Posted By : Mads Jakobsen 03.12.2025

How to Be the G.O.A.T. of December Deals

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Year-End Contract Chaos? Here’s How to Be the G.O.A.T. of December Deals

December is supposed to be hot chocolate, ugly sweaters, and “let’s circle back in January” emails. Instead, for sales teams and founders, it’s often:

• Deals stuck in legal
• Signers mysteriously “OOO until Jan 3”
• Discount approvals waiting on that one manager on a ski trip
• PDFs bouncing around inboxes like Christmas lights in a cardboard box

But here’s the truth: December doesn’t have to be chaos. With the right setup, you can turn it into your G.O.A.T. month for closing deals—even while people are half checked out and half at holiday parties.

Why December Feels So Messy (And Why It’s Actually a Big Opportunity)

On one hand:

• Prospects want to use the last of their budget
• Teams are motivated to hit annual targets
• Stakeholders feel the urgency to “get this sorted before the new year”

On the other hand:

• Calendars are packed
• Decision makers travel
• Everyone promises: “Just send it over, I’ll sign it tonight” (and then doesn’t)

The G.O.A.T. way to handle December is to expect the chaos and design your signing process around it instead of fighting it.

Step 1: Build a “December-Ready” Contract Pipeline

1.1 Standardize Your Templates

Create templates for common deal types (subscription, renewal, NDA) and lock static fields. With GoatSign, templates cut hours into minutes. December mindset: You shouldn’t be editing Word docs on Dec 23.

1.2 Map Your Approval Chain Before Things Get Busy

Know who approves what and set up signing roles, backups, and flows in advance. No surprises when key people go OOO.

Step 2: Make It Frictionless for People to Sign (Anywhere, Anytime)

2.1 Assume Everyone Is on Their Phone

Ensure signing is mobile-friendly, no downloads, no logins—just a few taps. Think: latte-line signing.

2.2 Use Smart Reminders (So You Don’t Have to Chase)

Set automatic, friendly reminders (e.g. “just a quick nudge before holiday mode 🎄”). Stay warm, stay consistent.

Step 3: Communicate Like a G.O.A.T. (Clear, Calm, and Deadline-Driven)

3.1 Set Expectations Early

Explain what the contract is, who signs, and by when. Example: “Sign by Dec 20 to lock in pricing for Jan 1 start.”

3.2 Use Friendly, Festive Follow-Ups

Lines like: “Let’s wrap this up before the wrapping paper comes out 🎁” show personality without pressure.

Step 4: Protect Your Time (And Your Sanity)

4.1 Track Contracts in One Place

See status, filter by urgency, and reassign quickly—all in your signing tool. Stop guessing what’s signed.

4.2 Automate the Boring Stuff

Connect GoatSign to your CRM so contacts, status, and internal handovers update automatically. Less admin, more closing.

Actionable Takeaways: Your December G.O.A.T. Checklist 🐐💼

• Create/refine templates for top deal types
• Map approval and signing chains (with backups)
• Test mobile signing
• Enable friendly auto-reminders
• Set signing deadlines when sending contracts
• Track status in one dashboard
• Automate internal handoffs

G.O.A.T. Hack of the Day 🧠⚡

Pick your top 10 open deals. Ask: “What’s the biggest blocker to getting this signed this week?” Fix that one thing. You’ll be shocked what moves.

Ready to Be the G.O.A.T. of December Deals?

With the right templates, flows, reminders, and clear communication, December becomes:

• The month you close faster
• The month you feel in control
• The month you actually enjoy the holidays—without chasing PDFs

Using GoatSign? You already have the tools—now use them like the G.O.A.T. you are. 🐐💚