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How To Set SMART Goals And Win #1910
November 08, 2021

In episode #1910, Neil and Eric talk about How To Set SMART Goals And Win! As your company grows it becomes increasingly important to define your goals. Use the SMART acronym to set specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely goals that will take your business to the next level. For all this and more, tune in today!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:20] Today’s topic: How To Set SMART Goals And Win.
  • [00:30] The SMART acronym and what each letter represents.
  • [01:31] Why your goals need to be specific and measurable, as illustrated by an example from Neil’s company.
  • [02:51] How to determine whether your goals are achievable within a realistic timeline.
  • [03:30] Ask yourself whether your goals are realistic given your current resources.
  • [03:45] Figure out whether you can deliver on your goals in a timely way, within a year.
  • [04:05] The importance of setting achievable goals as your company grows.
  • [05:36] That’s it for today!
  • [05:43] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!

 

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