We’re kicking off BACK TO SKOOL WEEK inside The Directory! But before you start looking for your notebook, relax! There is NO homework. There is NO pop quiz. And these are NOT “come sit quietly while someone teaches at you” sessions. 😂 All week long, we’re opening up Office Hours with some pretty freaking amazing community leaders. Think of it as that little window before class starts when you get to hang out with the teacher, ask the random questions, talk about what you’re working on, meet some new people, and actually get to know the human behind the community. Come for one. Come for all five. Pop in during the hour. Bring your coffee. Ask questions. Hang out. 🏫𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗞𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗨𝗣 (times available in the calendar): 📚 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬: BUSINESS CLASS - BYOB with @Tiffany Noel Taylor Big goals. Bold moves. Badass female energy. Playing small? That class has been CANCELED. 💋 🎥 Snag the replay here! 👑 𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬: ADVANCED PLACEMENT - Kingdome Identity Network with @Lisa Vanderveen Faith, purpose, business, and figuring out where you’re being called next. 🎥Reveal the replay here! 🏋️‍♀️𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬: P.E. + HEALTH CLASS - PhatKat Fitness & LeanKat Lifestyle with @Kat Oakley Food, fitness, strength, energy, and being DONE starting over. No running laps required. 😂 🎥 Catch the replay here! 💰𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬: PERSONAL FINANCE - The Smell of Money with @Lisa Drennon

That's right... LEVEL 5 DAY and also Red Light Green Light day, so we've got a full house! Busy around here and perfect timing if you're making moves this weekend. Level 5 and up members get access to our Level 5 Spotlight thread so drop what you are working on below, then swing over to the Red Light Green Light thread and get eyes on your one-liner or graphic too. Double the visibility, one weekend! If you're Level 5 or higher (standard, premium or VIP), this is your chance to: ✨ Share your link ✨ Tell us what you do ✨ Let the community discover what you're building Give people the best of both worlds: 🖼️ Add a graphic 📝 Add a 'short' description Some people stop scrolling because they see an image. Some people stop scrolling because they read a great description that starts with a catchy hook. Why choose one when you can have both? 😉 The more clearly people can see and understand what you do, the more likely they are to engage. And if you're not Level 5 yet... 🔥 Keep showing up. 🔥 Keep joining conversations. 🔥 Keep building connections. Every comment, post, and interaction moves you closer. 👇 Level 5 and ⬆️ members, drop your links below and let's see what you've been creating! 🚫 AND... Don't be a drop-and-ditcher. 😜 Take a minute to visit at least 2 other posts. 🤝 Leave some encouragement ❓ Ask a question 👀 Get curious about what they're building The members who get the most visibility are usually the ones giving it, too. This community works best when we show up for each other, not just for ourselves. So jump in, make a few connections, and then share your spotlight below! 🌟

If you want more people to find you, your visibility needs to do more than simply exist. It needs to help people understand what you do, why it matters, and why they should pay attention. That may sounds obvious, but it’s where a lot of business owners get stuck, and it’s one of the main reasons why 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗸𝗼𝗼𝗹 gives you all the space to practice that in our RED LIGHT GREEN LIGHT posts! Here’s what I see a lot: People post consistently, but the message is vague. They introduce themselves, but people still don’t really understand the offer. They share value, but never clearly connect it to how they help. They want more traffic, but the content is not giving people a reason to take the next step. So before you worry about being everywhere, start with these 3 tips from Liz Lemarchand of 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 & 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻: 𝟭. 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘁 If someone had to describe what you do to a friend, could they? That is one of the simplest visibility tests. A strong message should make it easy for people to say: “She helps people with ___.” “He’s the person to go to for ___.” “This is exactly who needs her.” If people cannot explain what you do, they are less likely to remember you, refer you, or buy from you. 𝟮. 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 Visibility without direction creates interest, but not always action. If you want people to book, tell them. If you want them to comment, ask. If you want them to join, invite. If you want them to read, link the post. A clear call-to-action is not pushy. It’s useful. People are busy. Don’t make them work too hard to figure out what to do next. 𝟯. 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 The goal is not to sound impressive, it’s to be understood. Don’t hide behind complicated language like “brand communication optimization.” Say the thing in the words your audience will recognize. That is how people feel seen. And when people feel seen, they pay closer attention.

Surprise!! We're not waiting for Saturday this time! Red Light Green Light is live starting tonight and runs through Sunday evening, so you've got extra runway to jump in. Same game, same rules — bring whatever you're working on and let's get it some eyes. 🎯 Your one-liner / elevator pitch 🖼️ Your graphic — banner, thumbnail, profile pic, whatever 📢 Your CTA 📝 Your About page text 🪧 A billboard/visual 🤷 Something else — tell us in the comments ⚠️𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: no dropping your link until you've earned 2+ green lights from other members. Don't jump the gun! 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆: Drop what you're working on and what kind of feedback you want on it. Then go give feedback on a few others using the light system: 🔴 Needs work — vague, doesn't land, missing the hook 🟡 Getting there — good bones, but something's holding it back 🟢 GREEN LIGHT — this is clear and ready to go... I'd click it! Give feedback before you ask for it — the best rounds are the ones where everyone's playing both sides. 🏆 And there's always a winner: whoever gives the most valuable feedback this weekend earns a 24-hour pinned post. You win by helping others. Extra runway this round so let's make it count! Who's getting the green light this weekend?!

I'm not feeling my best today... day two of 'something' getting me glued to the couch... so I'm taking a much-needed day to rest and recharge. I appreciate this community more than you know, and I'm so grateful that we've built a space where everyone shows up for one another. That got me thinking... who are you grateful for today? Who is your skool buddy? Let's shine a light on communities you love today! If it's one you genuinely love being part of of someone one you want to give a high-five too, I'd love for everyone to share. ✨𝗔 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀: • Shine the light on someone else! • One community link per comment. If you have more than one to share, make a separate comment for each. • Tell us why you recommend it. • Take a few minutes to visit other comments, say hello, and support each other. You never know... your next favorite community might be waiting in this thread! Thanks for keeping this place so welcoming while I take it a little easy today. I'll be back soon!