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Jun 2, 2025

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V#023 EDITION ~ June 1st, 2025

Fancy Block

Hope your weekend was awesome! 🌞

Let me ask you something… have you ever felt like you're putting in the work, showing up every day, and still wondering if it’s even making a difference?

Yeah. Me too. 😅

Building a business can feel like shouting into the void sometimes.
You post content — crickets.
You launch a new offer — silence.
You watch others seem to soar while you’re stuck refreshing your email, hoping this time someone bites.

But let me remind you of something powerful:
You’re not stuck. You’re stacking.
Every single time you hit publish, every moment you show up, and every day you don’t quit… you are building something real. Even if the world can’t see it yet.

This journey doesn’t require a perfect plan.
You just need your next step.
It doesn’t take six secret strategies.
It just takes one that works.
And you don’t need to be the most talented — you just need to keep showing up.

Seriously. That’s the secret sauce.

So today, I want to flip the script.
Let’s stop measuring progress by likes or followers or revenue and start measuring it by something more meaningful: momentum.

If you’ve made it this far, you’re already doing something right.

🌟 Now here’s your challenge for the week:
Join me inside the Self Made Success community and share one small win you’re proud of — something that made you pause and say, “Wait… maybe this could actually work!?”

Big or small, I want to hear it. Let’s cheer each other on. You never know who your win might inspire.

Keep going. It’s working.
Even if it doesn’t look like it yet. 💪

🧩 Riddle Me This

👍I’m invisible, but when I grow, everyone notices. I build trust, brand, and community—and newsletters love me. What am I?⬅️

Answer at the bottom of newsletter

Fancy Block

Let’s get real for a second.

We’re living in wild times. Tech’s evolving fast. AI’s everywhere. And if you’re like me, it’s easy to feel like you’re always one algorithm tweak away from total chaos. 😵‍💫

But amidst all this noise and uncertainty, there’s one thing I’ve found that feels rock solid right now…

👉 A local newsletter.

I’m talking about building a true, community-based newsletter that connects people in your town, county, or region. A platform you own and control — one that delivers real value to your audience and can be built on affordable, reliable traffic.

Here’s the truth:
AI might change how we write, market, and sell…
But it can’t replace the trust and relationships built inside a local newsletter.

This is your hedge. Your backup plan. Your “bet on yourself” move.Because while tech giants might shuffle algorithms and gatekeep visibility, you still have the power to create something tangible — right now — that nobody can take from you.

And the best part?
You don’t need a massive audience or fancy tech skills to start.
Just a passion for your local community and a desire to bring people together.

If you’ve been thinking about diversifying your efforts, this might be your sign to go hyperlocal. Build a newsletter that matters to the people right in your area — and become the voice they rely on.

📬 P.S. I’ve been using a really cool resource that makes launching your local newsletter feel easy and actually fun. If you’re curious about it (no pressure), check out the Letterman Workshop — I think you’ll be surprised by what’s possible.

Let’s build something real. Something lasting.
Something AI can’t take away. 🙌

Question?

Hi Lane, Thanks for all the great content. I wonder how you added the links to ABS, Newsletter & Rules on the right side under Private, and the number of members above "Welcome to our community..." I've tried but can't figure it out. Can you please tell me? Thanks

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Lane Evans

Jan 07, 12:27 pm

How To

How I Use Trello to Organize Weekly Content

Hi everyone! 👋 Staying organized is key to keeping up with weekly content and staying consistent, especially when juggling multiple tasks. That’s why I rely on Trello—a simple yet powerful tool to plan, organize, and prepare my posts for the week. 🗓️

Here’s a sneak peek of my weekly content Trello board 👇 (video attached) where I:
✅ Plan out posts by day.
✅ Track ideas for future content.
✅ Stay on top of community engagement.
✅ Organize offers, tips, and milestones.

Using this board helps me feel more prepared and aligned each week. It’s a great way to visualize everything in one place, and the best part? It’s super easy to use!

Do you use Trello or something similar to plan your content? 🤔 If not, and you’d like to try, I’d be happy to share my Trello board template with you! 🙌 Just let me know in the comments, and I’ll send it your way.

Let’s make organization simple and stress-free! 🌟

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Lane Evans

May 29, 05:47 pm

General Discussion

⚡Thursday Thrive Hacks⚡

Choose Optimism, Even Now

With so much noise, fear, and chaos in the world, here’s your power move for today:

Choose optimism anyway.

Not fake positivity.
Not pretending everything’s perfect.

But a bold, conscious decision to say:
“I’m going to thrive—even in the midst of uncertainty.”

💡 Take care of what matters.
💡 Use what you have, where you are.
💡 Believe in your dream, even when the odds feel stacked.

Optimism is your resistance to burnout.

It’s your secret weapon for momentum.
It’s how you bloom when everything else is telling you to wither.

🌟 Step forward. Step up. Step out of your “safe” zone.
This life you want? It’s waiting for your yes.

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Lane Evans

May 28, 09:34 am

General Discussion

Real Talk Wednesday ~ Don’t Be Cheap on Your Way to Greatness

Let’s call it what it is…

You know that tool, course, or coach could help you.
But that little voice whispers, “Maybe I can get by without it.”

I’ve been there too—trying to duct tape my way to success with freebies, tutorials, and endless YouTube loops.

It was slow. It was frustrating. And it kept me small.

But the moment I stopped being “cheap” with my growth—and started investing with intention—everything changed.

🚫 Free isn’t always freedom.
✅ Real growth takes bold, smart moves.

You’re not building a hobby. You’re building a legacy.

Ask yourself: Would future me thank me for saying yes to this?

Let’s stop playing small. Let’s start showing up like the person we’re becoming.
That version of you? They don’t hold back.

💬If your "READY", then here is your shortcut to success... Go Here Now!

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Lane Evans

May 27, 11:11 am

General Discussion

This Tool Helps You Stop Losing Leads (and It’s Available at No Cost!)

If you’ve got a Facebook Group (or you’re planning to start one)...
You NEED to know about this 👇

💥 Member Grabber is a power tool that turns your group into a lead-catching machine — and it’s been a total game-changer for community builders like us.

Here’s what it does:
✅ Automatically captures member info when they join
✅ Tags and segments them based on their answers
✅ Instantly syncs to your email list, CRM, or course platform
✅ Works behind the scenes while you focus on serving your group

...And YES, it’s available at no cost.

This tool does what we wish Facebook would do — and it saves you hours every week.
Seriously, once you install it, you’ll wonder how you ever ran your group without it.

🎯 Grab it here and start collecting leads the smart way:
👉Member Grabber Signup

Let me know once you’ve installed it — I’d love to hear what you think or help if you have questions!

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Lane Evans

May 26, 11:20 am

General Discussion

Happy Memorial Day Fam…

Happy Memorial Day

Hanging out at Myrtle Beach on 15th floor 🤪

Hope everyone has a safe & happy holiday

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