Creative Business Strategy Session + Mixer RSVP

Creative Business Strategy Session + Mixer RSVP

Please fill out the form below so we can get to know you and your business better. If you attended a previous strategy session with us please fill out the form again; its OK to be brief and to the point with your answers when answering them again. The more often you answer these questions the easier it will get and the more brief your answers will likely become. Trust us, there is a method to our madness. Some of the questions are updated each quarter as well. If you are not yet in business, no problem, we are here to help. Answer the question honestly so we can find ways to help you no matter what stage in business or creative practice you are in.
INSTRUCTIONS:

This form is long because it's designed to help you get clarity around your creative practice and/or business goals. Feel free to skip answers that aren't applicable to you or that are making you stuck. The questions that stump you may be an indicator of what needs attention in your business, so just take note and keep going. Some questions are required but most are not.

If you need to return to this form and finish answering the questions at another time, you can SAVE the form (scroll to the bottom) and finish it later. Once you have submitted the form, we will send you a confirmation and a copy of your answers in PDF format for your records. You can save your answers for later reference by downloading the PDF or saving our confirmation email in an easy-to-find folder within your email dashboard. If you do not receive an email confirmation after submitting the form (check your spam folder), send a message to dee@huntandgathersf.com, and we will send you a copy of your answers for your records.
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SECTION 1: FOUNDATION
What is the name of your project, business, or creative practice?*
If you are an artist, your name may be used here.
In one clear paragraph, what are you building right now—and why does it matter to you?*
What problem does it solve? For whom? Why now?
What season of business are you currently in?*

Idea / ExplorationEarly BuildGrowthStabilizationExpansionPivot / Recovery
Do you have a business plan for your project, business/idea, or art?

yesnoworking on itOther
Do you have a marketing plan for your project, business/idea, or art?*

yes, I have a marketing plan that I follow and implement on a regular basisI have a plan that I rarely followI know I need to have a marketing strategy but I haven’t had time to get to itNo, marketing is not for me or my business
Does your project, business/idea, or art currently have a website?*

yesnoworking on itOther
Web Address
If you already have a website, please enter it here.
Do you have an Instagram account you would like to share so we can follow you?
Have you attended a Creative Business Strategy Session with us in the past?*

YesNo
SECTION 2: REFLECTION
What are your top 3 business goals this year? Do you feel like you are on track? Why or why not?*
Be honest—this is data, not judgment.
What's working exceptionally well so far this year that you want to repeat or expand this spring? Use this space to celebrate your winter wins!
What drained your energy, time, or resources more than it was worth?
These are clues to what must change.
What is your short term goal for your project, business/idea, or art? Where would you like to see your project, business/idea, or art by the end 2025?*
SECTION 3: 2026 PRIORITIES
What are your TOP THREE priorities for this year?(If everything else failed but these succeeded, the year would still be a win.)
If you attended our Winter Session in January, share the TOP THREE GOALS you chose
13. Why these priorities—and why now?(What happens if you don’t focus on them this year?)
What are your TOP THREE PRIORITIES for the coming spring season/quarter two?
These three priorities should move you closer to your annual goals (business or personal), the goals listed in the previous question
What are your top priorities (goals) for 2026? List at least three.
WHY are these your priorities?
Think deeply about the answer. If you know WHY you are working toward this goal it will help you push through the challenges. Why is this goal so important to you that you have made it your TOP PRIORITY?
SECTION 4: MEASURABLE GOALS
For each SEASONAL/QUARTERLY priority above, define success in measurable terms.
Examples: Revenue amount, Number of events / clients / products, Hours worked per week, Days off taken, Debt reduced or savings built.
Which ONE goal will make the biggest positive ripple effect across your business and life this season?
This becomes your anchor goal.
SECTION 5: CAPACITY & CONSTRAINTS
What constraints must be acknowledged this quarter?(Check all that apply)

TimeEnergyHealthMoneySkillsTeam supportFamily or personal obligationsOther
What are you willing to STOP or say NO to in order to protect your priorities?(This question separates dreamers from builders.)
SECTION 6: SUPPORT & SYSTEMS
What support do you currently have in place?(Community, collaborators, tools, team, routines)
Where do you most need help or accountability this season?(Be specific—marketing, finances, structure, confidence, follow-through, etc.)
SECTION 7: 90-DAY FOCUS (TURNING VISION INTO ACTION)
What must be completed in the next 90 days to set you up for success?(List 3–5 concrete actions.)
What does a “successful second quarter” look like by the end of Spring/mid-June? Are you on track?
SECTION 8: FUTURE VISION
Fast-forward to the end of the season. If this season went exactly as you hoped, what would you be celebrating?
Business + life.
23. Looking three years ahead, where do you want your creative business—and your role in it—to be?
Owner, operator, leader, teacher, free creator, etc.
SECTION 9: ACCOUNTABILITY & INTENTION
What personal habits or practices must be consistent for this plan to succeed?(Health, rest, boundaries, creativity, reflection.)
What commitment are you making to yourself—and to this community—by attending this session?
Fast-forward to the end of 2026. If your year unfolded exactly as you hoped, what would you be celebrating?
Where would you like to see your creative business in THREE YEARS?
The holiday season is right around the corner, are you ready? If so what are you planning as far as offerings and promotions this holiday season. What goal(s) do you have for the season? If you don't feel ready or don't really have a plan or goal, use this space to brainstorm ideas.
What could you use help with when it comes to accomplishing your goals this year and setting yourself up for future success as it relates to your creative goals?
What do you hope to get out of this strategy session and mixer?
Is there anything else you would like to share regarding your project, business/idea, or art? Or any suggestion or ideas for H&G? Feel free to use this space for anything you would like to share in general. Thanks for sharing!
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Creative Business Strategy Session + Mixer RSVP

SECTION 1: FOUNDATION

SECTION 2: REFLECTION

SECTION 3: 2026 PRIORITIES

SECTION 4: MEASURABLE GOALS

SECTION 5: CAPACITY & CONSTRAINTS

SECTION 6: SUPPORT & SYSTEMS

SECTION 7: 90-DAY FOCUS (TURNING VISION INTO ACTION)

SECTION 8: FUTURE VISION

SECTION 9: ACCOUNTABILITY & INTENTION