Get ready for a Tsunami of Business

Published: Wed, 08/06/25

Updated: Wed, 08/06/25

Aloha Entrepreneurs,

I had eye surgery in Honolulu last Tuesday and was recovering in Waikiki when, at 3 PM, a tsunami alert hit. Our hotel room faced the yacht harbor—beautiful, but not where I wanted to be during an emergency like this.

Thankfully, dear friends offered us shelter on higher ground. It took them over two hours to reach us through gridlocked traffic, and we finally made it to their hillside home just before the small 3-meter tsunami arrived at 7 PM. Grateful doesn’t begin to cover it. For our friends. For safety. For living on the Big Island at 3,000 above sea level that I get to call home.

So, I find it appropriate to talk about preparing for Tsunami of Business this week (no pun intended!)

Get Prepared for the Busy Season.

August is here and this is the month to be prepared for a tsunami of business. By tsunami, I mean the Busy Season—the time of year when entrepreneurs often do 80% more business than the rest of the year. Are you ready for it?

From September through December, people’s routines settle after a summer of travel. They’re updating calendars, getting kids back to school, and planning their fall goals. And more importantly, they’re open—open to new ideas, new purchases, and new opportunities.

I teach my coaching clients that August is the month to prepare and we focus on 3 key steps to help you ride the wave and make the most of the season:

Step 1. Set a Clear 90-Day Goal: We sit down and use my 90-Day Goals Playbook and ask these questions:
• What do I want to accomplish by year’s end?
• Why is this goal important?
• What impact will it have on my life or business?

I suggest you write your goal on a sticky note or card with this phrase:
"It’s December 31, and I am so happy and grateful that I have…"

This method activates your subconscious mind and keeps your goal front and center.

Step 2. Get Visible and Social: Fall is a season of social energy. People are networking, reconnecting, and open to new relationships—online and offline. Are you ready to introduce yourself powerfully?

Now’s the time to practice your Power Intro—a short, confident introduction that opens doors and sparks opportunity. I share my favorite formula in this video:
👉Watch it here on YouTube

Step 3. Outline Your Strategy: Get vigilant with your calendar. Plan and prep now so you’re not scrambling later.

✔️ Set monthly goals
✔️ Stick to a weekly routine
✔️ Follow up and follow through
✔️ Understand seasonal buyer behavior:
– October: shoppers are early and intentional
– November: urgency kicks in
– December: overwhelm sets in, and you become the solution.

Want a FORMULA to help you handle your tsunami of business?

Don’t miss this interview with Michelle Rohr, from the Secret Owl Society, Michele talks about how to grow a business with 1000 true fans.

Now is the time to prepare for your upcoming tsunami of business with high sales to help you achieve your goals.

On a scale of 1 to 10, how prepared are you? Reply and let's discuss.

Until next week,

Gale Bates, Your "BIG BOLD GOALS” Mentor

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