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When you say what you do, how many of you say "I help..."
When you say what you do, how many of you say “I help…”? I recently took a training that challenged something I've probably said thousands of times: “I help business owners…” The problem? The second someone hears “I help…” they already know what's coming. A pitch. And once their brain knows where you're going, you've given them permission to stop paying attention. This matters in sales, networking, AND social media. So instead of explaining what you do, try creating enough curiosity that they need the next sentence. Instead of: “I help business owners create better systems and automate their businesses.” Try: “If your business can't operate for two weeks without you, you don't own what you think you own.” Now there's a question in their head. What do you mean? That's the conversation you wanted in the first place. The same thing applies to content. Stop opening videos with: “Hey everyone, today I want to talk about…” They already know what's coming. Don't make the first sentence explain the video. Make the first sentence make someone NEED the second sentence. Curiosity earns attention. Attention earns conversation. And conversation gives you the opportunity to actually create value. Now I'm curious: how would you rewrite your “I help…” statement without using the words “I help”?
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@Mary Greenwood The goal is to get the person interested in the next sentence. Here is a thought for you t maybe try. “Your preapproval doesn't necessarily mean you can afford the house." And as a lender, I realize that's a strange thing for me to say.” Second sentence "But my job shouldn't be to get you the biggest loan a bank will approve. It's to help you understand what that payment actually does to your life.” Then teach. This positions you as the lender as an advisor rather than a commodity, which is particularly valuable because consumers can shop rates anywhere. This is a personal philosophy but I think it works beautifully: Don't tell me you're a trustworthy lender. Say something a trustworthy lender would say.
Lessons learned - I hate this
I recently had a friend of mine get hacked. Not in the lose your password or email sense...somebody took photos of his work and claimed it as his. This other business has been stealing his photos for years and posting them in contractor groups to get more work. So today, for him I built out an app that allows you to upload your watermark for your business simply by uploading your logo, then uploading your pics. The system asks for default placement but will scan to try and not take away from the picture but keeps your work credited to you. If you were ever on the paid platform, or have ever bought a service from Jen or I since we launched this app, you get access to it for free. I hate to see this happen to people...anyone else who wants access it's a one time fee of $99
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@Michelle Guldan That’s a different problem than stolen photos, and it’s a harder one. A watermark protects a picture. What got taken from you is the bundle: the concept, the series name, the look, and the fact you were consistent with it. Copyright does not protect an idea. It protects the actual posts, graphics, and copy you already made. Trademark can protect a distinctive series name if you are using it in the market as yours. For a small shop, I would do this, in order: Save the originals with dates you cannot argue with. Drive version history, the first live posts, the working files. A screenshot in your camera roll is not enough. Put the series name in writing as yours. ™ is fine while you decide if a real filing is worth it. File if that name is actually how people find you. Brand the work so a stranger would say what your husband said. Your name, your mark, your look. Subtle is fine. Invisible is not. Be more careful in rooms where the other person sells the same thing. You were generous. The lesson is not “never help.” It is do not hand someone the recipe and the plating in a competitor’s kitchen. Inspiration is “I like how she shows up every Tuesday.” Imitation is using your series name, your structure, and a look close enough that your husband called it without you saying a word. I am not a lawyer, and this is not legal advice. If the name and the look are the business, a trademark conversation on the series name is the one paid step I would consider. Everything else is you drawing a brighter line around what you already built.
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@Michelle Guldan Hopefully this got you there!
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I've been quietly building and testing a new website diagnostic process, and I'm ready to open a small number of spots to the community. Your website isn't just where people go after they hear about you anymore. It's becoming part of how search engines and AI systems understand who you are, what you do, who you serve, and whether you're a credible business to recommend. Before worrying about “ranking in AI,” though, you need the right foundation. That's what the Digital Growth Blueprint is designed to evaluate. This is not another automated SEO report that gives you 75 things wrong with your website and then tries to sell you a rebuild. I'll evaluate your website against what you're actually trying to accomplish as a business and give you a prioritized blueprint built around five areas: PROTECT — What's already working and shouldn't be casually changed DISCOVER — How more of the right people can find you through traditional and emerging search PROVE — Where trust, authority, and social proof can be strengthened CONVERT — How effectively your website moves people toward the action you actually want them to take MEASURE — What you should track to know whether it's working You'll receive your website score, prioritized recommendations, a 30/60/90-day roadmap, and my First Five Moves—the five things I'd prioritize if I owned your website. And we'll look at whether your website is building the foundation for AI search visibility—not just traditional Google search. Some recommendations may be things you can handle yourself. Others may require technical help. I'll tell you which is which. There is no requirement to hire me to implement anything. I'm opening 10 community spots at $200 while I continue developing case studies and refining the process. If you want one, comment BLUEPRINT or message me.
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UGC (User generated content)
Most people don't have the time or want to put themselves on video . UGC content allows you a fast forward with your likeness. This was made with heygen but many systems exist for this now This version of me is scaling faster than the real version of myself (trying to figure out why still) The picture, voice, music and video are all like me but are AI generated.
UGC  (User generated content)
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@Shari Porter Let's set up the first in our next meeting
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@Michelle Guldan It absolutely does, but I still suggest trying some organic stuff
Chat GPT Ads are here
ChatGPT Ads vs. Meta Andromeda ChatGPT ads and Meta ads work very differently. ChatGPT ads target the conversation. They are shown based on what someone is actively asking, researching, or trying to solve. Example: “Why did my insurance rate increase?” “Who is the best independent broker near me?” “What insurance do I need when moving to Denver?” That means ChatGPT ads are more focused on existing intent. Meta’s Andromeda system targets predicted behavior. It uses Facebook and Instagram activity, creative engagement, conversion data, and machine learning to decide who is most likely to respond. Meta is less about what someone is asking right now and more about predicting: “Who is most likely to care about this offer?” The easiest way to understand it: ChatGPT = intent capture Meta = attention and demand creation ChatGPT ads should feel helpful, specific, and connected to the problem being discussed. Meta ads need stronger hooks, visual creative, emotion, and pattern interruption because the person was probably not actively searching. For most businesses, the platforms should work together: Meta creates awareness and familiarity. ChatGPT captures people when they are actively looking for an answer or recommendation. Same customer. Different moment in the buying journey.
Chat GPT Ads are here
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@Mary Greenwood At this time no other platform has announced ads, but the AEO portion is something where all platforms are providing recommendations, that can be established with Claude now.
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@Jen Peterson might be the contract with the military surveillance piece which I understand the hesitation for many
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