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julie
Builder 2
1 month ago

June Community Spotlight: Built on Questions, Backed by Experience

Starting a post takes courage. Replying to one takes a willingness to share what you've learned, and these members didn't wait for the perfect moment to share what they know.

Different businesses, different backgrounds, all willing to share what they've figured out. That's what keeps this place worth coming back to.

🌟 Chi_Cleaning​ â€” has a way of cutting straight to the point! Their take on documenting the customer journey first and the difference between what you do and what clients are paying for are the kind of replies that make you rethink how you talk about your own business.

 đźŚź Monrovia-Co​  â€” asked a genuinely useful question about personal vs business social following and brought the same honesty to a thread about staying motivated through rejection. Five likes says it landed.

🌟 Brand​ â€” shows up across hiring, sales, and operations with sharp, experience-backed replies. Their take on why cheap competitors might actually be your fault reframes the whole pricing conversation.

🌟 Janierucker​ â€” jumped into two threads most people scroll past: building trust as a woman in a male-dominated trade and government contracting. Both replies were thoughtful, specific, and worth reading.

🌟 Randy_Warner​  â€” answered a forgotten thread on getting Facebook leads into Jobber via Zapier with two setup options nobody had documented before, then dropped a Lead to Cash and Procure to Pay framework into an employee training thread that gave everyone a better starting point.

Whether it’s starting a post or replying to a thread, these contributions matter more than you might realize.

Thank you for showing up for the Home Service Community! 🙌

7 Replies

  • Hey julie​! Thanks for the shout out. I'm always happy to add value and help where possible. Glad to be a part of the community! :)

  • Thank you so much, Julie! What a thoughtful surprise. I truly appreciate the recognition and feel grateful to be part of this community. It's rare to find a space where people openly share the realities of building a business, the challenges alongside the wins. Thank you for fostering such an authentic and encouraging environment.

  • julie​ Thank you so much, Julie! I truly appreciate the shout-out and recognition. ❤️ I'm still learning and growing as a business owner, so being able to share my thoughts, experiences, and connect with others means a lot to me. I may not have all the answers, but I'm always willing to learn, ask questions, and share what I can. I'm grateful to be part of a community where business owners can support and learn from one another. Thank you again for recognizing me! 🙌🏾

  • I really appreciate posts like this because they remind us that no matter where we are in business, we all have something to learn and something to teach. One person’s question can save another person months or even years of trial and error.

    As a newer business owner with Mowing With A Purpose Landscaping, this community has challenged me to think beyond just cutting grass. It’s helped me improve my systems, customer communication, pricing, branding, and long-term planning. In return, I try to share my wins, mistakes, and community experiences so someone else can benefit too.

    Success isn’t built by knowing everything—it’s built by being willing to ask questions, listen, and keep showing up. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to share their knowledge. Communities like this don’t grow because of one expert; they grow because people are willing to invest in each other. Looking forward to learning more and hopefully giving back even more as my business grows. 👏💚

    • Janierucker's avatar
      Janierucker
      Contributor 4

      I really love how you said this! 🙌🏾 I completely agree—sometimes one question or one person's experience can help someone else avoid months of mistakes. I'm still learning and growing in my business as well, and this community has shown me that it's okay not to know everything. What matters is being willing to ask questions, listen, learn, and keep showing up. I look forward to seeing Mowing With A Purpose Landscaping continue to grow and I'm wishing you much success on your journey! 👏🏾❤️

      • Purposefamily's avatar
        Purposefamily
        Contributor 4

        Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙏🏾💚 They truly mean a lot. One thing I’ve learned is that no matter how much experience we gain, there’s always something new to learn. Communities like this remind us that asking questions isn’t a weakness—it’s one of the fastest ways to grow.

        I’m grateful to be surrounded by people who are willing to share their knowledge and encourage one another. My hope is that as Mowing With A Purpose Landscaping grows, I can pay that forward by helping someone else avoid the same mistakes I made and reminding them that success is a journey, not a race.

        Wishing you continued growth and many blessings in your business as well. Keep showing up, keep learning, and let’s keep building together! 🤝💚🔥

  • mims01's avatar
    mims01
    Contributor 5

    Love seeing this! 👏 The best part of this community is that everyone is willing to share the wins, the struggles, and the lessons learned along the way. That kind of knowledge sharing is what helps small businesses grow. 🚀