Which Season Are You In? 🍁 ☃️ 🌸 ☀️


Hi, Reader!
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If you’ve felt that weird tension of trying to “go big” while your real life is saying “slow down” you’re not alone. That mismatch is mainly what burns people out.

I wrote a quick guide to help you plan Q4 (and the start of next year) based on your actual capacity - not internet "shouls" and expectations. In 20 seconds, you’ll name your season - Survival, Maintenance, Momentum, or Scale - and get right-sized moves to match it.

Why this works: when your strategy fits your season, you waste less energy, protect what matters, and grow more consistently. It’s simple stewardship - of your time, attention, relationships, and business.

A strategy that ignores capacity isn’t a strategy - it’s a strain.

If you’re ready to trade “always on” for what’s right-sized right now, start here:

👉 Read the post: Capacity-Based Marketing: The Seasons of Stewardship™ (A Sustainable Strategy That Fits Your Stage)

Cheering for the season you’re actually in,

Ashley Clayton
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CEO | Owner | Founder
Iterateology LLC
ashley@iterateology.com
​iterateology.com​

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P.S. Not sure between two seasons? Choose the lower-energy one for now. Let me know what season you're in with a reply or just send your favorite seasonal emoji!

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Iterateology

Ashley Clayton is the Founder and Marketing Measurement Expert at Iterateology, where she helps six-figure coaching CEOs build thriving, data-driven marketing ecosystems that grow sustainably. With 15+ years in tech, marketing, and analytics, she specializes in turning insights into strategies that attract, convert, and retain ideal clients. Ashley is also a Google Women Techmaker Ambassador, committed to empowering businesses with smarter, measurable marketing.

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