Hi everyone,

I’m writing with a heart full of gratitude—after my November 1st hip surgery, I’m finally back home and healing beautifully. It’s been a three-week journey of rest, reflection, and recovery, and I’m so thankful to be back in the swing of things with you.

Now, let me ask you something:

Are you tired of marketing that feels pushy, disconnected, or just plain exhausting?

If so, you’re not alone!

Many small business owners struggle to promote their work in a way that feels authentic and effective. That’s why I’m thrilled to introduce our feature guest speaker in this month’s Roadmap to Success Newsletter—Hunter, a passionate advocate for heart-centered marketing.

Mark’s approach flips the script on traditional sales tactics. Instead of pressure and persuasion, he teaches how to build genuine relationships, nurture trust, and offer real value—while still confidently asking for the sale. His framework, backed by research from the WP Study Group, is helping entrepreneurs create marketing that actually works and feels good.

Many entrepreneurs feel stuck between wanting to serve and needing to sell.

They worry that being too “salesy” will turn people off, but being too passive won’t pay the bills.

Mark’s heart-centered marketing bridges that gap—empowering you to engage with empathy, offer value, and grow your business with integrity.

He even offers free monthly workshops starting in 2026 to help you put these strategies into action. You’ll find all the details in the newsletter, along with a link to our latest podcast episode where I interview Hunter and dive deeper into his methods.

Thank you for being part of this journey with me. I’m so glad to be back—and even more excited to share this powerful message with you and more great news this week. Stick around for some great gift ideas.

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You are always welcome to message me directly; I read all of my emails and respond to them.

Warm wishes,

Marie Mason

Business Strategy Coach Editor-in-Chief, Roadmap to Success Newsletter