"I now have the knowledge, framework and developed the skills to create other programs to layer on top, think about how to grow, and eventually scale my business. "I’m a new Life Coach and new solopreneur. I left corporate after 25 years as a marketing director because it left me feeling increasingly trapped, uninspired, chronically stressed and exhausted; burning out several times over my career. I was excited about this new direction, but nervous about the risk and unknowns. I’d never done anything like this before and didn’t know a thing about this industry or how to run my own coaching business, let alone develop an online course. Soon discovered I was ill prepared for the tumultuous journey of entrepreneurship! Since then I’ve been working in tandem, both back in corporate as a freelance consultant, while also continuing to create a coaching business – definitely a challenge to do both. It’s made me question myself and my choices several times. But I saw others succeeding in this online development space and helping serve others passionately so I knew it’s possible and I was on the right track. I just had to find the answers. I’ve taken various trainings and courses to further my skills, both as a coach and a solopreneur. Sadly, I’m not where I’d hoped to be by now. I kept getting stuck, frustrated and unable to find my niche. It left me discouraged and increasingly concerned, straining my savings year over year. I tried different programs the past few years and learned a lot about myself, but some courses were expensive and disappointing. I felt duped and depleted, leaving me reluctant and skeptical to invest in other programs. Then I saw EPM. I was already familiar with Marisa, first through Mindvalley/Evercoach a few years back, then last year via Eben Pagan. I knew she had a strong marketing background and structured process which really appealed to me coming from marketing in corporate. So did having access to a live Pod Coach and weekly sessions to provide direct feedback on all assignments and help along the way. The Guarantee also helped remove the risk and concern. I knew I would do the work so I joined the program. Her clear step-by-step process, side-door coaching, live Pod Coach and weekly group coaching pod calls has really helped me during EPM to develop and structure every aspect of my online program. I’ve definitely developed some new perspectives and a more refined approach to developing an online course like how to name, structure and develop content for the different program modules, to creating the right Mission Statement (lots of iterations!) and the 3 types of credibility booster statements. I’ve also developed new skills like Chatterboxing, although that still needs a bit more work – will revisit trainings to further refine and iterate. For now, I have the paper airplane version of my MVP which I never had before. It helps to know Marisa took 6 years to refine her paper airplane version of EPM, but there’s definitely room for my improvement. I look forward to finishing Modules 4 and 5 of the supertrack to progress further. But I now have the knowledge, framework and developed the skills to create other programs to layer on top, think about how to grow, and eventually scale my business. For now, I’ve started conversations, sent out for referrals and got my first “no,” but hope to make my first sale in the near future!
What has been the biggest change in your business?
EPM has given me a tangible product and start to my new coaching business. I will use my MVP to structure 1:1 coaching sessions in my business and hope get my 1st sale sooner rather than later.
How has EPM and your success impacted your life?
It's given me new confidence, hope and a new perspective to continue building my coaching business and not give up, despite the many unexpected challenges and tumultuous nature of entrepreneurship.
What is your biggest takeaway from EPM?
Progress over perfection, iterate to success and many more!
What is now possible for you because of your Experience Product?
Having something tangible to market, refine and keep iterating to awesome! I'm less afraid and confused to create a program. I also have the ability to scale to the next level once ready to go to 1:few (group coaching).
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Just a thank you to Marisa, my pod coach Emily, Coach Matthew (Get it done Fridays) and the whole LYM Team for all their efforts, wisdom, patience and guidance (with a smile) to help and support us through EPM. Sincerely appreciated!