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Torsion Talk S8 Ep86: Strategic Planning Blueprint for 2025 and Lessons for Business Growth

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In this episode of Torsion Talk, Ryan dives into the essential practice of strategic planning for 2025. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting, this episode offers actionable insights to help you craft a plan that ensures growth and resilience in the coming year. Drawing from his own successes and hard lessons, Ryan provides a blueprint for analyzing data, setting goals, and making informed decisions that align with long-term business objectives.

Why Strategic Planning Matters:Ryan discusses the importance of strategic planning and why it’s the single biggest ROI activity for any business. He explains how planning lays the foundation for success and shares his annual process of reviewing past performance to shape future goals.

Breaking Down Monthly Trends:Learn how to analyze monthly data to uncover trends, outliers, and lessons from both successes and setbacks. Ryan explains how to evaluate key metrics like revenue fluctuations, employee performance, and seasonal influences to craft a more accurate forecast for the year ahead.

Reverse Engineering Your Growth Goals:Discover Ryan’s method of reverse engineering revenue goals by evaluating current team capacity, identifying gaps, and determining necessary hires or adjustments. Whether it’s scaling service operations or boosting door sales, this segment is packed with practical advice to hit your targets.

The Importance of Pricing Strategy:Ryan dives into pricing models and the necessity of annual adjustments to stay competitive and maintain profitability. Learn the difference between margin and markup, why bread-and-butter services should hit 70% gross profit, and how small pricing adjustments can have a big impact on your bottom line.

Planning for Big Investments:Using real-world examples from Aaron Overhead Doors, Ryan shares insights into making large business investments, even when they temporarily strain profitability. He emphasizes the value of staying the course when plans are well-thought-out, while also recognizing when adjustments may be necessary.

Employee Efficiency and Cross-Training:Ryan highlights how cross-training employees and fostering flexibility in roles have contributed to business growth. Learn how to maximize team efficiency and create a culture that embraces adaptability.

Presenting the Plan to Your Team:Learn how to involve your team in the strategic planning process to build alignment and enthusiasm. Ryan shares tips on presenting goals, breaking down key metrics, and showing employees the bigger picture of the business’s financial health and objectives.

Final Thoughts and Thanksgiving Message:Ryan wraps up the episode with a reminder about the importance of reevaluating your business strategies and planning for the future. He encourages listeners to reach out with questions and take advantage of resources like the Virtual Door Dealer Conference for even more guidance.

Takeaways:

  • Strategic planning is critical for sustainable growth.

  • Analyze trends, set realistic goals, and evaluate your resources.

  • Invest in your business with confidence and adapt when necessary.

  • Engage your team to foster alignment and accountability.

Don’t miss this deep dive into business strategy and practical planning tips for the year ahead. Connect with Ryan for more insights and tools to help your business thrive in 2025!

Learn more about the Virtual Door Dealer Conference at:

https://virtualdoordealerconference.com/2024

Learn more about Garage Door U Summit 2025 at:

https://garagedoorsummit.com/

Find Ryan at:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://garagedooru.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aaronoverheaddoors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠https://markinuity.com/⁠

Check out our sponsors!

Sommer USA - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://sommer-usa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Surewinder - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://surewinder.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode of Torsion Talk, Ryan dives into the essential practice of strategic planning for 2025. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting, this episode offers actionable insights to help you craft a plan that ensures growth and resilience in the coming year. Drawing from his own successes and hard lessons, Ryan provides a blueprint for analyzing data, setting goals, and making informed decisions that align with long-term business objectives.

Why Strategic Planning Matters:Ryan discusses the importance of strategic planning and why it’s the single biggest ROI activity for any business. He explains how planning lays the foundation for success and shares his annual process of reviewing past performance to shape future goals.

Breaking Down Monthly Trends:Learn how to analyze monthly data to uncover trends, outliers, and lessons from both successes and setbacks. Ryan explains how to evaluate key metrics like revenue fluctuations, employee performance, and seasonal influences to craft a more accurate forecast for the year ahead.

Reverse Engineering Your Growth Goals:Discover Ryan’s method of reverse engineering revenue goals by evaluating current team capacity, identifying gaps, and determining necessary hires or adjustments. Whether it’s scaling service operations or boosting door sales, this segment is packed with practical advice to hit your targets.

The Importance of Pricing Strategy:Ryan dives into pricing models and the necessity of annual adjustments to stay competitive and maintain profitability. Learn the difference between margin and markup, why bread-and-butter services should hit 70% gross profit, and how small pricing adjustments can have a big impact on your bottom line.

Planning for Big Investments:Using real-world examples from Aaron Overhead Doors, Ryan shares insights into making large business investments, even when they temporarily strain profitability. He emphasizes the value of staying the course when plans are well-thought-out, while also recognizing when adjustments may be necessary.

Employee Efficiency and Cross-Training:Ryan highlights how cross-training employees and fostering flexibility in roles have contributed to business growth. Learn how to maximize team efficiency and create a culture that embraces adaptability.

Presenting the Plan to Your Team:Learn how to involve your team in the strategic planning process to build alignment and enthusiasm. Ryan shares tips on presenting goals, breaking down key metrics, and showing employees the bigger picture of the business’s financial health and objectives.

Final Thoughts and Thanksgiving Message:Ryan wraps up the episode with a reminder about the importance of reevaluating your business strategies and planning for the future. He encourages listeners to reach out with questions and take advantage of resources like the Virtual Door Dealer Conference for even more guidance.

Takeaways:

  • Strategic planning is critical for sustainable growth.

  • Analyze trends, set realistic goals, and evaluate your resources.

  • Invest in your business with confidence and adapt when necessary.

  • Engage your team to foster alignment and accountability.

Don’t miss this deep dive into business strategy and practical planning tips for the year ahead. Connect with Ryan for more insights and tools to help your business thrive in 2025!

Learn more about the Virtual Door Dealer Conference at:

https://virtualdoordealerconference.com/2024

Learn more about Garage Door U Summit 2025 at:

https://garagedoorsummit.com/

Find Ryan at:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://garagedooru.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aaronoverheaddoors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠https://markinuity.com/⁠

Check out our sponsors!

Sommer USA - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://sommer-usa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Surewinder - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://surewinder.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Stealth Hardware - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quietmydoor.com/⁠

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