The December Reset That Builds a Stronger Business Next Year

December tends to push business owners into survival mode — racing to meet deadlines, juggling team pressure, and collapsing into the holidays exhausted. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

In this episode, Mark and Caroline break down how to turn December into the most strategic and freeing month of your entire year. You’ll learn how to strip away the “noise” that’s been stealing your time, identify what actually moved the needle, and set yourself up so January becomes a month of implementation, not frantic planning.

You’ll hear how to reconnect with your long-term vision, refocus your leadership energy, realign your team, and make confident decisions about what you will - and will no longer - take with you into 2026. And most importantly, you’ll learn a simple shift that lets you become more present at work and at home, so the business supports your life … not the other way around.

If you’re ready to reclaim your time, sharpen your focus, strengthen your team, and walk into the new year with clarity and momentum, this conversation is the perfect reset.

In today's podcast you’ll discover:

• 00:25 - Why December is your most strategic month of the year
• 01:06 - Why resolutions fail and how to walk into January already clear, aligned, and ready to implement
• 02:11 - Practical guidance on reviewing what worked, what didn’t, and the subtle shifts that strengthen your team for the year ahead
• 02:52 - Using December to work on the business, not in it
• 03:36 - Assessing what truly moved the needle in your business
• 04:13 - Identifying drains on your time, profit, energy, and culture
• 05:33 - The impact of genuine presence (not just time spent) on relationships, leadership, and personal fulfilment
• 06:52 - The power of the “Not-To-Do List” for 2026
• 08:12 - Connecting deeper with your team and strengthen culture as the year wraps up.
• 08:46 - Five essential questions every business owner should ask in December
• 12:38 - The one question that can change your next year entirely

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