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Are you ready to “Make the effort!” to grow your business?

Scrolling through Instagram this week, I came across a post by @Steve Gutenberg that really resonated with me.

He spoke about the power of "making the effort." We all know the feeling—sometimes we just don’t want to do something, or we’re afraid to step out of our comfort zone. Maybe we feel the risk isn’t worth it. But the truth is, when we make the effort, the rewards can be incredible.

I’ve nearly completed my Planner for 2025 and this year is a completely different twist.  I’m excited to teach you how to “Build Your Own Planner” working with the Purposeful Planner System, so stay tuned….

The importance of the Purposeful Planner System is to focus on three core steps:

• Setting goals
• Making a plan
• Taking action

However, simply following these steps isn't enough; it takes consistent “effort” to see real results. This is especially true in business, where growing your client base requires ongoing lead generation. 

If you want real rewards you have to

MAKE THE EFFORT

This week I thought I’d share with you 5 ways to generate new leads?  But, you have to make the effort is you want to see the rewards!

#1  Make the effort to reach out and connect with prospects every week. Even when it feels challenging or when you doubt whether someone will be interested, making that effort can lead to unexpected opportunities.

#2  Make the effort to join a networking organization. I understand that networking can be daunting, especially for introverts. But I can personally attest that joining networking groups led to significant growth in my business.

#3  Make the effort to be a guest on a podcast. Collaborating with others in your niche is a fantastic way to expand your reach. As a podcast guest, you'll have the opportunity to share your expertise and attract new leads. 

I made the effort to start my You Tube Series  

"Success Tips for Entrepreneurs who work from home" 

and my first interview was with Lindsay Johnson who inspired me to focus on growing my channel.  I’ve interviewed 10 entrepreneurs so far and have a slew more lined up in the pipeline and my channel is growing.

Watch my FIRST INTERVIEW with Lindsay.

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#4  Make the effort to create a Freebie lead magnet. Offering a valuable freebie in exchange for a name and email address is a great way to capture leads. Ensure your lead magnet provides genuine value so that your ideal clients are eager to sign up.

#5  Make the effort to Engage in Public Speaking and Group Workshops. Many organizations and non-profits are always looking for speakers. Leading just one workshop can introduce you to new people and generate numerous leads.

I challenge you this week to “Make the effort.”

Choose three strategies that resonate most with you and your business niche. Then, commit to taking consistent action on those strategies every week.

I understand the struggle of forcing myself to make the effort, but I've learned time and again that it’s worth it.  By making the effort, you'll move closer to achieving your goals.

Make the effort today, and see the rewards tomorrow.

Until next week, 

Gale Bates,  Your "BIG BOLD GOALS” Mentor

PS:  Are you an entrepreneur who loves being your own boss?  Maybe it's time to "make the effort" to create a roadmap for success that gives you a crystal-clear vision of how to plan your daily business activities with a specific outline of tasks.

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