Happy Tuesday, Reader!

This is it. Bookings for our 2027 Strategic Planning Retreats close in 24 hours. If you’ve been thinking about our strategic intensives, what’s been holding you back from finding out more?

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Bringing in a third party to help our business is a lot like hiring a contractor for our home. You have to make a cost/benefit analysis.

If there are problems with your home’s electrical system, you have to get it fixed. To ignore it is dangerous, the problem could spiral out of control, and dealing with unreliable electricity just isn’t feasible in today’s world.

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​So the question isn’t whether to fix it. It’s how.​
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Choice #1: Do you DIY it?
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There’s a wealth of information out there, so that’s a legitimate choice. But it will take you longer than it would an experienced professional, and through trial and error, you may not necessarily end up saving money.

Choice #2: Do you call in a professional?
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There is a definitive cost, but the project will be done quickly and safely, and you have peace of mind knowing it’s been done right.

Strategic planning for your business is also a job that shouldn’t be put off.

Whether you call in the professionals or do it yourself, realigning your business strategy to your vision for the future is essential.

Intentionally setting aside time for strategic planning means…

• Getting the members of your leadership team on the same page and working cohesively toward the same goals,
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• Having a defined path toward your big, hairy, audacious goals, making them more attainable,
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• Knowing you can balance preparing for the future while also addressing today’s needs, and
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• Creating space to build processes into your business that reduce the load that you and your team carry.

Don’t get caught in the Superhero Snag that ties your busyness to your value.

A few weeks ago, I told you about the Superhero Snag that convinces you you’ve got to do it all on your own. That if you just keep pushing, you’ll figure it out and save the day. It feels powerful in the moment, but it’s exhausting and lonely.

I can confidently tell you, from working with hundreds of founders, that it’s possible to put ease and joy at the center of your business strategy.

It’s time to take a beat and refocus on why you really got into building a business in the first place.

And if DIY-ing your way through building sustainable business systems isn’t your jam, that’s fine. That’s what we’re here for.

Our Strategic Planning Retreats provide space for committed business leaders and their teams to plan for the new year.

If you’d like to learn more, book an info call to see if our retreats are a good fit. You’ll learn how to turn in your superhero cape for real superpowers, and how to realign your current processes to shape the future you want.

This is the last call. Bookings for our late October, early November sessions close tomorrow.

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Until next time,

Renia C
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