Hey!

Tell me if this sounds familiar. I've noticed so many creators talking about Q4 and the end of the year online. Saying things like:

"There are 97 days left in the year... how are you going to take it on?"

"Time to LOCK IN - Don't waste this last 1/4 of the year!"

"What have you been procrastinating on all year? You only have 90 days left. Time to hustle!"

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GULP.

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Here is what I DON'T hear people saying and from my rounded experience as a former brick-and-mortar small business owner, a business coach, and a speaker, here are my thoughts for you...

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1) If you have been struggling in Q3, you are normal.

This is a weird time of year, every single year. People are going back to school, the weather is weird, even the most growth-minded clients or customers/clients/organizations are saving for the holidays and assessing the end of their yearly budgets. Even more so this year because it is an election year.

Remember last year? I know you are having that moment right now like (Oh crap, that is true, it's always freaking weird this time of year)

It is okay if you forgot, but here is what you are going to do for yourself for the 2025 Weird Season. Take a moment RIGHT NOW to look at your 2025 calendar. Scroll to July, and make a note to plant some seeds and do some intentional planning for September of 2025.

If you are a local business, plan an event in September to recoup some revenue, and move your highest margin or low-cost grab-and-go items to the register to up your per-ticket sale.

If you are a service-based business, plan a promotion or ramp up your engagement during this time-period. Plan out some stories and gratitude you can share online between July and October.

And hold on. HOLD ON. It will get better, it always does.

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2) Maybe instead of "GRINDING" and/or shaming yourself for procrastinating spend some time assessing what has really truly worked for you this year before the new year comes.

Was it receiving coaching?

Was it masterminding with colleagues?

Was it asking for more alone time? Was it more time with people?

Was it a certain package or offer you have that surprised you with how it was received?

Plan yourself a little retreat (or come to my affordable retreat in January). Mastermind with friends or colleagues. Do the deep research and have conversations with your past clients to understand their new needs with emerging technology. You can be so much more prepared for next year, and do it YOUR WAY, if you start now. No grinding (ew) needed. :)

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3.) Take some time to breathe before Q4.

You are about to enter into the most emotionally chaotic season. Holidays, time off (which as an entrepreneur has to be super intentional) –take some time to plan a self-kindness habit to your life to calm your nervous system before it all starts. Something non-negotiable but super easy. Let me give you an example.

For me at times this has been:

• I will write ONE single paragraph in my journal daily, about literally anything. At least one paragraph.
• I will spend 5 minutes doing yoga per day–5 minutes minimum.
• I will drink a glass of water when I wake up and go to bed (inspired by my friend Meredith)
• I will take a walk after dinner (inspired by my friend Kristina and my partner Kat)

Maybe you already do all of these things, and you need something a bit more intense. The best part of these self-kindness habits as an entrepreneur is that you get to choose what they are for you. If you reply to this email and tell me one habit you will add, you get bonus points!

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Here is to making a ton of money in Q4 while doing it YOUR WAY, and giving yourself as much grace and love in every possible way. If you want to chat about it, you know I reply to every email and I love hearing from you. :) Just hit reply!

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Lauren V. Davis

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