Good morning, and thank you for your continued support...as I have been alluding to, the Blog is moving to the website www.LiveLocalWarmMarketing.com, FREE code for you coming soon, and you can also find your Warm Marketing content on my LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-sammons-9951181a/ I look forward to helping you with your warm marketing journey with advise, tips, and the guides you need to succeed.

Let’s be real, most business owners don’t finish the week… they just survive it. Emails pile up. Goals get blurred. Momentum fades. Then comes burn out. But here’s the thing: if you want to grow a business that’s consistent, fulfilling, and aligned with your bigger vision, you need more than hustle. You need a weekly reset button. That’s why I built, and have always used, the Friday Finisher. Not just a checklist. Not just a journal. It’s a ritual for business clarity and growth. Here’s why this one small habit is a game-changer: ✅ It forces reflection. What actually moved the needle this week? What didn’t? This is about collecting weekly wins and the data. ✅ It focuses your energy. You identify what’s working and what’s just busywork. You cut the noise. ✅ It brings joy back to marketing. When you know your message and your outreach are aligned with your strengths and values, marketing becomes something you want to do. ✅ It turns “someday” into strategy. With clear next steps in place, you start living into your goals, not just dreaming about them. What it looks like: - An accountability score - A breakdown of what got done (and what didn’t) - A reflection on wins, energy, and new connections - A simple challenge to stay sharp - And a clear focus for the week ahead - Whether you’re a solopreneur, a team leader, or growing something brand new—this is how you anchor your week in results, not chaos. Want to try the Friday Finisher for yourself? You can find the template and weekly prompts SOON at 👉 www.LiveLocalWarmMarketing.com Because your goals deserve more than survival, they deserve strategy.

As I move the new blog over to www.LiveLocalWarmMarketing.com (almost there), here is what you can expect: Monday: -Weekly Theme: -Marketing Momentum Tip: -Accountability Check-In: -Weekly Planner Pulse: -List a win from last week: -Blog topic covering a variety of skills to help you master warm marketing Stay tuned for more information and updates - and of course FREE codes to join for this audience!

Firstly, we are a week away from the blog moving to the website, adding features, calls to action and other features to specifically help your business - not just strategy! More updates to come. This week, we proved that you don’t have to beg for referrals. You don’t need scripts or awkward asks. You just need to show up with intention—and let your actions do the talking. ✅ Make local businesses the hero. ✅ Host creative collaborations. ✅ Film the follow-up. ✅ Ask for opinions, not favors. Each strategy this week was designed to position you as a trusted connector—someone people want to refer. But here’s the key: None of this works if you don’t do it. So today’s your call to action: -Pick ONE strategy from this week. -Deep dive. Make it a habit. Add it to your schedule. -Log the new people in your CRM. -Follow up. Stay visible. Be consistent. You don’t need to be everywhere. You just need to be committed. This is how warm marketing wins—quietly, steadily, and powerfully. Let the cold leads go.Let the expensive ad strategies wait. Be the expert warm marketer.

You don’t have to ask for a referral to grow your network. Sometimes, all you have to do is ask for an opinion. When you ask your audience for feedback—especially about local businesses—you’re doing 3 powerful things at once: Starting a conversation, Inviting them to tag or introduce their favorite local businesses, Opening the door to new relationships you didn’t even ask for. And it doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are 5 audience-driven post ideas that work: 1. “I’m looking for a great ___ business in the area. Who should I check out?” (E.g. coffee shop, chiropractor, gift store) ➡️ People tag their favorites. You follow, comment, connect. 2. “Guess the Business Spotlight!” Post a cropped image or fun fact about a business you recently visited. Ask your audience to guess who it is. ➡️ Builds buzz and curiosity around your business videos. 3. “Your Favorite Place to go this season ⬇️” Invite people to share lesser-known businesses they love. Bonus: ask why they love them. ➡️ Great way to learn who’s beloved in the community (and follow up with them!). 4. “If you could only eat at ONE local restaurant for a week—what would it be?” Fun + interactive. Encourages tagging restaurants and starting mini food debates. ➡️ Restaurant owners notice the love and reach out. 5. "We do a local business spotlight each week, who should be next?” Simple and direct. Create space for businesses to be named and lifted up. ➡️ Now you can be the one to follow, feature, or connect with them. Today’s Action Step: Pick one of the 5 prompts above. Post it to Facebook, Instagram Stories, or wherever your favorite social media platform. Respond to every tag. Say thank you. Start conversations. The more you listen, the more people invite you in. Remember, this is genuine, community-building outreach. And guess what happens when you’re always the one who listens first? Referrals follow.