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Proven strategies, local business insights, and marketing tips to drive more leads, close more sales, and scale smart.
Speak So They Feel Seen: Creating a Connection Plan
Connection isn't about sounding polished—it's about sounding human. When your audience reads your words and thinks, "That's me," you've done your job. This plan helps you translate clarity into deep resonance so your ideal client doesn't just see your content—they...
What Problem Do You Solve? Speak Directly to Your Person
Specific messaging moves people. Vague wording makes them scroll past. When your message names one clear problem and offers a real solution, you become magnetic to your ideal client. The Power of One Problem You don't have to solve everything—just one real, pressing...
Discovering Your Core Message
Your story is the secret that magnetizes the people you're meant to serve. By identifying your core message—the authentic thread woven through your own experiences—you'll create content that resonates, offers that connect, and an energy that aligns with your purpose. ...
What Do You Actually Sell? Income Planning Basics
Building a business that fits your life means getting really clear on what you offer—and making it easy for people to say "yes." If you've mapped out your six-month vision and broken it into real numbers, the next step is figuring out how to connect those numbers to...
Vision Mapping & Goal Setting: Making Your Goals Real
Today we're going to turn your ideas into a clear plan you can actually follow. Goals aren't just nice thoughts—they're decisions you make, backed up by real numbers and a real plan. When I Felt Like I Was Going Nowhere I spent weeks/months showing up online, trying...
Building a Business in the Middle of Real Life
Hi, I'm Haley. I'm a business strategist and reflexologist, but mostly I'm someone who gets what it's like to try to build something meaningful when life won't slow down. I started my business before I was even certified. I was driving school bus routes, seeing...