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If you think you can build success by yourself, I’m here to tell you—you can’t. No one gets to the top without the right people in their corner. You can put yourself in the spotlight, but to truly shine, you need a network of people who help you get there. I’ve learned that you don’t have to be everything to everyone. It’s okay to recognize when something isn’t in your wheelhouse and pass it to someone better equipped to help. That’s where the power of your network comes in. Here’s a perfect example: I have a client—a successful entrepreneur with $1 billion in assets—who asked me to help him book guests on his podcast. While I could do it, it’s not where my expertise lies, and I knew it wouldn’t serve us both well. So, I referred him to someone in my network who specializes in exactly that. That’s the key—success isn’t just about what you can do. It’s about who you know, how you collaborate, and having the humility to ask for help or share opportunities. Here’s what I’ve learned about leveraging your network: 1️⃣ You Can’t Be Everything: Focus on what you’re great at and don’t be afraid to delegate or refer other tasks to experts in your network. 2️⃣ Build Relationships, Not Just Connections: The value of your network isn’t the number of people you know—it’s the depth of your relationships with them. 3️⃣ Put Yourself Out There: You can’t build a network without stepping into new spaces, meeting new people, and showing up consistently. 4️⃣ Create Win-Wins: When you connect others to opportunities, you’re building goodwill, trust, and future collaborations. Success isn’t built in isolation. It’s built through collaboration, relationships, and a strong network of people who bring out the best in you. Who’s in your circle helping you grow? And how are you showing up for others in your network? Follow @dralexadagostino for more insights on building powerful networks, stepping into the spotlight, and creating success through collaboration. #BuildYourNetwork #CollaborationOverCompetition #PowerOfConnection #EntrepreneurMindset

Listening to a podcast about starting and growing business, the business owner talked about the first four years: Year 1 - Chaos Year 2 - Hellish Year 3 - Progress Year 4 - Wealth This got me thinking about resilience - how resilient are you and how resilient do you need to be within business - especially when starting, growing, diversifying and so on. What are some of the things that help with resilience: - Have a great up to date plan - a roadmap - Your mindset - expectations of bumps along the way - Building a great team around you - to support and assist you I have worked with so many businesses going through these exact circumstances. Progress is key. Running your own business can be very tough - but stick at it 'Dont give up before your business does' - in other words, dont give up just before you enjoy the business break through. The best and most successful businesses take time to nurture and grow. Altrincham & Sale Chamber of Commerce real5 Networking Knutsford & Altrincham real5 Networking Manchester Warrington Business Exchange

Running a business can be exhilarating, but let’s be honest—sometimes it gets exhausting. At times, the spark starts to fade, and we’re left questioning why we started in the first place. This is why I’ve created Elevate Live Online - a week designed to reignite your passion, reconnect you with your purpose, and remind you of exactly why you started this journey. ➡️ Comment "TICKET" and get yours today. You’ll be surrounded by 40 leaders who have faced the same challenges, battled the same doubts, and come out the other side stronger. Their stories will inspire you, their wisdom will guide you, and their strategies will help you take your business to places you’ve only dreamed of. And it’s not just about strategy. Elevate is about the emotional and mental breakthroughs that make everything else possible: Get that aha moment that puts everything into perspective. Feel the support and encouragement from a community that’s rooting for you. Leave feeling more aligned, energized, and ready to take action. Maybe you’re thinking, “I don’t have time to attend a week-long event.” That’s why we’ve designed this to be flexible for you: Replay Access: Watch whenever it fits into your life. Podcast Versions: Listen while doing the dishes, during your morning run, or while relaxing in the evening. This week could be the turning point for you and your business. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eT4AduDa

I’m not one for resolutions. But I am one for intentions… 2024… ideas turned into action, and activity became momentum. Many meaningful firsts 🙏 One highlight was sitting down with Michelin-star chef George Mendes for my new podcast, The Heart and Hustle of Portugal. George isn’t just a chef; he’s an artist and a leader. His intentional approach and care for his craft remind us that mastery is in the process not the outcome. That’s the mindset I’m bringing into 2025 (thank you Chef!). Here is my 5 for ‘25… 1. Refining the craft.  Growing my venture, sharpening the podcast’s purpose, and amplifying more voices. 2025 will be about defining their purpose with a capital “P”. 2. Leading with presence.  Mentoring talent, collaborating on impactful projects like Tribeca Lisboa ’25 (so much more!). More time on the ground - IRL - with partners across the Atlantic! 3. Balancing ambition and well-being.  Recharging at my childhood home or simply unplugging to show up fully for family, clients and friends. More reflection to feed the head, heart and soul. 4. Acting with intention.  Choosing to work on projects that align with my values and objectives, even when it means saying no. Less activity, more purpose. 5. Elevating connections.  Nurturing relationships that inspire, challenge, and teach me. Nurturing relationships that point to the future. Let’s connect here. Happy New Year to each of you. Here’s to building, leading, and growing with purpose in 2025. What’s your 5 for ‘25? Vamos! Let’s Go!

Did you know Simply Business Club offers more than just networking Of course, we have networking, and we believe the networking we offer is the best around, mainly because we offer a wide range of meetings on different days and different times to try to suit as many people as possible. Online Networking - we offer 3 meetings per week Monday 11am - 12.30pm | Thursday 12.30pm - 2pm | Friday 7.30am - 9am Come along and see how we give everyone 3-4 minutes to talk about their businesses and then we open up to the room for questions and conversation, it is in these conversations that we often find golden nuggets. In Person meetings - Currently once per month in Kent, we have 1 meeting in Thanet and we are launch in Canterbury, Folkestone and Medway within the next few months. Simply Conversational Podcast - A podcast where we interview members of the club and find out about them and how they do what they do and how they can help everyone to achieve the next level SBC Magazine - A magazine that shares positive business articles, tips and advice and we focus on how we can help business professionals All in all SImply Business Club is a great place to be as we always say "A rising tide lifts all boats" If we all help each other we all win

What great conversation I had with my guest Michael Fabber on this week’s #InspiredChoices show! One of the things he said about business that really stood out was this: “You must understand who you are speaking to and what they need.” Don’t miss this one - listen to the full episode, “Business Straight Up with Guest Michael Fabber,” by tapping on the link below. #ChristineMciver #BusinessOptimizationExpert #Coach #Business #Choice

WHAT DRIVES YOUR COMPANY… THE STORY or THE COMPETITION? I am on a lifelong pursuit to understand why some companies are more successful than others, not just in terms of profitability but how they impact people, society, and the planet. I found that companies that make a positive impact and profit are more “Story-Driven” than vs. “Competition-Driven.” “Story-Driven” companies focus on how they can best serve the needs of their people, customers, communities, and the planet, and prosperity follows. “Competition-Driven” companies are more reactive to competition and do not first respond to the needs of people, customers, communities, and our planet. “Story Driven” - Responsive to customers and all other stakeholders. - Winning by mattering. “Competition Driven” - Reactive to the competition. - Winning by only achieving profit. Many businesses fall into the trap of continuously chasing competitors, often losing sight of their vision and values, which initially were to make the world a better place. A great example of a “Story-driven” company is Zingerman’s Community of Businesses. They thrive by prioritising community and employee engagement over competition. They have built a brand known for its strong values and purpose, which has led to long-term success and loyalty. By shifting focus from competing to mattering, businesses can create a more sustainable and impactful presence in their industry and long-term healthy profit. What drives your company; is it the competition or the story? #impact #founder #purpose ___________________________________ ♻️ Repost if this helped or inspired. 🙋♂️ Great to meet you I’m Michael. 💥 I believe in business as a force for good. 🎧 Listen to The Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show on your favourite podcast channel.

𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 I recently listened to Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ interview with Gina McCarthy on JLD's podcast, "Wiser Than Me," and this stoicism-based wisdom struck a chord since it's easy to become consumed by uncertainties and challenges that we simply cannot influence. Instead of letting these worries drain your energy, consider redirecting that focus. Concentrate on what you can control: your actions, your responses, and your mindset. This shift not only fosters resilience but also enhances productivity. Focus instead on what you 𝘤𝘢𝘯 control: your actions, your mindset, and how you respond to challenges. Shift that energy toward problem-solving, innovation, and making the most of the opportunities at hand. What do you think about this stoic wisdom? Does it resonate with you? Do you subscribe to this way of thinking? I'd love to hear your thoughts. 𝘗𝘚 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘢 𝘓𝘰𝘶𝘪𝘴-𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘺𝘧𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘴, 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵. 𝘐’𝘮 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴. 𝘐'𝘮 𝘴𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦, 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, a workshop that will explore the intersection of Personal and Business Branding. September 24 from 9:00 to noon CST at the Horizon Photography studio in the Noyes Cultural Arts Center in Evanston, IL. 𝗔 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Follow Susan Tyson and Jennifer Schuman. Activate notifications (click the🔔 in the upper left of our profiles) to stay updated. ======================= 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗲: With over 40 years in marketing, I focus my marketing expertise on small businesses. 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗲 and activate notifications (🔔) to stay updated 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗠𝗢 (𝗳𝗖𝗠𝗢) 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺? 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗲. 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.

This is one of the best ways to motivate your employee ! 🤯 Had a lightbulb moment listening to Raj Shamani podcast with Dr. Velumani! Dr. Velumani's approach to leading his team hit home for me. Here's the scoop: Instead of hiring from outside, Dr. Velumani believed in promoting from within. He left seats open above his employees, showing them they had room to grow. It wasn't about years on the job; it was about smarts. Simple truth: Promotions were based on brains, not just how long you've been around. Let's take a page from Dr. Velumani's book. Let's build workplaces where everyone knows they have a shot at climbing the ladder. Cheers to promoting talent and making every day count! #EmployeeMotivation #PromoteFromWithin #SmartMoves #entrepreneurship #businesslessons

I’m thrilled to announce that the very first WHEN Stories event is officially underway—and guess what? We SOLD OUT all speaker spots in just one day! It’s clear that the power of storytelling is resonating, and I can’t wait for you to experience the incredible stories we have lined up. For those of you who are new to WHEN Stories™, here’s a quick reminder: WHEN Stories (when everything changed) is all about turning the pivotal moments in your life into a stage-worthy message. Imagine if TEDx and Chicken Soup for the Soul had a baby.... that woud be WHEN Stories! We believe that sharing your story builds trust, inspires change, and connects you with others on a deep level. Whether through our Live Event, Book Anthology, YouTube channel, or podcast, WHEN Stories provides a platform for real, raw stories of resilience and growth that deserve to be heard. Now, you don’t have to miss out on the magic—join us virtually for FREE to experience the very first WHEN Stories Live Event on November 12th from 9am to 5pm. Get ready for a day packed with life-changing stories from 15 powerful speakers. Each story represents a moment of transformation that will inspire and empower you! 👉 Here’s how you can stay connected: Subscribe to the WHEN Stories YouTube Channel for exclusive videos featuring these powerful stories. Tune into the WHEN Stories Podcast to hear even more transformative moments that are shaping lives and businesses. RSVP your spot to attend the live virtual event for FREE (in comments) Don’t miss this opportunity to hear real stories of resilience, growth, and transformation—all from the comfort of your home. I can’t wait to see you there and witness the impact these stories will have on our incredible community! Wendy Babcock Founder, WHEN Stories™ P.S. Thinking about sharing YOUR story on our March 2025 stage? Let’s talk! Book a WHEN Stories Discovery Call (comment WHEN for my calendar link), and we’ll explore how your story can become a stage-worthy message that inspires and transforms.