#232 - Setting (and Resetting) Goals for 2025

After an unexpected hiatus, Ben and Carl return with a candid conversation about goal-setting, life challenges, and finding balance in the audio industry. Ben and Carl share their wins, setbacks, and evolving perspectives on what success looks like when juggling multiple priorities.

Discover:

• How Carl exceeded his ambitious 1,000-person outreach goal (and why he stopped counting)
• Why specific, measurable goals are more achievable than vague aspirations
• The importance of adapting goals when life throws curveballs
• Practical strategies for balancing health, family, and career growth
• Real talk about giving yourself grace when plans get derailed

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Carl - https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/

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https://www.benwallick.com/
https://www.carlbahner.com/


This episode with edited by Gavi Kutliroff - https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/