"From Hesitation to Confidence: My First Sale in the Experience Product Masterclass
When I enrolled in the 12-week Experience Product Masterclass with Marisa Murgatroyd, I had a clear goal: to successfully launch my Speak & Shine Coaching Program. This journey wasn’t just about creating a product—it was about finding clarity in my purpose, refining my message, and building the confidence to sell my expertise. Little did I know, this experience would also teach me a powerful lesson about persistence, imposter syndrome, and the importance of follow-up.
For years, I had been helping others find their voice—literally. As a certified Roger Love Voice Coach, I knew the transformative power of vocal coaching. But despite my expertise, I wrestled with imposter syndrome. Could I truly guide clients through the five-session program with confidence? I needed real-world practice, and the Masterclass pushed me to step out of my comfort zone.
By December 2024, I had two discovery calls lined up. One was with a Program Manager who needed to improve her vocal presence in high-stakes meetings. We had a great conversation, and she seemed interested. I promised to send her the onboarding details, contract, and payment link. But I hesitated. I never followed up, and she never signed up. Maybe it was imposter syndrome creeping in, or maybe I feared rejection—but the sale slipped through my fingers.
Then came Dr. Shameka. A political science professor at a university and a rising minister, she found my business through Google. When we spoke, she shared that she had been nervous about public speaking for years. She wanted to become a confident communicator. Our conversation was warm and familiar—she had even remembered me from my time as a professor at Jackson State University. Though I never taught her, she had been a grad student there.
After our call, I assumed she had decided not to move forward. Again, I hesitated. I didn’t follow up. But then, something unexpected happened—a week later, she booked another discovery call. I thought it was a mistake, but curiosity got the best of me. When we spoke, she told me she had been trying to reach me. She was waiting for the contract and the payment link. And then it hit me—I had never sent the email! It was still sitting in draft mode.
I was shocked. Had I really let my own doubts get in the way? But instead of dwelling on the mistake, I took action. I sent her the contract, and within 24 hours, she became my first official paid client, investing $300 in my coaching program.
That moment was a breakthrough. I realized that my hesitation had nearly cost me an opportunity—not because my program wasn’t valuable, but because I wasn’t fully stepping into my own confidence as a coach. Dr. Shameka’s enthusiasm and commitment validated everything I had built. She believed in my program before I fully believed in myself.
Thanks to the Experience Product Masterclass, I didn’t just launch a coaching program—I conquered my own fears, embraced my worth, and made my first sale. Now, I’m ready to help more professionals and aspiring speakers find their voice, just as I found mine.
To anyone struggling with imposter syndrome, follow up, take the leap, and never let doubt hold you back. Your next client might be waiting for you to hit “send.”
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