You’ve got a few weeks left in 2025—here’s how to make them count

Let’s talk about December.

You’re looking at your year-end goals. You’ve got a few weeks left. And you’re not going to hit them.

So what do you do? Give up? Wait until January and hope for the best?

Nope.

Today, I’m giving you five simple, low-lift cash campaigns you can run right now to close out the year strong—whether you’re trying to hit your revenue goal, fill your January launch, or just create some momentum heading into the new year.

Why December Is Tricky (But Still Worth It)

Here’s the thing about December: it’s unpredictable.

Some businesses thrive in December. Others go completely silent. It really depends on your niche, your audience, and how seasonal your offer is.

But either way, December is busy. People are distracted. Inboxes are full. Everyone’s trying to get noticed.

And for a lot of you, December also comes with this added pressure: you’re looking at your year-end goals, and you’re realizing you’re not going to hit them.

So what do you do?

You’ve got two options.

You can throw your hands up and say, “I’ll start fresh in January.” Or you can use these next few weeks strategically to create some wins, make some sales, and set yourself up for a killer start to the new year.

That’s what this post is all about.

I’m giving you five cash campaigns—all designed to be simple, low-lift, and effective. Because December is already chaotic, and you don’t have time for anything complicated.

So pick the one that fits your business, and let’s make it happen.

Campaign #1: Run a Paid Workshop

This is one of my favorites because it’s fast, it’s simple, and it works.

You don’t need a massive funnel. You don’t need fancy tech. You just need a few emails and a checkout page.

Here’s How It Works

You create a small, focused workshop that solves a specific problem your audience has right now. Something that feels doable in December but is still really desirable.

And here’s the key: this isn’t just about making money in December. It’s also a warm-up for whatever your big push is going to be in January.

Because let’s be real—most of you have a big launch or a big offer coming in January. People are setting New Year’s resolutions. They’ve got energy after the holidays. January is a great time to sell.

So use December to warm them up.

A Brilliant Example

I saw a brilliant example of this recently from my friend Ellie Swift—she’s an amazing business coach who specializes in masterminds.

She ran a paid workshop in December with the promise: “Get 5 new clients before Christmas and the end of the year.”

Genius, right? It’s specific. It’s timely. It’s desirable. And it’s totally doable.

That’s the mix you’re looking for.

Your Action Steps

Think about what small solution you could offer right now that’s relevant to December—something that gets people a quick win and primes them for your bigger offer in January.

Send out a few emails. Set up a checkout page. Run the workshop. Done.

Campaign #2: Early Access Outreach to a Warm Segment of Your List

This one’s for people who are already planning a launch or a big offer in January or February.

Here’s What You Do

Identify your warmest people. Your email subscribers who’ve been opening, clicking, engaging. Your past customers. Your people who’ve already raised their hand in some way.

And you reach out to them individually with an early access offer.

The “Why Now” Factor

But—and this is important—you need a “why now” reason. You need to give them a reason why they should put down a deposit or join early instead of waiting until January.

Maybe it’s limited spots. Maybe the people who join early get access now and can start doing some homework over the holidays so they hit the ground running in the new year. Maybe there’s an early bird discount.

Figure out what’s in it for them. There always needs to be something in it for them.

Make It Personal

And then reach out. Email them. DM them. Have a conversation.

This is a light-touch, high-impact way to pre-fill your January launch. You’re creating momentum, securing cash flow, and building excitement—all before you even officially open doors.

Campaign #3: Re-Engagement Campaign with Previous Clients

This one’s especially powerful if you do one-on-one work, consulting, or any kind of high-touch service.

The Idea

Reach out to your previous best clients—the ones you loved working with, the ones who got great results—and say, “Hey, let’s chat about how I can help you in the new year.”

I actually got an email like this recently from one of my previous coaches, and I thought it was brilliant. It felt personal, even though I’m sure it went out to a group of people.

She basically said, “I’ve put together one really juicy offer for the new year. But if that doesn’t work for you, let me know what you need, and we can make something work.”

Simple. Personal. Effective.

Make It Extra Special

You could even do this with a personal Loom video if you want to make it extra special. But honestly, a well-written email works just fine.

The key here is this: it’s way easier to get a previous client to work with you again than it is to find a brand new client. Especially if they had a good experience the first time.

So go make the ask.

Campaign #4: Lifetime Membership Offer (For Membership Owners)

This one is specifically for anyone who runs a membership or a community.

And it’s so simple, it works like a charm.

Here’s What You Do

You go to your current members—and even your past members—and you offer them a lifetime membership.

That means for the lifetime of your program, they never have to pay again. They pay once, upfront, and they’re in forever.

You’d be surprised how many people jump on this. Because a lot of people hate monthly payments. And if they’re already getting value from your membership, why wouldn’t they want to pay once and be done?

How to Price It

Usually somewhere between 1.5 to 2 years’ worth of membership fees, all paid upfront.

So if your membership is $50 a month, you’d charge somewhere between $900 and $1,200 for lifetime access.

Two Important Things to Note

One: Make sure you have every intention of continuing this program for at least a few more years. Don’t offer lifetime access if you’re planning to shut it down in six months.

Two: Make it very clear in the wording that it’s the lifetime of the program, not the lifetime of the member. If the program goes away, so does their access.

But if you’ve got a solid membership that you plan to run for the long haul, this is an easy way to bring in a big chunk of cash in December.

Campaign #5: Test a Funnel on Your Existing List

This one’s for people who are thinking, “None of these really fit my business. But I want next year to look different.”

The Strategy

Use December to test out a campaign that you can then turn into a funnel in the new year.

Right now, ads are expensive. It’s competitive. It’s loud. But your email list? That’s your warmest audience.

So pick the offer you want to make your main sales engine in the new year, and figure out how you’re going to sell it on autopilot.

What Kind of Funnel?

Are you building a content engine funnel—a low-ticket email sequence that helps you grow your list and cover ad costs?

Or are you building a profit engine—maybe a webinar that sells a mid-ticket or high-ticket offer?

Whatever it is, create the campaign and run it to your existing list before the end of the year.

Test the emails. Test the messaging. See what converts.

Why This Works

And then in January, when ad costs drop and people are ready to buy, you can plug in ads and have a funnel that’s already proven to work.

You’re not starting from scratch. You’re hitting the ground running.

So What’s Your Move?

Alright, so there you have it. Five cash campaigns you can run in December.

Pick the one that fits your business. Pick the one that feels doable. And go do it.

Because the next few weeks matter.

And the businesses that are going to start 2026 strong are the ones who are taking action right now.

Want to Hear More?

I break down all of these campaigns in even more detail in my latest podcast episode, including specific examples and exactly how to implement them in your business.

Listen to the full episode here

Need Help Setting This Up?

Look—if you want our help with any of this, if you’re not sure which campaign to run or you want support setting it up, DM us @hellofunnels on Instagram.

We can chat about the best program for you and how we can support you in the new year.

Because December doesn’t have to be slow. And January doesn’t have to be a scramble.

Let’s make it happen.

P.S. The businesses that win in January are the ones taking action in December. Don’t wait. Pick one campaign and run with it.