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100 Sundays!
That’s how many mornings we’ve sent out this newsletter.
From day one, we aimed to share actionable ideas to help you grow, lead, and thrive in your business.
Over time, this community has grown to 1,000+ subscribers, and we’re so grateful for every one of you.
To celebrate this milestone, we’re digging deep into the archives to pull out 5 of your favourite newsletters.
These issues really resonated, so we’re revisiting them in hopes the lessons continue to help you grow your business.
We’re kicking off with Issue #6, one of your favorites—and ours—because we believe so strongly in the power of networking to transform your business.
Let’s dive in:
FROM THE ARCHIVES: 5 FAVOURITE NEWSLETTERS TO HELP YOU GROW YOUR BUSINESS
1. The Networking Equation (SWI #6)
85% of new opportunities come from your network, but many small business owners don’t network strategically.
This newsletter introduced the Network Equation: Opportunities = Size × Quality × Connection, with tips to expand your network, build meaningful connections, and leverage them for growth.
Why it matters: Your network is one of your most valuable business assets.
Growing it strategically opens doors to partnerships, clients, and referrals that can accelerate your success.
Read it here: Growing Your Network Doesn't Have To Be Hard
2. Difficult Conversations (SWI #31)
Whether you’re giving feedback to a team member or renegotiating with a client, difficult conversations are inevitable for business owners.
This issue broke down strategies to listen first, clarify your perspective, and approach tough conversations with care and courage.
Why it matters: Avoiding tough conversations can harm your business and team.
Learning how to handle them productively ensures smoother operations and stronger relationships.
Read it here: How To Have Tough Conversations?
3. Filler Words: Being More Influential (SWI #33)
Credibility is critical when running a business, and overusing filler words like “um” or “like” can undermine it.
This newsletter shared strategies to eliminate filler words, use pauses effectively, and communicate with confidence in meetings, pitches, and presentations.
Why it matters: Strong communication skills inspire trust and confidence, making them essential for pitching to clients, leading a team, or growing your influence.
Read it here: Umm... Like... Sorry... 3 Ways To Build Communication Credibility
4. How to Fail as a Small Business Owner (Issue #55)
This issue tackled a common trap for small business owners: trying to be great at everything.
We outlined how to focus on your strengths, build a team to complement your skills, and lean on experts or mentors for guidance.
Why it matters: Success doesn’t come from doing it all.
Focusing on what you’re great at—and getting help with the rest—frees up time to grow your business.
Read it here: How To Fail As a Small Business Owner
5. Time to Go Pro: How Coaching Unlocks Greatness (Issue #29)
As coaches, we've seen firsthand how transformative the right support can be for small business owners.
Since our launch, the businesses we've worked with have achieved incredible growth.
One of our favorite clients doubled her revenue this year alone—by clarifying her market, developing and marketing the right offer, and building a highly effective team.
This newsletter shared tips on finding the right coach, including questions to ask when vetting a coach and strategies for getting the most value out of the relationship.
Why it matters: Small business owners often feel isolated, and trying to grow alone can be overwhelming.
The right coach or mentor can fast-track your success by offering expertise, accountability, and guidance—helping you achieve results you might not reach on your own.
Read it here: Secret To Achieving Greatness (Get The Right Support)
Bottom Line: These newsletters highlight some of the most important lessons we’ve shared over the last 100 issues to grow a thriving business.
So, if you’ve been enjoying and getting value out of these newsletters, we’d love it if you could share them with someone in your network.
Help them, and help us grow.
We're so grateful for you - THANK YOU!
Here’s to the next 100!
Speak soon,
Lynne & Steve
TLDR:
- We’re celebrating 100 newsletters by revisiting 5 of your favorite lessons:
- The Networking Equation (#6): Build opportunities with strategic networking.
- Filler Words (#33): Elevate your speaking to inspire trust and confidence.
- Difficult Conversations (#31): Master tough conversations for smoother operations.
- How to Fail as a Small Business Owner (#55): Focus on your strengths and build a team.
- Time to Go Pro (#29): Unlock growth with the right coach—our clients have seen incredible results, including doubling their revenue.
- If you’ve been enjoying our newsletters, please share them with someone in your network. Help them and help us grow!
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