"Self Made Success Newsletter ~ Sometimes You Just Need a Reset + The Hidden Lead Gem on LinkedIn"

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Self Made Success

Jun 23, 2025

V#026 EDITION ~ June 23rd, 2025

The Power of a Mental Reset (Even When Life Feels Like a Construction Zone)

Happy Monday!

I’ll be honest — this past week has been a whirlwind.

As some of you may know, my husband runs a construction business, and while I usually help behind the scenes with estimates, scheduling, and collecting payments, this week looked very different. He’s currently going through chemo treatments (thank you to everyone who’s sent well wishes💛), and that meant I had to step in more than usual to help run the crew out in the field.

And let me tell you — it’s a whole different kind of crazy busy when you’re juggling physical job sites, people management, and still trying to keep your online business from gathering digital dust. 😅

Needless to say, I haven’t had much time for content creation, offers, or deep business strategy. But here’s what this week taught me: sometimes the best way to move forward in your business… is to pause.

I call it the mental reset.

Over the weekend, I intentionally hit pause. No funnels. No campaigns. Just me, the pool, and the furbabies — who got their very own spa day! 🐶(Here's a blurry pic of the three of us. I swear I took it three times and still couldn't get the focus right. But hey, it captures the vibe. 😂)

I also finished a few projects that had been hanging over my head and even slept in (which, let’s be honest, felt like a mini vacation in itself).

And you know what happened after I slowed down?

Clarity.

Ideas started to flow again. Focus returned. That mental fog that had been creeping in all week started to lift. It was like my business brain had a chance to breathe.

If you’re feeling stretched thin, pulled in too many directions, or just kind of… blah about your business right now — this is your sign to take a break. It doesn’t mean you’re giving up. It means you’re resetting to come back stronger.

Because progress isn’t always about pushing. Sometimes it’s about pausing with purpose. 💫

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If you’re looking for a way to get more eyeballs on your offers, more leads into your funnel, and more momentum without having to dance on TikTok (no judgment if that’s your thing!), then you might want to take a closer look at what’s really hot right now: LinkedIn.

I’ve been diving into LinkedIn strategies lately and, whew, it’s a whole new world of possibilities. What’s exciting is that it's not just for recruiters and corporate resumes anymore — it’s a powerful platform for lead generation, especially when you know how to work it.

And here’s where it gets even better…

The newsletter platform I’ve been using (and loving) just rolled out a brand-new feature that lets you add SEO-optimized articles directly inside the platform.

That means:

✅ More searchable content
✅ More long-term visibility
✅ And more leads coming to YOU — even while you sleep

This is a game changer.

I’ve started testing it out, and let me just say — the potential to boost your visibility and authority without spending hours glued to your screen is very real.

If you’re creating content or building a list, adding SEO-rich articles inside your newsletter is like giving your lead magnet a megaphone.

Pair this with even just one good LinkedIn strategy, and boom — you’ve got a lead engine with staying power.

👉 Curious about the newsletter software I’m using that makes this magic happen?

You can check it out right here. (And yes, it’s user-friendly even if you’re not a tech wizard.)

More tips, tools, and strategies coming your way soon — but this one felt too good not to share right now.

Let’s get those leads flowing. 🚀

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Final Thoughts

Whether you’re taking a much-needed mental reset or ramping up your visibility on LinkedIn, just remember — progress is still progress.

You don’t have to sprint every day.

You just have to keep showing up.

Stay bold, stay focused, and keep building your Self Made Success.

Until next week.....
xo,

Lane Evans

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This Weeks "Self Made Success Newsletter" Spotlight

⚡Thursday Thrive Hacks⚡

Fail Fast, Learn Faster

Let’s get one thing straight — failure isn’t the enemy. Wasted time is.

That new strategy you heard in a mastermind?
That tip you saw on a Reel?
That bold move you’ve been thinking about?

Try it. Test it. Tweak it.

Because the sooner you know what works (and what doesn’t), the faster you move forward.

⚡ Million Dollar Action isn’t about perfection. It’s about momentum.
When something flops? That’s not failure — that’s feedback. That’s data. And that’s gold.

💡 Pro tip: If you’re not making mistakes, you’re probably not pushing hard enough.

So go on — test the thing. Make the ask. Post the offer. Launch the idea.

The quicker you find what doesn’t work, the quicker you’ll discover what does.

You’ve got this. 💪

Let’s normalize trying, learning, adjusting — and thriving.

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Lane Evans

Jun 19, 01:10 am

General Discussion

Successful people ask better questions — and that’s why they get better answers

I’ve seen people with less experience or knowledge create incredible results… simply because they weren’t afraid to ask.
They stayed curious, stayed humble, and kept asking until the answers led them to success.

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Lane Evans

Jun 17, 11:55 pm

General Discussion

👀 Quick Check-In: Have You Taken the Self Made Success Survey Yet?

If you already filled it out — huge thank you! 🙌
If not… here’s your gentle nudge. 🫶

We’re entering a season packed with potential — but to make the most of it, I want to be sure I’m building the right tools, trainings, and content for YOU.

This survey isn’t about fluff or filler.

Your responses help shape:
📌 What content drops next
📌 What resources hit your inbox
📌 And how I can support you where you are right now

So if you’ve ever thought,
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No pressure. No perfection needed. Just your honest insight.
Let’s build a summer of growth you’ll actually feel. 💥

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Lane Evans

Jun 16, 01:17 pm

General Discussion

📬 If you missed last week’s newsletter… you weren’t the only one. 😅

Let’s just say things got a little messy behind the scenes.

We made a big move — shifting our newsletter to a brand-new domain. It was supposed to be quick and seamless, but instead… our usual 30%+ open rate took a nosedive to just 5%. Ouch. 😬

The good news?

✅ We’re back.
✅ We’re better.
✅ And we now have a dedicated domain just for the newsletter: smsnl.com

This means cleaner emails, fewer spam issues, and more consistency in your inbox. 🎉

If you missed the last issue (totally understandable), you can catch up right here: 👉 smsnl.com/latest

Also, quick favor — take a moment to whitelist smsnl.com so you don’t miss what’s coming next. (And trust me… what’s coming is good.)

Thanks for sticking with me through the tech hiccups. We’re just getting started. 💪

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