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Small Moments. Consistent Actions. Meaningful Connections.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:30:57 GMT

Take a Moment to Observe...

When people ask me how I grow relationships in my business, I don’t think of one big moment. I share that it is all about the little moments that happen over time. A conversation over coffee. A thoughtful introduction. Remembering someone’s birthday. Sending a quick text just to check in. Sharing a photo. A funny story or meme. Sharing an article because it reminded you of them and something they care about.

None of those moments seems extraordinary on its own. Yet together, they create something incredibly valuable. They show people they are top of mind and that you understand them well enough to think of them. Don't we all want that?

What about remembering someone’s name? The best way to remember a name is to have a real experience with the person. Have a meaningful conversation. Share something a little vulnerable (not a deep TMI moment that pushes them away; there is a difference.) Listen closely. Find the places where your experiences align and where you relate to each other.

Walking around a networking event collecting business cards and electronic contacts is NOT an experience. Handing your card to everyone may make you memorable, but maybe not in the way you want to be remembered. Build Trust.

I’ve never experienced trust being built all at once. It grows one conversation at a time, one shared experience at a time, and one promise kept at a time. Every time we follow through, remember something important, or simply show up when we say we will, we strengthen a relationship that naturally deepens over time.

Ask yourself whether you are holding yourself to your word. If you aren’t doing for yourself what you say you want to do, you may struggle to build authentic trust with others. It all starts with the relationship we have with ourselves.

I’ve also learned that consistency isn’t about doing more. It’s about paying attention to the people you’ve already chosen to invest in. A handful of meaningful relationships, nurtured with intention over time, can create far more opportunity than trying to stay connected with everyone.

Thinking you have to keep meeting more people to succeed may actually work against you.

Bigger isn’t always better. More isn’t always required. Don’t hear me wrong, I love socializing and making friends. I also know that if my business needs to generate revenue, I need to focus my time. I can’t spread myself across more and more friendships while neglecting the referral partner relationships that have the potential to grow deeper. Quality over Quantity!

Looking back, the people who have had the greatest impact on my business aren’t the ones I met once. They’re the people I’ve stayed connected with over months, years, and even decades. We’ve continued the conversation. Celebrated each other’s successes. Supported one another through challenges. Remained curious about where life was taking us.

We talk about where we are in life and business, not the weather and definitely not politics. Real life gives us situations and experiences to work through. We meet each other where we are and support the path toward where we’re going. This is not a social relationship; it is an intentional deeper connection to someone. You bring massive value to each other.

I believe one of the greatest gifts we can give another person is our attention. When we consistently show up with genuine curiosity and care, relationships deepen. Over time, those relationships become the people we trust, collaborate with, learn from, and genuinely enjoy having in our lives.

Take a Moment to Observe...

Which relationships have grown stronger because of small, consistent moments over time?

How do you naturally stay connected with the people who matter most to you?

Who comes to mind when you think about someone you haven’t connected with in a while?

What simple gesture has made you feel remembered or appreciated?

Which relationship feels ready for one more conversation?

And what about the relationship you have with yourself?

Are you listening to what your body, heart, and inner knowing have been trying to tell you? Are you nurturing that relationship with the same attention and care you freely give to others?

Welcome Home, Angela

P.S. I encourage you to take a moment and reflect on a current relationship you can nurture today! Might it be the relationship with yourself?

Make the most of the season by following these simple guidelines

websitebuilder@thryv.com — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 22:09:43 GMT

The new season is a great reason to make and keep resolutions. Whether it’s eating right or cleaning out the garage, here are some tips for making and keeping resolutions.

Make a list

Lists are great ways to stay on track. Write down some big things you want to accomplish and some smaller things, too.

Check the list regularly

Don’t forget to check in and see how you’re doing. Just because you don’t achieve the big goals right away doesn’t mean you’re not making progress.

Reward yourself

When you succeed in achieving a goal, be it a big one or a small one, make sure to pat yourself on the back.

Think positively

Positive thinking is a major factor in success. So instead of mulling over things that didn’t go quite right, remind yourself of things that did.

Keep in touch with site visitors and boost loyalty

websitebuilder@thryv.com — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 22:09:43 GMT

There are so many good reasons to communicate with site visitors. Tell them about sales and new products or update them with tips and information.

Here are some reasons to make blogging part of your regular routine.

Blogging is an easy way to engage with site visitors

Writing a blog post is easy once you get the hang of it. Posts don’t need to be long or complicated. Just write about what you know, and do your best to write well.

Show customers your personality

When you write a blog post, you can really let your personality shine through. This can be a great tool for showing your distinct personality.

Blogging is a terrific form of communication

Blogs are a great communication tool. They tend to be longer than social media posts, which gives you plenty of space for sharing insights, handy tips and more.

It’s a great way to support and boost SEO

Search engines like sites that regularly post fresh content, and a blog is a great way of doing this. With relevant metadata for every post so search engines can find your content.

Drive traffic to your site

Every time you add a new post, people who have subscribed to it will have a reason to come back to your site. If the post is a good read, they’ll share it with others, bringing even more traffic!

Blogging is free

Maintaining a blog on your site is absolutely free. You can hire bloggers if you like or assign regularly blogging tasks to everyone in your company.

A natural way to build your brand

A blog is a wonderful way to build your brand’s distinct voice. Write about issues that are related to your industry and your customers.

Tips for writing great posts that increase your site traffic

websitebuilder@thryv.com — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 22:09:42 GMT

Write about something you know. If you don’t know much about a specific topic that will interest your readers, invite an expert to write about it.

Speak to your audience

You know your audience better than anyone else, so keep them in mind as you write your blog posts. Write about things they care about. If you have a company Facebook page, look here to find topics to write about

Take a few moments to plan your post

Once you have a great idea for a post, write the first draft. Some people like to start with the title and then work on the paragraphs. Other people like to start with subtitles and go from there. Choose the method that works for you.

Don’t forget to add images

Be sure to include a few high-quality images in your blog. Images break up the text and make it more readable. They can also convey emotions or ideas that are hard to put into words.

Edit carefully before posting

Once you’re happy with the text, put it aside for a day or two, and then re-read it. You’ll probably find a few things you want to add, and a couple more that you want to remove. Have a friend or colleague look it over to make sure there are no mistakes. When your post is error-free, set it up in your blog and publish.