Episode Details

In this final episode of the Max Your Business Podcast, hosts Ben Fewtrell and David Carlin put on their coaching hats to guide you through the transition from the "silly season" into a powerful new year.

It's been a cracking year, and as we race towards Christmas, it's easy to get caught up in the momentum and forget to stop, breathe, and reflect. Ben and David unpack why dwelling on the negatives of the past 12 months creates a "white worm" of negativity in your brain, and how shifting your focus to your wins can change your entire trajectory for 2026.

They break down the essential formulas for success (Be x Do = Have), why you need to design your business like an architect designs a building, and how to set "Big Hairy Audacious Goals" by thinking like an 8-year-old with no limitations.

If you want to hit the ground running when the doors open in 2026, this episode is your blueprint.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 – Welcome to the Max Your Business Podcast

03:45 – The power of listing your wins to create positive momentum

07:00 – The essential question: "What did I achieve that I am most proud of?"

10:14 – Setting your Reticular Activating System (RAS) for a successful 2026

12:16 – Three critical questions to review your year effectively

14:40 – Unpacking the "Be x Do = Have" success formula

20:18 – How changing your Response changes the Outcome (E + R = O)

24:45 – Using "childlike thinking" to remove limitations from your goals

27:00 – Why you must plan your profit and holidays before the work

39:50 – 2025 Wrap up and 2026 return dates

Key Takeaways:

• Audit Your Wins: Your brain needs evidence of success; list what went right to build energy for next year.

• Stop Tolerating: Identify the bad clients, poor behaviour, or excuses that you will leave behind in 2025.

• Be x Do = Have: Success starts with who you are "being" (your beliefs and identity), not just the tasks you d