Strategy 4 Saturday Blog: Christmas Edition – Part 1

As we gather around the holiday season, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the year’s accomplishments and lessons. At 40 Strategy and 40 Accounting, 2024 has been a year of growth, impact, and relationships—and we couldn’t have done it without you. 

By the numbers…

• 2 - Awards from Business Worldwide Global Corporate Excellence for (list awards)

• 12/21/24, 1:21 AM PST, Winter Solstice passed today and the Northern Hemisphere will start tilting back towards the sun for longer days and more sunshine. Woohoo, Go Northern Hemisphere!

• 10 - Days remaining before year-end to make tax decisions

• 11 - Teams competing in college football to stop the #1 University of Oregon from winning their first national championship (Admittedly, the Ducks look like the best team in the field)

• 40 - Active 40 Strategy and 40 Accounting clients, nearly tripled over the past six months

• 48 episodes of the Measure Success Podcast, featuring incredible guests and thought leadership.

• 52 Strategy 4 Saturday blogs, offering weekly inspiration and practical advice.

• Countless strategy facilitation sessions, executive coaching engagements, and client wins.

• 67 - Years since the last time that Navy beat a ranked Army team (Go Navy!)

• 199 - Episodes of the $4M Strategies Podcast, packed with actionable insights for business growth.

• 2,263 - LinkedIn Blog Subscribers

• 2,988 - YouTube Subscribers

• 19,288 - LinkedIn Followers, including 2,923 more in 2024

• 145,598 - YouTube views 

• 474,427 - LinkedIn impressions

We’ve also celebrated the launch of 40 Accounting, a critical step in providing a holistic approach to business success through tax services, bookkeeping, and financial reporting.

We created a new alliance with GrowthDrive and the launch of the $4M Strategy Value/Risk Assessment tool.

(Picture: Army vs. Navy Game)

What Matters Most 

Even though we are excited about many of the “record metrics” in 2024, there is one thing that is more important, and that is you. We drive our success based on solving our clients’ and partners' challenges, and providing them with solutions to put them in a better place.

As we look back, our biggest takeaway is this: at the core of everything, it’s about relationships. I am grateful for the hundreds of texts, the unexpected phone calls, and client meetings to make a difference. That is why we truly exist.

The trust you place in us is not only humbling but also the foundation of all that we do. It’s your partnership that fuels our mission to help you succeed, and we are deeply grateful for the bond we’ve built together.

I am grateful for our growing staff who make every effort to serve you better everyday.

Thank you for being a part of our journey. 

From all of us at 40 Strategy and 40 Accounting, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season!