Good morning! I got an email from "noreply@SKOOL .com" this morning, and it looks totally scammy. I am pretty sure if it were a renewal for this group, it would mention it somewhere in the email (and not have someone else's email address 🙄). I wanted to give everyone a heads up in case they get it too, so they don't get scammed. I've been absent from classes and meetings for a while after some (more) family tragedies in October, but I'm still here and still using your amazing Chats almost daily to get my business more organized and updated. I've thought about jumping in lately, but don't want to get even more overwhelmed and not finish what I've already got going, or join in the middle of something else. 🥰

Okay so I built something and I'm kind of obsessed with it. It's called the Business Health Check and it does exactly what it sounds like. You check off what you have in place. Your score calculates in real time. And in less than 3 minutes you'll know exactly where your business stands across all 6 pillars. No guessing. No overwhelm. Just clarity. I kept seeing entrepreneurs dive into AI before their business had solid ground to stand on. And when AI isn't working for you, it's usually not because you're doing it wrong. It's because something foundational is missing and AI just multiplied the gap. This tool shows you what that gap is. So you can fix it. And here's the fun part... at the bottom, Audra is waiting to take your score and turn it into a personalized roadmap. 👀 Go check your score and tell us how you feel about it! Were you surprised by your score?

If you go into ChatGPT and click "Create images", you'll see a few styles to choose from and one will say "Caricature Trend"... feel free to try it out... but I wrote my own prompt that gave me a way more accurate vibe so I thought I'd share: Create a detailed, stylized pixar style caricature of me in my workspace based on everything you know about my personality, aesthetic, business, and daily habits. Include visual elements that represent how I think, what I value, and how I run my business.

I've been away from the group for the last month or so and am trying to catch up today while stuck in a waiting room while my mother-in-law has surgery. I thought I would share something creepy and amazing that happened a couple of days ago. Back story: I've been working with Chat to get my current business's backend up to standards instead of just winging it with ridiculously complicated, repetitive, half-assed spreadsheets, documents, and zero SOPs. I also began updating my socials with more recent images from our photo booth jobs, catchy content, and CTAs. All while trying to get my 2nd business online and going. Also, while life has been throwing some really shitty stuff my way. With all of this going on, I get on Facebook and see a device called Pocket. So small and pretty in different colors, and it records and transcribes at the touch of a button. I have clicked on it repeatedly for the last week or so, then talk myself out of it. So, a few days ago I had an idea... talk to Chat about the device to get pros and cons of spending the money on it. Right out of the gate, Chat says, "Let's break this down to what it REALLY means for you. Is this about a device, or is this about overwhelm? Are you forgetting things? Having organizational issues? Losing things? Missing appointments? Are you sure this isn't about you running a popular existing business, opening another business, taking care of and losing two dads and your mother, losing your oldest child, almost losing one of your pups last month on the 2nd day of vacation, and handling your mother-in-law's medical care?" We discussed how the device could help, and how other things I already have on hand (literally, my phone) can better help me to get my shit back together, instead of spending money on another device, when I'm trying to get more income in than out. It turns out I just needed a little therapy and to think more about my nervous system and my need to take better care of myself. Identify the tools I already own and pick ONE. Use it for two weeks and see if it helps with my overwhelm. Seems to be working better. I don't know why. I guess it's just that I calmed down and am dedicating 15 minutes per day to going through the phone memos, doing what is left, and moving what's not done into my day planner.

Violets are Blue As we grow So can YOU! 😅 Sorry I'm not a lyricist... lol BUT I did want to let y'all know that I've increased the affiliate commission rate to 50% so anyone you invite that joins, you'll get half their payment for as long as they stay a member... that means ⇢ invite 2 people that stick around (and why wouldn't they 😉) and you're membership is free - if they pay the same rate as you... but if they pay more than you per month, you'll start earning a little. To share your affiliate link for this community: On desktop: click the "Invite People" button on the right under the group summary or on mobile: click the 3 dots next to the magnifying glass when in this community. Just wanted to share some love with y'all and tell you how much I appreciate you being here and growing with me! You, me and AI 🫶