<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=175395356371857&amp;ev=PageView&amp;noscript=1">
Media Junction logo Media Junction logo
    • what we do
      • Website Design Create a beautiful website that is easy-to-use and has the end users' goals in mind.
      • RevOps Learn how to use your new HubSpot tools from a Certified HubSpot Trainer.
      • Inbound Marketing Strategies to drive traffic, leads and conversions

      • HubSpot Development Build a custom API, develop a custom application, or integrate software.
      • Content Services Communicate what you do in a clear way that connects with your customers.
      • Technical Consulting Not sure how to implement HubSpot into your business? We can help.
      • Brand Services Develop your voice and visual identity to attract the right customers to your business.
      • Ongoing Support Services Don't have the support you need to manage your site? HubSpot portal? We can help.
    • let’s talk
      • Meet with Us
      • Request a Quote
      • Call 651.426.8669
      • Submit a Ticket
    • services
      • Migrating to HubSpot Ready to switch to the world's leading CRM? Let's do it.
      • HubSpot Implementation Get your HubSpot portal set up right & start seeing ROI
      • HubSpot Support Get the support you need when you need it—fast!
      • Fractional HubSpot Admin Don't need a full-time admin to manage your HubSpot portal?
    • platform
      • What is HubSpot?
      • Free CRM
      • Marketing Hub
      • Sales Hub
      • Service Hub
      • CMS Hub
      • Operations Hub
  • Our Work
  • Pricing
  • About
    • work with us
      • Request a Quote Have a general idea of what you want or need?
      • Meet with Us Not sure what you need? Start with a free consultation.
      • Small Projects Need a quick quote? Coding or implementation requests start here.
      • Partner with Us We're always looking for innovative partners to help our clients grow better.
west Return to blog

5 Steps to Set Achievable Goals for 2022

Dylan Wickliffe Dylan Wickliffe
  • inbound marketing
  • December 7, 2021

So you’re fired up and ready to make a plan for your life and your business in the new year. Awesome! Before you develop the plan, let’s get back to the basics with five steps for setting goals.

We’re gonna uncomplicate this for you. Here’s the question to answer: what is your goal? It doesn’t need to be fancy, or well-formed, or big and shiny. It can be super simple, like “drive more revenue.”

So what’s that basic, simple goal? Write it down. 

_TRB8952-190821

Okay, now let’s elaborate. We love to use the SMART framework to develop our goals into ones that are clear, measurable, and actionable. (Psst—our friends at HubSpot have a FREE goal-setting worksheet to get you started on the SMART framework.) 

Let’s break it down:

S - SPECIFIC: Being specific in your goal setting is so important. Vague, generalized goals are hard to act on. Take out the ambiguity by answering the Ws: what, why, where, when, who? What do I want to accomplish and why? Who is involved, when and where will it take place? 

M - MEASURABLE: Let’s go back to our original example goal of driving more revenue. What is “more” to you? There’s a big difference between “I want to drive more revenue” and “I want to drive $5 million in new revenue this year.” Putting numbers and data around your goal will help it become measurable so you’ll really know when it’s been achieved. 

A - ATTAINABLE: Let’s not get crazy here. Pipe dream goals are awesome to have—they’re motivating, they’re exciting, they’re ambitious. But for true success in achieving your goals, you'll need to jump off Cloud 9 for a second. We’re not saying those pipe dream goals should disappear, but try to focus the majority of your efforts on attainable, realistic goals that you and your team have a good chance of achieving.

R - RELEVANT: Let’s make sure your goal directly relates to what’s going on in your business at the time and what will truly help you grow. Only goals that are relevant at the time are worth pursuing and dedicating time to.

T - TIME-BOUND: The final step is making sure there’s a timeline associated with achieving your goal—for example, driving $5 million in new revenue by the start of Q2. Make sense? This deadline will help you set your road map and work towards achieving the goal in a timely manner.

Need some help setting goals and planning what's next for your business? Here at Media Junction, we live for this kind of stuff. Book a free consultation now!

book-a-consultation-with-media-junction

Dylan Wickliffe
Dylan Wickliffe

Dylan Wickliffe is the VP of Growth at media junction® and the first team member in our Nashville office. With eclectic experience ranging from the Marine Corps, to ministry, to SaaS, and even entrepreneurship, Dylan has learned to take pride in his unique approach to sales: "Be human, work together, and figure it out. The rest will work itself out."

See more posts by Dylan Wickliffe

subscribe to get the latest in your inbox.

Subscribe to our blog to get insights sent directly to your inbox.

related posts

The number four.
inbound marketing December 14, 2021
4 Questions to Consider Before Setting 2022 Goals
Abstract design resembling three blocks of changes.
inbound marketing December 04, 2014
HubSpot Website Redesign: 3 Required Changes for More Inbound Leads
Pair of sunglasses.
inbound marketing September 18, 2018
[VIDEO] Inbound Marketing Fact & Fiction: Increasing Blog Conversion Rates

we make working with us easy

Request a Quote Book a Meeting Call Us
the agency you'll love the agency you'll love the agency you'll love the agency you'll love
  • Careers
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap
HubSpot Elite Solutions Partner Badge StoryBrand Certified Agency They Ask You Answer Certified Agency Global Hub Alliance Partner
©2023 media junction® is a custom web design and inbound marketing agency based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and is a registered trademark of Site Solutions, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota. All custom web designs are the virtual assets of Media Junction® and our respective clients. Duplication and/or reproduction of our work and/or content is prohibited and should not be used without written consent.

request a quote

Whether your business is in the research phase, consideration phase or in the "I need it done yesterday phase" we are ready to listen, advise and craft a plan that works best for you. Let’s begin with a no-obligation 30-minute conversation to discuss your goals.