Life First Business Strategy

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for Entrepreneurs

Hey Reader,

We’re slowly recovering from the time change over here. The pumpkins are still on the porch (my holiday decor is slowly coming out), and I’ve got one foot in cozy fall mode and the other starting to dream about 2026.

It always feels like November sneaks up fast—but instead of spiraling into the end-of-year hustle, I’ve been asking myself:
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​What would it look like to close out the year with intention—and start the next one with clarity?

That’s the energy I’ve been bringing into the podcast lately. Strategic, honest, and rooted in what’s actually working right now to grow without burning out.

If you're mapping out your Q4 moves—or just trying to make the most of these last eight weeks—these episodes from the last 30 days are your reset button.

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✨ Here’s your October Strategy Playlist:
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Business & Strategy

• The Secret to Hitting Your 2026 Goals (That Has Nothing to Do With Strategy)
• Why DIY is Dead: The New Model That Gets Clients Results Fast (Part 1)
• Turn Your Podcast into a Revenue Engine: Funnels, Systems, and Strategy — A Brainstorming Session with Kylee Chandler

Money + Marketing

• Our Revenue Is Down, But Profit Is Up — The Most Honest Episode I’ll Record All Year
• Organic First, Paid Second: The Ad Strategy Most Entrepreneurs Skip with Melissa Litchfield
• Turning Views into Sales: How to Convert Instagram Followers into Paying Customers with Katelyn Rhoades

Mindset + Energy

• Steady + Connected: What Middle School Parenting Teaches Us About Business and Belonging with Bridget KerMorris (Client Spotlight!)
• The Fast Track Framework: Reset Your Business in 30 Days (Part 2)
• Why Your Website and Copy Should Work Harder Than You Do (And How to Fix It) with Laura Kendrick

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Every single episode this month was created to help you slow down enough to think strategically—so you can move intentionally.

So grab your earbuds, take that walk, and press play on the conversations that will carry you through Q4 with more peace and purpose.
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You’re doing better than you think.
Holly

P.S. Because of our life-first, less-launching model, the Collective Co-Op only opens once a year — and enrollment is limited.

Grab your spot in the Open House now to see if it’s the right fit for you.

👉 www.hollymariehaynes.com/openhouse

P.P.S—Want to share the playlist? Forward this to a friend who’s gearing up for a big Q4 push!