If I ever did a list of Amy\u2019s Favorite Things (in honor of the one and only Oprah), today\u2019s topic would be number one.\nWe are talking about PLANNING. Specifically, planning for the new year.\nThe best part is that thanks to my guest today, you can be a pro at calendaring no matter who you are. Anne Samoilov is a launch expert and when I say she knows how to plan...I mean it!\nGet ready to hear her amazing, no-fail-formula for planning an entire new year of promotions, partnerships, and personal business goals.\nI\u2019m giving you a solid plan for completing your 2017 promotional calendar from start to finish, and here\u2019s what\u2019s great:\xa0it won\u2019t take much time at all.\nEven better, you don\u2019t need to take any notes, because I have everything detailed in this\xa0incredible freebie!\xa0It is a quick guide to everything I share with you in this episode, including a list of questions you must ask yourself before you add anything to your calendar for the year ahead.\nStart planning your 2017 promotional calendar like a boss here!\nIn order to plan you will need to reflect on the prior year and drill down on what worked and didn\u2019t work for you. Then, adjust for the year ahead. Anne and I give you the questions you will want to ask yourself before you calendar\xa0anything.\nThis mini-training session will give you a solid approach that you can use for years to come!\nAnd, another great thing about today\u2019s episode is the way Anne approaches\xa0time off.\xa0While it isn\u2019t exactly what you think it might be, you absolutely must include it on your calendar.\nThere are five categories total that you will want to \u201ccalendar\u201d first and foremost \u2014 time off being the first one.\nSo stop whatever it is you are working on for your year ahead and listen to these steps first.\nLet\u2019s map out your year.\nIf your calendar for next year is swirling in your head or only partially laid out in a Google doc, this episode is for you. This approach makes planning your 2017 promotional calendar easy \u2014 even when you aren\u2019t sure of all of your specifics yet.\nAccept this episode and freebie as my gift to you this holiday season ;-)\nEPISODE FREEBIE\nGet Your Promotional Calendar Quick Guide\nFREE DOWNLOAD