Small Business Development Group, Inc. (Stock Symbol: SBDG)

Fabulous Friday! 🎉 Today I'm celebrating the power of networking,🤝 Team🏀, & using tech to ACCENTUATE being human & POWERING 💪 us to WINS.🏆 Here's a case study of our week for those who don't believe in it: Stony Hill Advisors, Inc. is a big and growing TEAM 🏆 w/ a strong roster and deep bench so we can send the right team to do the job for our clients. 💪 🏀 Basketball references as Hoop season is here... 🏀 As the point guard at the top of the key in the middle, I want to rack up assists and make it easy for the guys in the paint doing the heavy lifting to score. 🏀 On the left is our Center, Dave Dickens, a grinder who gets it done. He's in Austin, TX networking with power players and deploying our strategies. You may have seen the posts, and DM's. 🏀 On the right is top scoring Power Forward, Eric Dickens. Dunking over the competition or hitting the corner 3, he gets it done. Eric makes it easy for me, whether it's a lob or a tough pass to handle, he will bring it home. Here's how we set up Eric: For years, I have used LinkedIn with great success. Just like eras change the game of basketball -Russell Boston Celtics, Jordan 🐐 Chicago Bulls, Steph Golden State Warriors- to win you have to adapt. I'm always looking to improve. 🤔 Like through the Brand Built Community, founded and led by business masterminds Darren Mass & Nat Berman. 🧠 3 to 5 times a week, there are Zoom meets for members to learn and share. On a call a month ago, I met Sarah Blesi based in sunny Cleveland, OH with its great Lake Erie beachfront. 🥶 Using LinkedIn I introduced her to Eric, who's based outside of Cleveland. 🌉 This week he attended a networking meeting Sarah invited him to, not knowing what to expect. 😮 Here's what happened: ➡️ Start building on what could be a great referral relationship with Sarah ➡️ Promising connections, spoke specifically about 3 potential scenarios where one could even lead to a Small Business Development Group, Inc. (Stock Symbol: SBDG) acquisition for our parent company! 🤯 ➡️ At our weekly Team meetings, we often practice our elevator intro pitches. Eric wanted me to know it prepped him for his meeting and he had the room laughing. ➡️ It turned out to be a BNI (Business Network International) meeting, and a chapter leader recognized Stony Hill Advisors from LinkedIn and our newsletters! This is what LinkedIn is all about! 🔗 ➡️ Leverage your network ➡️ Connect with people ➡️ Generate real business opportunities 📈 To do it right, you have to have the HUMAN part. Stop trying to use technology to replace the human aspects of business; instead, use it to BOOST it. (Your AI-only marketing drip campaigns etc DO NOT WORK.) 🚫 Why am I on LinkedIn? 🤔 To grow Stony Hill Advisors, Inc. and add partners across the United States in 2025! 🇺🇸 Leading to more acquisitions and growth for our parent Small Business Development Group, Inc. (Stock Symbol: SBDG)

🌟 Unleash Your Potential at Stony Hill Advisors, Inc. 🌟 Imagine a place where you can be the BEST version of yourself: ➡️ Top-performing sales professional? 🎯 We'll provide the tools and support to shatter your targets. ➡️ Trusted advisor? 🤝 Guide clients to success with our comprehensive resources. ➡️ Astute dealmaker? 💼 Negotiate complex transactions and drive maximum value. ➡️ Strategic consultant? 🧠 Develop innovative solutions and shape business destinies. And while you're at it... 🚀 Participate in multiple exits and IPOs! 🍾 At Stony Hill Advisors, you'll be part of a dynamic team that helps businesses achieve their ultimate goals. Why choose Stony Hill? > Collaborative environment: We foster a culture of shared success and mentorship. 🤝 > Unparalleled expertise: Learn from industry veterans and gain invaluable experience. 🧠 > Exciting opportunities: Work on diverse projects and make a real impact. 💡 > An incredible investment: Grow professionally and financially with us. 📈 Don't settle for ordinary. Join us and unlock your extraordinary potential! ✨ Stony Hill Advisors, Inc. is a Small Business Development Group, Inc. (Stock Symbol: SBDG) portfolio company.

🧠 Feel overwhelmed? 😵💫 You're NOT alone! In our fast-paced 🌎, the amplification of mental health struggles is REAL. 📈 Our high school & college students? It's next level. 🤯 Over the years, I've always made myself available to college students, and give real life, real world, timely advice. I recently had a discussion with a group of students from Duke University & University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. And I have to tell you, it has been more than evident how since the pandemic, the stresses high school and college kids face is at an unprecedented level. There has been plenty of research backing this up, including fatal statistics that are too sad for me to repeat. It's one thing when someone with experience gets hit with dread and darkness, we know that there are better days ahead. Young adults, they may not have experienced that yet. So my advice to this group? It had nothing to do about what to study, what the landscape in the financial arena looks like, what the future may hold, none of the typical topics. My advice was simple- *** 👉 Don't worry about what others think, do what's best for you. Be happy. 😃

MONDAY MOTIVATION! 🤯 Close Deals with ZERO Sales Skills? 🤯 YES YOU CAN! 😂 Years ago I would laugh my ass off hearing that 😂 🤔 Now? It's a different story....🤔 It's all about content creation. 😮 Whether you have zero sales skills 🥚 or are a sales ROCKSTAR 🚀 content creation WORKS. This is the new era of marketing. 🧠 Show your knowledge, demonstrate your expertise, 📊 and be authentic. 💯 Content creation is your secret weapon! 💪 Think you need to be a sales pro? Think again. 🤔 Even if you're just starting out, great content can make all the difference. 🤯 Here's how: Build a reputation: Consistent, valuable content earns you respect and credibility. Become a familiar face: People get to know you through your content and feel like they can trust you. Attract clients naturally: When you offer real value, sales become a natural next step. Content creation is the key to success in today's world. 🗝️ YOU can do this! Anyone can - IF you put the work in... My buddy Nat Berman drops some serious wisdom about content creation and utilizing LinkedIn. Want to learn more? Follow him, and consider joining Brand Built to become your best, at whatever level you are. Want to join? LMK... And for us at Stony Hill Advisors, Inc., we are stock full of experts and experienced closers. Getting better is always on our agenda. Also on our agenda? Adding great closers as partners. Interested? LMK... P.S. Are you a good salesperson? Let's hear it! 👇

🧠💥💡 BRAINSTORM: In-person gets it done! 💡💥🧠 We love the flexibility of remote work! 🌎 With team members spread across the USA, Zoom is our lifeline. 💻 Whenever we can though- we get that energy of face-to-face collaboration! There's no lag, no tech issues, and brainstorming is free flowing.✨ ➡️ Why In-Person Matters ⬅️ 🧠 Brainstorming breakthroughs: Ideas flow freely when you're in the same room, bouncing energy off each other. 🤝 Genuine connections: Forget awkward virtual silences! Build real rapport with authentic interactions. 🤔 Crystal-clear understanding: Body language, tone of voice – it all adds up to deeper comprehension and collaboration. This Saturday morning session was a Stony Hill Advisors sales lab where Bryan Coble, Dave Dickens, and I worked on merging our very different sales styles and backgrounds. 💡 (Geoff Miller and Roy Y. Salisbury were there in spirit) By brainstorming in person, we were able to leverage our unique strengths and perspectives to improve on our already winning sales processes and procedures. for the benefit of our entire team and our clients. 🤝 Even better that we had the great setting of Bryan's country club ⛳ where we had everything we needed including super fast wi-fi somewhere we could hear each other, and laugh uncontrollably from Dave's dead pan humor. So whenever you can, especially for brainstorming, ditch the screens and connect face-to-face. ✨ Make it happen! 👉 Do you have a favorite brainstorming spot? 🎯 Share! 👇

🎉 Fabulous BLACK Friday! 🛍️ Are you out shopping? 🛒 💁♂️ I'm cruising the malls, chasing my dream of being a model representing for 50+ Asian American men! 😂 🤣 🛍️ Seriously, years ago when I first started using my pics 📸 in LinkedIn posts, I was often asked, "Why do you post so many pictures of yourself? Is your ego really that big" 🤔 Actually, no. I would rather NOT be out there. But it WORKS. There is a reason why today, you see so many more people posting and telling their stories. Because if done right, it does drive business. 📈 For those people who complain,🙄 Guess what? NO ONE remembers those boring corporate ads with just a logo and stock images! 🙈 All those we did, no one ever said anything to me about one, even with great written content. But when I'm in it, people DO remember me. 😎 Not because I'm a model (yet! 😁 ), but because I'm authentic. 💯 I show who we are and what we do. And stand behind it. I am not trying to push just myself- I am not a solopreneur. This is for our entire firm. And it works for the entire firm.🏢 All the time, when someone from our Team is out networking, and they say they are with Stony Hill Advisors, people say "I've heard of them." And often mention someone they do know or have seen. And yes, it is often me. I didn't create this trend. The tech giants did. Jobs, Gates led the way, Cuban is all in, and Elon reigns supreme when it comes to being the face of companies. Love him or hate him, he is the master of social media and business. 📲 And perfecting it for us regular people? I just go for it. But have gotten better, because I am always learning. Brand Built 🤜 🤛 What makes this even more important for us at Stony Hill Advisors, Inc., is we are all about the human connection. 🤝 Keepin it real 💯 old school, we believe in face-to-face. 🗣️ Absolutely we embrace tech! 💻 We just merge the two! 🔗 And yes, tech has completely altered Black Friday. Not so busy out and about.

🍁🍎 Happy Thanksgiving ! 🦃🌽 🙏🤝 We appreciate you! 🙌 💪 As we gather with loved ones and reflect on all there is to be grateful for, we at Stony Hill Advisors, Inc. and Small Business Development Group, Inc. (Stock Symbol: SBDG) want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who make our work possible. 🙏 To our incredible team: Thank you for your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit. You are the driving force behind our success! 💪 To our valued partners: Thank you for your trust and collaboration. We appreciate your contributions to our shared goals. 🤝 To our esteemed clients: Thank you for choosing Stony Hill Advisors. We are honored to be a part of your journey and committed to your continued success. 🏆 To our shareholders: Thank you for your investment and belief in our vision. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional value. 📈 To our trusted vendors: Thank you for your reliable service and support. We appreciate your partnership in helping us serve our clients. 🚚 And to everyone, our friends now and future, we wish you all a very happy and fulfilling Thanksgiving, filled with joy, laughter, and delicious food! 🥧😊

🚀 Austin, Texas! Here we come! 🤠 Stony Hill Advisors, Inc. is coming to Austin, TX from December 4-7! 🌉 Are you a business owner looking for support in these areas? Expansion 🚀 Survival 💪 Exit ➡️ Consulting 💡 Growth Capital 💰 Sales Support 📈 Are you a talented individual seeking a rewarding career? Let's connect and explore how we can help your business succeed or how you can join our growing team! 🤝 Visit our website to learn more about our services and career opportunities: stonyhilladvisors.com 🔗

Monday Motivation - It's Time to Get It! 💪 Challenge the norm. Step outside your comfort zone and explore new possibilities. 🚀 Put yourself out there. Share your ideas, talents, and passions with the world. 🚫 Fear not facing criticism. Embrace feedback as an opportunity for growth and improvement. 🏌️♂️🏌️♀️ Swing big and swing often! Take risks and don't be afraid to go after what you want. 😨 Don't fear failure! It's an inevitable part of the journey to success. 💪 Learn from setbacks and keep pushing forward! Every obstacle is a chance to learn and grow stronger.

And I think my Tesla is a piece of 💩. In all seriousness, there is context, he owns a competing platform. He may have been sending a dig about someone specific. He has more money than he will ever need. He is simply marketing himself whenever he posts something. And most importantly, his opinion does not matter. No one's does really. You do what you do, and what works for you. And if your net worth does not have a B in front of "illion" and you are not an "influencer," the bottom line is posting on LinkedIn works. Thanks Darren Mass. 👊 Brand Built 👉 and yes, I really do think Teslas suck. But my opinion doesn't matter, and if you love it, I can see why. There are some great aspects to them. I just can't stand how I left the house at 50% yesterday, and less than 30 miles of driving got back at 15%. Just because I like to go fast and enjoy the acceleration? What's the point if you have to deal with Battery anxiety. Davide Giacobbe