Want to Win in 2026? Do This Before August.
July might feel early, but the best brands are already planning next year.
Ciao Amici,
It’s mid-July. You’re probably thinking beach, not brand plans.
But here’s the reality:
The smartest brands I work with? We’re already talking 2026.
As an advisor to a few start-ups, we’ve been digging into the big stuff:
→ What does our audience need next year?
→ Where are the biggest brand growth opportunities?
→ What can we simplify, sharpen, or stop?
Too many teams wait until Q4 to “get strategic.”
By then, you’re behind. You’re reacting. You’re stuck in end-of-year chaos.
But if you pause now, carve out space, and ask the right questions.
You’ll start 2026 with clarity, alignment, and momentum.
It doesn’t need to be a 40-slide deck.
It just needs to be intentional.
What’s your brand’s role next year?
And how do you want it to show up in the world?
Now’s the time to ask.
✌️🍕
- Steven
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