Let's Rise Together!

When you look around at others in your field, do you see competition or a network of like minded people?  When you see someone else's posts who is a little farther on their journey, do you feel a pang of jealousy or do you see them as a lighthouse?  Do you ever wish you could just have a real, authentic conversation with other entrepreneurs, where everyone let down their guard and were willing to work through the areas they were struggling with?! {Seriously, pause for a second and answer those questions!}

This month we will be working rising together to create 10K months! How do you do that?  By investing time in creating a network that supports you, challenges you, and serves as a place to both give and receive referrals.  Business doesn't have to be a lonely place, I promise. How do I know this, because I am currently surrounded by an amazing network of fellow entrepreneurs who do just that for me.  

So what does it take to create a strong network? Making space in your schedule to form authentic relationships; admitting what areas of your business you are struggling with; being open to sharing what works for you, especially if it can help them succeed as well; and a strong understanding that there are enough clients that everyone has the ability to make money. 

In theory, those steps sounds simple but everyone I talk to struggles with at least one element of that process.  Be honest with yourself about what aspect is hard for you.  If it is authentic relationships, set aside time each day to connect with those you look up to on a people level first.  If you struggle to be honest about what areas of your business you are struggling with, challenge yourself to connect with someone you have a great friendship with and simply state: "I am really struggling with [work/life balance, finding new people to work with, keeping my finances in order, insert what you are struggling with!].  You might be surprised at the conversation that follows!  If you are struggling to share what works for you with others, ask yourself why!  Is it because you are seeing them as competition?  If you have a hard time recognizing there are more than enough clients for everyone, you need to take time to evaluate your money mindset.  Are you operating from a place of lack, instead of abundance?  

We will dive more into all of these aspects of creating a network throughout the month, but I want you to begin to see the invaluable resource a network provides.  In addition to seeing the benefits of a network in my own life, over the past month, I have had the privilege of interacting with an amazing group of women in my Six Figure Society.  I have watched them open up to one another, support one another, refer one another, and hold one another accountable.  I think if you talk to them, they will say they have found a safe place where they feel supported, challenged and encouraged.  The result: their businesses are growing at a rapid pace!  

So spend some time today and reach out to friends, colleagues, mentors, or anyone else that will help you to feel supported and encouraged.  I promise you won't regret it. 

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