πŸ“ A holiday poem


πŸŽ„ Happy everything and all the holidays, Reader πŸŽ„

I wrote this for you:

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'twas the DAY of Christmas and across every brand,

Entrepreneurs froze when asked, β€œWhat do you do, man?”

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Their websites were wordy, their taglines a mess,

They talked for five minutes and still said nothing, bless.
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Then in walked Maggy with a calm, knowing grin:

β€œRelax. One clear sentence is how we begin.”

Who you help. Their problem. Their win at the end.

No fluff. No rambling. No jargon, my friend.
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Their one sentence landed. Their confusion expired.

Clients leaned in and said, β€œI get it! You're hired!"
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And Maggy exclaimed as she logged off for the night:

β€œClear messaging attracts clients. Sleep tight.”

Maggy Sterner Brand & Business Coach

I teach entrepreneurs and small business owners how to define their niche, find simple words to describe what they do, and feel confident when they express their brilliance. As a former TV and radio reporter for CBS News, my job was to walk into chaos, uncover the story, then tell it in 30 seconds. I was really good at it. I do that now with my clients so that they can find words that attract their ideal clients and earn da monies. My mission is that all people own and express their brilliance. The world is listening for you.

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