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Crushing Q4 Goals: Strategies for a Successful and Stress-Free Holiday Season 

In this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer discusses how to effectively manage and plan for the last quarter of the year. She offers a three-step approach to reviewing year-end goals, emphasizes the importance of strategic time management during the holiday season, and provides tips for maximizing business impact through holiday promotions. Sara also highlights the significance of planning ahead for the upcoming year. Listeners are encouraged to balance work with personal enjoyment and can access free resources and guides on her website to help navigate this busy season. 

00:00 Welcome to the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast 

01:02 Reviewing Your Year-End Goals 

02:40 Strategic Time Management for the Holidays 

04:28 Maximizing Holiday Sales and Promotions 

06:00 Planning Ahead for the New Year 

06:54 Final Thoughts and Resources 

If you’re looking for tips, I have a free guide on my website. Visit saramayer.com/freetoolsandresources to access a comprehensive guide to holiday offers for small business owners and a yearly reflection worksheet. Decide how you want your holiday season to be and set the stage for a successful new year. 

In this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer delves into 'Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things' by Adam Grant. The book challenges the notion that talent is fixed and emphasizes the importance of mindset, perseverance, effort, and environment in unlocking one's potential. Key topics include the role of grit and perseverance, the value of mentorship, redefining failure as a learning opportunity, and optimizing environments for growth. Sara shares insights and strategies that entrepreneurs, leaders, parents, and anyone looking to level up can apply to maximize their potential. 

00:00 Introduction to the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast 

00:10 Book Club Episode: Hidden Potential by Adam Grant 

01:03 Key Concepts: Breaking the Myth of Fixed Talent 

02:13 The Power of Perseverance and Effort 

03:50 The Role of Mentorship in Unlocking Potential 

05:03 Embracing Failure as a Stepping Stone 

06:28 The Impact of Environment on Potential 

07:30 Conclusion and Next Steps 

In this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, Sara Mayer delves into 'Billion Dollar Brand Club' by Lawrence Ingrassia. She summarizes how new direct-to-consumer (DTC) companies like Dollar Shave Club, Warby Parker, and Casper have disrupted traditional industries. Key strategies of these companies include leveraging digital marketing, data-driven decision-making, and a customer-centric approach. Mayer discusses the challenges these disruptors face as they scale and compete. The episode emphasizes the need for innovation, storytelling, and adaptability in business. Listeners are encouraged to join the book club for more insights and to read the next book, 'Hidden Potential' by Adam Grant. 

00:00 Introduction to the Book Club 

00:40 Overview of "The Billion Dollar Brand Club"

03:31 Key Strategies of DTC Brands 

05:25 Challenges Faced by DTC Brands 

07:34 Lessons from the Billion Dollar Brand Club 

09:29 Conclusion and Next Steps 

Introduction: 

Welcome to the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, where we help you stop letting life get in the way and start crushing your bold goals. I'm your host, Sara Mayer, and I'm excited to take this journey with you. It's time to achieve your dreams without working double time, so let's dive in. 

Episode Highlights: 

Introduction of the Guest: 

• Sara introduces her guest, Pirie Jones Grossman, a certified life coach, TEDx keynote speaker, influencer, Amazon best-selling author, and co-founder of the "Own Your Throne" podcast. 
• Pirie's background includes being a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and sharing the stage with prominent figures like Deepak Chopra, Elizabeth Gilbert, and the Dalai Lama. 

• In 2021, she became the number one life empowerment coach according to Yahoo Finance. 

Pirie's Role as the "Obstacles Terminator": 

• Pirie explains her role as the "obstacles terminator" when helping clients and friends pursue their dreams. 
• She emphasizes that many obstacles are internal and stem from limiting beliefs such as not feeling good enough or lacking credentials. 

Eliminating Mental Gremlins: 

• Pirie describes mental gremlins as limiting beliefs that prevent individuals from pursuing their goals. 
• She advises listeners to identify their biggest mental gremlins and eliminate them to achieve their goals. 
• Pirie encourages people to change their mindset from "I can't" to "How can I?" when facing obstacles. 
• She highlights the importance of taking an honest inventory of your beliefs and making your dreams at least 50% believable. 

Visualization and Manifestation: 

• Pirie discusses the power of visualization and manifestation in goal achievement. 
• She recommends focusing on how you feel when achieving your goals, as the emotional aspect is crucial. 
• Pirie suggests that individuals ask themselves, "What if it does happen?" instead of dwelling on potential obstacles. 

Steps to Goal Achievement: 

• Pirie outlines a five-step process for goal achievement: self-assessment, envisioning the future, creating a vision, addressing obstacles, and taking action steps. 

• She emphasizes the importance of setting a timeframe for goals and keeping them at the top of your to-do list. 

Turning Dreams into Reality: 

• Pirie encourages listeners to write down their dreams and daydream about what would bring them joy. 
• She advises starting small, taking one step at a time, and making yourself a priority in pursuing your goals. 
• Pirie recommends seeking feedback from friends on your strengths and passions if you're unsure about your dreams. 

Overcoming Secrets and Unforgiveness: 

• Pirie highlights that secrets and unforgiveness are two major obstacles that can hinder personal growth. 
• She advises addressing secrets head-on and seeking a trusted friend or therapist for support. 
• Pirie stresses the importance of forgiving others, as it's a healing process for yourself. 

Upcoming Opportunities with Pirie: 

• Pirie shares that she's offering a workshop in October to help participants create and achieve their desired outcomes. 
• The workshop includes coaching, accountability partners, Voxer support, and her workbook. 
• She offers listeners a 20% discount for this workshop and provides free resources, including a meditation and journal prompts. 
• Pirie encourages listeners to reach out to her via Instagram or Facebook for more information and support. 

Conclusion: Sara wraps up the episode, thanking Pirie for her valuable insights and encouraging listeners to take action towards their bold goals. 

Outro: Thank you for tuning in to the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast. Keep crushing your goals, and remember that you have the power to live the life you're meant to live. Join us next time for more tips and strategies to help you achieve your dreams. 

Connect with Pirie:

Instagram @piriejonesgrossman

Facebook Pirie Jones Grossman Coaching

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Introduction: 

• Welcome to the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, where Sara Mayer helps you overcome life's obstacles and achieve bold goals. 
• Sara introduces herself as the host and expresses excitement about the journey ahead. 

Starting Over from Scratch: 

• Discussion about the challenges of starting over, especially after being a high achiever. 
• Transitioning from an expert to a beginner can be difficult. 
• Highlighting the importance of taking action and implementing what you've learned. 
• Emphasizing the need to overcome emotional baggage and embrace a learning and growth mindset. 

Creating a Vision for a Fresh Start: 

• The significance of defining a vision for your new beginning. 
• Questions to consider: How do you want your fresh start to look and feel? Why is it different from your past? 
• Setting clear and realistic goals for your new journey. 
• Avoiding the comparison trap by focusing on your own progress and timeline. 

Taking Action and Implementation: 

• Encouraging the audience to transition from being consumers of content to implementers. 
• Stressing the importance of learning one thing and implementing it well before moving on to the next. 
• The value of visualization and manifesting your goals. 

• Creating a visual representation of your goals using purposeful images. 

Overcoming Obstacles: 

• Recognizing that there will be obstacles along the way. 
• Common challenges include missing aspects of the old life, running out of money, lack of support, and adjusting to a new structure. 

• The need to stay resilient and maintain motivation. 

Strategies for Overcoming Obstacles: 

• Establishing a schedule and productive habits. 
• Building a support system, which may include a coach or consultant. 

• Utilizing available resources, such as books, courses, online communities, and Facebook groups. 
• Shifting your mindset to embrace the beginner's journey and accept coaching and help. 

Conclusion: 

• Sara encourages listeners to embrace the mindset shift required for starting over. 

• Acknowledging that it's okay not to have everything figured out from the beginning. 
• A call to action to crush your goals and overcome obstacles. 

Outro: 

• Sara thanks the audience for tuning into the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast. 

• Expresses her commitment to supporting the community in achieving their goals. 
• Encouragement to embrace the journey and make progress. 

Connect with Sara Mayer:

Instagram @saramayerconsulting

Facebook @saracmayerconsulting

LinkedIn @saramayerconsulting

Introduction: 

• Welcome to the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, where we help you stop life from getting in the way of your dreams and start crushing bold goals. 
• Hosted by Sara Mayer, ready to embark on this journey with you. 

Discussion on "She Builds" by Jada Sellner: 

• Introduction to the book "She Builds" by Jada Sellner. 
• Announcement of the monthly live Zoom book club meetings at saramayer.com/joinbookclub. 
• The book is the "Anti Hustle Guide to Growing Your Business and Nourishing Your Life." 
• Emphasis on the importance of rejecting hustle culture. 
• The book is particularly relevant during the holiday season and the start of a new year when people focus on their goals. 

Understanding Hustle Culture: 

• Definition of hustle culture, its prevalence in workplaces, and its emphasis on hard work and long hours. 
• Mention of prominent figures like Mark Cuban and Elon Musk who advocate for hustle. 
• Sara's perspective on how hustle doesn't work for anyone, regardless of gender. 

• Importance of simplifying life and architecting your future to avoid burnout. 

Integrated Life and Seasons: 

• The concept of an integrated life, balancing health, wealth, and relationships. 
• Ability to shift priorities according to different seasons in life. 

• Introduction to the "enough number" as a financial target to support your desired lifestyle. 
• Illustration of how to create your future vision by asking specific questions about how you want to feel, what experiences you enjoy, what you want to learn, and how you want to serve. 
• Structured format for articulating your future vision: Home life, wellness, relationships, work, and contribution. 

Building Your Life: 

• The importance of creating your future vision and assembling your support squad. 
• Exploring optimization: Reclaiming time and energy, building your dream team, and streamlining your business. 
• Techniques for managing time, including weekly timelogs and energy audits. 
• Embracing the idea of "bodyguard emails" to protect your schedule. 
• Suggestions for out-of-office replies and creating a "now" page on your website to keep others informed. 

Designing Your Dream Team: 

• Overview of the five S's of sustainable growth: Share, sell, serve, systemize, and sustain. 
• The importance of job descriptions and mapping out customer journeys. 
• Adapting your workflow to different days and themes to maximize productivity. 

• The value of flexibility, such as "free flow Fridays," for creative individuals. 
• Recognizing the importance of personal habits and consistency. 

Quarterly Planning: 

• The quarterly planning process, applicable to personal, work, or business life. 

• Steps to quarterly planning: Setting intention, celebrating wins, filling your dream bank, determining your capacity, and choosing your VIPs (Very Important Projects). 
• Using a circle diagram to represent each quarter of the year. 
• The cyclical nature of planning, reviewing, reflecting, and realigning. 

Expanding Your Roots: 

• Embracing your pace and making conscious decisions: pause, push, or pivot. 
• The importance of flexibility and adaptation. 
• Acknowledging that you may be lost and unlost multiple times on your journey. 
• The power of celebrating progress and learning from setbacks. 
• The expansion process is about deepening your roots for long-term growth. 

Conclusion: 

• The podcast concludes with a short poem celebrating builders and visionaries. 
• Encouragement to build the life, business, career, and family of your dreams. 
• A call to action for bold goal crushers to trust in themselves and their ability to overcome obstacles. 

Connect with Sara Mayer:

Instagram @saramayerconsulting

Facebook @saracmayerconsulting

LinkedIn @saramayerconsulting

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Episode Highlights:

1. Recap of Previous Episode
   • Previous episode: Creating Yearly, Monthly, Quarterly, Weekly, and Daily Rhythms. 
   • Importance of a yearly review in personal goal setting. 
   • Encouragement to review the last episode for context. 
2. Why Conduct a Yearly Review 
   • The importance of reflecting on your achievements and progress. 
   • Benefits of self-improvement, informed decision-making, and progress tracking. 
   • Celebrating big wins and making positive changes. 
3. Setting Your Goals 
   • Encouragement to define your goals and dreams. 
   • Emphasizing that goals don't need to conform to a specific format. 
   • Making goals bigger and more ambitious when possible. 
4. Measurement and Tracking 
   • Emphasizing the need for quantifiable measurements tied to your goals. 
   • Examples of measurable activities for sales and book writing. 
   • Tracking progress on your goals throughout the year. 
5. Creating Your Performance Review Document 
   • The importance of capturing data and information regularly. 
   • Suggestions for tools: digital document, notebook, or Excel spreadsheet. 
   • Setting a rhythm for measurement (e.g., monthly, quarterly) and recording progress. 
6. Quarterly or Yearly Review 
   • Preparing for a review by gathering relevant materials. 
   • Reflecting on your achievements and celebrating big wins. 
   • Acknowledging setbacks and challenges with a growth mindset. 
   • Asking yourself what can be done differently and who can offer guidance. 
7. Creating an Action Plan 
   • Identifying areas for improvement and necessary steps. 
   • Developing a personal development plan to bridge skill gaps. 
   • Incorporating objectives into your calendar for planned progress. 
8. Accountability 
   • Recognizing that accountability measures vary for individuals. 
   • Suggesting options like accountability groups, phone reminders, or social accountability. 
9. Celebrating Progress 
   • Highlighting the psychological benefits of celebrating milestones. 
   • Encouragement to show compassion and practice self-care. 
   • Emphasizing the importance of celebrating even small achievements. 

Conclusion 

• Sarah Mayer encourages listeners to implement the process of yearly review. 
• Reinforces the benefits of tracking progress over time. 

• Looks forward to seeing listeners' yearly reviews and progress on their bold goals. 

Closing 

• Thanking the audience for tuning in and supporting the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast. 
• Wishing listeners success in crushing their goals and overcoming obstacles. 

Connect with Sara Mayer:

Instagram @saramayerconsulting

Facebook @saracmayerconsulting

LinkedIn @saramayerconsulting

Introduction: 

In this exciting episode, we welcome back a repeat guest, Nesha, a first-generation Indian American from the South. Her life has been filled with challenges, including facing racism, sexism, and mental health struggles while navigating marriage, divorce, and single motherhood. However, she transformed these obstacles into opportunities, and we explore her inspiring journey in this conversation. 

Episode Highlights: 

Nesha's journey started when she left her job after a boss denied her a raise due to a perceived "mom gap" in her resume. Determined to create a better life, she started her accounting firm in 2011, empowering women through hiring and supporting stay-at-home moms with unique virtual office structures. 

With a mission to educate small business owners on financial literacy, Nesha created a digital course. After six months of hard work and support from a mentor, she successfully launched the course, generating $7,000 in revenue during the first launch. 

Nesha's passion for flexibility and a digital nomad lifestyle led her to test her capabilities with a one-month solo trip to Paris. This adventure proved to her that she could work from anywhere, and she's planning a three-month stay in Paris in the future. 

While Nesha has had tremendous success with her business, it took 12 years to reach where she is today. Her journey started with just one client, but she persisted, growing her client base and living out her dreams step by step. 

Conclusion: 

Nesha's story serves as an inspiration to all entrepreneurs. Her journey exemplifies the power of focus, consistency, and resilience. From starting with one client to building a thriving business, she has overcome challenges and embraced opportunities. Now, she is determined to become a global speaker and share her experiences and expertise with audiences worldwide. This episode serves as a reminder that success takes time and effort, but with passion and dedication, anyone can achieve their dreams. 

Connect with Nesha:

https://www.neshapai.com

https://www.neshapai.com/course 

Connect with Sara Mayer:

Instagram @saramayerconsulting

Facebook @saracmayerconsulting

LinkedIn @saramayerconsulting

Introduction: 

• Sara Mayer welcomes the Bold Goal Crushers. 
• Discusses the importance of focusing on monthly rhythms. 

• Acknowledges how neglecting monthly rhythms can affect long-term goals. 
• Highlights the impact of intentional weekly and monthly rhythms on productivity. 

Monthly Rhythms: 

• Emphasizes the significance of creating monthly rhythms alongside daily habits. 
• Compares corporate rhythms to personal rhythms. 

• Stresses the value of intentional rhythms for achieving work-life balance. 
• Encourages listeners to assess their daily, weekly, and monthly rhythms. 

Yearly Rhythms: 

• Advises entrepreneurs and individuals to consider yearly rhythms. 
• Suggests creating rhythms for holidays, vacations, and goal setting. 

• Encourages a strategic approach to yearly rhythms aligned with personal goals. 
• Recommends using tools like Excel or task management software for tracking. 

Monthly Rhythms (Continued): 

• Sara delves into her personal monthly rhythm as an entrepreneur. 
• Discusses the importance of setting monthly content creation goals. 

• Encourages flexibility within the monthly rhythm. 
• Shares her experience with initial struggles in managing rhythms as an entrepreneur. 

Weekly Rhythms: 

• Sara explains how monthly rhythms can be broken down into weekly goals. 
• Highlights her weekly content creation schedule as an example. 

• Emphasizes the importance of designing a weekly rhythm that suits personal needs. 
• Reminds listeners that flexibility is key to maintaining weekly rhythms. 

Daily Rhythms: 

• Sara reveals her daily rhythm, aiming to complete two to three significant tasks. 
• Emphasizes the importance of a daily focus on goal-oriented activities. 

• Advocates for a balanced approach that allows for flexibility. 
• Shares a personal example of a spontaneous event fitting within her daily rhythm. 

Weekly Rhythms (Continued): 

• Provides examples of activities that can be part of a weekly rhythm. 
• Encourages listeners to choose activities that align with their goals. 

• Stresses the freedom and effectiveness of designing one's rhythm. 

Conclusion: 

• Sara urges listeners to reflect on their natural rhythms and desired rhythms. 
• Encourages the creation of intentional rhythms at yearly, monthly, weekly, and daily levels. 
• Reminds listeners that intentional rhythms lead to better control of life and goal achievement. 

Outro: 

• Sara thanks the Bold Goal Crushers for tuning in. 
• Invites listeners to join the community in crushing their goals. 
• Expresses excitement about witnessing their goal-crushing journey. 

Thank you for listening to the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast. Remember, you don't have to work double time to achieve boldly. It's time to crush your goals and everything that gets in the way. Get to it!

Connect with Sara Mayer:

Instagram @saramayerconsulting

Facebook @saracmayerconsulting

LinkedIn @saramayerconsulting