The Thankful Five

Friday Finisher:

Accountability Score: Tally up your actions this week, 1 point for each accomplishment

Not completed but still important: As you reflect, we need to continually analyze your results - what tasks did not get finished, but you still believe are important

Not completed, but may need to cut: Keep a close eye on certain actions on your list that may not be producing, you may not enjoy, and are getting skipped

New Connections: Who did you meet this week and were added to your CRM

Big Win this week: What is one thing that went well, that you are proud of from the week (we will start Monday with your wins)

One focus for next week: What do we need to get done next week to make it a success

The Blog:

The day after Thanksgiving has its own personality. People are tired, full, grateful, and moving a little slower than usual. Which actually makes it the perfect day to practice giving with intention. Not the rushed kind of giving we squeeze into our busy weeks. The thoughtful kind that makes people feel seen.

And today is the day we shine a light on the business owners who quietly hold this community together, even when the holidays forget to include them.

There are plenty of businesses that get a rush of attention this time of year. But there are also plenty who do not. The repair shops. The cleaners. The fitness coaches. The niche storefronts. The folks who are essential to daily life but rarely make the holiday spotlight. These are the ones we want to honor today. These are the business owners who often feel overlooked in the middle of all the seasonal noise.

So here is your challenge. Choose five local business owners who are usually skipped over during the holidays because of what they sell or the work they do. The undercelebrated heroes. Make a simple post, or a series of posts, this weekend, sharing why you are thankful for each one.

Not because they need attention but because they deserve it. Talk about the real reasons you appreciate them. Maybe they helped you out in a tough moment. Maybe they always show up for the community. Maybe they simply make life easier in a way that nobody notices. Your words may end up being the most encouraging thing they hear all season.

And because gratitude creates momentum, ask your audience to join you. Encourage them to shout out a local business they are thankful for. Get people lifting each other up. Turn the day after Thanksgiving into a community ripple instead of a shopping frenzy.

This is intentional giving in action and it is exactly how you build a business that people trust and a community that thrives.

Choose your Thankful Five and make your post today. Then invite your audience to add their own business shout-outs. When people see you celebrate others, they start to understand what Live Local really means.

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