Nora DiNuzzo

You’ve worked too hard for it to be this hard.

Growing up, one thing I never aspired to be was an entrepreneur. 

Running your own company was for the incredibly wealthy (Mr. Burns) or the incredibly innovative (Doc Brown). I was neither.

But what I’ve learned about entrepreneurs over the past few years is that they have one thing in common – they desperately want to fix something that drives them nuts. 

As it turns out – throughout my life and career, a lot of things drove me nuts. 

So nuts that in October 2021, I quit a VP-level job at an ad agency to start my own consultancy – Pitcher – to help small businesses grow.

Because the fact that agencies could rarely find a way to work with companies <$25mm in annual revenue drove me nuts.

Because I believe that small businesses deserve to grow, too. 

In April 2023, I got a call from a friend that I never planned for – with an offer to create something I never considered doing less than two years into being a founder.

A second company.

Because the fact that so many brilliant agencies continuously struggle to grow drove him nuts. 

As it turns out – it drives me nuts, too. 

So nuts that I said yes – and Blood Sweat & Tears was born. 

Yes, born. I have given birth to two human children – and two businesses.

There is not a damn thing women can’t do.

Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer

You’ve worked too hard for it to be this hard.

BS&T is a committed partner to ambitious agencies frustrated by inconsistent growth.

We develop and implement a custom growth strategy that meets you where you are today – whether your goal is to stabilize, sustain, scale or sell your agency.

I’m not going to be on here talking about marketing and growing businesses when citizen journalists and witnesses are being executed by our government in broad daylight.

Pay attention to what is happening in Minneapolis.

Do not be silent.
Do not look away.

GET LOUD.

My grandparents fled from the Nazis so they could be free. 

So their kids could be free.
So I can be free.
So my kids can be free.

THIS is not freedom.
THIS is tyranny.

2026 is the year I'm expanding from 1:1 into 1:many consulting. 

2025 brought some experiments in this area, but this is the year both Pitcher 🍋and Blood Sweat & Tears will be bringing products to the market to serve more people, and spread critical growth knowledge where it is needed most. 

1:1 consulting is more intensive, specific - and therefore, more expensive.

Group learning is a powerful and affordable alternative that consultants and coaches can benefit from implementing, through a cohort style approach - whether live learning, or virtually delivered. 

Drop me a note in the comments if you'd like me to send you more information about our upcoming cohorts. And tag your friends who might want to join in.

BS&T cohorts deliver growth operations best practices for independent agencies. We'll be running our next cohort in February. Email me for more info: nora@bloodsweatandtears.co

The Pitcher cohort is going to be a collaboration with the infinitely fabulous Asmara Kazmi at THE OPS ROOM. This is a cohort geared towards women entrepreneurs (and those that are founder-curious) to help them leave no dollars or crumbs on the table 💰💰💰 DM me for details and to get on our waitlist for March/April.

Thank you to those who have inspired and encouraged me to take this approach - especially Darren McKee and Misha Bleymaier-Farrish 💕

Last week was one that filled the soul and reminded me why I’m doing what I’m doing.

Not only spending time in New York (my favorite city) with clients and partners, but also receiving feedback like:

“I’m usually a skeptical prick, but actually I appreciated this session very much.”

“That was the most efficient and productive two days I’ve ever spent on strategic planning. The preparation was outstanding.”

“They are exactly what we need for this moment.” (re: a referral we made)

Adding these and more to my WIN BIN 📥 

Don’t forget to stop and celebrate your wins, big and small. And save them! I’m doing a physical win jar this year (with post-it notes) but a digital win bin of screenshots is also great.

Save all those emails, texts and Slacks. You’ll forget during the year and in the moment what an impact you are making.

If you’re ever feeling down or discouraged - revisit your wins. It will remind you why you get up every day to do what you love.

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2026 is off to an intense start.

Kind of like the musical selections at JOE & THE JUICE first thing in the morning.

(Enjoy this microdose of what it feels like to be in Ibiza 🏖️)

No matter what… keep moving, keep going!

Off on my first official trip of the year… NYC, here I come! ✈️

Seeing the same place from a different angle gives you a whole new perspective. 

And the same is true for business problems. 

New angles unlock different outcomes.

Last night, I saw ‘Anna Christie’ at St. Ann's Warehouse in DUMBO with the Grapeseed Media team.

When we exited, this was our view of the Brooklyn Bridge. 

In over 30 years of spending time in New York City, I have never seen the bridge from this angle.

And it took my breath away.

I realize that a big part of what I do as a consultant is help my clients see their world from a new angle.

Sometimes after 10, 20 or 30 years.

From the outside looking in - and then from the inside looking out, but with a new lens.

Insider x outsider perspective is the fastest path to significant growth multiples vs. small incremental gains over time.

If you want to grow fast, or grow again - you need to look at your business from a whole new angle.

Excellent advice for 2026 and always courtesy of Keegan Robbins. 

My friends are my lifeline in business and in life!  

Who are some of the people that give you the best advice?

Drop their gems in the comments and enlighten me 💎

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Delta Air Lines got the vast majority of my travel time and miles last year ❤️ 

I traveled 55 days in 2025. That's 15% of the year! 

I love flying with Delta because they really take care of their members. 

Their planes and seating are the most comfortable, and Comfort+ rates are reasonable for business travel. 

Their team members are always extremely courteous - I have never witnessed a negative encounter or heard a bad word from or directed at any of their staff. 

Their app is by far the easiest to use of all the airlines.

Status is easy to work on and achieve, if you travel frequently.

Access to the Sky Lounges makes working between flights comfortable and easy.  

Their integration with partners like American Express and Uber help you earn exponentially more miles for business travel. 

Really can't say enough good things about Delta! I made the switch over last year from Southwest (after being a longtime card member) and won't be going back.

I like to blow shit up. I am the Michael Bay of business.

There are things you can do. 

10 things, in fact. 

From Stacey Abrams:
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Savvy Method

I empower coaches in business for 1-5 years to simplify their systems & strategies so it's easy to consistently achieve $10K+ months using my signature 5-step program “Simply Profitable”.®️

Website: https://www.savvy-method.com

STEP 1: SIMPLIFY YOUR BUSINESS SO YOU CAN BREATHE

AT THE END OF STEP 1, you will have a signature framework for your coaching business. It's time for a business model that gives you the freedom and flexibility you desire. BONUS - consistently hit your $10k+ monthly revenue goal.

STEP 2: STAND OUT WITH A MAGNETIC BRAND 

AT THE END OF STEP 2, you will bring your business to life through branding. First impressions are everything. You will create a brand that represents you while attracting your ideal clients. It’s time for the world to know, like, and trust you.

STEP 3: STABILIZE $10K+ MONTHS WITH EASY CLIENT ACQUISITION 

AT THE END OF STEP 3, you will have an easy client acquisition system that makes hitting your revenue goals a breeze. Say bye-bye to doing all the things and learn to focus on the right things that get results.

STEP 4: STEAL YOUR CLIENT’S HEART WITH AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE  

AT THE END OF STEP 4, you’ll curate an experience your clients will be eager to tell the world about. We embrace the simplicity, systems, and strategies that give you more time to WOW your clients.

STEP 5: SUSTAIN YOUR PATH TO FREEDOM 

AT THE END OF STEP 5, you’ve achieved freedom and you’ll have the tools to sustain it. You will be able to stay in your zone of genius and embrace being the CEO of your business while living a life that gives you all you want and more.

Business Coach + Strategist 

The Virtual Workplace For Entrepreneurs

Growing a business can be lonely, can we agree?

Your family may be supportive but they don’t reeeeeeally understand.

Friends from your previous life in corporate think you’re plain nuts for going at it alone.

And when you hit a rough patch (as we all do!) the best thing you can have is the support of someone who really GETS IT.

This is why we created The Virtual Workplace for Entrepreneurs.

Consider this your safe space to share moments of loneliness and doubt, without judgment.

To celebrate your wins, no matter how big or small, with those who are invested in your success.

This is an honest community of like-minded entrepreneurs to hold each other accountable and be a solid source of support when navigating the rocky highs and lows of business life.

It’s a crazy ride.

Currently we offer free live audios that focus on ALL aspects of the business - from money management, productivity, visualization, mindset, branding, and so much more.

Soon, we’re going to offer workshops, co-working sessions, and more. So please stay tuned! 

If you’d like to join or just want to talk with us, just ping me a DM.

We’d love to welcome you into the community.

Co-Founder

Pretty Damn Ambitious

Business Strategist + Coach 

Bennett Corporations 

Co-Founder + Chief Executive Officer

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake

Directed the operational performance and overall management of the business office process at the site level.   Implemented and monitored adherence to company reimbursement polices and procedures.    Organized and led departmental projects to ensure efficient system implementation. Directly supervised business office functions including insurance verification, patient registration, financial counseling, scheduling, charge entry, offsite physical therapy centers, revenue integrity, revenue cycle management, and health information management.  Provided feedback and work directly with site business office to develop and implement action plans for improving business related functions for hospital.  Identified problem payors.  Coordinated Managed Care to develop and implement action plans to resolve AR issues. Directly responsible for managing care functions including strategy development, contract review, budget creation and management, financial analysis negotiation and administration, reporting and payer relations, policy and procedure administration, physician documentation compliance, and department HR functions.  Provided ongoing reports and feedback to the CBO and President regarding overall AR management and business operations related functions at both CBO and practice locations.  Participated in monthly hospital operation meetings and Joint Policy Boards to provide data and feedback to physicians on business related functions and overall AR management. Prepared regular and ad-hoc reports for KPIs.

HIM/Business Office Director

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Provided expertise in tactical planning, development and implementation, systems/processes review and analysis to improve the efficiencies of the multiple multi-specialty medical centers’ business processes and profitability and served as a resource to the Center Directors for management issues related to business, finance, human resources, asset utilization and billing regulatory compliance. Directed all business processes and financially related matters for academic Regional Programs Centers in a community based setting in accordance with UAMS policies and procedures. Prepared budgets, financial status reports, oversaw procurement, travel, payroll, information technology and human resource functions, administration of federal and state grants and established contractual arrangements with various partners to help meet overall objectives of the program. Assisted with physician recruitment, onboarding, training, discussed physician performance metrics, and developed plans for improvement. Conducted program leadership in all operational areas. Directly supervised Business Office functions related to: HR/payroll, information technology, travel, contracts, finances, billing, coding, registration, financial counseling, scheduling, administration, clinic operations and purchasing. Monitored the Family Medicine Residency Program to ensure that the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements were met. Ensured all specialty areas such as behavioral health, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, family medicine, radiology, and lab were in compliance. Ensured NCQA accreditation was maintained. Supervised department staff by monitoring activities and production daily and took appropriate action to ensure staff consistently met performance standards. Assumed responsibility of Center Director during his absence.

Assistant Director/Business Manager

Excel Consulting Group

Assisted organizations to solve issues, create value, maximize growth and improve business performance. Carried out research and data collection to understand the organization, conduct analysis, interviewed the client's employees, management team and other stakeholders; ran focus groups and facilitated workshops; prepared business proposals and presentations; identified issues and formed hypotheses and solutions; presented findings and recommendations to clients; implemented recommendations/solutions and ensured the client received the necessary assistance to carry it all out; managed projects and programs; led and managed those within the team, including analysts; liaised with the client to keep them informed of progress and to make relevant decisions.

Business Excellence Consultant 

Saint James Behavioral Health Hospital

Directed day to day operations of two outpatient locations; developed daily billing and patient census; corrected revenue cycle issues; reported weekly and monthly billing totals to administration while ensuring state and federal billing requirements were met while using ICD 9/10, CPT, and medical coding. Initiated monthly budget for outpatient expenses; created expense reports to document spending; directed finances to patient care and office necessities. Implemented multiple new systems to enhance the overall efficiency of outpatient processes.  Performed HR duties such as payroll, terminations, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and leave requests. Established policies and procedures. Audited patient charts in correspondence to Medicare and HIPPA requirements.  Created daily transportation schedules for MHTs; supervised outpatient staff daily to ensure their job duties were complete; performed intake assessments on perspective patients; verified insurance and discussed potential admits with Program Director.

Outpatient Office Manager

Department of Corrections Credit Union

Initiated required action for preparation of all types of notes and loan related documents including but not limited to:  promissory notes, financing statements, security agreements, real estate mortgages and disclosures, credit bureau reports, flood certifications, assigned note numbers and processing codes; ensured Creditor Worksheet and all documentation were complete. Proofed loan documents and files received from central processing to ensure accuracy and compliance. Initiated customer transactions on-line or manually, including loan payments, transfers between accounts and related transactions; checked out credit files and made them available for the loan officer, and filed necessary documents in loan files. Developed presentations for lenders using presentation software; prepared reports and spreadsheets utilizing information from bank systems.

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Business Coach for Coaches | 👑 Queen of Simple | 🏆 Awarded Top 15 Coaches in Dallas | I empower coaches in business for 1-5 years to simplify their systems & strategies so it's easy to achieve consistent $10K+ months.

There's nothing worse than starting a coaching business to realize your income doesn't match your impact.  

When you decided to become a coach, 4 desires mattered to you:  

🤸🏽1 - Having freedom and flexibility (your systems & strategies) 
❤️2 - Loving the work you’re doing (your niche + offer) 
💰3 - No cap on your earning potential (consistent revenue) 
☀️4 - Impacting the lives of many (client experience/brand)

Most coaches I speak to are pretty good at taking care of clients (impacting the lives of many) but struggle when it comes to running a successful business (your systems, strategies, niche, and generating consistent revenue).  

And knowing how to run a successful coaching business without doing all the things is what you need if you want to achieve consistent $10K+ months in your coaching business. 

If you can relate, I want you to know you’re not alone. And trust me, you're destined for success you just need the right guidance. 

I created a proven formula that helped me and my clients accomplish all 4 desires listed above. 

I can help you do the same. 

💡WHY IT WORKS: 
Simply Profitable ®️ is a comprehensive 5-step program that helps coaches simplify their systems & strategies so it's easy to achieve consistent $10K+ months. 

Block out the external noise and work with me to create personalized solutions. Say goodbye to general one size fits all information. 

🎙️WHAT OTHERS SAY: 
💚“Working with Valincia is an absolute dream. Her expertise leaves me feeling confident that I am making the best decisions for my business. All of her advice has truly helped me to advance my mindset and scale my business. ” - Erica B. 
💚“She created balance in my life and went above and beyond to ensure my success, health, business, and lifestyle brought joy. This meant new clients, renewed energy, better work/life structure, and developing operational systems that lead to success instead of stress” - Sean K. 
💚“It's tough to put into a few words what this powerhouse woman is capable of doing for your business. Valincia is incredibly insightful and intelligent. She listens carefully, is enthusiastic, and has the skill set to keep any entrepreneur focused, accountable, and successful.” - Randi N. 
💚Read more below in the recommendations section.

LET’S TALK:
👉DM me the word “Simple” to start the conversation
👉Apply for a 30-Minute Discovery Call: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/savvy_method_194885/cf_id/637e5479618441002f120945

Valincia Bennett, Business Strategist

I spent 10 years in corporate leadership constantly trying to prove my worth. Then I realized...

No amount of proving will ever feel like enough if you don’t believe it yourself. 😐

Let me save you the next decade:

You don’t need to
• Overachieve to earn your spot
• Stay quiet to keep the peace
• Say yes to everything to be seen as valuable

The truth?
• Some people will never see your worth
• Some will take credit for it
• Some will resent you for even having it

But here’s what matters:

Your value isn't in your title
It’s not in how late you stay
And it’s definitely not in how much you sacrifice

You are already worthy
You are already capable
You are already enough

That constant striving?
It’s exhausting
And it’s optional

Prove it to yourself once
Then let your work speak, not your worry

You're not behind
You're just done playing small

P.S. What’s one thing you stopped doing once you realized your worth? I'll go first.

Valincia Bennett

Consistent $10K+ months is simply achievable💸| Business Coach for Coaches | 👑 Empowering coaches in business for 1-5 years to simplify their systems & strategies so it's easy to achieve consistent $10K+ months.

My free workshop is happening today

It will help you fix your broken offer

Too many great coaches struggle to sell their services

They blame pricing or visibility or even the algorithm

But the real problem is their offer

If people are not buying your offer
It's because it's not clear enough or strong enough

Today I'm hosting a free live training for coaches

You will learn how to package and position your offer so it converts

Here is what I will walk you through: 

• How to fix an offer that is not selling
• The one offer structure that leads to consistent yeses
• Why some clients ghost you and how to stop it
• The pricing and messaging shifts that increase conversions fast
• What every offer must include to attract the right clients

I use this system with my private clients every week
Now you can learn it too

The live training starts today at 11AM CST/12 PM EST
Join the event here: https://lnkd.in/gXEpzsYB

P.S. Do you feel confident that your offer is strong enough to sell right now?

He never thought $10k+ months were possible 

Until we made these 2 changes: 

In just 30 days, my client hit his first $10k month.

Here's how: 

1. We refined his niche. 

We reviewed past and present clients. 
Who did he love working with most? 
What aligned with his expertise?

He had a healthcare background. 
Many of his clients were clinicians.

So he stopped being a general parenting coach. 
And became 𝘵𝘩𝘦 parenting coach for clinicians.

Now he could easily speak their language.  
Plus he had a strong network to start with.

2. We upgraded his offer. 

His pricing didn’t support his income goals. 
We increased the price because we added real value. 
We extended the program for stronger results.

Then I had him reach out to his network.
Two weeks later, he had $10k collected.

His words: 

“Valincia gave me a framework that made my offerings scalable. I was uncomfortable with the idea at first, but after implementing it, I sold my signature offering four times. ”

Want similar results? 

This Tuesday, I ran a workshop sharing exactly how to create an irresistible coaching offer that converts. The replay will be available until Sunday at 5:00pm CT/6:00pm ET. Comment "REPLAY" and I'll share it with you. 

P.S. Have you considered making a change in your business lately?

What my MBA taught me about running a business:

- Speak in acronyms that sound important
- Conduct market segmentation analyses
- Build multi-year strategic plans
- Use Porter’s Five Forces, SWOT, PESTLE (all at once)
- Optimize operational leverage

Everything felt complex and honestly, kind of impressive.

But when I actually started my business?

None of that mattered unless I could keep it simple.

What running a business actually taught me:

- Speak clearly, not cleverly
- Solve one real problem really well
- People pay for outcomes, not frameworks
- Connection beats jargon
- Simplicity converts, complexity confuses

The truth?

I had to unlearn a lot to actually get clients.

To build trust.
To run lean.
To sell without sounding like a textbook.

The MBA gave me tools.
But simplicity made me money.

PS. What “complex” lesson did you have to unlearn?

PPS. I took this picture while waiting for an Uber at the airport, clearly deep in thought about how my MBA 𝘵𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 transformed my life… or just wondering if I forgot something valuable like my laptop or purse because I'm famous for doing that. 😂

She made $13,015 in 12 days.

Two days later, her 9-5 laid her off.

Before that moment, she already felt something was off.

The uncertainty was creating quiet anxiety every single week.

Not knowing what was coming made everything feel heavier.

She came to me because she wanted control, not reassurance.

Her coaching business had potential, but her efforts were scattered.

We narrowed her focus to activities that actually drive revenue.

No content posting.
No guessing what might work.

We positioned her LinkedIn profile for real conversations.

We started intentional outreach with a simple daily structure.

We ran sales calls with clarity and confident decision points.

Halfway through this month, she has already collected $13,015.

So when the layoff happened, she did not panic.

She knew exactly how to replace her income.

If you want confidence before uncertainty hits, send me a message.

P.S. Do you believe income control changes how you handle bad news, yes or no?

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