Hey bestie,
Let’s be honest—you’ve been thinking about starting that business for how long now?
The Etsy shop. The digital products. The coaching business. The brand you know you’re meant to build.
You’ve done the research. You’ve saved the Instagram posts. You’ve pinned the aesthetic office setups and “girl boss” quotes. But here’s where you’re stuck: you haven’t actually STARTED.
And I get it. Starting a business feels overwhelming. What if you fail? What if nobody buys? What if you’re not ready?
But here’s the truth I learned as a single mom who went from survival mode to running a thriving online business: you don’t need to be ready. You need to be willing to START.
Your dream business isn’t going to build itself while you wait for the perfect moment. It’s built through strategic goals, consistent action, and showing up even when you’re scared.
And 2026? This is YOUR year to stop planning and start building.
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Let’s build your dream business—one boss babe goal at a time. 💖
Why Boss Babe Goals Work
Setting goals for your business isn’t just motivational—it’s strategic.
What boss babe goals give you:
- Clear direction (you know exactly what to work on)
- Measurable progress (you can see yourself moving forward)
- Accountability (goals keep you honest)
- Momentum (small wins build into big results)
- Confidence (proof that you’re capable of building this)
Translation? Goals turn your business dreams into your business reality.
Goal 1: Choose Your Business Model 💼
You can’t build a business if you don’t know what business you’re building.
Popular business models for 2026:
- Digital products (ebooks, templates, printables, courses)
- Services (coaching, consulting, freelancing)
- E-commerce (Etsy shop, online store, dropshipping)
- Content creation (monetized blog, YouTube, TikTok)
- Membership/community (recurring revenue from community access)
Pick ONE to start. You can expand later, but you need focus now.
Action step: By end of January, decide on your business model and write down exactly what you’ll offer.
Goal 2: Define Your Ideal Customer 🎯
You can’t sell to everyone. You need to know exactly who you’re serving.
Create your customer avatar:
- Who are they? (age, location, lifestyle)
- What’s their biggest problem?
- What keeps them up at night?
- What do they want most?
- Where do they hang out online?
Example: “Millennial women (25-35) who want to start a side hustle but feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin. They’re on Pinterest and Instagram, scrolling business content but not taking action.”
The clearer your ideal customer, the easier it is to create offers they actually want to buy.
Goal 3: Create Your First Offer 🎁
Your business needs something to SELL.
Start simple:
- Digital product: Create one ebook, template, or guide ($7-37)
- Service: Offer one specific service package ($100-500+)
- Physical product: Launch with 5-10 products to test demand
Don’t overcomplicate this. Your first offer doesn’t have to be perfect—it has to EXIST.
Action step: Create and launch your first offer by end of February. Get it out there, even if it feels scary.
Goal 4: Build Your Online Presence ✨
No one can buy from you if they don’t know you exist.
Where to show up in 2026:
- Instagram (Reels, Stories, grid posts that showcase your brand)
- Pinterest (drive organic traffic to your offers)
- TikTok (short-form content that educates and entertains)
- Email list (your owned audience that you control)
Pick 1-2 platforms to focus on. Master those before expanding.
Goal: Post consistently 3-5x per week and grow your email list to 100+ subscribers by Q2.
Goal 5: Master Your Money Mindset 💰
Your business will only grow as big as your money mindset allows.
Money mindset shifts you need:
- “I can charge what I’m worth” (stop underpricing yourself)
- “Money is abundant” (there’s enough for everyone)
- “I deserve to be paid well” (your work has value)
- “Investing in my business is investing in myself” (courses, tools, coaching)
Action step: Raise your prices by at least 20% in Q1. Track how people still buy because you’re providing VALUE.
Goal 6: Create a Consistent Content Strategy 📱
Content is how you attract customers without paid ads.
Your content should:
- Educate your ideal customer
- Showcase your expertise
- Build trust and authority
- Drive traffic to your offers
Simple content plan:
- Educational posts (teach something valuable)
- Behind-the-scenes (show your process, your life)
- Social proof (testimonials, wins, results)
- Promotional (sell your offers directly)
Post consistently for 90 days. That’s when momentum kicks in.
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Goal 7: Build Your Email List from Day One 📧
Social media can disappear overnight. Your email list is YOUR asset.
How to grow your list:
- Create a free lead magnet (checklist, guide, template)
- Promote it everywhere (bio, pins, posts, stories)
- Send weekly emails (value, connection, offers)
- Nurture your subscribers (don’t just sell, SERVE)
Goal: 100 subscribers by March, 500 by June, 1000 by year-end.
Your email list is where the REAL money is made.
Goal 8: Make Your First $1,000 💵
This is the goal that proves your business is REAL.
How to hit your first $1K:
- Sell a $27 product to 37 people
- Sell a $100 service to 10 people
- Sell a $500 package to 2 people
Focus on ONE revenue stream until you hit this milestone.
Action step: Set a deadline for your first $1K. Track every sale. Celebrate when you hit it. This is PROOF you can do this.
Goal 9: Systemize Your Business Operations 🗂️
You can’t scale chaos. You need systems that work even when you’re not working.
Systems to create:
- Content creation (batch content, use templates, schedule in advance)
- Customer onboarding (automated welcome emails, clear processes)
- Product delivery (automated downloads, clear instructions)
- Finance tracking (income/expenses, profit margins, tax prep)
Tools that help:
- Canva (design templates)
- Notion or Asana (project management)
- ConvertKit or Mailchimp (email marketing)
- Stan Store or Gumroad (sell digital products)
The more you systemize, the more you can scale.
Goal 10: Invest in Your Growth 📚
Boss babes invest in themselves. Period.
Where to invest in 2026:
- Education (courses that teach skills you need)
- Tools (software that saves time and increases efficiency)
- Coaching (mentorship from someone who’s done what you want to do)
- Branding (professional photos, logo, website if needed)
Don’t stay stuck because you’re afraid to invest. Calculate ROI—if spending $500 helps you make $5K, that’s a no-brainer.
Goal 11: Stay Consistent for 365 Days 🔥
This is the goal that separates dreamers from business owners.
What consistency looks like:
- Showing up even when you don’t feel motivated
- Posting content even when engagement is low
- Working on your business even when results are slow
- Believing in yourself even when others doubt
The reality: Most people quit in the first 3-6 months. If you show up for 365 days straight, you’re already ahead of 90% of people who “want” to start a business.
Your commitment: “I will work on my business consistently for the next 365 days, no matter what.”
Your Boss Babe 2026 Quarterly Roadmap
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Foundation
☐ Choose business model
☐ Define ideal customer
☐ Create first offer
☐ Build online presence (pick 1-2 platforms)
☐ Start email list
Q2 (Apr-Jun): Launch & Grow
☐ Make first $1,000
☐ Grow email list to 500+
☐ Post consistently (90 days straight)
☐ Create 2-3 additional offers
Q3 (Jul-Sep): Scale & Systemize
☐ Systemize operations
☐ Invest in education/tools
☐ Hit $5K total revenue
☐ Refine what’s working, eliminate what’s not
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Optimize & Plan
☐ Scale what’s working
☐ Plan 2027 growth strategy
☐ Celebrate wins
☐ Hit $10K+ total revenue for the year
Final Thoughts
Bestie, your dream business isn’t going to build itself.
It’s built through daily action, strategic goals, and the courage to keep showing up even when it’s hard.
You don’t need to be perfect. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to START and stay consistent.
So choose your business model. Create your first offer. Show up online. Build your list. Make your first sale.
By this time next year, you could be running a thriving business that gives you freedom, income, and purpose.
Or you could still be pinning “boss babe” quotes and dreaming about “someday.”
The choice is yours. But the time is NOW.
✨ Download your free Pinterest to Dream Life Starter Kit to turn those entrepreneur boards into an actual business launch plan you execute in 2026.
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Because your boss babe era starts today. Not Monday. Not next month. TODAY.
Xo, Chelsea Elise 💖
