How many calls have you made? Direct connections? Outreach events like the Chamber have you attended? Bias for action! Get out of the spreadsheets and into the world!

Claude's capabilities are growing exponentially every month, and searchers who don't learn how to leverage it are being left behind. In this Claude Code for Search 101 session, we'll go over the basics to get up and running with Claude. We'll get set up from scratch and go through a couple use case scenarios so you can begin to see what's possible. ❓If you're new to Claude, this session is for you! ❓If you're not currently using AI in a meaningful way within your search, this session is for you! This session is Step #1 and future sessions will build on what we cover together. And yes- the calls are recorded and available within the Searcher School platform.

Gang, I spent some time this weekend tinkering with my Buyer Profile / One Pager to send out during the outreach process to let people know who I am, what I'm looking for, and why I'm searching. I'd love any/all feedback. Happy hunting, everyone!

One of my business owner friends posted this today. It’s so true! This is my first holiday season as a business owner. I feel this completely. “The holidays are supposed to be magical, and in so many ways they are. I truly love this time with my kids. The slower mornings, the traditions, the simple moments that remind me why any of this work matters in the first place.But if I’m being honest, as a business owner this season is also one of the hardest. Revenue slows down. Opportunities go quiet until the new year. Expenses don’t stop. Payroll, bonuses, year-end bills, planning for what’s next, it all hits at once. While the world pauses and enjoys the magic of the holidays, entrepreneurialism doesn’t get an off season.Here’s what I’m learning: real leadership is holding both at the same time. Showing up fully for your family while still carrying the responsibility for your team and your business. It’s not easy. But it’s worth it.If you’re feeling that tension too as a leader and as an entrepreneur, you’re not alone.”

Especially those that are working full time still (and maybe even juggling a family). Keep the foot on the gas. Work late after the kids get to bed (I suggest offsite at coffee shop or co-working space). I often times worked until midnight several days a week searching and then doing DD Searching aint easy....but its worth it when you close and own a business. Best feeling ever. Chat with other searchers and operators like me often. It helps to have someone to talk to (your normal friends won't understand why you are doing this or how hard it is). You can do it! Let's GO!