Happy Thursday Syndicate Family! Remember Today's Thursday Coffee Chat is a HAPPY HOUR and is at 5pm EST instead of our usual morning chat. That means a 2-martini late lunch for the West Coast and a Wine before bed in the UK, lol. Today we will be talking about the 5 Day Authority Accelerator we have been doing this week, plans for next month, and just enjoying each other's company. Hope to see you there!! Authority Acceleration Sprint: Day 4: TEACH PUBLICLY You don’t become an authority in private. You become one in public. Today you teach. Using the framework you built Tuesday. Choose one: You can Share in the Thursday Happy Hour Chat tonight in Skool or • Go Live • Post a carousel • Write a LinkedIn breakdown • Record a short video • Do a thread Teach one core concept from your method. Do not overthink it. Clarity > perfection. Then drop the link or screenshot below. Engagement Rule: Support at least 3 members publicly today. Visibility builds authority. Community multiplies it. Let’s be seen.

Last month I posted that the GayBarchives group on FB had reached 18,000 members - and about 400 new members in a single week. TODAY we added more than 500 new members and topped 20,400! Several of our posts over the past week have topped 50,000 views each. VISIBILITY is our friend. If this continues, the sky is the limit. #ilovegaybars #GayBarchives

Happy Wednesday Syndicate Fam! It's Wednesday so time to brag about yourself a little and increase your visibility and today it will go hand in hand with today's Authority Accelerator, even if you are not participating in the learning Sprint. Share with the group your Biggest Win in your lgbtq entrepreneurial pursuits. What was a big client you landed? What did you do that moved your biz up to the next level? What was the thing that first made you feel like "I Can Do This!" Brag on what you do and a Win you are most proud of!! And/Or Authority Acceleration Sprint Day 3 WEDNESDAY: STACK YOUR PROOF Authority without evidence is just opinion. Today we build your proof stack. And no — you do NOT need: • 7 figures • 10,000 followers • A TED Talk You need receipts. Proof can include: • Client wins • Testimonials • Case studies • Personal transformation • Years of lived experience Today’s Assignment: Write a post titled: “Why I’m Qualified To Do This Work” Be honest, Be Grounded, and Be specific. Authority is built on documented transformation. Drop it below. And yes — this might feel uncomfortable.Good. Growth lives there.

Just over FOUR YEARS AGO I interviewed David Dominé about his book, 'A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City'. The local Louisville gay scene and characters figure prominently in the story. Stay tuned for big news from David and HBO. In the meantime, watch his interview: https://youtu.be/A7CDRKZR PS- This book inspired my disco ball obsession. Or, at the very least, added fuel to the fire. #ilovegaybars #GayBarchives #gayKY

Happy Tuesday Syndicate Family, Let's welcome to the group our newest member all the way from Serbia, @Darko Živkov Popov Give him a warm welcome and Darko, take a minute to go to our "Introductions" tab and let us know a little about yourself and how we can help each other grow. For today's 'Tools to Grow,' I want to talk a little bit about podcasting. It came up in our ALL Member Coffee Chat yesterday, and since it's in my wheelhouse, I thought I would post about it today. As an lgbtq podcaster for over 10 years now, I have seen the benefits of both sides of the microphone, from the podcaster's perspective and the guest's. Podcasting isn’t just “content.” It’s a visibility accelerator, a trust builder, and a relationship magnet, especially for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, creatives, and service providers. Here’s why both hosting and guesting on podcasts are powerful tools to grow your business or service: The Power of Being a Podcast Guest When you’re a guest, you borrow trust instantly. You’re stepping into an audience that’s already warmed up. Why it works: - You position yourself as an expert without pitching - You reach new, aligned audiences fast - You build credibility through conversation, not ads - You create reusable content (clips, quotes, reels) - You form real relationships with hosts and communities It's really a low lift, high visibility, and big authority energy to bring to your business or service. The Advantage of Hosting Your Own Podcast When you host, you control the narrative, and the ecosystem around your brand. Why it works: - You become the connector in your industry - Your brand grows through consistency and familiarity - Every episode builds long-term trust and discoverability - Guests often turn into collaborators, clients, or referrals - Your podcast becomes a lead generator, not just a show When you actually host your own podcast, you’re not chasing visibility, you’re creating it. By the way, the real growth happens when you do both: