This Is the Most Valuable Time to Reflect
Before you rush into planning next year, take a pause. Looking back on what worked and what didn’t in your business this year can save you from repeating mistakes and help you double down on what’s already moving the needle.

This doesn’t need to be complicated. Even a 30-minute review can spark the clarity you need to start fresh with focus.

What Actually Worked?
Start by identifying what gave you traction. Here are some prompts to help:

• Which marketing channels brought in the most leads or engagement?
• What content got the most clicks, shares, or responses?
• Which products or services sold better than expected?
• What habits or workflows helped you stay consistent?

Sometimes the “wins” are small. Maybe a weekly newsletter built stronger relationships, or a simple blog post brought traffic for months. Recognizing these helps you build on the right foundation.

What Didn’t Work (and Why It Matters)
Next, take a clear-eyed look at the things that didn’t move the needle — or drained your time and energy. For example:

• Social platforms that didn’t drive traffic
• Email campaigns that didn’t get opened
• Offers that didn’t convert
• Content you created that felt forced or burned you out

This isn’t about failure. It’s about identifying what you can stop doing. When you know what didn’t work, you free up space to try smarter strategies in 2026.

Where Do You Want to Adjust?
Once you’ve reviewed the highs and lows, the most important question becomes: What’s worth changing?

Here are a few ways to act on your insights:

• Repeat or expand what worked well
• Improve or streamline what was inconsistent
• Drop what didn’t serve your goals or values
• Test new ideas in a smaller, low-risk way

The end of the year is a great time to make small, thoughtful adjustments without needing a full rebrand or major relaunch.

Final Thought
Growth happens when you learn from your own data, not just from outside advice. This year gave you proof of what’s possible. Now it’s time to build on that.

Dataczar Tip
Use your Dataczar dashboard to review your most popular blog posts and email campaigns. That data can point you directly to what’s been resonating with your audience.

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