I debated posting this because I remember when I first got married, living on 38th & California, and I was "broke" financially — but not mentally. That said, at that time I needed to get on my feet. I wasn't a great target audience for any offer that wasn't going to help me get back up for free or at extremely low cost. I purchased books, but I wasn't coaching-ready, and that's okay. I have a rule: I give to organizations that support those in need, but I don't market to them. I'm not a payday loan store. I remember needing a payday loan store, needing food stamps, and needing help affording things — but at that time I didn't need high-end consulting services. 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️ Somewhere along the way we've lost the plot. In the name of "don't count their pockets" we're accepting any and everyone as clients — and it's not the way to go. You can't tell an adult what to do, but you can be clear in your marketing about who you work best with and for… Build a business that allows you to give back, but don't sell to those in need unless you're selling a necessity. The one exception is if you can have an organization pay for your services. But even then, your buyer would have resources while the audience would not. That's okay, and that can work. Make sure your language attracts the right people. You need your customers to have longevity in order to stay in business. Nothing wrong with giving back, but give it. Don't risk your company's future on an audience that can't pay you for your services. 🔗 Join the waitlist NOW → https://www.blackwomensellevent.com?el=skool

I just had a great conversation with another brother @Philip Blackett here in the Speak Your Way To Cash family... @Ashley Kirkwood tell @Chris Kirkwood the fellas are in the building!!! Exchanging ideas, sharing notes from Speak Your Way To Cash Calls, keeping each other accountable... we are all out here winning, thanks to this awesome Program. I'm coming to Black Women Sell, to let the sisters know we got your back and running with you too. My wife often speaks about it's great to have other women celebrate you, but it can be inspiring to know that the brothers are rooting you on, and not hitting you with the Misogyny. We are family... Speaking Our Way To Cash and impacting lives. How about you... Have you made any meaningful connections since joining this powerful program? If so, comment or tag your accountability partner in the chat. Don't leave me out here by myself.

I had the pleasure to speak on a 7-figure panel and I was asked.. “What did you change to make 7-figures?”

You’ve just joined the #1 community for experts who want to land five- and six-figure corporate contracts and scale their businesses strategically. Here at SPEAK Your Way To Cash®, we’ve built a reputation for excellence: we’re the 14th fastest-growing privately held company in Georgia and ranked 370th in the U.S. We don’t just teach sales—we create transformations. I’m Ashley Kirkwood, founder and CEO of SPEAK Your Way To Cash®. I left a $300,000 partner-track attorney job to build my own law firm and SPEAK Your Way To Cash®! Since then, I’ve personally closed five- and six-figure contracts with corporations and helped countless others do the same. If you’re here, it’s because you’re ready to take action and build a thriving business by selling your expertise at the highest level. This community isn’t just a group—it’s a movement of experts ready to unlock their full potential. We’re here to share strategies, celebrate wins, and challenge each other to scale bigger and faster than ever before. 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘: To unlock the best this community has to offer, complete these three steps in the next 7 days (and within 30 days, you must reach Level 2 to stay active—this is a space for action-takers): 1️⃣ Introduce yourself: Drop your introduction below! Share who you are, what you do, and what your goals are. 2️⃣ Engage with 5 other members: Comment, ask questions, or show support. Building connections is key. 3️⃣ Make a post: Share a quick win, a challenge, or a question to spark conversation. 𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒: This isn’t a spectator sport. The most successful members are the ones who show up, connect, and contribute. This community thrives when YOU show up boldly. 🔥 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒: • 𝐍𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠: Keep the focus on collaboration, not self-promotion. • 𝐁𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥: We’re here to build each other up. • 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲: This is a space for doers—not passive scrollers. When you’ve completed your first steps, keep the momentum going by:

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