It's Not Too Late: What If Q4 Is Your Head Start?

Have you looked at the calendar lately and thought, "Well, I guess this year didn't go the way I planned"? Maybe you haven't reached your business goals. Maybe you haven't signed the clients you hoped for, launched that offer or made the progress you expected. Before you decide the year is a wash, I want you to consider something. What if the final months of the year aren't too late? What if they're your head start? In this episode of Casa De Confidence, Dan and I are catching up on a few things happening around the Casa, including his birthday, my second-place finish in the first round of America's Top Host and my upcoming Recalibrate retreat in Chester, Connecticut. I'll admit something. Even though finishing second was a wonderful accomplishment, my brain immediately wanted to focus on the fact that I didn't come in first. Sound familiar? That little moment of comparison led us into a bigger conversation about how easily we overlook our progress when we're focused on everything we haven't done. And I've been hearing that same frustration from women business owners who feel like they've run out of time to make this year count. I don't believe that. Dan reminds us that the months we've already lived through have given us experience we can use. And I share a simple approach to building visibility without trying to post everywhere, reach everyone or do a hundred things at once. We also get into Dan's racing analogy, a stolen bagel courtesy of Yogi, and why the dogs apparently have their own agenda whenever we're recording. What You'll Hear Why finishing second made me think about comparison and how quickly we dismiss our accomplishments What reaching the next round of America's Top Host means to me Why the final months of the year can be a head start instead of a disappointment How to use what you've learned from the past nine months Why trying to speak to everyone can make your business message less effective The importance of knowing exactly whom you help and what changes for them My simple weekly approach to creating content, connecting with people and becoming more visible Why consistency matters more than trying to do everything How taking small actions can help build confidence Dan's racing analogy for finishing the year strong A little birthday banter, retreat excitement and everyday life at Casa De Collins Your Takeaway You don't need to make up for an entire year in the next few months. Look at what you've learned, decide what matters most and choose one action that moves you forward. And remember, you don't have to reach everyone. You need to connect with the people you can genuinely help. Connect with Julie Website: https://goconfidentlycoaching.com America's Top Host: https://tophost.org/2026/julie-delucca-colllins Casa De Confidence: https://casadeconfidencepod.com Thank you for being part of our Casa. Remember, our Casa is your Casa, and we hope you'll keep going confidently in the direction of your dreams. I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here... Support the show Casa De Confidence is a podcast for women navigating midlife reinvention, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Hosted by Julie DeLucca-Collins, the show explores confidence, sustainable business success, visibility, authority building, and aligned growth for women entrepreneurs ready to lead boldly and live intentionally. Through real conversations and practical insights, listeners gain clarity, strengthen confidence, and develop strategies to expand their impact, voice, and opportunities. Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends! Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review. For more about me and what I do, check out my website. If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. Follow Julie DeLucca-Collins on Instagram at @julie_deluccacollins