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The 3 Questions I Ask Before A Client Gets One Extra Thing

The 3 Questions I Ask Before A Client Gets One Extra Thing

The 3 Questions I Ask Before A Client Gets One Extra ThingKarena Calhoun
Published on: 31/10/2026

Everyone says under-promise and over-deliver. Inside the three-question sheet I run before any client gets an extra, and when it's the wrong sheet to keep. Plus Derek Hales on Go Be Great and this week's platform updates.

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The 3 Lines I Read To Find Out If My Business Is Standing On Its Own

The 3 Lines I Read To Find Out If My Business Is Standing On Its Own

The 3 Lines I Read To Find Out If My Business Is Standing On Its OwnKarena Calhoun
Published on: 24/10/2026

Everyone says quit when your revenue matches your paycheck. Inside the three-line weekly read I run to see what a business does with the cushion pulled out, and when it is the wrong read. Plus Go Be Great: The Lie of I'll Just Do It Myself.

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The 5 Columns I Check Before An Old Rate Gets Another Year

The 5 Columns I Check Before An Old Rate Gets Another Year

The 5 Columns I Check Before An Old Rate Gets Another YearKarena Calhoun
Published on: 17/10/2026

Everyone says honor your oldest client's rate. Inside the five-column sheet I use to find out what an old rate is costing, and when it's the wrong tool. Plus Go Be Great: Your Business Shouldn't Live in Your Head.

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The 7 Columns I Check Before An Offer Stays On My Page

The 7 Columns I Check Before An Offer Stays On My Page

The 7 Columns I Check Before An Offer Stays On My PageKarena Calhoun
Published on: 10/10/2026

Everyone says add a rung to your offer ladder for every budget. Inside the seven-column sheet I use to decide which offers stay on my page, plus Telly Arnold on Go Be Great and this week's platform updates.

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