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Tonya Kubo

Last Day for Free Access + Live Workshop & Exciting October Updates!

Published 16 days ago • 1 min read

Hey there!

I’m taking a break today from the usual. Instead of thoughtful insights on strategic community design and the soft skills of community management, I have just a few notes to share:

  • TODAY is the last day to get free access to the Save Time, Sell More bundle. You have until 3 p.m. Pacific to sign up, and then you have until Oct. 31 to thoughtfully consider which discounted offers make sense for you and your business right now.
  • Tonight’s live workshop in The Secret to Thriving Online Communities (STTOC) is all about leveraging your community to support new initiatives. Whether you’re launching a new offer, podcast, or book, your existing community is your best chance at making an early impact. Join me live inside the group at 5 p.m. Pacific for the training. RSVP here. Note: These events are free to STTOC members. If you get an error message when you click the RSVP link, it means you’re not a member of the group. There's no cost to join.​
  • Instead of a live workshop on Oct. 7, I’ll be sharing an over-the-shoulder review of the Motion app, a tool I’ve been testing to make the most of each day. Put your questions here by Oct. 2.​
  • LIVE GROUP AUDITS on Oct. 14. These seasonal audits are an exclusive benefit for members of STTOC. Complete this application by Oct. 9 to be considered.​
  • Do you enjoy podcasts? Check out The Business You Really Want (we’re 8 episodes in!) for practical tips on achieving sustainable success as a business owner. If clutter is a challenge you face, take a chance on the Clutter Free Academy podcast. I designed the community that supports the show back in 2015 and have been a frequent guest over the years. As the newly official co-host, I get to bring more voices from the community to the podcast.

That's what I have for you this week! What are you working on?

Keep thriving,

Tonya

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The Gathering Ground

FOR THE WEEK OF Oct. 14

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

WHAT’S COMING UP

Live group audits take place in STTOC on Oct. 21. Open to all members of our Facebook group, you must apply by Oct. 16 to be considered.

I’m working on the 2025 Community Content Calendar. If you bought the 2024 version and have suggestions for improvement, let me know.

WHAT I’M DOING

WHAT I’M LEARNING

Searching for a different livestream service. StreamYard is raising its prices across the board and my plan is increasing from $200/year to $878 😡

Entering Week 4 of my Motion app trial. Following the walkthrough I recorded, I’m getting better at predicting how long tasks will take.

Want to learn this footer email strategy? You’ll want to check out this training!

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Tonya Kubo

The Secret to Thriving Online Communities

I believe social media should bring people closer together — not drive them further apart. As a social media strategist, I help impact-driven entrepreneurs and organizations grow highly engaged online communities, so they can conquer their business goals without running on empty. You can find out more either by subscribing below or joining The Secret to Thriving Online Communities on Facebook, www.tonya.link/group.

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