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aliases: ["Set up 2026 tracking spreadsheets"]
Is A: Task
Belongs to: "[[25q4]]"
Status: Open
Owner: "[[person-luca-rossi]]"
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# Set up 2026 tracking spreadsheets

Annual setup task to create fresh tracking spreadsheets for 2026 metrics. While the Retool dashboard handles real-time monitoring, the underlying data still needs structured tracking sheets for targets, actuals, and variance analysis. This task creates the 2026 versions of the tracking sheets for [[measure-subscribers]], [[measure-sponsorship-mrr]], [[measure-podcast-downloads]], [[measure-books-per-month]], and [[measure-resting-hr]].

The task also involves setting the 2026 targets, which requires reviewing the 2025 outcomes and projecting realistic growth. The target-setting process should involve input from [[person-paco-furiani]] (for revenue targets) and incorporate the lessons from two years of target-setting experience.

## Acceptance criteria

- [ ] Create 2026 tracking spreadsheets for all five measures with monthly and quarterly views
- [ ] Set proposed 2026 targets for each measure based on 2025 actuals and growth projections
- [ ] Configure the Retool dashboard to read from the new 2026 data sources
- [ ] Review proposed targets with [[person-paco-furiani]] and finalize
- [ ] Archive the 2025 tracking spreadsheets in the completed records folder

## Notes

- Key question for 2026 targets: should the growth rate be maintained (roughly 60-70% year-over-year for subscribers and revenue) or moderated to a more sustainable pace? Two years of aggressive growth has been productive but also stressful.
- Consider adding new measures for 2026, such as community engagement metrics (Discord activity, referral program participation) and e-book sales once it launches.
- The target-setting conversation with [[person-paco-furiani]] should happen in the first week of December to give him time to build his Q1 2026 outreach plan around the revenue targets.
