For the last year and a half, I have been part of a mastermind program (a group of entrepreneurs that have a monthly call to share successes and challenges and give ideas to each other to help us in our businesses).  We were supposed to only be a group for 1 year, but we all found it so valuable that we continued the program for a second year.  As part of the program, we have 3 “retreats” where we all get together in one place and really dive into things, hear about our challenges and come with up with ideas and solutions.  This past weekend was the second retreat of the year.

I want to thank each of the members of the group individually for their support of me and my business.

Anne: So glad you joined our group this year to share your insight.  It was great getting to meet you in person and hear more about you and your story.  I look forward to hearing even more of your wisdom in the months to come.

Bridgit: You have so much business knowledge and share it with each of us so easily.  You had great information for many of us, and the group wouldn’t be the same without you.

Linda: Your creativity is amazing.  You capture moments with such ease and share them with us.  Thanks for taking the time to create memories of these retreats for us to look back on and remember the great times we had together.

Patti: Your insight is amazing.  You can look at a situation and see what is at its core.  It’s great knowing that you are there to support us with your knowledge, and bring laughter to the group as well.

Maria: Thanks for being my roommate.  It has been great having some time to talk about life just as much as business.  You are compassionate and share that gift with each of us at the retreats.  It’s been amazing to watch your transformation over the last year and a half as well.

Cathy: Thanks for the energy you bring to the group.  You are a go-getter and show us how to manage so many things at once.  Thank you for encouraging me to share my knowledge through more than my blog.  I wouldn’t be publishing articles now if it weren’t for your encouragement at the last retreat to write for your magazine.

Bibi: Thank you for being there in the times I’ve needed someone the most in the immediate moment.  I know you completely understand what I’ve gone through in recent situations, and your support has been appreciated.  You also have so much knowledge you share with the group on how to implement our plans.  Your ideas have had a huge impact on the sucess of the group members.

Debbie: You bring joy and laughter each time we are together.  You are a role model for us on how to really get out there build those relationships even better than we’ve done, and just be ourselves while doing it.  The group was forever changed for the better when you joined us last year.

Joy: It’s because of you we are all in this group.  You have facilitated the deepening of friendships, encouraged us to our successes, and supported us through our challenges.  None of us would be where we are today without you.  It’s because of you that we have grown so much, taken risks to try new things, and accomplished our goals.

Thanks to you all for your continued support of me and my business.  I can’t wait to see what else we are going to accomplish as we continue down this path.  You have truly made a difference in my life and I am so thankful I can call you friends!

Candy