I had had the dream of redoing my whole business and moving out there into the online market place for the last 2 years. But alone with my computer, progress was slow. I didn't know what to do, in what order, how to package it or market it or sell myself. When I came across Marisa's programme I didn't really want to take it on at that time but I somehow knew I'd find myself pressing the BUY button and I did! My initial thought was "Oh s%$t! How much money have I just spent in the run up to Christmas?" but then i realised if i didn't spend it, I was never going to make any back and move forwards.
But I am so glad I did. I was pushed so much further than my comfort zone. Marisa and my coach were there to shed light, encourage, motivate and give invaluable feedback into, not only on my programme ideas but also my mindset and blocks I was putting up. Without the group coaching and group support from other EPMers it would have been a tough uphill and lonely slog.
Don's tech coaching was invaluable for me and, although it was still a challenge and the tech part of it for a newbie was time-consuming and slow-going all the way, I felt able to implement what he suggested and try out so many new tools and put the pieces in place that I needed.
It became so clear to me in January, that earning back the money in the 10 week deadline no longer mattered as it was putting everything together that has taught me what I need to know for my business to move forwards.
But i now have things almost ready and in place and ready to launch a couple of weeks later than the end date. I have gained a new doula client through chatterboxing in the campaign as well as a lot of confidence in my abilities and I'm excited to see what possibilities lie ahead in the next few months. Thank you so much - all of you have been amazing and I am missing the programme already!
What is your biggest takeaway from EPM?
So hard to name just one really! The biggest takeaway is the shift from not wanting to put myself out there and 'sell' myself to wanting to be more of service and help others - the shift in the marketing mindset. There are very few women in the west that know what i do and i now feel it is my duty to help new mothers to transition more naturally into motherhood. Another takeaway is just the amount of traction gained in implementing all the tech stuff - from email responders to opt in pages. Its been a huge learning curve but I've come so far in 10 weeks.
How did EPM help you become successful?
As above, a shift in mindset and making me take action and get stuff done that i have been procrastinating over for 2 years! I needed the deadline and pressure to focus on the tasks in hand and the immensely supportive community of help that i have had to ask silly questions to and get feedback on thing from the coach and the others in EPM.
How has EPM and your success impacted your life?
It has made me move in a forward direction, at great speed, which i wouldn't have done (and haven't done), sitting at home on my own. I haven't made the money back - yet - but I know I will soon but I now have a solid base for a 1:few coaching programme, 1:1 upsell and I also want to turn it into an e-course which now all feels so much easier than 10 weeks ago with the marketing and launching help.
What has been the biggest change in your business?
Before i was in the bottom earning bracket and feeling like it would take something drastic to move out of there. Now I have made a move towards putting myself out there more, both locally and in the online world, it feels like increasing my earnings would not be such a difficult thing to do. The focus and clarity and the momentum to keep moving forward with a clearer vision and a greater sense of optimism about what is actually possible in life is the biggest change in my business.
What are you most excited about moving forward with your Experience Product?
Everything! My launch online has been moved forward a couple of weeks as the tech got the better of me and my sales page was not ready. I have some local workshops booked in in the next 2 weeks and i am excited about going live with everything. I have the tools behind me to launch now and I can't wait to see what will happen in the next few months!