In this episode of the Max Your Business Podcast, hosts Ben Fewtrell and David Carlin are here to help you get sorted for the final quarter of the year. With Christmas just around the corner, this isn't just another 90-day period—it's your last chance to hit this year's goals and set the tone for a cracking start to next year.
Ben and David dive into why this quarter is one of the most important for planning, especially with the typical Aussie summer shutdown period. They discuss how to use the data you've gathered all year to fine-tune your strategy, what to do whether you're ahead of or behind your targets, and why now is the perfect time to get your business ready for the new year.
If you want to hit the ground running in January instead of slowly warming up, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you finish the year with momentum.
Episode Highlights:
0:00 - Welcome to the Max Your Business Podcast
3:33 - The importance of having a written plan, not just an idea.
6:05 - How finishing the year strong sets the tone for a successful new year.
8:16 - Using data from the past nine months to fine-tune your strategy.
9:40 - The crucial difference between working ON your business vs. IN it.
12:40 - Thinking ahead: planning team changes and recruitment for January.
14:17 - A client story on why your business focus might need to shift.
17:10 - How to approach Q4 planning if you've had a good year vs. a tough one.
21:25 - A checklist of key areas to focus on, from cash flow to marketing.
24:18 - The final, crucial step: the business owner's personal reset.
26:20 - Get your free workbook to get started on your Q4 plan.

Key Takeaways:
Plan Your Sprint: Quarter Four is often shorter than you think due to the holiday period. A clear, focused plan is essential to make the most of it.
Write It Down: An idea isn't a plan. The most successful business owners have a written plan they constantly review.
Momentum is Everything: The way you finish this year directly impacts how you start the next. End on a high to hit the ground running in January.
Work ON, Not Just IN: Use this time to step back, look at your business strategically, and decide where you want it to go.
Focus is Key: You can't do everything. Pick one main focus for the next 90 days and commit to it.
Learn from the Year: Use the last nine months of data to identify what's working and what's not, then fine-tune your approach for the final push.
🚀 Get your free Simple Planning Workbook at maxmyprofit.com/simple and start mapping out your strongest finish to the year yet.
Tune in to get the guidance you need to make this final quarter your best one. Don’t miss this episode, and don’t forget to subscribe for more practical insights every week.