Karens Notes, Sketchnotes

The art of asking questions

Posted on March 27, 2021October 20, 2022 by Karen Reyburn

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Nov 20

Sometimes the simplest, almost “old school” marketing strategies can make a big difference.

In today’s masterclass I’ll be taking you through a few real life examples of accountants who have followed up old leads. Sent direct mail. Contacted local companies. And seen success already!

I’m a huge believer in the foundational aspects of marketing: but equally, you can build on those foundations by doing the small tasks which have a big impact.

DM me or comment “masterclass” and I’ll send you the link for the live session (or the recording afterwards)!

#masterclass #marketing #oldschool #followup #sales #leads #justkeepgoing #foundations #marketingagency #strategy

Nov 20

Snowy wintry walk this morning!

#feelingfestive #winter #snow #christmasiscoming #goodmorning #morningwalk #walkinginawinterwonderland #dervaig #isleofmull #scotland #scottishislands

Nov 16

Sometimes the day is wet and wild for hours… and you’re not sure if you want to go out and get soaked but you go out anyway…and you’re so glad you did!

#isleofmull #glengorm #walkbythesea #walking #justkeepgoing #saturday #vitaminsea #beautyeverywhere

Nov 13

At the weekend I was going through old notes and journals and I found this note.

I’d been doing a creativity workbook and the question was, what’s your ideal environment?

I couldn’t find a date, but I estimate it was at least 10 years ago.

The things I mentioned were:

- a cottage and renovated barn by the sea
(check! My house is like a cottage and barn combined, with big A frame walls, and it looks out to a sea loch)

- lots of light pouring in
(check!!)

- huge picture window
(check!)

- a peat or wood fire
(wood fire, check!)

- big kitchen with skylight and butchers block in middle
(check check check)

- white duvet over a huge comfy bed
(check)

- lots of books
(ohhhh yea. Just not shown as I’m still unpacking)

It really is incredible the power of the documented goal. I hadn’t even written this as a specific plan - at that time it was a dream, a wish for the environment which would help me be my best self.

Write something down this week! Even if you never look at it again (I almost missed it) you’ll be far more likely to achieve it….

#goals #ambitions #writeitdown #documented #bestlife #islandlife