Episode 56: Your 2026 Game Plan: How to Design a Year That Runs Like a System The Year-End Reset: What to Automate, What to Delete, and What to Double Down On - Copy
Before you rush into 2026 with new goals, big plans, and fresh energy, it’s time to pause.
In this final 2025 episode of The Digital Shift™, Jessica Green walks you through the ultimate Year-End System Reset—what to automate, what to delete, and what to double down on—so you can design a year that runs like a system instead of one that runs you.
If you’re ready to stop winging it and start operating like a CEO, this episode is your blueprint.
Who This Episode Is For
This conversation is designed for:
Entrepreneurs who want a clean start for 2026
Founders ready to move from chaos to clarity
Business owners tired of constant “busy” with no measurable growth
Self Made Hub members preparing for their strongest year yet
Part 1: The Year-End System Reset — Clean Before You Create
You can’t scale chaos—you have to clean it first.
A messy backend keeps you reactive instead of strategic. Old funnels, unused automations, half-built offers, and outdated systems create friction you don’t always see—but you feel it every day.
Jessica introduces the Delete → Duplicate → Delegate framework as the fastest way to regain clarity and control before stepping into a new year.
“Don’t bring broken systems into a new year expecting different results.”
Part 2: What to Automate, Delete, and Double Down On
Once you clean the slate, it’s time to make intentional decisions about what stays and what goes.
What to Automate
Automate anything that repeats weekly:
Emails
DMs
Onboarding
Follow-up
Lead nurture
Automation creates consistency without burnout.
What to Delete
Remove:
Funnels that no longer align with your next-level focus
Sequences that aren’t converting
Offers that distract from your core mission
Also conduct a tech audit: which tools do you actually use—and which are you just paying for?
What to Double Down On
Don’t chase shiny objects.
Double down on what’s already producing results:
Offers that convert
Content that resonates
Systems that save time or generate revenue
“Every automation should either save you time, make you money, or strengthen relationships. If it doesn’t—it’s clutter.”
Part 3: The 3 Data Points to Track Monthly in 2026
If you want predictable, profitable growth, you need data—not vibes.
Jessica breaks down the three non-negotiable metrics to track monthly:
1️⃣ Lead Generation – How many new people entered your world
2️⃣ Conversion Rate – How many said yes
3️⃣ Retention Rate – How many stayed, renewed, or referred
Why this matters:
“Your data tells the truth your emotions can’t see.”
These numbers reveal what’s actually working—so you can adjust with intention instead of guesswork.
Part 4: Design a Year That Runs Like a System
Systems create predictability—so you can plan, not panic.
Instead of reacting month to month, Jessica recommends mapping your year by quarterly system focus:
Q1: Build or refine funnels
Q2: Focus on audience growth
Q3: Automate and scale
Q4: Optimize and simplify
Every season should have one clear, measurable system goal.
“When you run your business like a system, success becomes scheduled.”
Ready to Build Your 2026 Game Plan?
Jessica’s challenge is simple: don’t carry clutter into a new year and expect clarity on the other side.
🎯 Grab the free System Reset Checklist inside the Self Made Hub — it’s the exact step-by-step process used to prep for a clean, profitable new year.
And if you’re serious about automating and scaling with mentorship:
✨ Start your 14-day free trial at
👉 www.self-made.biz
Let’s design your 2026—on purpose.
Quote of the Episode
“You can’t scale clutter. Clean, automate, and align—then grow.”
