Maria Gagnon

After six long years of internet surfing, reading, buying courses, and paying for coaches to teach me how to create a course so that I could build an online business, this is the closest I've ever gotten. At the time of writing this graduation story, I have not hit mission accomplished, but I am literally so very close and I am very happy with where I'm at. I'm not a sprinter, I'm a marathoner and like to take things one step at a time at a more steady pace which explains a little as to why I have not hit mission accomplished. But what I did accomplish was this course. I completed all its core videos and requirements, coaching calls, most of the others. That is so much more than I ever accomplished with any other course and coaching program that I've purchased. I never got past 33%-ever! So I feel like I did something right. Like I did accomplish one of several missions, and that was to take and finish this course which I did. My next mission is to launch the course I am in the process of completing so that I can hit the Mission Accomplished button and then another mission will be complete for me. I won't lie or hide the fact that towards the end the deadline stress and pressure got to me. Though it wasn't only that. I had another family illness that had just happened and my depression and anxiety were starting to kick back up. I'm sure some can relate to the daily dealings of what the new normal is with this worldwide pandemic, and being quarantined at home for well over a year now because I'm high risk, well, has begun to take a toll on me. I almost gave up and pulled back altogether for a few weeks, but I came back and was able to catch up with my videos and just do what I needed to complete the program. I know I can't be the only one that had a meltdown, but I hope if you did that you came back, or come back because you won't be sorry that you did! I can tell you that of all the other courses I've bought, I really haven't even bothered to go back and try to go through them. Sometimes you just know when something isn't going to work for you or isn't your style. When it doesn't click. But sometimes you know when it is your thing, and I can say that EPM is my style, my vibe and it clicked for me when I first saw Marisa and signed up for her free webinar. Three webinars and a few weeks later my daughter and I signed up for EPM. This is the type of program I know I can get back into over and over again. I'm excited to continue to delve into this course even now that the 12 weeks are over and go through all the bonuses. I've never felt so supported by a coach and teacher before, at least not since Mrs. Luten in the 3rd grade. I'm excited to see what comes next for the first time in a very long time and look forward to diving back into EPM. PS: I did get help. I know this is personal but I feel it is important to be transparent especially during these times. I am seeing an amazing psychologist. Sometimes we need a little help to get through the rough times. We can't do it alone and I truly believe that "to have a strong and healthy business, you need a strong and healthy mindset." Blessing to you all. Maria Gagnon

What is your biggest takeaway from EPM?
My biggest takeaway is that anything can be sold by pretty much anyone so don't be afraid to just step off the ledge you are on and take that leap of faith! You never know and it truly is better to have tried and failed than to have never tried at all.

How did EPM help you become successful?
Even though I have not hit Mission Accomplished, (yet), I am more confident than I ever have been in the last 6-years of my life in which I have attempted to create courses, that I will complete my mission this time. I can say that because I have actually completed this course, watched all the core videos, most of the extras and plan on rewatching them and the bonus ones as well. I feel now that the course is over, the pressure is off and I can do that. I also have my mission statement, outline, framework and sales page and have just gone so much further than I ever have. This course has provided such clarity and continuity for me which is what I personally needed as I am a see and do learner, very linear. Plus Marisa is such a great teacher and my coach was wonderful as well. I feel successful already, even without hitting Mission Accomplished or making a dollar.....yet. ;)

How has EPM and your success impacted your life?
I have gotten further than I ever have in the last 6-years of attempting to create a course!!! I am more hopeful. I have a better understanding and am less afraid of the process as it is much clearer and laid out in a way that I understand.

What has been the biggest change in your business?
The biggest change is that I actually have a course in the works now that I will be able to put out for sale and create an income for my business, and that is a big and exciting change, and one I look forward to repeating.

What is now possible for you because of your Experience Product?
What is possible is that I can now be more confident in creating something that can engage people more in the learning process and that excites me.