So, I pretty much always thought I had to have money to make money. (One of the many reasons I have money blocks, no doubt, but we're working through them.) Because then life taught me that for everything you want, there's a way to get it, achieve it, have it...you know? Well, when I sold my business in 2024, I was starting from scratch all over, taking my sweet time figuring out what I was going to do moving forward. And thankfully, I maintained a friendship with the new owner because when I told her my big hairy audacious goal, she told me I needed to apply for grants. I knew pretty much nothing about grants, and mostly doubted I would ever be eligible for grants. (I didn't have an MBA. I didn't have a charity. Yes, this is how much I knew about grants. Less than nothing, even.) Only, then because everything is listening all the time, I started getting all the notices about grants and learning about grants, and applying for grants. First, everyone in here could be applying for grants and getting free money to help them grow. Second, thanks to my Clifton Strengths, I'm naturally compelled to learn everything, execute, and then teach it to others. And that's why I'm now building the Grow With Grants: Soft Boss Starter Kit. Let me give you a headstart for getting ready. (I'm currently spending my Saturday in the Funding Blueprint Live. 9-5) While every grant has different requirements, to be ready to apply you need: 1. Business Registration Documents (LLC, Incorporation) 2. EIN 3. Business Plan 4. Executive Summary 5. Website 6. Budget Template 7. Impact Statement 8. Pitch Deck 9. Social Media 10. Business Bank Account I know it feels overwhelming, but I promise you, the Grow With Grants Soft Boss Starter Kit will help you accomplish all of this. I'm building it while I'm watching. We're doing this. We're going build businesses. We're going after free money. We're going to let our determination to grow and serve outweigh our fears. Together. You're not alone. That's why you're here...to learn, to grow, and to have the support you need while you do it.