It's a NO for Me 🫷

Hey, peeps … this month, let’s flip the script.
Everyone’s chasing more — more followers, more tools, more tactics.
But progress isn’t always about addition. It’s about subtraction. (read below)

Here are 5 things we should say “NO” to this NO•vember if you want a business that actually grows, and one you still enjoy running…

1️⃣ Say NO to learning without applying.

Courses. Podcasts. Webinars. It’s easy to get stuck in consumption mode.
Learning is only powerful when it becomes doing. Before hitting play on your next tutorial, ask: “Where will I apply this today?”

2️⃣ Say NO to busy-work that looks like progress.

Endless Canva tweaks. Constant caption rewrites. Re-organizing your Notion board for the fourth time.
· If it doesn’t move you toward customers or cash flow, it’s probably motion, not progress.

3️⃣ Say NO to tools that don’t earn their spot.

You don’t need more subscriptions — you need more simplicity.
Every tool should either help you create, sell, or serve.
· If it doesn’t, cancel it and get your time (and money) back.

4️⃣ Say NO to marketing that doesn’t have a measurable return.

If you’re spending money on ads, influencers, or boosted posts but not tracking conversions or building your list — it’s not marketing, it’s gambling.
· Measure what matters: leads, sales, relationships. Everything else is noise.

5️⃣ Say NO to the voice that says “you’re not ready.”

That’s the biggest thief of momentum.
You’ll never feel fully ready. Start where you are. Move anyway.
· Progress comes from imperfect action, not perfect timing.

✅ This month’s challenge:

Pick one thing you’ll say NO to that’s been draining your energy or money, and one thing you’ll say YES to that moves the needle.
Then share it in this week’s Five Words In call (Thursday @ Noon CST).
We’ll help each other cut the clutter and focus on what matters most.

🛜 Zoom Link: Thursday, November 6 / Noon CST

Five Words In
Show up. Share the work. Simplify the game.

See you tomorrow fellow builder!
~ Brent

WOULD YOU, COULD YOU?

Would you be willing to share this newsletter with someone in your life who could use some inspiration, encouragement and support as they build/grow their business? Thanks! 🥹

Have a blessed day, friends! ~ Brent