Sandy Hubbard
@sandyhubbard.bsky.social
I consult with owner-led businesses that want to grow. I also write about business growth strategy and B2B topics. Available for projects. Let’s connect!
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyhubbardpublisher/
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Good morning from Portland, Oregon! I'm Sandy Hubbard, a growth strategist and marketing advisor who works with many solo business owners to develop and implement their owner's strategy (especially if it involves business growth).
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It's Wednesday -----> Time for a new edition of #PrintChat!
I've set the context, and now I'm handing it off to you.
Answer from your own background in any industry or career. No expertise needed.
Join us!
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I've set the context, and now I'm handing it off to you.
Answer from your own background in any industry or career. No expertise needed.
Join us!
www.linkedin.com/groups/12566...
January 28, 2026 at 8:25 PM
It's Wednesday -----> Time for a new edition of #PrintChat!
I've set the context, and now I'm handing it off to you.
Answer from your own background in any industry or career. No expertise needed.
Join us!
www.linkedin.com/groups/12566...
I've set the context, and now I'm handing it off to you.
Answer from your own background in any industry or career. No expertise needed.
Join us!
www.linkedin.com/groups/12566...
Do you know a solo business owner seeking practical insights that can make a real impact on the growth of their brand?
I have openings for weekly coaching. Sign up for a month or two, and let's see how far we can get!
Here's what my happy customers say:
www.linkedin.com/in/sandyhubb...
I have openings for weekly coaching. Sign up for a month or two, and let's see how far we can get!
Here's what my happy customers say:
www.linkedin.com/in/sandyhubb...
January 23, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Do you know a solo business owner seeking practical insights that can make a real impact on the growth of their brand?
I have openings for weekly coaching. Sign up for a month or two, and let's see how far we can get!
Here's what my happy customers say:
www.linkedin.com/in/sandyhubb...
I have openings for weekly coaching. Sign up for a month or two, and let's see how far we can get!
Here's what my happy customers say:
www.linkedin.com/in/sandyhubb...
Thank you International Sign Association for including my leadership post in today's newsletter!
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January 22, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Thank you International Sign Association for including my leadership post in today's newsletter!
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Many, many thanks to chat host extraordinaire, @angelatague.bsky.social, for spinning straw into gold for all of us.
And thank you to everyone for being here. You add zest to my week, and I appreciate you all very much.
#FreelanceFriends
And thank you to everyone for being here. You add zest to my week, and I appreciate you all very much.
#FreelanceFriends
January 22, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Many, many thanks to chat host extraordinaire, @angelatague.bsky.social, for spinning straw into gold for all of us.
And thank you to everyone for being here. You add zest to my week, and I appreciate you all very much.
#FreelanceFriends
And thank you to everyone for being here. You add zest to my week, and I appreciate you all very much.
#FreelanceFriends
Tips for other freelancers. Get outside for 20 minutes a day for Vitamin D and fresh air. I usually head out for a long walk and to take photos before dark. My goal is to add a 10 a.m. head-clearing walk as well. (I miss my doggo - RIP)
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January 22, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Tips for other freelancers. Get outside for 20 minutes a day for Vitamin D and fresh air. I usually head out for a long walk and to take photos before dark. My goal is to add a 10 a.m. head-clearing walk as well. (I miss my doggo - RIP)
#FreelanceFriends
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Set up systems and processes for running your business. It streamlines routine tasks, saving your time and energy to focus on "doing the thing". #FreelanceFriends
January 22, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Set up systems and processes for running your business. It streamlines routine tasks, saving your time and energy to focus on "doing the thing". #FreelanceFriends
Also, to gain new clients when networking in groups:
Keep promises, connect in many places, be open to emergency consultations, get to know other members' friends and colleagues, and help members pull together for greater success and momentum.
#FreelanceFriends
Keep promises, connect in many places, be open to emergency consultations, get to know other members' friends and colleagues, and help members pull together for greater success and momentum.
#FreelanceFriends
January 22, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Also, to gain new clients when networking in groups:
Keep promises, connect in many places, be open to emergency consultations, get to know other members' friends and colleagues, and help members pull together for greater success and momentum.
#FreelanceFriends
Keep promises, connect in many places, be open to emergency consultations, get to know other members' friends and colleagues, and help members pull together for greater success and momentum.
#FreelanceFriends
Open mic reply to Angela re: best way/place to prospect or remind folks of past relationships.
I belong to lots of groups, try to be helpful and friendly, arrive early and help set up, give advice if asked with no strings, and usually gain a few clients in the process.
#FreelanceFriends
I belong to lots of groups, try to be helpful and friendly, arrive early and help set up, give advice if asked with no strings, and usually gain a few clients in the process.
#FreelanceFriends
January 22, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Open mic reply to Angela re: best way/place to prospect or remind folks of past relationships.
I belong to lots of groups, try to be helpful and friendly, arrive early and help set up, give advice if asked with no strings, and usually gain a few clients in the process.
#FreelanceFriends
I belong to lots of groups, try to be helpful and friendly, arrive early and help set up, give advice if asked with no strings, and usually gain a few clients in the process.
#FreelanceFriends
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In France and beyond. I have this further down on my homepage (and on my LinkedIn, etc.): I'm based in France, work in English, and partner with social impact founders, community leaders, and purpose-driven teams worldwide. After all, changemakers are everywhere!
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January 22, 2026 at 5:35 PM
In France and beyond. I have this further down on my homepage (and on my LinkedIn, etc.): I'm based in France, work in English, and partner with social impact founders, community leaders, and purpose-driven teams worldwide. After all, changemakers are everywhere!
#FreelanceFriends
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A3. Exclusionary phrases I might use...
I am a mature (chronologically and emotionally) and deeply experienced advisor who works with clients who value those qualities.
I can do your marketing, but I prefer to help you and your team do it better and more easily.
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I am a mature (chronologically and emotionally) and deeply experienced advisor who works with clients who value those qualities.
I can do your marketing, but I prefer to help you and your team do it better and more easily.
#FreelanceFriends
January 22, 2026 at 5:38 PM
A3. Exclusionary phrases I might use...
I am a mature (chronologically and emotionally) and deeply experienced advisor who works with clients who value those qualities.
I can do your marketing, but I prefer to help you and your team do it better and more easily.
#FreelanceFriends
I am a mature (chronologically and emotionally) and deeply experienced advisor who works with clients who value those qualities.
I can do your marketing, but I prefer to help you and your team do it better and more easily.
#FreelanceFriends
A2. Exclusionary verbiage my clients have used:
No mean people, Pacific Time Zone only, prepay only -- no net-30, women only, etc.
One I use often: No drama!
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No mean people, Pacific Time Zone only, prepay only -- no net-30, women only, etc.
One I use often: No drama!
#FreelanceFriends
January 22, 2026 at 5:29 PM
A2. Exclusionary verbiage my clients have used:
No mean people, Pacific Time Zone only, prepay only -- no net-30, women only, etc.
One I use often: No drama!
#FreelanceFriends
No mean people, Pacific Time Zone only, prepay only -- no net-30, women only, etc.
One I use often: No drama!
#FreelanceFriends
A2. I often say I work with U.S. companies to help paint a picture for those who refer me. I do volunteer with global companies, but I try to keep my paid work here in the U.S.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:27 PM
A2. I often say I work with U.S. companies to help paint a picture for those who refer me. I do volunteer with global companies, but I try to keep my paid work here in the U.S.
#FreelanceFriends
#FreelanceFriends
A2. In my client sessions, we do try to pin down what the client doesn't do and work that into their public-facing language. Sometimes it's explicit and sometimes it's suggested. I think it's a good reminder and helps others refer you more accurately.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:26 PM
A2. In my client sessions, we do try to pin down what the client doesn't do and work that into their public-facing language. Sometimes it's explicit and sometimes it's suggested. I think it's a good reminder and helps others refer you more accurately.
#FreelanceFriends
#FreelanceFriends
A1. I also talk about helping companies live up to their potential to appeal to good-hearted companies rather than focusing on revenue (though that's a happy byproduct of living up to your potential).
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January 22, 2026 at 5:23 PM
A1. I also talk about helping companies live up to their potential to appeal to good-hearted companies rather than focusing on revenue (though that's a happy byproduct of living up to your potential).
#FreelanceFriends
#FreelanceFriends
A1. I use phrases to appeal to companies that are owner-led to differentiate from those that are board-led, CEO-led, rainmaker-led, absentee-whoever-led, or companies with solo owners but they don't make the major decisions. #FreelanceFriends
January 22, 2026 at 5:22 PM
A1. I use phrases to appeal to companies that are owner-led to differentiate from those that are board-led, CEO-led, rainmaker-led, absentee-whoever-led, or companies with solo owners but they don't make the major decisions. #FreelanceFriends
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A1: There are a million writers out there, so I try to mention my background in journalism and that I focus on content marketing to try to differentiate myself from other types of writing/writers. Otherwise, people assume I write books/fiction novels. (I don't.) #FreelanceFriends
January 22, 2026 at 5:10 PM
A1: There are a million writers out there, so I try to mention my background in journalism and that I focus on content marketing to try to differentiate myself from other types of writing/writers. Otherwise, people assume I write books/fiction novels. (I don't.) #FreelanceFriends
BRB - pouring over coffee. Much needed today!` #FreelanceFriends
January 22, 2026 at 5:11 PM
BRB - pouring over coffee. Much needed today!` #FreelanceFriends
I'm Sandy Hubbard. This year I'm more of a business coach than a marketing advisor, but in my opinion, you have to be worthy of what you market about yourself, so there's always work to be done on the inside to validate the outside. #FreelanceFriends
January 22, 2026 at 5:10 PM
I'm Sandy Hubbard. This year I'm more of a business coach than a marketing advisor, but in my opinion, you have to be worthy of what you market about yourself, so there's always work to be done on the inside to validate the outside. #FreelanceFriends
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January 22, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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Exclusionary marketing -- What is it? Why or why not use it? I know some #FreelanceFriends who plan to chat about it on Thursday this week! Stay tuned for updates!
January 21, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Exclusionary marketing -- What is it? Why or why not use it? I know some #FreelanceFriends who plan to chat about it on Thursday this week! Stay tuned for updates!
Do you see yourself in this list? I do!
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2026 Career Astrology for Printers, Marketers and Designers
Ready for some Career Astrology? What's your power move? Areas of focus? What should you watch out for? Find out what's in store for your sign!
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January 20, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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The sunshine was yellow today!
January 16, 2026 at 10:17 PM
The sunshine was yellow today!
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Thanks! It's a red flag when someone reaches out and says they have no content strategy, no editorial guidelines and don't know their brand voice. They aren't ready for a professional writer yet.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Thanks! It's a red flag when someone reaches out and says they have no content strategy, no editorial guidelines and don't know their brand voice. They aren't ready for a professional writer yet.
#FreelanceFriends
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