Life First Business Strategy

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This week’s Better Together Round-Up is here! Think: one game-changing strategy, the resources you didn’t know you needed, and a few fun favorites we’re loving right now. Quick to read, packed with value—you in? 🕒 3-minute read, unlimited inspiration.

Hi Reader,

We had a snow day this week. Right after we recovered from Thanksgiving on Tuesday, four inches of overnight snow turned everything into a soft, sparkly blanket. ❄️ The highlight of my week was getting to tell my girls they didn't have school at 6 am, and the giddy smiles of getting to go back to sleep were priceless. If we could only have snow days as adults...

...Which got me thinking.
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I didn't have a full snow day, but I did pause for a few hours mid-day, which was a treat. The girls and I cozied up on the couch, made a hot cocoa assembly line, and finally finished the latest season of Great British Bake Off. It was the kind of day that felt like winter magic and a reminder that not every part of your business needs to feel like a rush.

But here’s the thing I was thinking about as I watched them giggle through the show (We love a good British accent). Even in seasons of rest, you can’t put client attraction on the back burner. Not if you want a sustainable business that still feels aligned when the new year hits. But you can do it in a way that allows you to NOT be on your computer all day.

Attracting aligned clients isn’t just about the next sale or launch. It’s about building real relationships now that make everything easier later.
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You can’t skip this part and expect your business to thrive.

The good news? It doesn’t have to be hard. And this month, I’m leaning into connection in ways that feel light, fun, and genuinely aligned.

What You Do Now Shapes What Launches Later

December is a sneaky gift. Most people either try to sprint to the finish line or coast until January. But you? You’re playing the long game. 👀

Here’s what I’m focusing on this week—not because I need immediate results, but because I know these tiny seeds will bloom beautifully in 2026:

• 📨 Sponsored Mariah’s newsletter – Think lead magnet swap, but smarter. This kind of visibility feels fun and intentional. Here’s the link to her site (she is awesome at SEO) if you want to see it in action.​
• 🎉 Hosting a holiday networking event – If you haven't hosted or joined one this quarter, I highly recommend. Even one authentic conversation can shift everything. Details here.
• 🎄 Lizzy’s Christmas Party – One of my fave annual collaborations. Being part of this feels like showing up to the cool table and getting to bring your own dessert. Check it out.
• 🧠 Bathed in batching – I used my GPT to knock out December’s emails in under two hours (including a little surprise for the final week of the year 👀).
• 💬 Brainstorming with biz besties – Truth? I don’t know what I want for 2026 yet. 2025 was a curveball. So I’m anchoring to what is clear: fun, consistency, and community. And yes, I signed up for three wreath-making classes this month. 🎀

The thread? Every one of these efforts centers around a real human connection. That’s the strategy. Show up where your people are. Create touchpoints now that make future launches feel like a reunion, not a cold pitch.

So here’s to cocoa-fueled plans, cozy connections, and client attraction that feels more like you.

Until next Friday,
Holly

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People > Platforms

If you’re feeling a little stretched or unsure about how to “do marketing” in December, start small. Skip the pressure to reinvent the wheel. Just pick one connection point and follow through:

• Co-host something low-key
• Swap emails with a biz buddy
• Batch your content so you can breathe
• Or honestly? Just ask yourself, “What sounds fun right now?”—and trust that answer.

I don’t have my 2026 mapped out (not even close). But I do know that showing up in a way that feels genuine—not gimmicky—is the kind of marketing that actually works. Maybe not overnight. But definitely when it counts.

NOTE: Anti-Social School is on sale—now with a new payment plan! Start building your email strategy now so your 2026 launch feels easy. 👇​
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