I had been taking a few online courses in pursuit of a direction for another idea I had. However, as I took those courses, I realized that my Relationship Marketing experience from my previous business life could be a very viable online product and resource.
But I hesitated - the question that came in to my head was: how do I create a package of my skills so that it not only sells but fits my personality?
The saying goes that when the student is ready, the teacher will appear... and wouldn't you know that within days of me asking that question I received an email about the Experience Product Masterclass!!
Although I admittedly loved the goofiness of Marisa in zebra ears and Murray parading in various costumes, I was hooked by the the promise of an agressive results-oriented course that would kick my butt into gear quickly. I was hooked by the promise of five-day-a-week coaching support. I was hooked by Marisa and by a very clear mission that promised to help me find my mission.
And unlike so many other courses that I have seen (or heard of from others), EPM met its promises... and more. Despite my having unexpected surgery in the second week of the course followed by complications and health issues, I was still able to follow the lessons.
I wasn't one for clicking on all the XPs but I am a great observer of process, thereby gleaning great joy from Marisa's detail and brilliance. She not only gave us every tool we will ever need to produce our own product(s) - now and in the future - Marisa also gave us, in the form of the EPM course, a concise example of how an amazing course should be created.
Like many, I appreciated Marisa's transparency in showing her journey in creating the course, including mistakes she had made. Many other instructors talk about transparency and generosity but Marisa demonstrated both with enthusiasm and unprecedented honesty.
My thanks not only to Marisa for "over delivering" and pouring her heart and soul in to EPM but also a big thank you for the support of Don, Matthew, Murray, Christine and the rest of the coaches.
EPM has helped me understand the clarity needed in presenting a mission, a clear "bird's eye view" while giving me the tools to create core experiences while avoiding the "downward death spiral"! My chatterbox is taking me on my way back to success.
I look forward to using all the tools learned in EPM to make a difference in the lives of many businesses and entrepreneurs in helping them build a stronger future by creating intentional Relationship Builidng Practices and Customers for Life.
PS
As I have mentioned previously-- an added bonus for me was that Marisa is also a great example of my belief that the strength in the fabric of great business is in the threads of Relationship Marketing being skillfully woven in to every facet.
You are indeed a marketing ninja Marisa.
You are an inspiration as a coach and mentor.
You are an inspiration as someone who wears goofy headwear!
You are an inspiration as I continue to pivot toward my best niche.
You are an inspiration as I iterate my way to awesome as I lead my "Relationship Marketing Revolution"