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Ugh, this class was not like the last Business Building class. We spoke a bit today about e-coaching, marketing, and workshops, but the bits & pieces, in my opinion, didn’t really stick.

might have said this before, but I really wish this class went back to the format the other classes are in. Looking at my class log, what they had in place would have been fab:

* Websites that work (part 1 & 2)

* Targeting marketing (part 1 & 2)

* Legal issues

* E-coaching

* Business plans (part 1, 2, & 3!)

* Streams of income

* Selling your coaching

I feel like these are the biggies, and it would be extremely useful to focus on one topic for 1, 2, or 3 classes. I definitely loved last week’s class because we spent the time really talking about websites, and I got a lot of great insight from that class. I don’t want to think it’s Jim because I usually really like him, but maybe I need to find another class?

OK, let’s change my perspective and think about what I DID get out of the class. OK, that would be good. I did get some info about search engines and where to find a free e-class to learn more about it. That will be really helpful when whenigrowupcoach.com is up and running. Jim also recommended two books that seem worthwhile, although one is a marketing program that’s $100. But it might be an investment in the long run!

Just to give a little update on my first client - because that’s my big freak-out right now (minus the wedding stuff) - I just sent her When I Grow Up: The Intake Form and I’m so proud of that! I even have When I Grow Up: The Policies and When I Grow Up: The Coaching Agreement waiting in the wings for when we firm up our dates/times! I’m seeing her tomorrow night in a big group, but I’m looking forward to speaking her and getting our first session on the books.

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Today I’m grateful for a fully stocked fridge in addition to a wine fridge. I feel fancy.

What a great class! It was an hour about websites, logos, and lots of reference material and referrals. We went through current websites of the students in the class (those that had sites up and running), critiqued them, and picked the brains of the people who built them. Mine isn’t up yet, BUT I got a laugh when I gave my url as whenigrowupcoach.com.  And you know what a laugh whore I am! I love that my company name immediately gets a reaction, and I’m not concerned that it’s not the “right” reaction. Those that react favorably will be those that I’ll enjoy working with, who will enjoy working with me, and who will get the most from my coaching. I’m really glad that I learned that lesson from my acting career.

While I was pounding the pavement, I spent many, many years blending in with everyone else. Finally, the last 2 or 3 years I was focusing on my acting career, the lightbulb went off. I get cast because I’m quirky! And funny! And cute! I shouldn’t try to dress like one of those”pretty girls in her 20s” (there were 300 of them waiting to audition). I should stand out, and ensure that those I was auditioning for knew who I was from the time I submitted my headshot, from the time I walked into the room. I didn’t have to open my mouth and deliver a comedic monologue to show I was funny. I didn’t have to open my mouth and belt “Adelaide’s Lament” to show that I had an Ethel Merman-like voice. I looked funny.

That doesn’t sound right. But you know what I mean.

I’m going to be able to grab my potential clients with that name, and then my logo and my website. I really feel very strongly about that, and will commit myself to putting my time and energy behind it. I’ll make a great first impression as well as a great me impression.

Is me impression a term? Eh, you know what I mean.

This class was really inspiring, and I felt all the students become energized by the potential they have with a blank site. I’m now debating if I want to rely on Luke to build my site (he’s not a professional but he’s great with it), or if I want to do it myself. It might not be as good, but I might be able to work on it more on my own terms. I’ll know how it works and what I want it to do and how to update it. But I don’t want it to look amateurish, like I did it myself. Catch 22! I’ll see if there’s a middle ground, where he can design it but I can control the content.

I’m really glad that I’m taking these Business Building classes now, as I think they’ll give me the push I need to get When I Grow Up up & running!

Celebration Alert! I’m about to sign my first client. She’s not paying, and she’s not a peer client, but she knows what she’s getting into and she’s excited anyway. It’s amazing what happens when you simply say, “I’m training to be a life coach”! I’m starting with her next month for 3 months, so wish me luck / send any advice my way - I need it!

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Tonight I’m grateful that Clinton is in it to win it! It’s a really exciting race, and although I feel that Obama and Clinton are essentially the same person I can’t help rooting for Hillary.