Starting Strong in 2026: Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals (with Emily Hess)

Thinking of setting goals for your business in the new year? This week on The Blueprint we’re diving into all things goal setting with special guest Emily Hess! Whether you’re a new business owner setting goals for the first time or a seasoned entrepreneur who feels like their tank is too empty for new goals, this episode is for you!

Learn more about Emily and Markit’s services at www.makeyourmarkit.com

Learn more about K Marketing Co at www.kmarketingco.com

0:00 Welcome to The Blueprint Season 2

0:38 Meet Emily Hess

1:41 Markit’s Partnership with K Marketing Co.

2:18 Setting Goals in the New Year as a New Business Owner

4:43 How to Set Goals When You Feel Burnt Out

6:18 What are S.M.A.R.T Goals?

7:17 How to Make Your Goals Specific and Achievable

8:30 Make Your Goals Purposeful

9:30 Using S.M.A.R.T Goals to Build Your Business

12:26 How to Track Progress Towards Your Goals

14:30 Common Goal Setting Mistakes

16:07 Perfection is the Killer of Progress

17:32 S.M.A.R.T. Goals Should be Income Producing Activities

19:20 Don’t Set Goals That Are Too Broad

21:43 Look at the Costs of Your Goals

24:35 Balancing Ambition with Realistic Expectations

25:50 Learning From Your Mistakes

30:04 Flexibility is Part of the Process

32:24 Looking Ahead to The Blueprint in 2026