Grow North Thursday Newsletter

It's a Values In Action Alert! When I saw this message pop up on Airbnb, I thought, "This is what living your values looks like as a business." It’s about drawing a line in the sand and saying, “This is who we are. This is who we serve.” Airbnb has made a deliberate choice to align with their purpose and the kind of community they want to build, even knowing it might turn some people away. But the reality is, the relationship with their ideal customer will be deeper, more authentic, and more profitable in the long run. Purpose-driven alignment isn’t just good ethics, it’s freaking good business. As someone who’s worked with purpose-driven businesses, I know these decisions can be tough. But they’re worth it. The best growth happens when it’s aligned with what matters most - to you and to the people you’re here to serve. Well done, Airbnb. Thanks for leading the way! ?? Have you’ve seen a company walk the talk with their values?

How to identify the best paths to grow (according to Growth Hackers) The ICE Framework: What are your favorite creative, low-cost strategies to grow? I'll share mine in the comments ↓ __ If you like this, follow me, Colleen Kranz??. I simplify systems for business growth, personal purpose, and life by your design.

I like big plans and I cannot lie... (Yes, I went there. You’re welcome, Sir Mix-a-Lot fans.) ?? I like big plans, it's true. My natural tendency is to Go. Big. All. The. Way. But, going big and complicated with plans isn't always great. Back in 2018, when I launched my mom blog, I had all the ideas...templates, events, a full vision. But I overcomplicated everything. By the time the site went live, I was already burned out. Between a full-time job and my 1- and 4-year-olds, I couldn’t keep up. Sound familiar? Now, don’t get me wrong, there’s a time and place for intricate plans. But after starting two successful businesses in the past four years, I’ve learned that when clarity and action are the goal, simplicity almost always wins. Overcomplicated plans aren't just a business problem either, they can sneak into our personal goals and even daily to-dos...the more moving parts, the more likely things break down. In tomorrow's Grow North Thursday newsletter, we'll tackle this head-on. Here's what's inside: -Why simple plans are smarter (and where they shine) -My favorite one-page plan examples -How to build your one-page plan to get to action faster If you'd like to join us, subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gkpjFiyN ???????? ?????? ???????? ???????????? ???????? ?????? ???????? ???? ???????????????????????????????? ?? ?????????

There is nothing quite like that moment when it all snaps into place. Each week, when I sit down to write my newsletter, I 'try on' topics from my idea library. Sketch out a rough outline, see how the hook/intro takes shape and how helpful the topic truly is. Sometimes the first idea clicks. Sometimes I end up scrapping it and trying another topic. I have my 3 content pillars guiding me: ? Business growth ? Aligned with purpose ? Intentionally designing a life one loves ?? But bringing these pillars to life is where I get to explore and create each week. It's a little like molding clay. Sometimes I need to get in there and work it for a bit before the end product direction is realized. But there's that moment, like a snap, where you can finally see clearly where it's headed and how the pieces will fit together. It's like a lightning strike and everything moves faster after that. I'm working on a different and much larger creative project right now that I've been stuck in clay mode for far too long. This week I'm changing that. In tomorrow's newsletter, I'm opening up about my project and 5 ways I'm going to achieve that snap moment - and hopefully help you achieve more snaps too. If you'd like to join us, subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gkpjFiyN ?? ???????? ???? ?????? ?????????? ?????????? ???????? ???????????????? ??????????????? Image cred: my kids' creative process with snow on the beach. ?

You'd be surprised how many people are out there doing it completely terrified. A reminder not everyone is as cool and collected as they seem. Not everyone has it all figured out. But what matters is that they are taking action anyway. They're making a choice that aligns with where they want to go. And that’s as brave and noble as any achievement. Your fear doesn't disqualify you from success. ?? ???????? ???????? ???????? ?????? ?????? ???????????? ???????? ?????????