🎉 One month of The Business You Really Want - Thank you!


Hey Reader,

Can you believe it's been a month since we launched The Business You Really Want? Time flies when you're having fun (and talking about sustainable success for women in business)!

I have to admit, when I pitched this podcast idea to Gwen, I knew it would resonate with our community. But the response we've received has blown us both away. In just one month:

  • 192 unique listeners have tuned in
  • We've had 308 total downloads
  • 8 effusive Apple reviews have rolled in
  • 24 awesome-sauce folks have subscribed on YouTube

Though I love my stats, these numbers are way more than analytics on our Captivate dashboard. They represent real people (like you!) who are investing their valuable time to listen, respond, and share our message. And for that, Gwen and I are incredibly grateful.

Your support has been the driving force behind our successful launch.

So many of you have gone above and beyond to spread the word:

And a special shout-out to all of you who've left reviews on Apple Podcasts. Your words mean the world to us and help other potential listeners discover the show.

Bible study author Shadia Hrichi said it was exactly what she needed. Another listener called it a “treasure chest of business knowledge.”

Meanwhile, Kathy Barbro of Art Projects for Kids said that even after 10 years in business, she’s learning a lot that she can’t wait to apply in real life. And Rhonda Stoppe, an author and speaker who visited my MOPS group when Abby was just a teeny-tiny baby, said she can’t wait to learn more.

As we move into our second month, your continued support can help us reach even more women entrepreneurs. Here's how you can help:

  1. Leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or Goodpods
  2. Subscribe to your favorite podcast player
  3. Subscribe to our YouTube channel
  4. Comment on your favorite episodes on YouTube
  5. Recommend the show to women in your network

And don't forget to tag me when you share (@tonyakubo on most platforms)!

Gwen and I are working on a Q&A episode, so if you have a burning business question, reply to this email before Monday, and we might answer it on the show!

Thank you for being part of our podcast journey. Here's to many more months of building the businesses we really want!

Keep thriving,

Tonya

P.S. Check out this super-listener badge we've created just for you! Feel free to share it on social media or anywhere you'd like to recommend the podcast.


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!

Tonya Kubo

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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