For several years I have wanted to significantly increase the educational focus of my business, and EPM is the exact right tool for me to move forward with that now. The rest of my business still takes more time than I’d like, so finding the time for the EPM training, marketing and product development on top of 50-hour or more work weeks has been hugely challenging. But I am extremely happy about the progress I have made, and I am confident that I will be reaching Mission Accomplished in March.
What is your biggest takeaway from EPM?
Iterate your way to greatness
How did EPM help you become successful?
EPM covered so much, and really helped my realize that I CAN DO this. The frameworks provided, the examples and templates, and the encouragement to overcome perfectionism have been excellent.
How has EPM and your success impacted your life?
It has not had a positive financial impact YET, but I know that it will, and once my first Exp Product is out there, I know I have more to give. It has also triggered in me a desire to get involved in 1:1 coaching.
What has been the biggest change in your business?
This will enable me to reach and equip many more people than I've been able to in the past. It will also have a side benefit of increasing exposure to (and presumably profitability of) my agriculture products business.
What is now possible for you because of your Experience Product?
I have not been much for Social Media.... But with the Exp Product in play, I will have greater Social Proof and the marketing advantages of that.
"While I didn't quite hit mission accomplished, (I maybe would have if I had actually charged full price.)
HOWEVER, I do have my first class of 15 students, BEAUTIFUL students, in my first online course and that started today, and it's already brought me to tears of overflowing love and joy.
With only 6 days of enrollment, I would say that is pretty good!
I have learned so many valuable lessons during this time and most right here at the end as we are forced to put things into action.
You cant say the right thing to the wrong people. You shouldn't have to ""CONVINCE"" anyone for days of back and forth, as the kind of sign up they are is the kind of student they will be.
You can't say the wrong thing to the right people. Those who are meant to come, will come, we just need to shoot a big enough flare for those who are way out there looking for us to see.
When people are ready they will come. When they are not they will find every excuse in the world. But it is not about you. It is not about how much they want the change you are offering. It is about how much they think they are worth...what they think they deserve. If they are not ready to believe they are worth it, nothing you can do will make them change, grow, learn, become anything.
Scholarships and coupons don't matter if someone isn't ready. After days of back and forth with a few people who begged to get into the Masterclass, that they wanted in ""so badly"" but... this, that, or the other- insert limiting belief (aka excuse here.)
And of course, Me being the over giver that I am, did everything I could to help them get in there. I bent over backward, forwards, sideways, and did the limbo to meet try to meet their ""needs""... which turned into demands...????! I did things to eliminate excuses one by one, compromising the requirements of the course (which I will never do again).
I offered massive discounts, coupon codes, scholarships, and partnerships, places for them to offer a bonus to help them get off the ground, and more... they STILL found a way to not only back out last minute (which it's now too late for the next person in line for the scholarship to read an email.) but to insult me in the process, as if it was my fault that they were saying no to their soul, again....
But I noticed a pattern between the three people who, let's be honest, we're just trying to get something for nothing, and would have not shown up and contributed anything in return-- These people have the same pattern for not showing up for themselves in all areas of their lives.
How we do anything is how we do everything.
Once they finally decided that they still couldn't do it with literally no real excuses left, they got found a reason to be mad about something that was there the whole time but suddenly they were mad about it to justify the fight within.
The scholarship for 90% off, came with the agreement that they would show up and do the work, that commitment to show up for themselves was scary. Maybe no one has asked them to do that before... If my son doesn't stay on the dean's list and show up to class in college, his scholarships go bye-bye! This is how scholarships work. Scholarships are not handouts, they are agreements. If you try they will help, if you don't they won't.
Looking at the lives, the patterns between all 3 of these people are the same, they live on handouts, they don't believe they are worth making a better for themselves. They have become so used to letting themselves down and being let down that they don't even try, they only blame. They don't take responsibility because they never had to, and what a shame that is.
Imagine if everyone were actually living in their purpose what a different world we would live in. All we can do is love them and let them know that you will be here when they are ready.
I know their own soul wrestling within, and maybe the next time something comes along that stirs their soul, they will say yes to it. Until then I bless and release.
Yes, many lessons are learned.
If I had given it free to them it would have been another disservice to their lives. All I can do is encourage them to validate themselves by investing in themselves. Some would have only had to pay $20 a month, and still couldn't. Yet they play a game with me and spend way more than that on it. It's interesting huh.
Those who really deserve the best of things are the ones who show up for it. I will still offer scholarships in the future, as I had 6 people who really can't afford the class stand up and say yes to themselves, yes to showing up changing their lives and relationships and that makes me so happy. Maybe this is the time that the light bulb finally goes off and their lives change. I will be there to support and nurture them all the way!
I also learned that 6 days turn around on a course that hasn't been built is too fast and a girl needs sleep! But I was waiting to see if the world blew up on inauguration day like everyone was worried it would, and I also wanted to push myself to hit mission accomplished. I think if social media hadn't turned Into a cesspool of hate, during this time I could have not only smashed Mission accomplished but hit the stretch goal of 10,000 that I am really really needing right now. Plus I need to pay off the credit card that I put this on. But I will. I just have to keep going.
Marisa has provided so much value in the course too much even- like me hahaha! But every time I had a question, the next class answered it. I hope to provide the same value to my people as well. Murray was a godsend with me the other night back and forth and not losing patience with me while I melted down in frustration, tears, and overwhelming, and that made me stick with experiencing instead of digging my nerdy l little head in and building my own on my wordpress site that I loathe ... not the site but WordPress. I hope to move the blog of it one day but with 900 posts and 45k members, it is not such an easy task.
I have 13 courses lined up in a row and 8 books coming out. I'm so glad I did this and it inspired me to go ahead and pull the trigger on some things that I have been sitting on.
I have never charged anyone for anything in my life so I had some really big money blockages to overcome here and only gave a few people access for free, while I gave the rest an 80% discount, it is still 200 each for the 4 students. and 90% for the one little old lady who just lost her husband at $100. Even when the one guy who I offered the last scholarship to who wanted in so bad, suddenly bailed and called me a greedy money hungry sheep, ""I refuse to contribute to the materialistic & capitalistic mentality that we are being led into en mass."" I was like whoa. Anyways I know it wasn't about me, no telling what happened to him between one convo and the next but I won't be his punching bag. And if he cant value himself to pay $50 he doesn't value me, and won't value what I'm teaching him and that is ok. He is not my person. Next.
I explained that good people with good money do great things. And I already do great things with literally no money, and so imagine all the people I could reach if I had the means. I was going to Africa 3-4 times a year and helping a tribe there, building schools, wells, medical clinics, dancing with warriors, singing with the women atop the sacred mountain. They are the reason I must charge. They need help and I can't help them like I want to currently. So do the kids in the slums of Nepal, and the people in the leper colonies in India, and the wilderness therapy kids in Colorado that my friend is trying to get off drugs and hate. Imagine if I could send them all $100,000 instead of $100 or $10.
This platform is going to help me get my message out to way more people at once. It is going to help me heal the soul of the world like I'm meant to. It is going to be beautiful. I can't wait! "
What is your biggest takeaway from EPM?
Gosh, I'm still learning. I haven't even dived into any of the bonuses yet, nor the final courses because I have been busy selling and building my own for the last 2 weeks, thank goodness for the lifetime access, I really do want to go back and finish it all.
How did EPM help you become successful?
It literally answered every single question that I could ever have, with exactly how-to's which I appreciate, in many different formats to work with. Which I also appreciate. I met some cool people too.
How has EPM and your success impacted your life?
I'm not sure yet, but I feel something amazing coming, I've just opened the door to something amazing and am diving in. My first course launched today and it's already beautiful!
What has been the biggest change in your business?
That I finally charged someone something. It wasn't much but it was something and a step in the right direction.
What is now possible for you because of your Experience Product?
To make self-love and healing fun finally and not so scary for people.
I've been waiting for over 50 years to have enough time to shift from working 9-5 to being able to find and serve others. Even though I knew before I signed up, due to personal obligations that hitting Mission Accomplished was going to be tough, but I didn't want to wait another year to start, so I committed and have done just that, start, and I'm thrilled. Like many others, the ideas I had coming into EPM ended up not being the direction I've decided to go, which is great! The breath and depth of this program is stunning(!) and even though I had previously purchased another program, I knew, after hearing and seeing what Marisa had presented in the webinars leading up to the launch, that this was where I belonged.
What is your biggest takeaway from EPM?
The Marisa and Murray are not only talented, but their dedication to their students as well as their staff is inspirational. It's kind of like when you get into Disney World and you sit there and say, how could they create such an incredible experience for so many different people. Marisa spends a lot of time making sure to not leave anyone behind while leading from experience, not telling people what to do. If you want to get an idea on Murray's commitment, take a look at Experiencify. Major product milestones were shared even in the short amount of time of the program. And the time and effort that they put into building an incredibly talented set of coaches was incredible. I don't think that anyone is doing what this couple is doing. Amazing.
How did EPM help you become successful?
While I have not enjoyed financial success, my confidence is through the roof thanks to Marisa, Murray, my coach Rebecca, and everyone from EPM that I had the privilege to interact with. There is no doubt in my mind that I will find my tribe and make a dent in this world and for me, EPM will be the start or launch of that time.
How has EPM and your success impacted your life?
The beauty of a well thought out program like EPM is that even though this is a program to help you build a business, it's impact on your personal life can also be impacted as well if you let it.
What has been the biggest change in your business?
Everything in my business has changed and I am literally just getting started due to previous commitments, losing my 9-5 job, along with being exposed to someone with COVID, change has been front and center in my life and I am just continuing to sit next to it, pat it on the head, and move the F on!
What is now possible for you because of your Experience Product?
Anything. Literally anything.
Although I didn't hit "Mission Accomplished," I'm absolutely thrilled with the progress I've made in the course. Because of this course, I've gained much clarity around my product and vision for the business I'd like to grow from it as well as how best to go about making these a reality. Also, I've gained much courage and confidence to speak of my product and vision, whether with family and friends, prospects, or professionals I'm hiring to help with various aspects of my starting up. (And, yes, I consider it a huge win that I've gained clarity on what I wish to do myself and what I wish to hire out given my skills and strengths, weaknesses, and other obligations.) As I've spoken forthrightly about my product/business idea, I've only gained more clarity and come up with more ideas, and I've gotten tremendously positive feedback all around. My Chatterbox campaign, in particular, is starting to pick up speed, and that's huge for me, being a profound introvert and terribly shy.
What is your biggest takeaway from EPM?
I absolutely can build my own very successful business.
How did EPM help you become successful?
Through education in business basics, I've started developing an entrepreneur's mindset, and I'm trying on entrepreneur habits. Also, I've started to learn the language of business and entrepreneurship, and that's helped me immeasurably, both in terms of confidence and competence in navigating the basics of getting enough of a business platform set up to support the launch of this and future products.
How has EPM and your success impacted your life?
I am more confident around my product/business than when I began. And I'm bringing a new entrepreneurial mindset into my "job" as a hospice chaplain to improve my service to patients while rearranging my work/life balance to better support my own emotional welfare in the present and future professional/entrepreneurial pursuits.
What has been the biggest change in your business?
It's actually a real "thing". Basic infrastructure has been established, sales funnel work is under way, Chatterbox campaign is under way, and a Give Them a Taste campaign is in the offing.
What is now possible for you because of your Experience Product?
I'm continuing to learn and refine my product idea(s) and vision for my future as a healer, teacher, spiritual coach/public chaplain, and businesswoman.
While I am disappointed that I didn't make mission accomplished, and considered getting the refund, I think the program was actually great and over delivered, if anything. I am so appreciative of Marissa and her team and of my amazing Coach Sean, that I wouldn't feel right getting a refund. I will keep working toward mission accomplished and do feel that I will get there. Thank you so much for everything.
What is your biggest takeaway from EPM?
Get out of your perfectionism and put something. . .anything. . .out into the world to help others. Get over the fear and help others.
How did EPM help you become successful?
Well, the success wasn't in the launch of the program, but EPM did give me the support and guidance that I needed and gave me new ways to think about delivering my product.
How has EPM and your success impacted your life?
I have made a lot of good friends and I am really jazzed about making mission accomplished eventually.
What has been the biggest change in your business?
I'm not sure that my business has changed, but my product is so much better and more structured than I ever imagined and it is something that I am really proud of.
"I am a top-rated running coach that has developed a proven foundation training that helps people run faster for sports, road races, and physical fitness tests, instantly. But I want to offer a premier online version that creates a similar experience and transformation as my in-person coaching, so I can serve more people.
I’m excited to say that EPM has put me and my program on track to deliver speed and achievement to the world! Marisa and her team are AWESOME!! Thank you for helping me set up my epic comeback!!!
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What is your biggest takeaway from EPM?
Clarity supercharges speed and impact.
How did EPM help you become successful?
Due to COVID, many sports and running events have been canceled, which has reduced the demand for my services. But I believe, there will be a huge wave of new business as sports and races come back, so I joined EPM to prepare my business for that opportunity. And because of EPM's trainings and systems, I will be ready!
What has been the biggest change in your business?
I am pivoting from local impact to global impact.
What is now possible for you because of your Experience Product?
I can breakthrough revenue ceilings and deliver more speed and achievement to the world.
"Brian Crouth’s Graduation Story:
Hi everyone, Right now, I am savoring and taking tremendous pride in the spectacular Accomplishment AND Achievement of overcoming despair and wanting to “throw in the towel” so many times,
but instead courageously embracing and taking on Challenge after Challenge, giving My All and My Very Best for Success in order to graduate with the EPM Class of 2020.
This marks an end of a chapter in my learning, course creation, and business journey, and also the beginning of the next chapter.
Mission Accomplished is still within my grasp between Feb 1 and “Live Your Message Live” in March where I intend to celebrate BOTH graduating and building a profitable business having hit my target of $2,000K or more in student enrollments.
Prior to our Oct kickoff, I had no business to speak of.
EPM has given me a proven model and path to create a profitable business again, and again, and again... that’s built around my talents and Self Expression to have a greater impact on the world by simply Being Me as a Creative, Coach, Writer, Sales Pro, Teacher & Poet.
The training modules provide the blueprint and the asset. Most invaluable was the 1:2:1 support from Coach Emily Fontes via my Milestone Doc, email, as well as Wisdom Weds Group Coaching.
I am also grateful to my faithful EPM Learning Partners throughout these past 14 weeks, and future ones to follow as we continue to support each other. #couragepod
Marisa Murgatroyd ‘s Monday Millionaire Mindset Message, Laser Coaching, and Facebook Recordings to cheer us on are the True Dopamine Effect for EPM!
I REALLY STRETCHED myself beyond my limitations - some self-imposed, others not within my control - BUT NEVER GAVE UP right to the end.
I’d be not 100% truthful were I to say that I am not let down that for all my day, night, and late night/early AM sales efforts, I came up short.
The good news is “it ain’t over yet.”
In fact, it’s never over as the EPM asset and Journey is one of a Lifetime, so “Watch out World!”
See you all at Live Your Message Live where I’ll be celebrating Mission Accomplished along with you who already have, and the rest who just need some extra time like I do.
“It’s not if, but when.” Right?
“Don’t stop believing!”"
What is your biggest takeaway from EPM?
Never give up. “Don’t stop believing!”
How did EPM help you become successful?
"The training modules provide the blueprint and the asset. Most invaluable was the 1:2:1 support from Coach Emily Fontes via my Milestone Doc, email, as well as Wisdom Weds Group Coaching.
I am also grateful to my faithful EPM Learning Partners throughout these past 14 weeks, and future ones to follow as we continue to support each other. #couragepod
Marisa Murgatroyd ‘s Monday Millionaire Mindset Message, Laser Coaching, and Facebook Recordings to cheer us on are the True Dopamine Effect for EPM!"
How has EPM and your success impacted your life?
I REALLY STRETCHED myself beyond my limitations - some self-imposed, others not within my control - BUT NEVER GAVE UP right to the end.
What has been the biggest change in your business?
"Prior to our Oct kickoff, I had no business to speak of.
EPM has given me a proven model and path to create a profitable business again, and again, and again... that’s built around my talents and Self Expression to have a greater impact on the world by simply Being Me as a Creative, Coach, Writer, Sales Pro, Teacher & Poet."
What is now possible for you because of your Experience Product?
Mission Accomplished is still within my grasp between Feb 1 and “Live Your Message Live” in March where I intend to celebrate BOTH graduating and building a profitable business having hit my target of $2,000K or more in student enrollments.
"I'd been toying around with the idea of adding online programs as a service to compliment my 1:1 life coaching practice for a few years now, yet was never able to find the right resources or guidance to take it any further.
A year ago, I put a program together on my own, which rapidly went from a highly encouraging 10% initial sign-up to a hugely disappointing 1% completion rate. A few months later I took another shot at it, only to be met with the sound of crickets.
When I found out about the Experience Product Masterclass and had an opportunity to hear Marisa speak about her approach, I knew that this was going to be something different. Something completely aligned with my intentions, values, and needs. And the moment when she mentioned her $2k guarantee, that was it - I was in like Flynn :).
Long story short, EPM has consistently blown past all of my expectations faster than a speeding bullet. It has leapt tall buildings without batting an eyelash and, with the greatest of personal attention, taken me to results far exceeding my expectations. Not only will I be kicking off my first experience product 14 days from now with a perfectly sized cohort of participants; I have a clear and enjoyable working process that I can use for repeating this over and over - then growing it as I choose when I'm ready."
I am excited to celebrate that I earned enough points to graduate, am launching my Mind Magic Academy on the brain-friendly Xperiencify platform with my first course, "Magnificent Memory: Retain it or Regain it!" and I made one sale even before my pre-launch marketing starts! My revised goal is to reach Mission Accomplished by March 1, or sooner. I look forward to continued support in the Facebook group and the bonus coaching calls through February. Thanks so much to all the participants who have shared their questions and support, to the EPM team for all of the awesome coaching calls, and all of the amazing bonuses! May you choose to create and enjoy an amazing day as you continue to make a positive difference in the lives you touch! #CelebrateProgress #EPMGraduate #DreamTeam #IterateToAwesome #LiveYourMessage
What is your biggest takeaway from EPM?
My biggest takeaway from EPM is "Iterate my way to awesome!"
How did EPM help you become successful?
EPM helped me become more successful because you shared the what AND the how, from gaining clarity on my niche to marketing and delivering a powerful experience product, as well as providing the support of coaches and the Facebook community.
How has EPM and your success impacted your life?
I am excited to be able to live my message while serving and supporting more people to "optimize their brains and minds to maximize their success as the CEOs of their own lives," while increasing my income! I will continue to "iterate my way to awesome and live my message!"
What has been the biggest change in your business?
The biggest change in my business is now with confidently applying what I learned in EPM to develop a brain-friendly interactive online experience product, I can replicate it as I build my Mind Magic Academy on Xperiencify to serve more people, increase income, and live my message!
What is now possible for you because of your Experience Product?
With a brain-friendly experiential online course platform at Xperiencify for my Mind Magic Academy, plus product development and pricing strategies, I can serve more people and make more money as I live my business mission: "To help people optimize their brains and minds to maximize their success as the CEO's of their own lives."
I was having lots of problems committing to completing online programs. I would often purchase programs and say I'll get back to it or do it later, but never did. I joined Experience Product Masterclass (EPM) and with the intentional accountability, scheduling, and external reminders built in, I was unable to ignore or coast. In addition, having the regular group meetings with Marisa and Coach Blue, allowed me although I was not caught up to benefit from the progress and challenges of others. I finished the program with a feeling of accomplishment and a reality that I could finish what I started. In return I designed, pitched and got pre-sales for an experience product, that I had been thinking about creating for years, but never did. Thank you Marisa and your team for the program and the passionate work that went into it.