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- 01/28/26 - Wakie Wakie 4:44
01/28/26 - Wakie Wakie 4:44
Where real relationships build real business
Today’s topic?
Why This Community Hits Different
A message came in from one of our DM Alliance members.
Not a testimonial. Not a pitch. Just a real person speaking from the heart.
And when I read it, it hit me hard.
It’s easy to forget how powerful connection really is when you’re moving fast in business.
But the truth is, we don’t win alone.
We grow faster when we’re surrounded by the right people.
We move further when we’re not just learning, but leaning on each other.
That’s what the DM Alliance is about.
It’s not a “network.”
It’s a room of people who actually give a damn.
Here’s the message that reminded me why this work matters so much:
Morning guys,
I just want to thank you again for all your hard work and your dedication to helping young entrepreneurs succeed.
When I first saw your ad on Instagram, I had a distinct gut feeling I was supposed to connect with you. There was no rhyme or reason, just a feeling.
I was lit up with excitement on my first call with Sonja. I could tell I was in the right place.
What I expected to follow was a bunch of people at similar stages of business all trying to ask questions in a networking room. I figured even if I met one person to connect with, that would be great.
What I found instead, is a team with a genuine heart to serve, wonderful leaders to learn from, and a family feel. The Wednesday calls are the ONE meeting on my calendar I never miss, and not because I'm paying for them.
I just wanted to take a minute to show gratitude for all that you do, for all the hard work you have already done, and for your generous Spirit to share it with others. You not only show it, I can genuinely feel it, even through an ad.
So, on what I call my Thankful Thursday, I'm sending you my gratitude!!
Read the full 444 Newsletter here to see the 4 thoughts, 4 lessons, and 4 challenges I’ve learned about what it really means to be a businessman today.
Mark Evans DM