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I had someone hold me accountable to saying hello to three people at my first networking event for my own business. Left to my own devices, I'm not sure I would have gone. But once someone sets a challenge? I don't like not meeting it. So I went. And those first few were nerve-wracking, but nowhere near as bad as I thought they were going to be. Four years and a lot of events later, I still remember that feeling. The overthinking, wondering if I was doing it wrong, not knowin

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If you're anything like me, and the founders behind the businesses we work with, you'll have 47 ideas swirling around about what to do this year. Before you jump into planning mode, here are a few prompts that might help you get clear on your 2026 business goals. Tip: Don't rush these. Sit with them. Be as honest as you can. See what comes up. On Your Business What worked last year that you want to do MORE of? Not what you think you should do. What actually moved the needle.

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