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Have a resource about writing, confidence, mental health, or learning? Need a resource about those topics? This page is for you.
I love a good list. In fact, if you could see my office, you’d find about 20 colored Post-It notes with different lists. Some are reminders and some are to-do lists. Some are notes from calls I didn’t know were going to happen and had to write something down before I forgot.
But my favorite lists are resources. Helpful websites, books, videos, etc. that you can learn from. It could be because learning is one of my strengths and that I enjoy it. There’s something comforting about having a list of places to go when you have a question or need help, though. There’s something satisfying in knowing that you’re not the only person who thinks about things in categories and wonders if other people might find them helpful.
This is why the Resources page on my new website is so meaningful to me.
It started with the resources from writing my book, Storytelling for Everyday People. But many things I know come from experience - they’re not listable, tangible articles you can read or a video you can watch. I can’t list teaching experience as a resource because you can’t really access my brain like it’s Google, right?
From the outset, that’s been a question on my mind: how can I make this page the most useful list possible? How do I get more resources without seeming disingenuous or like I’m going on the internet to find random sources to beef up a web page? Because one thing is for sure: NOTHING on the website is random. Every step and design choice - even colors and images - are intentional.
That’s how I landed on submissions. Who best to share resources than experts using and creating them?
What’s on the Resources Page
When you land on the Resources page, you’ll notice 3 main sections after the welcome message. The current categories are Websites & Articles, Books, and Talks. I landed on these sections because they tend to cover a pretty wide selection of information you can read and watch. In the future, I could see this being extended to podcasts and interviews as well, but for now, you’ll find most videos under Talks.
The Websites & Articles section is the most defined with 6 sections:
Mental health
Therapy
Learning & Confidence
Writing
Writing & Book Coaching
Blogging
The books and talks are listed as a group. As people submit more resources, you’ll start seeing more sections in those areas as well. It’s a living list, so my goal is for it to continue growing and become a go-to place for those looking for resources about writing, confidence, mental health, and eventually addiction recovery.
Where & How to Submit + Standards
If you or your business have a resource that could be helpful for those in the mental health and addiction recovery communities, feel free to submit it! All you have to do is go to the Resources page, scroll down to the bottom, and click the button that says “Submit Resource(s).”
When you submit, it sends me an email so I can see and review the resources.
Once I get the notification, I’ll go read or watch/listen to the piece. If it’s a website, I check the organization and domain authority to make sure the source is legitimate. If I can’t find a website that clearly explains who the organization is or what it does, the resource doesn’t make the cut. I need to know the information is reliable so I’m not sharing incorrect information or propaganda. No spam here!
I also don’t accept sales pages or pitches for products and services. Same with polarizing or unrelated opinions. None of those are really resources, so they don’t belong on a page that’s free and meant to provide help.
After the source is vetted, I’ll put it up on the website where it can start helping more people.
Within the first couple of weeks of the new submission system, I’ve already gotten a couple of submissions. Very exciting! I can’t wait to see all of the helpful resources out there in the world that I don’t know about yet.
In the meantime, I’ll keep making my fun colored lists on Post-Its and sticking them everywhere. It makes my office more home-y, and to be honest, I can’t imagine working in a space that didn’t have notes everywhere. It just feels like a learner’s place to be.
If you have a resource or know about a business or organization that would be a good fit, feel free to share the website and resources page! The more the merrier. Let’s work together to make the world a more informed and helpful place.
How to Use Focus Words for Goal Setting
Here are some simple suggestions about how to pick strong focus words for your business in the new year. And some insights that I’ve learned from the word of the year trend.
The last six months have been a whirlwind…to say the least. Personally, I’ve battled extremely low iron, which I had to get infusions for. And I got diagnosed with Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA). It wasn’t surprising, but since both low iron and PsA come with chronic fatigue, I’d pretty much get up every day feeling like I never went to bed.
Now that I’ve started treatment, I’m feeling better slowly but surely. Throughout the struggle, I clung to my business dream like it was going out of style. I knew I didn’t want to do quite the same thing - content writing for clients - but it didn’t become clear to me what to do for a while. After all, writing pays the bills and security is important!
I remember the day everything changed. I was driving home from the library (one of my favorite local workplaces) after a particularly tough content-writing session.
This can’t be it. There has to be something better.
I thought about how I missed teaching and being around real-life people. Wondering how I could impact more people than a few clients at a time, even though I enjoyed the people I worked with.
WORKSHOPS
It was one word that appeared in my mind - around June I think. Nothing has ever been more clear in my life. One of my colleagues hopped on a strategy call with me and the ideas just kept coming and coming. We were both so excited (and still are). I finally got it about business owners saying it was “easy.” And just plain fun to think about.
So I went about my business (literally), changing pretty much everything. Don’t worry - I’ll be sharing more soon. ;)
When the new year rolled around, I didn’t have trouble choosing how I want to spend the year.
Goal Setting with Focus Words
I’m going to guess you’ve heard of the word of the year trend. It’s pretty popular, and it’s always interesting to see what others are focusing on for the year. Last year, I couldn’t narrow it down so I chose 3: Steady, Ease, and Accept.
It was difficult to narrow down because I didn’t have a clear focus. I was on the fence about my services and pricing. I knew I had to pick one or the other direction and stick with it before I could expand, but I just didn’t want to. I also knew I was burned the heck out and needed something to give. I needed to be able to let it evolve on its own and see where it went without worrying about it every single moment of the day (you’ve had those thoughts, right? I know I’m not the only one).
So, because I love lists with a passion, I made a huge list of choices.
Like, a whole page of options.
How the hell does someone pick ONE word out of a whole page to focus on for the year??
Obviously, I missed the “word” of the year mark since I picked 3. But I felt good about it. It felt like something I could look at when everything seemed overwhelming and be comforted: all I had to do was stick to those three things and it would be okay.
2023 came easier for me, and I’m okay with having two focuses that go hand-in-hand. But if you’re in the space where you’re trying to figure out if the word of the year thing is even worth your time, it might help to think about it in a different way.
Here’s what I’ve learned about having a word of the year:
The term word of the year freaks me out because it feels too significant for one word
Goals are always top of mind and it’s okay to have a way to reign them in when they seem to be taking over your life (making it so you don’t actually achieve any of them)
My words of the year help me focus and drown out some of the distractions that come with running a business
The term focus is critical because it means something different than goals - it’s a bit less constricting but still productive
I can use other people’s examples and ideas and adapt them to what I need
So here’s what I’m going to suggest, if you, like me, find yourself in a place where you want direction, but can’t pick a single word.
Think about what you love about your business right now. If you’re looking for a change, what does that look like?
Think about what you’d love to do next. (Even if it doesn’t necessarily “match” what you do right now).
Think about how you want your business to feel for other people.
Think about how you want to feel as you run your business.
If you had one opportunity this year that would put a huge smile on your face and some dance in your pants, what would it be? How do you get closer to that?
Write down said thoughts on paper with a pen. Or type it out, your choice. ;) Don’t lose the thoughts, though! You never know when they might come in handy.
Breathe in, breathe out, and listen to what your heart and instincts are saying about how to move forward. Trust said instinct and run with it.
Is this scientific? Nope. Is it woo-woo? Yep.
The question you’re wondering now, especially if you’re a skeptic of the woo-woo world: Does it work? Absolutely.
My Focus Words for 2023
Sometimes an example is just the thing to make an idea easier to understand. So I thought I’d share my focus words for 2023. They’re “fun” and “easy.”
More specifically, the phrases I’m focusing on are:
Let it be fun.
Let it be easy.
Let it be fun is about how I want to feel in my business. I love writing more than most things and I want to share that passion more widely rather than simply doing it. I also love teaching, but I don’t miss grading. How do I put those two things together in my business? Writing workshops. It’s fun, it’s meaningful, and it gets me into the community where I wanted to be the whole time.
Let it be easy is about how I approach my business. I have a tendency to overthink, overanalyze, and pick things to death. It’s stressful, and I’m sure it’s part of an anxiety reaction; however, it doesn’t have to be a thing at all. Not really. So letting it be easy, for me, is about trusting my instincts, taking opportunities that come along, and letting myself just do it already. Ironically, letting it be easy is often the challenge, not the business part.
Some of the other focus words I’ve heard about from my network this year are: growth, confidence, balance, purpose, intent, and present.
What about you? Did you set focus words? Or do you like having a word of the year? Comment below or find me on socials - let’s talk about it!
TL;DR
Try choosing a couple of focus words rather than restricting yourself to a single word of the year. Let it be fun, let it be easy, and don’t forget that you get to do what you love in your business. No matter what words/phrases you choose, always keep your passion and joy top of mind.
Getting Organized Before Hiring Your First Contractor
Are you thinking about hiring your first contractor? Before you make your first hire, there are some things you should organize before you bring them onto your team.
Are you thinking about hiring your first contractor? First, congratulations - that’s an amazing step in your business and something to celebrate! Before you make your first hire, there are some things you should organize before you bring them onto your team. You want to make the transition to your company as seamless and easy as possible for you and the contractor. That will start your working relationship out on the right foot.
Deciding the Right Time to Hire
How do you know it’s the right time to hire? These are some of the thoughts and feelings I had before I hired my first contractor - that’s how I knew it was time.
You Can’t Scale Your Business
There comes a point when you simply can’t do everything yourself. There’s too much on your plate, and you constantly feel overwhelmed and stressed when you look at the never ending to-do list. Your business can’t grow more without someone helping you. That’s a great time to look into hiring help.
You’re Working Overtime
Hey, if you’re into working overtime, then go you. But most people don’t want to be working overtime (or all the time) for the sake of their business. If you…
Are working too many hours for your liking
Feel like there aren’t enough minutes in the day to get things done
Are neglecting people or hobbies that are important to you because of work
Aren’t taking time off
…it’s time to hire. There’s no shame in admitting you need some help. In fact, it’s a sign of growth! To build a stable business, you’ll need to hire. It’s not sustainable to do everything yourself.
You’re Doing Tasks You Don’t Want to be Doing
As business owners, it feels like we need to be doing everything. But everyone has weak areas or things they dread doing. Those should be the first things you outsource. The work you do in your business should be something you enjoy. If you’re constantly doing things you hate, it can become draining, and you’ll get burned out very quickly. Prevent that from happening by hiring someone else to do those tasks for you.
Questions to Consider as You’re Getting Ready to Hire
Before you hire someone, consider these questions.
What are you willing and able to pay a contractor?
Consider the going rate for the tasks you’re looking for help with. If you want to hire a social media manager, for example, do some research on what quality social media managers are charging. That way, you can offer a fair rate and find someone who’s great at what they do. I also recommend meeting with your bookkeeper (if you have one) and deciding an appropriate hourly rate.
What are the Tasks You Need Help With?
You probably have a list of a mile long of things you want to take off your plate (isn’t it fun to make a plan to actually get it off your plate?!). Start by grouping tasks that go together. For instance, if you have posting to social media, keeping up with algorithms, and creating graphics on your list, you could hire a social media manager.
I recommend hiring someone who specializes in a specific area, such as a social media manager. You wouldn’t want someone who advertises their services simply as “marketing.” That’s extremely broad, maybe too broad. They probably are able to do many things within marketing, but since they don’t specialize in anything, they may not be amazing in the task you need help with.
When you hire a contractor, you want to find the best person with those skills within your budget. Hiring people who specialize or are actively working to specialize in something is the best way to go.
What Are You Willing and Able to Pass Off?
I think this is the scariest part for business owners. You’ve built this business from the ground up, and now you’re giving part of it away to someone else. If you’ve never done it before, it’s terrifying! You want things to go perfectly. Well, it’s a good thing you’re reading this blog.
Look back at the list of tasks you don’t want to be doing. Are you willing to pass any of those tasks off to someone else? Even more so, are you able to? There are some tasks I wouldn’t hand off to a contractor because it’s either confidential information between myself and my client, or I simply don’t feel comfortable giving something over to a contractor. Think about some things that you’re willing and able to pass off.
Should you hire someone as a 1099 or W2?
A 1099 contractor is what most entrepreneurs hire. 1099 contractors work part-time and are responsible for their own insurance, taxes, etc. They typically work on a project basis and can have quite a few clients depending on their specialty. Many people who work as 1099 contractors consider themselves or are called freelancers in job postings.
W-2 employees can be part- or full-time, and the business owner is responsible for paying extra employee benefits. They typically work for a designated hourly rate on an ongoing basis. They may or may not sign contracts designating how much work will be provided each month. Part-time W-2 employees are technically employees, but typically don’t report to a “boss” in the same way as full-time workers do.
As a small company, I’ve always hired contractors/freelancers and have had great experiences by going that route. Either way, it’s a good ideas to talk to a lawyer to get proper contracts in place.
It’s an exciting time when you feel ready to hire.
It means you’ve reached a point in your business where you can’t do everything yourself any longer. Hopefully, you’ve realized this before you're burned out, but it’s never too late to bring on a contractor.
Before you do so, you need to get organized. Decide what tasks you need help with, set a budget to pay the person or persons, and analyze whether you want to hire a 1099 contractor or W-2 employee. Good luck!
If you just realized you need help with blog and/or social media content creation (um, we totally get that), book a free call with me to chat! My "Make My Life Easy" package is perfect for business owners who are too busy or hate creating content for their business. Let it be easy, you deserve it.
Free and Low-Cost Business Tools for Entrepreneurs
These tools are great for solopreneurs, small businesses, and online businesses.
As business owners, we’re all looking for free or low-cost business tools to help us run our businesses more efficiently. I want to share some of the best free marketing tools I’ve found since starting my business. These tools are great for solopreneurs, small businesses, and online businesses.
Keep in mind that all of these tools are free, but for some, I recommend upgrading to a paid plan. It’s totally worth it to upgrade, but don’t feel like you have to. The free versions of all of these tools will give you the basics of what you need. Let’s get into the best free and low-cost business tools for entrepreneurs!
10 Free Business Tools to Try
Canva
Canva is the best free graphic design tool out there. You can create unlimited designs, customize pre-made templates, and use free stock photos. Canva even allows you to create videos, presentations, and PDFs.
While the free version is amazing, I recommend you upgrade to the Pro plan. For only $13/month, you can add up to five people to your team, remove backgrounds on images, and have access to thousands of extra stock photos, videos, and audio clips.
My favorite thing about Canva Pro is brand kits. You can save hex codes and fonts to easily access when you’re designing graphics. This is the best when you have multiple clients because they can each have a brand kit, and you don’t have to go searching for hex codes every time you create graphics for them. What a lifesaver!
Unsplash & Pexels
Unsplash and Pexels are both stock photo sites that are free to use for commercial use. You don’t want to be hit with a copyright claim by stealing a photo off Google. (It’s the same thing as plagiarizing someone else’s words, and you know how we writers feel about that…) You can use photos from these two websites with confidence knowing that they’re approved for commercial use.
Tailwind
I use Tailwind to schedule my Pinterest pins. The free version allows you to connect one Pinterest account, Instagram profile, and Facebook page. You get 20 posts per month across all three platforms, and you get one login. It’s great for someone just starting out with Pinterest. You can get a taste of the tool and how Pinterest can benefit your business. (Psst, if you aren’t using Pinterest, you may want to consider it! It’s a super effective way to drive traffic to your content.) I started on the free plan and eventually upgraded.
Now I have the Pro plan, which bumps up the posts per month to 100, and you get more advanced analytics reports. I have the Pro Exclusive plan, which means I get 400 posts per month. I have a ton of content, so I want the ability to pin several times a day.
MailerLite
MailerLite is an email marketing software that allows you to build and grow your audience. With the free version, you can send emails, create signup forms, and build landing pages..
MailerLite requires you to upgrade when you hit 1,000 contacts. MailerLite is best for small businesses that are just starting to create an email marketing strategy and don’t have a large audience yet. It starts to get expensive the more subscribers you get.
Trello or Asana
Trello and Asana are both project management tools. They’re pretty similar, so I recommend trying them out and choosing one. The best news is that both of their free versions are perfect for solopreneurs or small teams.
With the free Asana plan, you get three project views: list, board, and calendar. You also get 15 users, basic workflows, and unlimited projects, tasks, storage, and comments. It’s a highly capable tool, and I use it to manage client tasks.
Trello is very similar. With the free Trello plan, you get unlimited cards and storage space, ten boards per workspace, and the ability to assign tasks to team members and set due dates. I don’t see a need for a paid Trello plan unless you have a larger team, need more boards, or require custom fields.
Slack
I love using Slack for client communication. It keeps everything organized and in one place, rather than searching through email for a conversation. We all know how messy that can get!
Several clients have added me to their existing Slack channels, which is normal when you join a team. You would need to create your own Slack account if you have a team of your own or if a client doesn’t currently have Slack. The free version of Slack allows up to ten integrations with other apps, 1:1 voice memos, and access to the most recent 10,000 messages.
Google Drive
Google Drive is my saving grace for file storage and organization. I love that you can easily share files and collaborate on documents. It’s a great, free replacement for Microsoft Office Suite. As long as you have a Gmail account, you can create documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and forms for free.
I often organize my Google Drive by client, then share the folder with them. That way, they can see everything I’m working on and easily collaborate or leave comments with feedback.
Google Meet
Another part of the Gmail family is Google Meet. Google Meet is a free meeting software that allows you to meet with up to 100 people for one hour per meeting. There isn’t a limit to the number of meetings you can schedule. It’s a great alternative to Zoom if you want a more integrated set of tools. Anyone can join regardless of if they have a Gmail account. Only the host needs to have a Gmail account to create the meeting.
Google Meet does have a paid plan with advanced features, but this would really only be applicable to large businesses or schools that regularly have over 100 participants in a meeting or need to live stream.
Linktr.ee
Linktr.ee gives you a landing page with as many links as you want. It’s commonly used as a link in Instagram bios, so people only need to navigate there and find various links related to your business. You can also add QR codes, music links, music embeds, and social icons. The free version is perfect for small businesses and offers several kinds of customizations!
Toggl
Toggl is a great time tracking tool. If you’re working with hourly clients, you need to use Toggl! With the free version, you can add up to five people to your team, track time unlimitedly, create unlimited projects, clients, and tags, and export reports of your tracked time. The free version is highly capable for almost anything you might need.
Even if you don’t have hourly clients, it’s helpful to track your time and see where it goes throughout the week. If you feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day, track your time and evaluate to see if you need to readjust your time allocations. You might be surprised how many tasks you’re doing and how long they’re taking.
These ten free business tools are perfect for solopreneurs and small business owners. They’ll help you run your business more efficiently and give you excellent resources for you and your clients. I hope you take advantage of these. Leave a comment below with other free or low-cost business tools you utilize in your business!
6 Steps for Growing Your Business Using LinkedIn
I’ll be the first one to say: I’m not super into social media...but social media can be fabulous for business both for networking and finding clients. My *favorite* social media, if you can even call it that, is LinkedIn. More than 75% of our clients come from LinkedIn! So when I say it’s helpful, I mean you can make connections AND money, which is kind of the ideal for business, right?
I’ll be the first one to say: I’m not super into social media.
I definitely like seeing friends and family updates, and I like being able to share things with more than one person at a time (particularly with photos), but most times I find social media overwhelming...even for business.
And look - there are a lot of ways to have a successful business, I’m sure without social media. But using the tools almost everyone is using online is, well, kind of important. Even though I sometimes find myself anxiety-ridden after spending too much time scrolling, social media can be fabulous for business both for networking and finding clients.
My *favorite* social media, if you can even call it that - in fact, let’s just say the least overwhelming social media (and one I don’t click on ads to buy random junk that’s adorable but I definitely don’t need) - is LinkedIn.
You might be surprised that more than 75% of Capturing Your Confidence clients come from LinkedIn! So when I say it’s helpful, I mean you can make connections AND money, which is kind of the ideal for business, right?
What is LinkedIn & How Does it Work?
LinkedIn is a social media platform meant for business and professional networking. Similar to Facebook, the posts are text-driven, although there are also interactive ways to connect with your audience, like polls.
As a user, you create a profile and posts. In your Home feed, you can see posts from people you follow and posts the people you’re connected to have interacted with. For instance, if you connect with a co-worker or friend, you can see posts they’ve liked, shared, or commented on even if you aren’t connected to the original poster. It’s a great way to meet new people and see posts from companies and professionals you admire.
The primary difference between LinkedIn and other social networking sites is the professional aspect. People typically use LinkedIn to:
Find jobs
Hire and/or recruit for their company
Grow their professional network
Meet people doing what they want to do
Contribute their expertiseLearn from others
The atmosphere is different from Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok (and any others I may have missed). People are generally positive, share employment and education milestones, and ask for help to get jobs or clients or whatever professional advice they need. There are personal stories, but on the whole, they’re framed within the work and business environment - not for drama’s sake.
Why LinkedIn Works for Business
LinkedIn is a good place to grow professionally, but it’s also a pretty nifty business tool! For business owners, consultants, and freelancers, LinkedIn can help you find clients and grow your business without some of the busywork it takes on other forms of social media.
For starters, LinkedIn is more professional. There will always be people who want to interact with their professional network in unprofessional ways, but in general, people on LinkedIn are there to do business.
They expect to connect with people, potentially do some job recruiting, and learn about business topics like marketing and copywriting from their network. The goals and audience expectations are different from Facebook, even for businesses using Facebook for business.
Knowing the intention is to connect with people for business purposes, it feels less weird to connect with people you don’t know - especially when they’re doing something really cool you might also like to do. For instance, I love connecting with other writers and creative business owners because they offer a lot of interesting and creative ideas!
LinkedIn is a great place to learn what’s possible because there are others doing almost anything you can imagine. And, as long as you’re not connecting to someone and immediately selling to them in their DMs (don’t do this on ANY platform - it’s irritating!), people are usually happy to connect, which means it’s pretty simple to grow your network.
Probably the best thing about LinkedIn for business is that you can get your name and business in front of A LOT of people fairly easily because of how the connection network works. You have people you know and are “connected with” - like Facebook or Instagram “friends.” Easy peasy. Search for them, connect with them, and once they accept, they’re in your network!
The cool thing is that the more people you connect with, the more posts you see from outside of these connections. How it works is that your connection, say your work best friend, likes a post from someone she follows and/or is networked with. Because of your connection with your friend, you can see the posts she likes (or comments on). Because you can see the posts, you can interact with them as well, even if you’re not connected with the original poster.
This is a fantastic way to meet smart people you want to connect with! You get a preview of their content, and when you interact with it, they can also come and see your profile and content, depending on how you set up your privacy settings. It’s a low stakes, organic way to grow your network of professional contacts - with the added bonus that there’s not usually an expectation of “follow for follow” like there is on other sites, especially Facebook groups.
People on LinkedIn will connect with you and you can connect with them, but it’s not one of those things where you’ll see a ton of posts about “let’s all follow each other!”
6 Steps for Growing Your Business with LinkedIn
If you’re sold on LinkedIn (heck yeah!) as a less stressful way to grow your business, especially for you creatives, I’ve got good news for you: It’s not hard.
In fact, there’s really only 6 steps you need to take to start growing your LinkedIn presence (and therefore your business):
Make sure your profile is filled out all the way. Take the time to write a good headline, add a nice photo of yourself (NOT the bathroom selfie you took yesterday), and write an engaging bio. Remember, if you’re using LinkedIn for your business, you need to be clear about what it is you do and what you’re good at.
Make sure your work history is up to date. Fill in your recent job history to the best of your ability and showcase the skills you want people to know about. You don’t need to include every job you’ve ever had, or old jobs that aren’t relevant to what you’re doing or want to be doing. For instance, jobs you had in high school probably aren’t doing you any professional favors.
Make sure you have a business page for your business. This is important, although can be easily forgotten! Create a business page for your business and then in your Work History section, make sure that your “job” is tied to the business page. This will help you gain credibility - and show your future network and clients exactly what you offer.
Participate & comment thoughtfully. Think about what would happen if you walked into an interview and just sat there and said nothing. Or showed up at a work event and stood in the corner on your phone the whole time instead of interacting with others. It’s kind of a waste of time, right? That’s because you need to interact with people for networking to work. On LinkedIn that means commenting thoughtful and participating with your network. Get into real discussions and engage with people! Spend some time thinking about what your connections are posting - you never know who you might meet, or what clients might come of these kinds of interactions. (You’d be surprised by how often this actually happens!)
Post meaningful stuff & testimonials. When you make posts on LinkedIn, consider what’s relevant to your business and what people might want to know about your areas of expertise. For instance, tips and strategies for things that you’re really good at that other people aren’t. And when you do get awesome clients, share what they’re saying about you! There’s nothing more effective for drumming up business than a solid review or testimonial from someone who worked with you.
Tag people, even if you don’t really “know” them. When you start tagging people in your network, it can feel awkward. It can sometimes feel like “I don’t really know them, so will they really care?” Tagging people is a great way to interact with your network and meet new people, though. And honestly? If you’re tagging someone in a post that’s relevant to what they do, they’re likely to respond in some way or another. It’s a thoughtful interaction - not that you want to be picking 5 random people who won’t get value from what you’re saying - and often leads to good conversations.
My challenge to you is to get on LinkedIn (if you’re not already) & start using it for your business!
Are you on LinkedIn? How have you used LinkedIn for business? (If you want to connect, find me here). I’d love to hear about your experiences! Find me on social media or drop a comment below.
Let’s chat because you, my friend, are on your way to great writing - and business.