<aside> 💚 AUGUST CHALLENGE DETAILS: See how many points you can accumulate over the course of August! Challenge ENDS Friday, August 30th.

Each task varies in terms of how many points it will give you depending upon how much effort will be involved.

• Ask someone new (someone you have NOT met before in person!) to coffee (+2)
• Ask someone you admire to coffee (+2)
• Share Movers & Shakers FB Group/Invite someone new (+2)
• Ask someone who has been in business for a lot longer than you to coffee (+2)
• Ask someone from a different part of the country to coffee (+2)
• Complete this Movers & Shakers feedback form (+3)
• Organize your calendar and create time for social media posting, backend work, website updating, connecting, etc. (+3)
• Read: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/art-avoidance-why-we-shun-difficult-tasks-how-break-dylan-guqyc/ (+1)
• Reach out to a new lead (+3)
• Reach out to a lead or potential client that you haven’t heard back from (+3)
• Complete a task you've been avoiding for more than 3 months (+3)
• Get back on track with updating your Q2/Q3 business expenses (+3)
• Don’t look at your phone for the first hour of the day (+3)
• Do the math to figure out a range for what income you need to bring in for your business (aka project your revenue, calculate your hourly rates, and play around with how many clients you need to work with or products you need to sell in order to generate the income you desire - you can set low, mid and high goals!) (+5)
• Create a vision board, print it and put it on your desk/in your room/on your mirror (+3)
• Print out your WHY - your mission - and put it on your desk/in your room/on your mirror (+3)
• Put your name & info in the below Podcast Matchmaking Form (+1)
• Try a new fitness class (+2)
• Go to a new networking event (+3)
• Meet with someone new over zoom for a virtual coffee chat (+2)
• Share about a new offering in an Instagram post (+2)
• Join another business related facebook group (+1)
• Introduce yourself in that group (+1)
• Cowork with a fellow Mover & Shaker (+2)
• Share about your why on Facebook or Social Media (+2)
• Try out a new cafe in the Sarasota area and leave your business card at the front or on a business card wall (always ask if you can do this first!) (+3)
• Pay off taxes you owe from a different quarter (+4)
• Feed yourself properly 3 days in a row (+4)
• Spend 1 hour getting familiar with your numbers — “Know your numbers: If you don’t pay attention to your metrics or numbers and don’t pay attention to what’s happening in your business, you’ll never be able to forecast where your business is going.” This can look like logging into wherever you track your #s, like Honeybook, Quickbooks, invoicing system, venmo, etc — and reflect on these questions:
  • If you can find your profit & loss statement (”P&L statement — also known as an income statement, is a financial statement that summarizes a company's revenue, costs, expenses, and profits or losses over a specific period. It's a useful tool for business management that provides a snapshot of a company's financial health and viability”) what information does it tell you about your year so far? (+5)
  • If you need to set up a business bank account, make the appointment with your bank! You can collect your points when you complete your appointment. You might need a business checking, savings, and credit card/debit card. (+6)
  • Looking at your monthly revenue so far, reflect on what you notice about your income! (+4)
• Show your face on Instagram stories for at least one story (+2)
• Have that hard conversation. Yes, you know the one I am talking about. (+5)
• Say no to something old (a pattern, a person, a situation, a cycle). (+5)
• Say yes to something new (an opportunity, a dare, a challenge). (+5)
• Reach out to someone you know can help you make the next move in your business (+3)
• Provide a slammin’ solid service and receive a Google Review or testimonial (each one is worth +4)
• Listen to one of my podcast guest episodes below! Lots of advice for new entrepreneurs, as well as more about my story <3 (+1 per episode)
• Read: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-moves-needle-mac-lackey/ (+1) </aside>

Welcome to Movers & Shakers — a space for Sarasota-based heart-centered business owners, healers, coaches, and creatives to connect & co-create.

This group is meant for the Bold & Courageous (Just like you. Yes, YOU!) A mover and shaker is someone that breaks down walls and shakes things up — ****someone who does ****bold things (like start a business or leave their job!) against the odds and oftentimes the status quo…even when they are scared. In this group we acknowledge that owning a business, crafting a life that is right for you and living your unique purpose can be SCARRRRYY!! But…You don’t have to do it alone.

We are here to support — through community, education and connection. Welcome in, friend!

<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-northeast_purple.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-northeast_purple.svg" width="40px" /> What I am currently listening to! 👂 🎼 🎵

for when you need a little love: a collaborative playlist of good vibes

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cDuM4NA3pRYW4akk3Ob9e?si=e5d12cc0060545fc&pt=4cf77bd8e060b9000da2505fc46a56ae

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<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-northeast_purple.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-northeast_purple.svg" width="40px" /> WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

A blended online & in person community — our online facebook group has over 1,000 local entrepreneurs! — that is ready to welcome you with open arms.

Join us For:

• Networking Meetups
• Beach Meetups
• Ticketed & free Workshops & Masterminds
• An online community of 1.1k + women
• Co-working Opportunities

Frequency of events varies month by month, since I am the sole leader of this group (maybe this will change in the future! 😉) As of spring 2024, I am doing my best to have about 1-2 events per month.

**Sign up for one of our upcoming events, below 👇🎉💖

Please note:** While the online facebook group and a majority of our networking events are crafted for women, we do offer some co-ed events. Please check the details of each event you are signing up for for to see if it’s women-only or co-ed.

https://widgets.sociablekit.com/eventbrite-events/iframe/245078

Your Inner Wisdom

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<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-northeast_purple.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-northeast_purple.svg" width="40px" /> SCARED/CONFUSED AS TO HOW TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF/PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS IN THE FACEBOOK GROUP?

Let’s talk about it! First of all, you do NOT need to have it all figured out to share about yourself or your growing hobby/passion/business! Share about your journey — we are all just figuring it out alongside each other :)

Additionally, the reason I place such an emphasis on introducing yourself (as well as storytelling when you are sharing your events and programs in the group) is because I want Movers & Shakers to be about CONNECTION and building relationships. I swear, being more thoughtful about what you post will actually BENEFIT you and others!

If you either a.) thoughtlessly reshare a promotion in my group from a different group or b.) share a promotion without thoughtfully introducing yourself first, or c.) keep on promoting your sh*t without adding value to the group, I WILL deny your request to post. I do not want this group to become a constant feed of promotions with no value or intention.

What makes a powerful intro/promotion!?

• Emphasize your PERSONALITY through your words, phrases and sharing photos of you and your work, community, and loved ones (if that feels comfortable for you!)
• Share about your business — when you started, and who you work with/sell to/what you love most about your work (see how this is different than just dropping a promotion in the group?)
• Highlight your values, mission and belief system
• Share about the things that light up your life
• Provide a next step — are you looking for referrals, friends, 1-1s, coffee dates? writer buddies + hypnosis/nlp connections </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-northeast_purple.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-northeast_purple.svg" width="40px" /> MEET SAMI HOBBS, THE CREATOR OF M+S

Hello beautiful friends — I am so happy you are here! I’d love to share a little more about me so you can better understand how I can be a resource to you:

My mission is to translate what's living in your brain 🧠 into the world through empowering brand photography, skillful brand direction + design, and holistic mentorship.

I am your PARTNER in all things brand + biz (yes, this means I can support you all the way from creating your business, to drafting business plans, to taking your brand photos and designing your website and more.

If you are a new or existing business and need:

• Business + marketing guidance grounded in values of energetic sustainability, courage, creativity, and curiosity -- and prioritizing your INNER wisdom in every choice and strategy
• Tangible brand + website development that is intuitive, modern, and built for longterm impact
• Brand photography experiences that transcend the ordinary and serve as empowering conduits for personal transformation and business growth
• Holistic business education, mentorship and group experiences that help you feel less alone, a little more courageous and ready to take on the wild journey of entrepreneurship (aka workshops + meetups)

Then I am the WOMAN for you ;)

I looove beachcombing, yoga, my beautiful family consisting of my BF + tiny kitten Gouda, crafting jewelry with shells, and creating flower bouquets! You can follow me at www.instagram.com/yourinnerwisdom.co or explore my website + blog here at www.yourinnerwisdom.co.

{Book a Coffee Chat with Sami} {Let’s Design Your Business Card Together!} {Book a Tech Support Session}

xoxo,

Sami

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<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-northeast_purple.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-northeast_purple.svg" width="40px" /> **Learn About Our Community Mission & Values

The Mission That Drives Us**

To create a warm, inviting and growth oriented environment that provides an online and in person platform for connection, collaboration and education. We want Movers & Shakers to become a springboard for you to be your boldest and most courageous self.

The Vision We are Headed Towards

That Movers & Shakers becomes more than networking, that it’s about sharing wisdom, education, support, workshops, building each other up and becoming a supportive ecosystem.

What Matters in Our Community

Choosing to be courageous, compassionate to yourself and others, being kind, curious, and truthful.

**What Does NOT Matter in Our Community

Who you love, what you look like, what your age is, how far you are in your business, what your revenue is, or if you’ve even started your business yet.**

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RESOURCES

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Podcast hosts, are you looking for more guests with unique perspectives & stories to tell? Future podcast guests, are you looking for more opportunities to share your story and spread your wisdom?

Look no further — here’s a document to connect podcast creators and future guests. This idea is thanks to Lily McKenna, Self Love Coach! 😊

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1j--c2xJ1gONGZ3B0SHjYsUcokorngU3c59pQ9tj7DUI/edit?usp=sharing

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<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-northeast_purple.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-northeast_purple.svg" width="40px" /> PODCAST EPISODES (with Sami as a guest!)

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