Your FIRST SALE Story
Went out to lunch with a few neighbors a couple weeks before Christmas. One of the mentioned how busy she was with work, family, as well as boxes of photographs and memorabilia she'd' inherited from her mother last summer after her mother died. They included photos of the family and of my neighbor's brother who had died at 17. She expressed how she needed to go through the boxes, especially her brother's stuff and how it weighed on her, but she didn't even know where to begin. a few of the neighbor's mentioned similar situations, including one who is new to the neighborhood and moved from a much larger family home now that the kids are gone and they are hoping to retire. I'm pretty shy, but on hearing so many of them talking about the very problem my MVP solves I just took a deep breath and offered the info that I'm starting a course in the new year on that very issue. Four women expressed immediate interest in the course and a fifth asked if she could just hire me to come do it for her. I said sure I've done that for years, but that gave me extra courage to tell more and an opportunity to reiterate how fun it can be, especially to work on it in a group on Zoom while chatting and encouraging each other, and that I would have step by step help and group coaching as well. I called all the women at the lunch back within the next day or two and four of them said yes, and after a few more questions Venmo'd me the money. One of them referred me to her sister-in-law who'd expressed needing similar help, and then while i was telling my friend and sister later about the experience and interest a man behind my sister turned around to ask questions and join the conversation. He ended signing up for both he and his wife (I'm great with couples counting as one). Later one of my friends called me back to join my first group. i still have three spots open since I feel like 10 is a good number for group support and not too overwhelming for me. i'd like to get a couple more men or couples to join us, so I'm doing the chatterbox campaign and calling a few friends that are photography enthusiasts and people who really love their photos.
What's been the biggest change in your business?
Finally making a program. I've done private organizing / decluttering for people as a hobby with my sister for over 25 years, as well as helping people convert to digital and make photo albums, and always wanted to make a class, but just never did. the dunamics of creating something like that always seemed to overwhelming, but the EPM program sounded so interesting and doable, and broke it down into bite size steps so well that I felt i could possibly do it. the guarantee made it a done deal for me. As long as i tried I didn't feel i could lose so i went for it.
How's EPM and your success impacted your life?
Definitely given me confidence, especially during this time while i have major health issues
What's your biggest takeaway from EPM?
small steps and consistency... that and I have to admit I love gamification. Can't wait to #iteratetoawesome, build the jet plane, and eventually add all that.
What's now possible for you because of your Experience Product?
Hope eventually I'll build the jet plane version!