Just Checking In...

Plus: Habits and a Final Call for the 2025 State of Small Business Survey

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Pat Miller
October 07, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

Welcome to our 1,813 readers including our latest subscribers: Michael, Marlene, Candy, Mary, Cary, and Robert

Just Checking In…

Maybe it’s the old broadcaster in me, but when I sit down to write this newsletter I’m exclusively thinking about YOU and how you’re doing. I wonder what challenges you’re facing, what you’re hoping to achieve and how you’re feeling. When I do this I feel like I can be more connected and provide a better moment that we get to spend together each week.

Then, it hit me - why not just ASK how you’re doing?

That’s what I’m doing this week. I want to know how YOU are doing…

How’s business?
What’s the #1 challenge in your business?
What’s standing in the way of you taking every Friday Off?

This email will be a fun test to see if we can create a two-way connection AND it will help me generate better weekly content for you.

The invitation is there…will you hit reply and share a few quick thoughts?

Tweet of the Week

Do you like the way you and your business looks? What are you going to do about it?

Quick Hit - LAST CALL
State of Small Business Survey

I’m excited to partner with Enji and invite you to participate in the 2025 State of Small Business Survey.

How are you stacking up against other small business owners as you ride through 2025?Find out with the Enji State of Small Business survey!

The survey is officially open until Oct 10 and it’s your chance to share what this year has been like and how you’re feeling about 2026. It only takes a few minutes, and your input will help create a report that’s a very real look at what’s going on in our world. And you’ll be entered to win one of two $100 gift cards!

Upcoming Event - 10/20
In-Person SBOC Milwaukee Meet Up

Join the SBOC on 10/20 in Milwaukee

The Small Business Owners Community is your platform to save time, make money, and connect with other entrepreneurs that GET what you’re going through. Once each quarter, we get together for an in-person meeting to network, build relationships, and collaborate with our specialty: The Idea Slam. Membership is only $9/month and it includes our meet-ups, 24×7 online community, our new Small Business GPT, AND our legal and tech hotlines! It’s the best deal in small business and it will help you on day one. Join here.

Now, GO SELL SOMETHING!

Pat