What's a SMART goal you're working towards?

[kara_susvilla]

Setting marketing goals provides you long-term vision and short-term motivation. It helps you organize your time and resources so that you can make the most of your efforts. In the comments below, share a SMART goal you're working towards this year.

Extra credit: Share with everyone the steps you're making towards achieving this SMART goal.

*To learn more about this, check out the Planning a Long-Term Content Strategy lesson via HubSpot Academy. 

[XJackson]

What's a SMART goal you're working towards?

My SMART goal is to establish a niche in my graphic design career while rehabilitating my skills by the end of 2025.

[Emma_Ella]

I am working towards becoming a copywriter (Specific) by the end of the 2025 (Time bound) and taking this course (Relevant), studying professional copywriter and rewriting existing copies (Achieveable) is part of the way to build my skills and confidence in writing sales copy (Measurable).

[ABerry106]

I am a full time employee, a Realtor, and a individual travel advisor.  I want to build ONE businesses by becoming a social media content creator. While earning income is necessary, there is an overarching desire to ENCOURAGE people social media. That "could" become a monetized effort as well, but not necessarily to focus.

MY GOAL: By end of year, decide which "one" of these areas I should focus on, because I am spread too thin currently. Then set SMART goals accordingly. Any insights to help with my decision are welcome.

[JLin31]

My SMART goal is to improve my communication & content creation by the end of next year. Working toward certification that can thrive into expanding the marketing tactic for companies that can increase sales for them. 

• Specific: Focused on improving my communication and content creation for marketing 

• Measurable: Aiming for my skill sets to expand from an entry-level to an intermediate-level 

• Achievable: Based on accomplishing various certifications that relate to my goal 

• Relevant: Supports my goal of enhancing professional presence and positioning as a thought leader in my field

• Time-bound: Deadline set by the end of 2026

[CVittz]

My goal before the end of this year is to develop the social media presence of my newly created aquaculture company by reaching 200followers on the facebook page of the company.

[JAnene]

My SMART goal is to build a career in Marketing. I'm leaning towards content marketing so I'm taking the content marketing course. To achieve this, I want to build publicly on LinkedIn sharing my knowledge, helping people solve their problems and everything in between. The end goal for me is to land a role and move from entry-level to mid-level. 

[Flakkarinn]

My SMART goal is to buy a sailboat of at least 35' in length that can handle bluewater sailing with a budget of $8,000 by the end of October this year. This relates to my overall goal of sailing the world

Specific: Must be 35'+ and bluewater sailing-capable
Measurable: I either buy it or not. Budget restraints also determine success

Attainable: This is achievable for me, yes.

Relevant: Is relevant to my larger goal of sailing the world

Time-Bound: By the end of October

[keshychan]

The SMART goal I'm working on. . I never really thought of this at all until this lesson. I currently aim to create contents in video formats (long and short), pins, and a monthly blog. I'm dropping off the idea of creating my own website yet to test the waters first without any costs as much as possible. My specific goal is to build an audience through consistent content creation, with both the audience and contents being monetized over time. By the end of this year, I want to make some sales on the digital products I'm going to build for my audience, at least five sales would mean a lot to me as a complete beginner. Apart from that, just continuous learning about relevant skills for digital entrepreneurship, and applying each new knowledge into test. Creating content and building digital products are part of the learning by applying.

[AlexisS1]

My smart goal is to improve my skills and knowledge in social media management and marketing and also build my personal brand social presence before the end of year 2025 . The step I'm taking to achieve my goal is taking some courses with Hubspot and I am practicializing whatever I learnt immediately.

[BérangèreL]

Hi @AlexisS1,
 

Welcome to the HubSpot Community! 🎉 We're so glad you're here and it's inspiring to see your SMART goal focused on growing your skills in social media management and personal branding. Taking HubSpot courses and immediately applying what you learn is a fantastic approach!
 

To support your journey, here are some valuable and free HubSpot resources that can help you accelerate your growth:
 

1. Social Media Marketing Resources:

• Get Certified: HubSpot Academy offers a free Social Media Marketing Certification Course that covers everything from strategy to execution – highly recommended if you haven’t taken it yet!
• Learning Hub: Check out HubSpot’s hand-picked list of 33+ resources for Social Media Marketing, including blog articles, templates, ebooks, and video lessons created specifically for marketers who want to upskill fast .
• Templates: Download the free Social Media Content Calendar Template from the same page to streamline your planning and posting. It’s super useful for practical application!

2. Build Your Personal Brand:

• HubSpot has collected 50+ Branding Resources, including guides and tools on developing your personal and business brand presence online .

3. Keep Growing:

• Always feel free to browse the full library of free HubSpot courses and certifications – new topics are added regularly to keep your skills fresh .

If you have any questions along your learning journey or want feedback on your progress, this Community is here to support you.
 

Best of luck with your 2025 goal, you’ve got this! 🚀

Have a wonderful day!
Bérangère

[ManhPham2110]

I will try to complete 6 hubspot certificates in the near future to improve my skills.

[BérangèreL]

Hi @ManhPham2110! 👋
 

That’s an excellent SMART goal, completing 6 HubSpot certificates will absolutely boost your marketing skills and open up new opportunities. It’s fantastic to see your commitment to learning and growth!
 

Keep us updated on your progress, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need recommendations on which certifications to start with. The community is here to cheer you on!
 

Welcome again and good luck, you're on a great path!

Have a fantastic day!
Bérangère

[NEl-M]

My smart goal is to complete 3 Hubspot certifications within the next month.

[RNdi]

a SMART goal am working toward this year is to build myself into content marketing, content creation and social media marketing. the step which i will be using to achive my goal is using the hubspot academy platyform to learn the thoeritical part of it and practice it into sending my CV'S to small business to help manage their marketing sction for free ( voluntary) and geting my self into being a content creator in platform like tiktok, instagram, and blogging with these way i will be able to put myself in the market and attract client to handle their businesses

[Chépo]

A Smart goal I am working towards is learning my marketing basics, to apply it towards both of my business. I was doing my marketing random and unorganized. Now I have a clearer path. 

[MKAedge]

A SMART goal I’m working towards at my job is to grow my client portfolio by 30% before December 2025.

To achieve this, I’ve set a target of acquiring at least 10 new clients monthly, focusing on young professionals and SMEs who need tailored financial protection and investment solutions. I’m leveraging referrals, networking opportunities, and social media to generate leads while also strengthening client relationships through consistent follow-ups.

I review my progress quarterly to stay on track and ensure my efforts align with helping individuals and businesses secure their financial future.

[NZoucha]

I am working towards being on the deans list this semester in school. Getting good grades is something that is easily measured and has a built in time table.

[ESakyi]

I'm working on launching my brand "EveryHer", a brand specifically for the woman who values timeless and verstatile bags which are affordable yet of great quality. My SMART goal i'm working towards is to grow EveryHer's socials; Instagram and Tiktok followers with at least a 5% engagement rate, selling 50 bags at least within the first 3 months after launching. 

Steps i"ll be taking to achieve this will be through Creating a content calender, Consistent posting, Influencer partnerships and engaging in Targeted campaigns.

[ALanga]

To designed to inspire and guide your work objectives from getting to work on time enhancing your skill set to fostering team cabollaration and launching the business 

[AHilkinger]

My smart goal is to improve my writing and editing skill by writing an essay, which takes around 150-200 words, every weekend for the next month.  

Steps to achieve this goal: 

1. Organize and Plan the contents for the next month-->What topic? When? Which medium?

2. Write for 1 to 2 hours

3. Edit the essay --> Use AI assistant if necessary

4. Get Feedback from others or AI 

5. Review and adjust the essay

6. Document the process on an additional sheet to track improvements

[KSINGH545]

My smart goal for the year is to increase my knowledge in content marketing and strategy so that I can use those ideas practically in my profession. Currently, I am working on organising all the content we have in  a mastersheet on the basis of our clients and content type like flyers, presentations and case studies. My another goal is to increase my facebook page by posting on daily basis, and reading tech trends, post them in  my own words on linkedin to increase engagement and knowledge.