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

Megan sits down with local attorney and business owner Eric Stark to discuss putting the right people in the right seats in order to create a stronger team. From identifying strengths to encouraging a positive workplace culture, this episode is full of insight on building the best team for your business.

The Blueprint: Powered by K Marketing Co will return with an all-new season in January 2026!

Learn more about Stark Law Group at www.starklawllc.com

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

0:00 Introduction

1:36 Getting the Right People in the Right Roles

5:12 Reassigning Employee Roles

8:45 Small Business Employees Need to be Flexible

11:56 Employees Want Purpose

12:45 Determining if Someone is the Right Fit

14:30 Curating a Strong Workplace Culture

16:36 Setting Workplace Expectations

19:20 Understanding Different Work-Life Balances

23:40 What Does a Healthy Workplace Culture Look Like?

30:25 Differences Between Owner and Employee Experiences

33:01 Identifying the Right Person

35:10 Building a Strong Foundation Together

42:35 Conclusion

In this continuation of last week’s episode, Megan and Chuck dive into identifying where you need balance in your life, finding effective methods to maintain balance without sacrificing productivity, and surrounding yourself with the right people to support you when you need it. If you’ve been feeling off-balance lately, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone, and there are ways to rebalance the scales.

To learn more about Chuck Honabach, visit his website: chuckhonabachteam.com

0:00 Episode 13 Recap

0:51 Work-Life Balance for Different Personality Types

8:12 Lead with Your Strengths & Staff Your Weaknesses

10:17 Work Life Balance in the Digital Age

11:22 Balance is More Than Working Hours

13:05 Incremental Changes Can Make a Big Difference

16:05 Getting Your Business in Order

18:24 Find Incentives For Yourself

21:53 Solve Problems as They Arise

23:24 Maintaining Balance in Your Absence

25:55 The Difference Between the Owner and Employee Experience

30:35 Conclusion

If the responsibilities of being a business owner sometimes feel overwhelming, you’re not alone. It can be incredibly difficult to find the right balance between running your business and living your personal life. On this week’s episode of The Blueprint: Powered by K Marketing Co Megan is sitting down with Chuck Honabach to share some real world experiences they’ve had that have shaped their work-life balance. Hear insights about the hiring process, how to hold yourself and your staff accountable, and finding joy in the work you do.

This was such a great conversation, that we’ve split it into two parts, so stay tuned for part 2 next week!

To learn more about Chuck Honabach, visit his website: chuckhonabachteam.com

0:00 Introduction

1:00 The Experience of Owning Multiple Businesses

6:41 Finding The Right Structure For Your Business

8:17 Empowering Your Team to Succeed

12:07 What Motivated You to Start a Business?

14:07 Pushing Through Hardships as a Business Owner

16:32 Your Business is Your Child

18:32 Don’t Be Paralyzed by the Thought of Failure

21:42 Owners Have to Wear Every Hat (at least sometimes)

22:52 Audit Your Procedures

24:08 Holding Yourself and Your Staff Accountable

In this week’s episode, Design & Marketing Specialists Casey and Emily sit down to discuss one of the most important concepts in marketing: “Know, Like, and Trust”. Learn more about how you can build a better connection with your audience through authentic visuals and brand personality. If you’re looking to bring some life into your brand’s content, this is a quick crash course in how to show authenticity in your digital presence.

To learn more about photography with K Marketing Co, visit kmarketingco.com/photography-services

0:00 Introduction

1:14 What is Know, Like, and Trust?

2:59 Why is Authenticity so Important in Marketing?

3:53 The Difference Between Real Photos and Stock Photos

5:21 Cost-Effective Recommendations for Real Imagery

6:46 Maintaining Boundaries with Your Audience

8:50 Should You Use AI Images for Your Brand?

10:30 Tips for Capturing Authenticity

11:30 Building a Connection with Your Audience

12:21 Main Takeaways on Know Like and Trust

In this week’s episode, Ryan and Alicia are back to talk about how you can design your website to help you generate leads. From pop-up forms to lead magnets, they have plenty of ideas to help you get in contact with potential customers, and the technical expertise to help you design your website in a way that inspirits action.

0:00 Introduction

0:30 What Does Lead Generation Mean?

1:15 Designing With Lead Generation in Mind

3:16 Design Tips for Lead Generation

4:16 Calls to Action

5:57 The First Step in Lead Generation is Getting Their Attention

7:08 Lead Magnets

8:40 Designing Good Landing Pages

9:50 The Importance of Following Up with Leads

11:10 Tracking Landing Page Performance

12:28 Improving Landing Page Performance

14:00 Conclusion

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this week Megan is sitting down with Teresa Richardson, Executive Director of Help the Fight, a local non-profit dedicated to assisting families going through breast cancer treatment. If you’re looking to make an impact in your community, Teresa offers a lot of great insight into alternative ways that you can support non-profits besides just writing a check. Learn more about how to pick the right cause for your business, what non-profits actually need, and how your business can make a difference.

To learn more about how you can support Help the Fight, visit their website at www.helpthefight.org

0:00 Introduction

0:39 What is Help the Fight?

4:03 Why are Partnerships Between Businesses and Non-Profits so Important?

6:26 The Partnership Between Help the Fight and K Marketing Co

10:50 Creative Options to Support Non-Profits

15:44 Common Misconceptions About Non-Profit Partnerships

17:45 Lasting Community Impacts of Non-Profit Partnerships

20:53 Advice for Forming Non-Profit Partnerships

21:30 How to Support Help the Fight

22:40 Getting Breast Cancer Support from Help the Fight

25:04 Conclusion

This week our guest host Ryan Morad sits down with K Marketing Co’s Creative Director & Wix Studio Design Expert Alicia Irwin to break down the basic pros and cons of some of the most popular website platforms. Join us for a discussion about the necessary knowledge and technical skills needed to create a website on Wix and Wordpress.

If you have questions about selecting the right platform for your new website, you can reach out to us at kmarketingco.com/contact

To browse our customizable Wix Studio templates, visit kmarketingco.com/category/wix-website-templates

00:00 Introduction

2:34 Which Platform is Best for Big Business Scalability?

3:50 Wordpress Overview

7:45 Wix Overview

9:41 Technical Support Differences for Wix and Wordpress

11:20 Tips for Customizing Templated Sites

13:04 Pros of Using Wix

14:51 Drawbacks of Using Wix

19:12 Conclusion