5 minute clarity exercise:


Hey Reader, happy September!

I love September so much. While I'm not a Virgo, I feel those back-to-school, get-yer-S#-together vibes and I'm ALL in.

Personally, I'm recommitting to my exercise program this fall as well as a super-fun musical project and (fingers crossed) a DIY bathroom remodel that is easily 5 years overdue. (I promise to show a before/after pic if we actually do it)

Also, I'm more fired up than ever about helping my clients make "buy-a-house" money, aka a livable working wage, from their businesses.

Millions of people are creating new revenue streams online, so why not you?

🔑 We know CLARITY is the key to creating a stand-out offer, so here's a clarifying question and a simple exercise:

What do you want to be known for?

You can have the credentials, the passion and even the opportunities...

But if you don’t know how to clearly, confidently speak to what you want to be known for?

You’ll stay invisible.

So if you’re feeling a bit foggy when it comes to your message,
or if you’re doing all the things but not feeling aligned?

Start here 👇

🎧 5-Minute Clarity Exercise to Align Your Purpose with Your Business & Attract the Right Clients

In this week's podcast episode, I shared:

  • Why being a generalist can block your growth
  • How to reconnect with what lights you up
  • The 5-minute exercise that helps you quickly align
  • How this clarity helps you attract high-ticket, ready-to-buy clients

Here is a simple breakdown of the exercise so you can cut/paste this into a google doc and get it done!


✍️ Mini Exercise:

Take 5 minutes today and make two lists:

List #1: Everything you currently do — all the skills, services, and areas of expertise you use with your clients or in your work.

List #2: What you actually want to be known for — the ideas, expertise, and results that light you up and feel most aligned with the business (and life) you want to build.

Now… look at both lists side by side.

Where’s the overlap?
Where are you showing up in ways that don’t serve your bigger vision?

This is clarity work.
It’s how you stop marketing like “just another expert” and start showing up as the one your dream clients can’t wait to work with.

You ready to do this?

Set a time, and... GO!

Ok - now here's part two:

Once you do the exercise - hit reply and share ONE insight you got out of it.

Let me know what comes up for you. I love hearing those aha moments.

xx
Deborah

PS. Important links where I'm be dropping the gooooooods this month!

Wednesday September 10th at 7 pm ET - Foundations Open House - Register

This is a sneak peek at the new space and structure of the Foundations group coaching program. This is for coaches, service providers, creative artists, consultants who are done running around in circles and are ready to simplify marketing and scale income. I'll be sharing how we build your unique offers and operations as well as automate leads and sales.

The FREE 6-episode private podcast to help you clean up energy leaks is LIVE and the clarity bombs are going off!

Stuck not making sales? Maybe it's your energy. Let's find out--> The Soulful Sales Energetic Self-Audit

Deborah C. Smith, Business Coach, Marketing Strategist & Podcast Host

Hi, I'm Deborah, your go-to business coach for bespoke offer creation and simple technical solutions. I've been helping coaches, consultants and service providers monetize their expertise and and scale their online business operations for over a decade. In 2007, I built NYC's first ever mobile juice bar and grew that into a 7-figure citywide wellness and catering company. Our success was rooted in smart systems, strong relationships and understanding the power of sharing your story. I offer coaching as well as hands on technical support to move your business project from idea to income in a short amount of time. My work is for soloprenerus with a few years in business who are ready to invest in operations that align with their soul and easily scale. Please check out my podcast and join my list for weekly marketing tips and exclusive event invites!

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