Email 2.20 - Pivot! Pivot! Pivoooot!

? Jim Wrubel , Maria Lucia Ferreira , DIANE WOODFORD , and Cole Johnson ?? , thank you so much for sharing your thoughts in the comments for the previous newsletter and making our conversation going ????

For others - talk to me, too!?

If my experience helps you succeed in your professional and personal journeys, tell me about it because that's exactly what helps me stay motivated and continue sharing my experience!

Help me help you ??

Let's talk

I have an assumption that pouring out a bunch of information (even though it's great) in one day is not the best approach!

Especially since there are so many distractions in our lives ??

So, I decided to pivot!

Here's the plan:

I'll post valuable information in bite-sized pieces during the week:

Monday - freelancing tips

Wednesday - community insights

Thursday - Community Life Show or Community ROI podcast episodes

Friday - human connections hacks

In this newsletter, I'll share one key takeaway from each post and encourage you to check full posts ??

So let's do it!

In Today's Issue

• Why community is important for businesses?
• The Community ROI conversation with Brian Oblinger
• Embrace imperfections, inspired by Kintsugi

Let's Dive In ??

Community ROI

Community is more than relationships; it’s a tool for business growth ??

For years, I thought community was just about fostering connection, but recently I saw its true potential:

Community Must Deliver Real Business Results

?? Check out what I learned about aligning community efforts with ROI ??

Community ROI podcast

Community won’t solve all your business challenges, but when aligned with key business goals—like retention, product quality, and cost reduction—it’s a powerful driver of growth ??

In the latest episode of the Community ROI podcast, I spoke with Brian Oblinger , a community-building expert with over 20 years of experience.

?? Catch 3 key takeaways and listen to the full episode here ??

Mastering Freelancing

Coming Soon on Monday

Go here and ring the bell to not miss it ??

Human Connections

Embracing imperfections, just like in the Japanese art of Kintsugi, enriches our lives.

When we accept our flaws, we find resilience and beauty in being authentically ourselves.

?? Explore how embracing your “cracks” transforms the way you connect with others ??

Check out the posts above and share your perspective!

I’d love to hear from you! ??

Thank you for being on this journey with me! ??

Curiosity Corner

"Do you know why businesses have so few referrals compared to what they could have? They never ask for them."

Excerpt from "$100M Leads: How to Get Strangers To Want To Buy Your Stuff" by Alex Hormozi

Upcoming Events

• Between Two Watercoolers Meeting 132 on Friday, November 1st @ 10 am PT (6 pm CET) - to meet new and old friends from the community world
• The Future is Freelance Forum on Friday, November 15th @ 8 am PT (5 pm CET) - an exciting collaborative event for stakeholders from all levels of the freelance ecosystem by Sarah Duran
• Freelance Xmas Party on Tuesday, November 26th, in Berlin - parties are not only for full-time workers, huh ????
• Freelance Unlocked 2025 - May 14th-15th, 2025, in Berlin - if you're a freelancer in Europe - you must be there ????

Valuable Materials

• 5 Surprising Traits to Add a Human Touch to Your Community (Video ) - my CMX Global speech ??
• How Community Helps to Boost Retention and Lower Costs (Video and Audio ) - Community ROI conversation with Brian Oblinger
• How Freelancers Can Navigate AI-Driven Recruitment (Video and Audio ) - Freelance Thrive conversation with Nadia Harris
• Building Long-Term Client Relationships As A Freelancer (Video and Audio ) - Freelance Sucks conversation with Patrick Rossnagel

P.S. I help build communities for startups and fast-growing companies that want to foster trusted customer relationships and grow together!

If that's what you need professional help with, or if you know someone who needs it, message me right away! ????