.

If goal setting isn't your "thing", that just means maybe you haven't yet found a system that works for you. Trust me, this is not a "one size fits all" kind of deal!

In this guide, I share a simple framework to help you set realistic, achievable goals that will keep you motivated all year long. It’s not just about dreaming big; it’s about breaking those dreams down into steps you can tackle one at a time.

Here are 4 quick tips for goal-setting success:

🌟 Start with 1-3 big goals that will have the most impact on your business

🌟 Break each goal down into smaller, manageable, do-able tasks

🌟 Set deadlines to keep yourself accountable

🌟 Celebrate small wins along the way—progress is progress!

Goal setting (and accountability) are one of the things we focus on heavily inside of the Marketing School for Makers membership community…we work together to set those big, juicy goals and create a step-by-step plan to reach them. If you've been curious about it Reader, just hit reply and I'll be happy to answer any questions you have!

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 Tuesday April 15 at 12pm EDT

👯‍♀️ 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 April 22 starting at 10:30am EDT

💰 Finance Call

Marketing Masters members exclusive

Our monthly finance call with Jeanne will take place via Zoom on Monday, April 28 at 2pm EDT


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