In this episode, we dive into the critical importance of goal setting and weekly alignment meetings to ensure successful business operations in 2026. We discuss how clarity and focused execution are necessary for entrepreneurs and leaders, preventing misalignment and inefficiency.

Real-life examples illustrate typical issues encountered in large organizations due to lack of alignment. Practical solutions, such as defining three to five strategic priorities and conducting structured weekly meetings, are emphasized for maintaining accountability and achieving significant business results.

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00:00 Introduction to Weekly Alignment Meeting

01:33 The Importance of Clarity in Goal Setting

04:26 Common Pitfalls in Goal Setting

08:56 The Power of Weekly Alignment Meetings

13:55 Real-Life Success Stories

19:11 Implementing the Weekly Alignment Framework

In this Inner Circle call, hosts Hector and Willy discuss the importance of a strategic reset for business leaders as they enter 2026. Emphasizing the need for clarity and focused goal setting, they share insights on overcoming common business constraints such as leadership dependency and complexity.

They highlight real-life examples of businesses that have successfully navigated these challenges and offer practical steps for prioritizing and simplifying business goals. Special guests share their own experiences, and the community provides a supportive space for ongoing learning and problem-solving.

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00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:49 Strategic Reset: The Key to Success

02:07 Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Goal Setting

06:36 Reflection and Intelligence Gathering

10:14 Addressing Founder Dependency

15:54 Identifying and Removing Constraints

22:24 Understanding Founder Energy

23:19 The Importance of Structure

24:08 Strategic Focus for the New Year

25:13 Setting Realistic Goals

26:57 The Power of Clarity and Systems

28:57 Willy's Success Story

32:08 Introducing the Inner Circle Community

34:41 Community Testimonials

41:48 Q&A and Final Thoughts

In this special one-on-one episode, OBS co-founders sit down with entrepreneur and co-founder Willy Schmidt to talk about how to close out 2025 the right way and step into 2026 with clarity. They get real about reflection, discipline over motivation, delegation, working on the business instead of in it, and why strong systems (especially financial systems and tracking the right data) are the difference between growth and chaos.

If you’re an entrepreneur or operator who wants a simpler, more focused year—and goals you actually follow through on—this conversation will reset your mindset.

Invest in yourself and let discipline do the heavy lifting!

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