The One Plan Every Creator Needs Before January Hits

Are you heading into the new year without a clear plan for your creative business? In this episode, I outline a detailed and actionable framework to help you achieve clarity and prevent burnout. I start with three quick wins you can apply immediately: identify your most profitable platform, commit to a single content format, and create a “do not do” list. I also explain how financial goal-setting aligns with creative goals to ensure consistent progress, and I break down my 90-day sprint method, a 5-minute weekly CEO routine, and a quarterly system audit—all designed to provide a structured path toward sustainable growth.

In Episode 3,” How Creators Lose Thousands — and the 10-Minute Fix That Stops It”, I showed how chaotic financial systems drain income and shared a simple weekly ritual to stop the leaks. Building on that, today I give you the one plan every creator needs before January hits. I wrap up with my free 2026 Creator Business Game Plan, packed with resources to help you implement these strategies immediately and set yourself up for success in the year ahead.

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Podcast timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: The Creator's Struggle
00:27 Quick Wins for Immediate Clarity
01:59 Meet Your Guide: Ralph E Step, Jr.
03:36 The Real Creator Cycle
06:21 Creator Reflection Framework
10:53 Setting Your North Star Goals
14:06 90-Day Sprint: Turning Dreams into Reality
17:52 The Five-Minute CEO Routine
20:59 Quarterly System Audit
23:51 Conclusion: Your 2026 Creator Business Game Plan

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