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282: The End-of-Quarter Habit That Will Change How You Run Your Business
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- Mar 30, 2026
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Summary
Q1 is officially in the books — so before you barrel headfirst into Q2, let's actually stop and take stock of how it went. In this episode, I'm walking you through the end-of-quarter check-in I use in my own business — one that covers both your stats and your vibes — so you can go into the next quarter with one clear focus, a simple plan, and a lot less "why does running this business feel so chaotic?" energy. We'll talk about how to look at your numbers without spiraling into a shame spiral, how to figure out whether you have a leads problem or a sales problem (because the answer totally changes your Q2 plan), and why the things that are draining you in your business are probably directly connected to what's not working in your data. I'm also sharing my personal Q1 gap year update — what's working, what's not, the mastermind I very painfully said no to, and the morning routine that finally helped me get my writing practice off the ground. In this episode, you'll hear… How to review your Q1 stats without spiraling into a shame spiral (the "curious scientist" approach is a game-changer) Why picking one single focus for Q2 will get you further than 16 half-finished goals ever will The "vibes check" — how to honestly assess how this quarter felt and what that means for Q2 Why what's draining you in your business might be directly connected to what's not working in your stats My personal Q1 gap year update, including the mastermind I painfully said no to, the morning writing routine that finally clicked, and why "gap year" does NOT mean I'm sitting on a beach doing nothing Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode. EPISODE RESOURCES: Get Sam’s free weekly newsletter, Sam’s Sidebar Sam's Substack post: Taking a Gap Year as an Entrepreneur: My Ye…