Join us for an insightful episode as Terry and Aaron bring you their annual tradition of gearing up for success. As we approach the new year, it's time to break out your junior yellow legal pad because we're diving into the art of PLANNING for 2024. In this episode, we'll discuss valuable strategies to elevate your game in the coming year. Discover indispensable tips that will set you up for triumph as a product decorator in 2024. Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your journey towards a prosperous and fulfilling year. It's GO Time on The 2 Regular Guys Podcast!

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Dad Joke

Terry: Did you know I was on an elevator with 8 department stores Santas yesterday?

It got a little Claustrophobic in there.

Last Year - Planning for 2023

Terry: Do you know your brand?

And if you do, is it the brand you want?

Here’s what it’s not…

Your brand is not your logo

Your brand is not “Hey, look at me!”

Your brand is not a mission statement

So what is your brand?

Your brand is your promise

Brand is about relationships

What can they expect from you?

What separates you?

Why do you do what you do?

Your brand is who you are… who you want to be… who people perceive you to be

Aaron: Love that you brought up branding. Clarity on who you are and who you serve is so important.

What customers did you enjoy working with?

What customers need to go elsewhere

When you try to be all things to everybody, you end up being nothing to no one.

Erich: Review & Forecast FURTHER OUT than you think you should

Terry: In 2023, become an expert at what you do

Every expert has a beginning

What 1 task or technique would you like to be better at in 2023

Lay out a plan for weekly efforts in that area

Reading up on the subject

Set aside time to experiment

Aaron: Systems

Business needs to be a system. Things you can repeat

Automate – What are you doing over and over?

Stop going it alone. https://osg.link/iworker

Erich: Learn to ‘Prune’ & Understand ‘Fitness’

Terry: Plan to become the “go to” decorator in your area… in your marketplace

Do good work and deliver on time!

This is the true secret to success

You can compete with anyone large or small if you do good work…

Make it easy to buy from you

It’s often not about price

Most customers are not professional buyers

Innovate – try something new

Specialty inks, vinyl, thread, techniques

Planning for 2024

Terry: Stop and take a deep sigh of relief. You made it through the worst business interruption in decades. How can we use this experience in 2024 and beyond?

What did you learn about you… about your business?

Who helped you keep your business afloat? What can you do to show your appreciation, and build on that relationship?

Diversify your technology

Diversify your customer base

Aaron: Sustainability Initiatives: In 2024 the customer’s priorities are changing. Sustainability is no longer a buzz marketing term,