Ep. 291: Gratitude, Tools, and Two Black Friday Gifts Just for You

As business owners, we are brave.
 We are gritty.
 We are the ones who raise our hands and say, “Hey, I’ll be the one to lead. I’ll open the storefront. I’ll be the one who takes the risk.”

But… we don’t do any of this alone.

We have:

I wanted to pause in this week of gratitude and say out loud what we all know is true:

And that’s exactly why I’m sharing my Tools I Love list today.

Not because I get a small referral bonus, but because when something WORKS…when something makes our life easier…when something saves us time, money, or emotional bandwidth…

We SHARE it.
 Because that’s what good friends do.
 We share the recipe.
 We share the shortcut.
 We share the wisdom.

Enjoy this episode and make sure you check out the referral page of my website to grab the all year long deals that they offer!

Also - a poem for you - I heard this at my yoga class and it made me cry, it hit me so deeply.  Enjoy. 

Be Thankful
Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire, If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something For it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations
Because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge
Because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary Because it means you've made a difference.
It is easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.
GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles and they can become your blessings.
~ Author Unknown ~

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In 2009, Melissa Rose started her business, The Dancing House, in the basement of her home. There, she taught the art of dance to students of all ages while her babies were right along with her, in the pack and playing.  With passion, resilience, and tenacity, she created a business that has become "The Highlight of Your Week" for her tribe, her team, and her community, along with running a successful brick-and-mortar business and an online dance membership.

When she’s not teaching pliés or hitting publish on a podcast, Melissa coaches other brick-and-mortar business owners to become the only option in town—using smart, sustainable SEO strategies like Google Business Profile optimization, blog content, and simple marketing systems that actually work. Off the clock? You’ll find her chasing her five amazing kids, hiking her favorite trails, or getting her hands dirty in the garden.