Q4 is coming, but preparing for it isn't about having a perfect plan. It's about creating the habits and rhythms in your business now, before the busy season hits.
If you don't have these habits in place yet, you're not behind. August, September, and even early October are still the right time to start.
In this episode, I'm sharing six habits to start building now to help you prepare for Q4 plus one bonus tip I learned the hard way during my first few busy holiday seasons.
Create a Consistent Content Rhythm
Get Consistent with Video
Run One List Builder
Increase Your Email Touch Points
Block Time for Inventory and Orders
Protect Your Peace and Your Pace
Don't Forget January and February
I've learned this one the hard way.
For two years, I was so focused on getting products and promotions ready for Q4 that I failed to plan my January and February subscription boxes.
When December arrived, I had to scramble to find products that were still available and pay extra for expedited shipping.
As you're planning for Q4, don't forget that the calendar keeps moving. Make sure you have your January and February boxes planned and products on the way so you're not scrambling at the end of December.
Start with One Habit
If you're looking at these six habits and realizing you're not doing any of them consistently, don't try to start all six at once.
Pick one.
If you're not consistent with your content, start there. Spend the first couple of weeks building that rhythm. Once it feels comfortable, start adding consistent video. Then keep working your way down the list.
Habits take time to build, and trying to change everything at once creates overwhelm. I've built my own business one habit at a time. I got consistent with my podcast before adding YouTube, and even with the podcast, it took time before I was able to start batch recording episodes a month ahead.
You don't have to be perfect or have everything figured out at once. Choose one habit, get consistent with it, and then build from there.
And if email is one of the habits you need to work on, I've got a resource to help. Grab my 5 Emails for Subscription Box Owners swipe files at the link below to help you start showing up consistently in your subscribers' inboxes.
Five Emails Subscription Box Owners Can Send Every Month
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