https://www.linkedin.com/posts/reneecormier-marketing-strategist_my-new-community-fractional-referral-network-activity-7246914210721325058-B9yP?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

I have made the LinkedIn Outreach Mastery recording and workbook available to all members. You can find it in the Classroom or use this link to access. Enjoy! https://www.skool.com/fractional-referral-network/classroom/4d26dd99?md=e4e5ec93767a4e608c49602293f9e121

Hello everyone, I’ve been absent from the group for the past several weeks. My best friend and beloved husband was killed in a traffic incident on Sunday, August 25 while riding his motorcycle. He had the right of way and a woman driving a U-Haul hit and killed him. She had a stop sign and did not stop — she ran through it. I’m not sharing this to garner sympathy but rather to ensure you all consider taking the time to get your affairs in order. We had a trust for our home and a few other things in order but the rest is a bit of a mess. I’m slowly working things though with our trust attorney, financial planner, and soon, an injury attorney. Passwords weren’t very well documented either. He had such a lovely brain but organization wasn’t his strong suit. As for my fledgling business, it has been on hold for the past several weeks and while I was really feeling like I had made progress, I’m glad I didn’t have any current paying clients. It’s given me time to grieve and work through all of these tasks. I will be back soon (a few more weeks) and then I’ll be asking for your help. I’ll be seeking the following projects: build out marketing strategies, ideal client profiles, customer journeys, goal setting, audits (lead magnets, SEO, website/landing pages, etc.) On my website, you can find my services. www.thesavvycmo.com Some final thoughts…Be sure to tell your loved ones how much you love and care for them. Give them an extra long hug tonight. And add a date on your calendar to get your affairs in order. Your loved ones will thank you. With gratitude, Michelle Silva

I truly believe that if you want to be successful at anything, your head has to be in the right place. Henry Ford famously said, "Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right." I agree. This isn't just some airy-fairy quote from a wealthy man. It’s actually backed by neuroscience. Your brain is an organ that filters opportunities according to your expectations. Its primary job is to keep you alive, so if you’re expecting that something won’t work, your brain will ensure you overlook opportunities right in front of you. Or, if you believe nothing will change no matter what you do, guess what? Nothing changes, and you’re proven right. The thing is, the opportunity was there all along—you just didn’t notice it. Here’s an example we can all relate to: you’re searching for ketchup in the fridge, and it’s nowhere to be found. Then someone else opens the fridge and effortlessly points out that it’s right there in front of you. We’ve all had that happen. That’s your brain giving you the results you expected. You looked ten times and saw nothing, but Jane took one look and found it immediately. Go figure! As you go about your business day, remember to check your mindset. Joining a networking group but not networking, even though you have time? That’s self-sabotage. Not following up on leads because you think they won’t go anywhere? Self-sabotage. Over-planning and under-implementing? Yep, self-sabotage. Expecting negative outcomes? Self-sabotage. It’s funny: the two people who told me they got nothing from being in this group are the same people who never introduced themselves, never put their name on the referral list, and never checked in after they joined. They got nothing because they did nothing—and probably expected to struggle with growing their business. I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re soon displaying the “Open to Work” banner on their LinkedIn profiles. This little post is just a reminder to give your head a check today. If you’re reading this, maybe you needed it!

I'm developing more live workshops and want to ensure the subject matter is what the group is interested in. According to my data, the following are the most important issues in the group. I'd like to verify these findings with a poll. Please respond. If you would prefer to learn something else, then just drop a comment below.