Trying to build something online can start to feel like a full time audition. Make more videos. Get more followers. Post more often. Keep the algorithm happy. But what if the people you actually want to connect with aren’t waiting for your next Reel? There are other ways to build an online business. LinkedIn is one of them. And for those of us who would rather have a real conversation than perform for an algorithm, it might be worth a second look. You can use it to build relationships, get your business or community in front of the right people, and create opportunities without needing thousands of followers. Maybe the answer isn’t getting louder. Maybe it’s getting into the right room. When was the last time you gave LinkedIn a serious look?

Could LinkedIn be your missing piece? When we think about building an income online, LinkedIn probably isn’t the first platform that comes to mind. I know it wasn't for me. We think Facebook. Instagram. TikTok. YouTube. But LinkedIn? Most of us still think of it as the place you go when you’re looking for a job or updating a résumé. But what if we’ve been overlooking something? LinkedIn can also be a place to build real connections, get your business or community in front of the right people, and create opportunities that could eventually lead to income. And you don’t need to become another loud voice on social media to do it. That’s exactly why I’ve invited a guest speaker into our community to talk about LinkedIn and show us what’s possible. Not another social media lesson. A different way of looking at a platform many of us have probably been ignoring. Have you ever considered using LinkedIn to grow your business or create another source of income?

Okay, I have to share a little win today. 💜 I got my first UGC brand contract! 🎉 I’ve been putting myself out there, applying and hearing plenty of crickets along the way, so getting that first YES feels pretty darn good. Still lots to learn, but today I’m celebrating the win. What’s one little win you’re celebrating this week?

I’ve been trying different ways to make extra money since the late 1980s. Home parties. Network marketing. MLMs. Different companies, different products, different promises. Some of the products were genuinely excellent. Did I make money sometimes? Yes. Did I lose money over the years? Absolutely. But looking back, I think my biggest mistake was this: Every time I found a new opportunity, I treated it like it had to be THE ONE. I’d put all my eggs in that basket and keep pushing, even when it clearly wasn’t the right fit. What I know now is that not every good opportunity is a good opportunity for you. Maybe you hate selling. Maybe you don’t want to be on video. Maybe you want extra income without creating another full-time job. That doesn’t mean you failed. It means you learned something. Try it. Learn it. Give it a fair shot. If it fits, keep going. If it doesn’t, take what you learned and move on. After nearly four decades of trying different ways to make money, I’ve learned I don’t need one perfect side hustle. I’d rather have several skills, several possibilities, and the freedom to choose what actually fits my life. I just wish all these options were available back when I started 😂

And it doesn’t always mean your price is too high. Sometimes they just don't have enough trust or belief yet. Think about it. Have you ever wanted something, considered buying it, then talked yourself out of it? Your buyers do the SAME thing. They might be thinking… Will this actually work for someone like me? What if I buy it and never use it? I’ve bought other programs. How is this different? Do I really need this right now? THIS is why your content needs to do more than explain your offer. It needs to build BELIEF. Show them how it works. Share real examples and results. Address the doubts they’re already having. Because understanding what you sell doesn’t mean they believe it’s right for THEM. And without that belief, they’re probably not buying. 💛 LET’S PRACTICE! Think about your MAIN offer. What’s ONE reason someone might hesitate to buy it? Drop it below, and let’s talk about how to address that hesitation in your content BEFORE they ever reach your sales page. 👇🏽