Ideas for ending the year strong

+ reply and I’ll donate! [+ reply and I’ll donate!] [View Online Version]( [Quick Tips]( Ending The Year Strong & With Generosity Hi Creative Professional, If you’re looking for quick ways to end the year strong, I have some ideas for you to try. But first, a little experiment… I’ve had a good year, and it’s time to give back. So, for everyone who replies to this email (yes, you!) I’ll donate $10 to the [National CARES Mentoring Movement](. CARES empowers black youth through mentoring, STEM programs, and more. And its founder, Susan Taylor, was one of my very early clients. She always supported my work with love and was one of my teachers when it comes to taking good care of your people. All you need to do is, hit “reply” and send me a note and I’ll donate $10. Say “hello” or tell me where you’re donating this year. Then… Borrow This Win-Win Idea This “you reply, I donate” idea is a form of “generosity marketing” (which I learned from another dear client.) It’s a great way to bump up engagement in the last month of the year and give to a cause you care about at the same time. Win-win! Try it in your own newsletter or by inviting people to comment on LinkedIn. Karen McElmoyle, a longtime client and new member of SMP+, does this especially well in the [December issue of her LinkedIn newsletter, LevelUp Creative](… PLUS she added the “birthday as a marketing tool” strategy! It’s a marketing bonanza! You’ll see another example of “you reply I donate” marketing in today’s “Best Bits” video… Plus three more super-simple ideas to end the year strong using each of the 3 tools in the [Simplest Marketing Plan](: High-Quality Content, Targeted Outreach, and Strategic Networking. [Watch here](. Speaking of generosity marketing… Should you send gifts to clients around the holidays? Weigh in and see what other creatives think [here on LinkedIn](! Thanks for reading and showing up this year. It’s been a fantastic year and I am so grateful that you’re here. Can’t wait to see what 2024 brings. What did you think of this week's newsletter? [Loved it]( | [Great]( | [Good]( | [Meh]( | [Bad]( Ilise Benun Your Marketing Mentor (917) 750-0498 [Need a coach? Book a free session with me here.](     My Nephew’s Podcast! My nephew, Jake Benun, invited me to be a guest on his podcast, “Humanizing Success,” which explores peoples’ personal journeys with success. Listen as we delve into my meaning of success, growing confidence out of failure, why enthusiasm matters more than passion, and more. [Watch & Listen Here](.   The Answer to AI is EI with Nick Usborne Ever worry about AI replacing you? Listen to my conversation with AI Expert and renowned copywriter, Nick Usborne. Nick is an early adopter of AI and has a brilliant approach that can benefit you and your creative business for years to come. [Listen to episode #488 here](.   Going Deeper with AI and Emotional Intelligence In this 2nd part of my conversation with AI expert and renowned copywriter, Nick Usborne, we talk about how (and whether) to use AI for targeted outreach and when to focus on building relationships with actual human beings, instead. [Listen to episode #489 here](.   Stop Getting Ghosted! In [Writing a Winning Proposal: Land Your Dream Clients](, you'll learn my proven "Proposal Oreo Strategy" and the 3 most important things about writing a winning proposal that will help you snag - and keep - clients you love. I also show how to share it with your prospect so they say yes, instead of ghosting you! "What a gem course. Straight to the point, no embellishments, full of tips, and a wealth of information. Highly recommended." OMG! For a limited time, the course is only US $10.99.Give it or get it here: [( [ratio](   FOLLOW US [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [marketing-mentor.com]( | [View Online]( | [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](