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Task: Use AI to analyze a sales/website CSV for trends AND identify your most profitable service as your 2026 lead offer. GO DEEPER AI Tool: ChatGPT Plus with Advanced Data Analysis or Microsoft Copilot in Excel. Data Prompt: "Analyze this sales data CSV. Identify: 1) The most profitable customer segment, 2) The worst-performing product, and 3) One unexpected correlation between [Column A] and [Column B]." Strategy Tool: Profit & Loss Statement from QuickBooks or Xero. Action: Calculate Profit per Hour for each service: (Revenue - Direct Costs) / Hours Invested. The highest number is your new lead offer. Price it at least 20% above market average. Coach Trudi B. Parson Awarded Business & Tax Strategist | Empowerment Speaker | CAIO | 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 Business Person of the Year https://bit.ly/TBPbizcard Trudibparson.com

Task: Identify one high-maintenance, low-margin client to transition out AND check YTD retirement contributions to maximize tax-deferred savings. GO DEEPER Strategy Tool: Calendly to schedule the offboarding call; Google Docs for the script. Email Script Template: "Thank you for our work together. As of [Date], we will be concluding our services as our firm is shifting focus to [Your New Niche/Specialty]. We recommend [Alternative Provider] for your ongoing needs." Tax Tools: Your retirement account portal (e.g., Vanguard, Fidelity); Gusto or ADP payroll to review contributions. Action: Log in, find "YTD Contributions," and calculate: (Annual Profit × 0.25) - Contributions Made = Potential Additional Contribution. Schedule the transfer. Need help? Schedule a consultation!

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Day 15 (AI & Tax): Automate Content & Lock In Deductions. Task: Use AI to repurpose a long-form piece into social content AND gather home office/vehicle deduction documents. GO DEEPER AI Tools: ChatGPT or Claude for repurposing; Otter.ai or Fireflies.ai if source is audio/video. Content Prompt: "Repurpose the following text into three formats: 1) A 5-bullet LinkedIn post with hashtags, 2) a 200-word email newsletter intro, and 3) three separate Twitter threads. Text: [Paste your content]." Tax Tools: Google Sheets for mileage log; QuickBooks Self-Employed or Everlance app for auto-tracking. Action: For home office, take a photo and measure dimensions. For vehicle, download the Everlance app, enable auto-track, and classify past trips. Need more help? Book a consultation 👇🏽 Coach Trudi B. Parson Awarded Business & Tax Strategist | Empowerment Speaker | CAIO | 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 Business Person of the Year https://bit.ly/TBPbizcard Trudibparson.com