17:04:41 From Rebecca Mullen : Rebecca from Colorado 17:05:07 From Pamela Slim : Link to download the worksheet: https://pamelaslim.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Short-and-Long-Term-Planning-Worksheet.pdf 17:05:10 From Kirsten Bridge : HI, everyone. I am an American in New zealand as you can see. I signed in to reconnect with some of you and to keep focus and to nurture my extrovert self by connecting with everyone! :-) 17:06:00 From Kathryn Haydon : I remember you from earlier Learning Bursts with Pam, Kristen. :) 17:06:19 From Suzanne Lewis : Hi, Kirsten!! <3 17:06:27 From Kathryn Haydon : Oops Kirsten! 17:08:28 From Suzanne Lewis : Suzanne Lewis from Chandler, Arizona -- hi, all! 17:11:01 From Leanne Hughes : uncertain 17:11:04 From Rafael M Lopes : Now: uncertain 17:11:07 From Alexandra Cohen : uncertainty 17:11:09 From Suzanne Lewis : yes, uncertain 17:11:10 From Renee Rubin Ross : limbo 17:11:12 From Cecilia Brady : unprecedented 17:11:16 From Whitney Bishop : exhausted 17:11:17 From Karlene Cameron : A time for the world to pause and rest 17:11:19 From Cecilia Brady : there's no path 17:11:23 From Jennifer McClanahan : Secondary trauma 17:11:25 From Mytili Jagannathan : lost 17:11:26 From Whitney Bishop : open 17:11:27 From Crys : GAH! 17:11:28 From Richard Harvey : Transformational shift 17:11:28 From Kerra Bolton : unmoored 17:11:29 From Rafael M Lopes : dissapointing 17:11:32 From Caroline from FL : VUCA 17:11:38 From Michelle Stortz : Opportunity 17:11:42 From Kathryn Haydon : ambiguous 17:11:51 From Kathryn Haydon : possibility 17:11:56 From Caroline from FL : Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous 17:12:21 From Caroline from FL : Military term 17:12:32 From Kirsten Bridge : Moody. From grateful to grief. 17:14:57 From Rebecca Mullen : I will continue to operate with a similar ideal client 17:15:02 From Whitney Bishop : similar ideal client 17:15:06 From La'Vista Jones : I’d say my clients are my clients … short / long term 17:15:15 From Kara Sammet : Very different client 17:15:24 From Michelle Stortz : Client base opening up 17:15:37 From Karlene Cameron : Looking for different clientele 17:15:53 From Jennifer McClanahan : My current clients will continue to be my clients in the short-term. However, I feel like there is an opening to expand my client base in the long-term. 17:16:02 From Leanne Hughes : Similar clients but think there’s opportunities to work with other clients/shift offerings 17:16:25 From Renee Rubin Ross : some clients could be different in the future--not sure 17:19:47 From Jennifer McClanahan : I could so use that class!! 17:20:56 From Leanne Hughes : @Jennifer - it’s fun.. we start by saying, “You can’t break anything in Zoom!” you can easily run something like it yourself :) 17:25:01 From Kara Sammet : Awesome share, Kathryn, thank you. 17:25:03 From Kirsten Bridge : so interesting, @kathryn Haydon. I love how it was mixed feelings. and helpful but you still chose what was right for you. (yes, I remember you too.. and its wonderful to reconnect.) 17:25:14 From Rebecca Mullen : Kathryns 17:25:53 From Rebecca Mullen : Kathryn, nice for you to set an example of serving in a way that FEELS good to the giver. Great example 17:26:16 From Rafael M Lopes : the conversation is already sparking many ideas on what i can do short term until i get called back to work or secure a new position. 17:26:17 From Leanne Hughes : Good point. I think I need to shift my focus on creating on content assets for the long-term. 17:27:53 From Rafael M Lopes : also this time will allow for working more on that side hustle that gets put on back burner every time i regain full time employment. 17:28:41 From Kathryn Haydon : Thanks @Kirsten, @Rebecca, @Kara. It was super weird experience being so mixed in the way I described. 17:29:03 From Kirsten Bridge : that resonates. Thanks, Pam. This also helps me to have humility. we all do things for short term reasons. 17:29:32 From Karlene Cameron : As a graphic designer, I can't think of what business owners would need that's urgent 17:29:57 From Renee Rubin Ross : My current clients for facilitation and training are nonprofit EDS and board members -- struggling to think about any paying business that might be generated 17:30:00 From Kathryn Haydon : @karlene one idea is new graphics/design for new product pivots! 17:30:11 From Kara Sammet : @karlene, there are lots of individual entrepreneurs who are ramping up new programming right now who may need you. 17:30:30 From Karlene Cameron : @Kathryn Thanks! 17:30:40 From Kathryn Haydon : @Pam that brings up a question — pricing. 17:31:09 From Karlene Cameron : @Kara Thanks! So I guess I would need to find these entrepreneurs and ask them 17:31:45 From Crys : Yes! ive had people appear who always had the funds but only now have the time. 17:31:45 From Kerra Bolton : For the pay what you can model, will you publish what the actual cost is? Sometimes people don’t know the value of an offering. 17:31:47 From La'Vista Jones : Pricing … I feel resistent to asking for money for anything right now, even current clients. 17:32:17 From Kathryn Haydon : I am struggling with that as well, @La’Vista 17:32:37 From Kirsten Bridge : I notice fear comes up more with money. and we can acknowledge that…. and there are more things I am offering for free— and can gather names. 17:32:47 From Whitney Bishop : I like the blend of offer what you can and focus on building an audience versus focusing on generating short term revenue. 17:32:55 From Jennifer McClanahan : Doesn’t this also depend on your market as well? 17:33:11 From Kirsten Bridge : (on my list for long term I meant- it stoped). and, i also know people still want to support businesses… and value what we offer. 17:33:17 From Whitney Bishop : The pay what you can and payment plans are a great way to invite people in at this time. 17:33:17 From Kathryn Haydon : I have some clients that have done big layoffs and talked to another this week that is going gangbusters. 17:33:26 From Alexandra Cohen : Shouldn’t there be a balance? Reducing cost for people when possible/needed? Others who have different circumstances - i.e. working same job, just from home - might still value your product/service and be in position to pay for it…? 17:33:38 From Rafael M Lopes : maybe freemium offers….free intro then followed by some billable time 17:33:44 From La'Vista Jones : That’s good, I love the framework of that convo 17:33:56 From La'Vista Jones : *with current clients 17:34:02 From Whitney Bishop : I just sent out an invoice today with similar language - is this still good or do we need to make any adjustments? 17:34:20 From Kathryn Haydon : @Pam pay what you can even for business? 17:34:21 From Whitney Bishop : *freemium* love that term Rafael! 17:34:21 From Kerra Bolton : I know Mark and can ask him. 17:34:35 From Leanne Hughes : Freemium! 17:34:42 From Kerra Bolton : That would be great to give guidelines. 17:35:11 From Debbie Reber : I have a membership community that will re-open doors in May… I was thinking of offering a reduced rate for both current and new members for a few months to both try to keep people in and encourage new people to join 17:35:30 From Jennifer McClanahan : I like that idea for my non-profit clients. 17:35:36 From Kathryn Haydon : Debbie!!! 17:35:46 From Kirsten Bridge : Debbie- that sounds great@ 17:35:56 From Debbie Reber : HI Kathryn! :) 17:36:09 From Renee Rubin Ross : My current clients for facilitation and training are nonprofit EDS and board members -- struggling to think about any paying business that might be generated 17:36:09 From Leanne Hughes : @Debbie - thanks for this share. I had also roadmapped a membership launch for May but was unsure how to navigate it w/ everything going on - this is a good idea (reduced rate for a few months) 17:36:12 From Rafael M Lopes : or barter 17:36:12 From Kirsten Bridge : I LOVE THAT 17:36:28 From Kirsten Bridge : thanks, Pam. asking about “special consideration”. 17:37:04 From Debbie Reber : @Leanne - thx. I feel like people need my community even more so want to make it accessible 17:38:17 From Pamela Slim : Worksheet: https://pamelaslim.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Short-and-Long-Term-Planning-Worksheet.pdf 17:38:34 From Rafael M Lopes : WHAT is an appropriate tone // balance of professional and heartfelt / human can be difficult 17:40:19 From Michelle Stortz : joy 17:40:19 From Crys : vibrant 17:40:22 From Leanne Hughes : appreciation 17:40:25 From Kerra Bolton : energized 17:40:25 From Rafael M Lopes : relief 17:40:25 From Cecilia Brady : Bursting at the seams with energy! 17:40:28 From Renee Rubin Ross : grateful 17:40:29 From Debbie Reber : possibility 17:40:35 From Rafael M Lopes : back on track 17:40:36 From Rebecca Mullen : sunshine 17:40:38 From Karlene Cameron : Spring fresh! 17:40:42 From Whitney Bishop : Clear, engaged and confident 17:41:05 From Kirsten Bridge : new spring meadows. smells fresh. :) 17:41:06 From Richard Harvey : Free 17:41:07 From Kathryn Haydon : Mine is a quote from @debbie reber :) 17:41:45 From Debbie Reber : You made it look pretty @Kathryn :) 17:41:55 From Kathryn Haydon : It’s a good one! 17:42:12 From Richard Harvey : Moving social and emotional obstructions out of their pathway 17:42:31 From Rafael M Lopes : The world will be much more digital…greater adoption and in fact demand for digital solutions….thats my area. Yeah. 17:43:06 From Rebecca Mullen : cultivating family intimacy; securing family memories and connection 17:44:35 From Kerra Bolton : What kinds of stories will now inspire and educate people in this new reality? 17:44:46 From Kathryn Haydon : Helping teams improve their processes to thrive on change 17:46:38 From Rafael M Lopes : Preparedness will be important 17:47:10 From Whitney Bishop : helping them prepare for another pivot like this 17:47:14 From Kerra Bolton : I think there is an immediate step between short and long term. 17:47:16 From Karlene Cameron : Finding ways to help business owners promote their new pivots 17:47:21 From Karlene Cameron : as a graphic designer 17:47:32 From Kerra Bolton : There might even be a small pivot in between short and long term clients. 17:48:24 From Alexandra Cohen : I’ve been thinking today about longer term - I work with entrepreneurs and small businesses. I’m interested in building my consulting practice to focus on small/medium businesses and their CSR strategy - Corporate Social Responsibility - and the ways that can support their local communities and promote growth/resilience. 17:50:31 From Richard Harvey : I have curriculum. I want to connect with schools to I want to work for schools helping their students re-focus and and regaining momentum toward their goals. 17:52:15 From Cecilia Brady : Hi Alexandra -- interesting. I do related work in the field of international development. 17:52:16 From Whitney Bishop : I’m really focusing on serving my clients as individuals and leaders versus as leadership teams and boards. 17:52:26 From Kirsten Bridge : I notice much of this call is around language to use: to support ourselves is to consider maintaince mode vs seeding cash flow with purpose and long term dreams- having congruence. Then language to apply with clients and considering them. I am taking away to SLOW down and find words for this time. Thank you, Michelle and Pam. 17:52:42 From Alexandra Cohen : Cecelia - I started in this field with focus on international development! 17:52:50 From Whitney Bishop : Working to connect with the people individually to help them identify where they are emotionally and from a capacity standpoint - how can you support yourself, those you lead and those you serve? 17:52:54 From Whitney Bishop : What tools can we give them? 17:53:29 From Richard Harvey : Michelle, are you doing this all online. 17:54:08 From Kathryn Haydon : My focus now has been to help people/teams use creative thinking strategies to continue to move forward even in the face of uncertainty, change. The leaders and teams who do this and use even simple tools will come out of this well. 17:54:15 From Alexandra Cohen : Cecelia - I’d love to hear more about what you do. Maybe Pam can connect us? 17:54:49 From Michelle Stortz : Yes, doing this all online. 17:55:43 From Karlene Cameron : Using my graphic design and writing skills to help ….? 17:55:49 From Kerra Bolton : Nurture + nourish the care, protection of black women and girls. 17:56:18 From Cecilia Brady : Alexandra -- I would love that. You can also find me on LinkedIn (I'm in DC) 17:56:23 From Leanne Hughes : Helping employees fall in love with learning again… but thinking this msg needs a pivot :) 17:56:28 From Debbie Reber : Shift the paradigm for parents raising differently wired children 17:56:38 From Rafael M Lopes : just making it up now: empowering the disadvantaged through digital solutions 17:56:41 From erica wheeler : I help people feel a sense of place and belonging by connecting to the diverse nature and history around them. 17:56:46 From Richard Harvey : To empower clients to process major life challenges by building their social and emotional skills while we co-create workshops, curriculum and books. 17:56:47 From Jennifer McClanahan : When I first started by business, I really wanted create an economic engine for women of color. Building relationships and clients as a connection machine, 17:56:50 From Kathryn Haydon : Help individuals and teams thrive on change. 17:57:04 From Michelle Stortz : Being of service to those who are suffering illness, specifically cancer. 17:57:09 From Alexandra Cohen : Cecelia - sounds good. Incidentally, I was in DC for last 9 months. Was in process of moving to NY when this hit! 17:57:11 From Caroline from FL : Help people make a great living doing work they love 17:58:50 From Renee Rubin Ross : Thank you! Need to drop off. 17:59:19 From Whitney Bishop : Sooo helpful to think of it this way… I’ve been doing a lot of checking in and holding sessions like this, and leading a daily centering practice 2x a week. 17:59:36 From Karlene Cameron : Helping business owners market and sell their new pivots 17:59:43 From Whitney Bishop : Gotta hop off too… thank you for this. You’re an island of calm in a sea of chaos. :) 18:00:32 From Leanne Hughes : thank you, Pamela!! 18:00:35 From Rebecca Mullen : Thank you so much, Pam! 18:00:35 From Debbie Reber : Thank you as always for showing up for all of us Pam <3 18:00:42 From Kirsten Bridge : I find this reassuring to remember the the solution is the same… short and long term marketing actions are all still part of the daily action. 18:00:43 From La'Vista Jones : As always, thanks for sharing your wisdom Pam! xoxo 18:00:46 From Kathryn Haydon : Thank you, Pam! 18:00:48 From S Propp : Thanks Pam - Great to see you - Scott 18:00:49 From Michelle Stortz : Thank you Pam! 18:00:49 From Rafael M Lopes : TY PS! good seeing you. 18:00:53 From Kara Sammet : Thank you! 18:00:54 From Suzanne Lewis : Wonderful, Pam -- thank you so much! 18:00:55 From Cecilia Brady : Thank you Pam!! 18:00:56 From Debbie Reber : I have a question... 18:01:04 From Jennifer McClanahan : Excellent Pam. A full 60 minutes. 18:01:11 From Mytili Jagannathan : Thank you -- this was so helpful. Lots to reflect on... 18:01:17 From Kerra Bolton : I have a question but am not sure if it would help the whole group. I’ll defer. 18:01:26 From Alexandra Cohen : Thank you, Pam! 18:02:40 From Karlene Cameron : Question: where could I find business owners who I can ask what help they would need from a graphic designer at this time? 18:02:44 From Rafael M Lopes : what are the current best online webinar program delivery platforms? no long term contracts / low cost? 18:02:46 From Leanne Hughes : @Debbie - Listen to the ‘Stevie Says Social ‘podcast 18:02:47 From Richard Harvey To Pamela Slim(privately) : One of my goals when we get out of this is to come to AZ and do my work on the Navajo Reservation. I’ve been wanting to come back and do that since I visited. How can I contact Darryl? Thanks 18:02:47 From erica wheeler : Facebook class and how to do lives 18:02:49 From Kirsten Bridge : @Debbie reach out… I can share what I have and I am kirsten@kirstenbridge.com 18:02:52 From Alexandra Cohen : Something like Coursera or EdX? 18:03:07 From Kathryn Haydon : A couple books that I just read that I like: Pick a Fight by David Burkus and The Disruption Mindset by Charlene Li 18:03:21 From Kathryn Haydon : @Debbie 18:03:57 From Leanne Hughes : Also, ‘Marketing Made Simple’ by Don Miller is a brilliant, prescriptive way of writing your website copy and sales funnels 18:04:25 From Debbie Reber : Thanks for all the recommendations, everyone! 18:04:40 From Debbie Reber : @Kirsten, I’ll send you an email :) 18:05:34 From Alexandra Cohen : Stakeholders? 18:07:04 From Jennifer McClanahan : My work is focused on black women and I have found that I had to niche down the collective of black women, into which type of black women would resonate with my work, world view. Happy to jump on a call to talk it through with you. jennifer@leverage2lead.com. 18:07:47 From Karlene Cameron : :) 18:08:08 From Karlene Cameron : Yes, what offerings would be urgent, yes 18:08:10 From Kerra Bolton : @Jennifer McClanahan — thank you. I will be in touch. 18:08:30 From Karlene Cameron : Thanks! 18:08:57 From Kirsten Bridge : Graphic design- I would ask the people that hire for that… but not the high level leaders as they are planning lots right now as they adjust each day. 18:09:08 From Rafael M Lopes : kajabi type services 18:09:15 From Karlene Cameron : @Kristen, thanks! 18:11:03 From Kathryn Haydon : @Pam Rohit just shared this today. It is a new online platform delivering faster than Amazon that benefits local booksellers but you order online. Here’s the IdeaPress “bookstore” on the platform: www.bookshop.org/shop/ideapress 18:11:42 From Kathryn Haydon : Thank you Pam and all! 18:12:20 From Kirsten Bridge : appsumo.com for discounted software…. and apps. and more 18:12:22 From Rafael M Lopes : cold call emails/letters 18:12:24 From Richard Harvey To Pamela Slim(privately) : Thank you!!!!!!! 18:12:26 From Kathryn Haydon : Pricing! 18:12:28 From Rafael M Lopes : ciao