Did you know the saying “on a wing and a prayer” comes from a Second World War story? A damaged plane limped back to base—missing an engine, smoke pouring from the fuselage—somehow making it home safely, largely thanks to nothing but sheer hope (and a hefty dose of luck). It’s a classic tale that reminds me how often we rely on hope alone when it comes to business. Sure, 2024 is done, and if sales didn’t go as planned, there’s not much you can do now. But you can decide how you’ll approach 2025—preferably with more than just a wing and a prayer.
Hope is never a strategy. A real strategy involves understanding where you’ve been, identifying where you want to go, and mapping out the steps to get there. If you don’t have a plan, you might still achieve some success—just like that plane made it home. But is chance and hope really the best way to operate?
Last week, we shared a fun poem called “'Twas the Night Before Strategy,” stressing the importance of mapping your goals before the new year hits. If you didn’t get a chance to read it, we’re keeping it in this week’s newsletter as a reminder (scroll down).
With just hours left in 2024, take a moment to look back—what worked, what didn’t, and how can you do better? This is your chance to set a real course for 2025. And we’re here to help. From marketing strategy sessions to our strategic planning and marketing insights courses, we have resources designed to guide you step by step. Plus, don’t forget to fill out our update form—it helps us understand what you need most as we kick off a new year.
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And remember to complete our update form so we can keep providing content and resources that truly help your business thrive. Thank you for another year together—wishing you a safe, happy, and strategic start to 2025!
Enjoy! Have a great day, and if you have a question or comment - email me!
Debi Katsmar
Be Bold. Do Different. See Results.
Strategic Planning Course | Prowl Communications
This 1 1/2 hour workshop details how to set a strategic plan covering core elements to ensure a successful strategy, implementation and outcome.
Our Goals Can Only Be Reached Through the Vehicle of a Plan
~ Pablo Picasso
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