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Get a head start now [Get a head start now]   [Live Event Nov 27 - Sign Up Here]( Do This Before The New Year Hi Creative Professional, Are you thinking about what you want your business to look like next year? I ask because now is the time to start. As you can see, today’s Quick Tip looks a little different. It’s because I’m switching gears for the next few weeks - from now until Cyber Monday - to help you focus on the business you want to have next year… And how you’re going to get it. Starting with what holds you back right now. I’ve been reading through the results of last week’s survey (thanks, if you took it) and here are the three biggest things that keep people from getting their marketing done: 1. Getting distracted. 2. Not knowing where to start. 3. Procrastination. Here are the full results: Sound familiar? The good news is that the solution to the three biggest hang-ups is the same. And it’s very simple. You just need to build momentum. When you have momentum in your marketing efforts, finding clients and gigs that fit your goals can feel effortless. Because you’re already moving forward. And to continue moving forward takes far less effort than to begin. That’s why you only need to spend 30 minutes a day on your marketing to build the business that you want. Gaining momentum is especially important as we get closer to the start of the new year. If you start now to take small consistent steps, by the time January rolls around, you will already be moving. Want a few ideas about what kind of small steps you can take right now to build momentum without getting distracted? Watch this first “Minisode” in my new series with Bonnie Fanning, called “All it Takes is 30 Minutes a Day” to find out: [Watch it here](. You see, momentum is how you build a business you can depend on, with clients that you get to choose. If you struggle to get your marketing done - or to do it consistently - I’m working on something BIG to help you in the New Year. Come hear all about it at my [Cyber Monday event, coming up on Monday, November 27 from 1-2pm ET.]( It’s free and you’ll glean a few secrets you can use as you start the new year, too. [Register here:]( [Reserve my spot!]( Up Next: What the heck should you be doing on LinkedIn?? Since LinkedIn is an easy place to start gaining momentum through baby steps, I’ll answer this burning question tomorrow! Watch your in-box. In the meantime, should I share this photo of Fanny at her doggy camp on LinkedIn? Or is it too personal? [Let me know what you think here.]( [Let me know what you think here](. And I hope to see you on Cyber Monday. What did you think of this week's newsletter? [Loved it]( | [Great]( | [Good]( | [Meh]( | [Bad]( Ilise Benun Your Marketing Mentor (917) 750-0498 [Listen to the Marketing Mentor Podcast](   A Business You Can Depend On Isn’t it time you had a business you can depend on? Come to my Cyber Monday event and learn how you can - in just 30 minutes a day! November 27 1-2pm ET [Reserve your seat here](. Listening to The Market As you prepare your marketing efforts for next year, here are 6 different ways to listen to your market - so you’ll know how to connect with potential clients. Listen in to this great "baby step" episode of the Marketing Mentor Podcast! [Listen to episode #484 here](. FOLLOW US [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [marketing-mentor.com]( | [View Online Version]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Manage]( your preferences | [Opt Out]( using TrueRemove™ Got this as a forward? [Sign up]( to receive our future emails. View this email [online](. 350 Barnard St. | Savannah, GA 31401 US This email was sent to {EMAIL}. To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book. [powered by emma](