📧 Email Newsletter: Your 2025 Wins, Lessons & What’s Next for 2026

Hey ! 👋

We just wrapped a powerful reflection session inside the Virtual Summiteers — and the insights were too good not to share with you.

If you’ve ever ended a year thinking, “Did I even accomplish anything?”

this is your sign to pause, breathe and look again.

Because the breakthroughs you overlook are usually the ones that fuel your next big leap.

Here’s what came up during our 2025 review conversation — and how you can use it to step confidently into 2026.

🔥 1. Boundaries = More Revenue (Not Less)

Several members shared how setting boundaries became the key to protecting their time and raising the quality of their work.

Thomas stopped taking projects outside his specialty.

Patrick reclaimed Sundays for family and faith (no exceptions).

Joe reshaped his business so he can finally scale instead of constantly reacting.

Takeaway:

Your “No” creates space for higher-quality “Yeses.”

If you want a more profitable 2026, decide what you’re not doing anymore.

🔥 2. Systems Are the New Superpower

This year was BIG for systematization.

• AI-powered analysis

• Social schedulers

• Detailed handbooks

• Automated content calendars

• Pre-scheduled offers

• Structured quarterly planning

Joe even created an entire assessment system in three minutes using AI — something he’d been trying to get built for years.

Takeaway:

Tools don’t create freedom — systems do! Your 2026 needs structure before it needs speed.

🔥 3. Let Your Market Set the Price (Not the Internet)

Patrick shared a huge insight: national pricing models don’t always fit local markets.

He adjusted his offers, rebuilt his value stack and created a plan that aligns with what his audience can actually say yes to.

Takeaway:

Stop guessing your pricing.

Start matching it to the people who already want to buy from you.

🔥 4. Your Content Works Harder When It’s Planned

This year, content automation came up again and again:

• 9x repurposing with MissingLett_r

• GoHighLevel schedulers

• Notebook LM for AI info graphics

• Preloaded monthly event promotions

• Pre-planned revenue-generating posts

• Consistent podcast production

And it works.

Visibility is not about “being everywhere.”

It’s about “being consistent.”

Takeaway:

2026 is the year of front-loading content so you can spend less time posting and more time profiting.

🔥 5. Collaboration Is Still the Most Underrated Growth Strategy

Masterminds, guest interviews, cross-promotions, shared stages, co-created content — the opportunities were everywhere this year.

And every person who collaborated saw growth.

Takeaway:

If you want bigger audiences in 2026, stop trying to grow alone.

🔥 6. Revenue Needs a Seat at the Planning Table

One of the biggest insights came from this community:

We’re great at content, strategy, time management…

But many of us didn’t intentionally plan revenue into our calendars.

That’s changing.

2026 is the year of structured offers, predictable ticket sales, strategic launches and monetized content.

Takeaway:

You can’t hit revenue goals that never make it onto the calendar.

✨ Want to Go Deeper? Come Join the December Virtual Summiteers Session

This month’s theme is:

Reflection, Celebration & a Soft Launch Into 2026

We’re doing a guided exercise where each member identifies:

• Top 3 Wins

• Top 3 Lessons

• Top 3 Opportunities for 2026

It’s simple, clarifying and powerful and you can turn it into social media content immediately.

And heads up:

❌ There’s no 1st Friday session this month

✔️ Our Event Innovators Insight is happening December 19th

✔️ With guest teacher Michael Grabow

✔️ Topic: “The Power of Reflection: Turning 2025’s Lessons Into 2026 Wins.”

If you’re reading this… you’re closer than you think.

You’re in the right room.

You’re building the right skills.

And your 2026 can be easier, richer and far more profitable — if you give yourself permission to pause and plan.

Here’s to your next win,

Ericka

Creator, Talk Virtual & The Virtual Summiteers Peer Group

P.S.

Up Next!

🎉 Virtual Summiteers Peer Group – Community Celebration & Member Spotlights

📅 Friday, December 12, 2025 | 10:00 AM ET

We’re closing out the year with one of our most feel-good, high-energy sessions of the season — our Community Celebration & Member Spotlight Day!

This is your moment to:

✨ Celebrate what you accomplished in 2025

✨ Share the events you launched

✨ Highlight revenue wins and breakthroughs

✨ Show off new skills you added to your toolkit

✨ Cheer on your fellow Virtual Summiteers

And because we love a little fun…

🎊 We’re hosting a Virtual Award Ceremony!

We’ll be giving out playful, community-powered awards like:

• Most Creative Event Theme

• Repurposing Rockstar

• Engagement Champion

• Automation Ace

• Collaboration Catalyst

…and a few surprise categories you’ll have to show up to see!

To keep the vibe festive, feel free to bring:

🎩 A fun or festive hat

☕ Your favorite drink

🎄 A themed virtual background

✨ Or just your amazing self!

This session is all about community, encouragement, laughter, celebration… and leaving 2025 on a high note.