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# What a year!

What a year Reader!

I loved your responses to last week's email on what you've achieved and how you all feel! If you haven't responded yet, but want to, hit reply. I would still LOVE to hear how you look back on this year.

For me, it's mind-numbing, and I am oh-so grateful.

I have been in business for 14 years, and this year, my revenue is double the highest it has ever been!

From my years with a crafty online shop, I have learned that revenue can be very deceiving, and you should not trust someone based on their revenue alone. :) ... My profit is 2,5 times what I have ever previously had.

I am **so grateful for each and every one of you** who made this happen. Whether you hired me, referred me, or were here on this email list learning from me, I really am grateful you are here!

Here are some more summary highlights from this year:

- I redid my branding: new logo, new colours and a new website. This already feels so long ago but I still love it.
- Oh, and a photo shoot to boot with photos I actually love (that is rare)
- I had 40% new clients this year who I got to help with their marketing for the first time and 60% returning clients.
- The most asked-for services were tech hours (mostly used for Kit or website) and [Pick My Brain hours](https://digitalie.eu/product/pick-my-brain/).
- The most loved course/program was Creative Marketing Puzzle (CMP)!
- I ran a fabulous CMP program in the spring (and yes, the next one is finally coming again!)
- I started moving over to Teachery and launched the new version of my content course [Content Success](https://digitalie.eu/product/content-success/) there.
- I created a quiz for this business for the first time and people seem to love it.

All in all, a good year!

Again, I couldn't have done it without you! Thank you!

I have decided that my word for next year is BLOOM as I want to grow this further (in a good way) and flourish. And I want to take all of you with me so I can help you all blossom even more too!

I will see you in 2025.

Happy Holidays \<3

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### Warmest wishes

Natalie

*Ps. I know that, unfortunately, this time of year is not a happy time for all. If that is you, I want to give you a big hug.*

Hey, did you know you can join [Digitalie's Puzzle Hub](https://discord.gg/hVDaxH7CjW)? This is a fabulous community on Discord, where we talk about marketing, content, our businesses, and so much more! I would love to see you there!

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