Episode 60: ​​The Importance of the 4th Quarter: How You Finish Determines How You Start

22/10/2025 22 min Temporada 1 Episodio 60
Episode 60: ​​The Importance of the 4th Quarter: How You Finish Determines How You Start

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In this episode, we talk about why the 4th quarter is one of the most important times for any business. As the year winds down and the holidays approach, it’s easy to lose focus—but Q4 is where real leaders double down. We share how using this time to review what worked, tighten up your budget, and plan for next year can keep your business strong and steady. Dana walks through her “life in quarters” approach, explaining how thinking in three-month blocks helps her stay organized and always a step ahead.We also talk about keeping your team engaged during a busy season. From motivating through the holiday rush to making smart choices about bonuses and budgets, we share lessons we’ve learned the hard way. Whether you’re wrapping up your first year in business or managing a growing company, this episode will help you end the year strong and roll into the next one ready to grow.Note: For the best audio experience, we recommend listening to this episode with earphones. Don’t forget to follow us on our social media accounts, as well as our hosts' social media accounts:The Trades Accelerator:Instagram: @TheTradesAcceleratorFacebook Group: The Trades AcceleratorLinkedIn: The Trades AcceleratorYouTube: The Trades AcceleratorDana Staszkiewicz:Instagram: @DanaStaszkiewiczFacebook: Dana StaszkiewiczLinkedIn: Dana StaszkiewiczMelanie Sloane:Facebook: Melanie SloaneLinkedIn: Melanie SloaneDISCLAIMER: I hereby declare that I do not own the rights to this music/song. All rights belong to the owner. No Copyright Infringement Intended.#thetradesaccelerator #tradesindustry #podcast #businesssuccess #businessgrowth #business #empoweringwomen #womenintrades #womeninbusiness #leadership #tradesbusiness #q4planning #yearendgoals #businessmomentum #budgetseason #growthstrategy #Q4

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