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The Plant-Powered Soul Coach
I am passionate about guiding action oriented, solution focused visionaries create balance and expand their horizons. My approach is holistic and my programs tailor made and client led.
I love to help people feel empowered to realize their deepest, boldest dreams and secret desires. Whether it's checking something off the "bucket list" or a pursuit of something you want to create from scratch, you may find that a supportive guide along the way will help you expand your horizons and smash the limiting beliefs that may sabotage your efforts.
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I know the value of coaching and mentorship because I've received both and at times, it has been life saving. I understand the reward and challenge of both ends of that spectrum and that's why I have a lot of empathy for clients that come to me.
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That’s a great question and I’ll answer it partly with another question. What are your goals? Do you want to focus on client retention, growing your business minimally or expanding on it significantly? It is important to be clear on this first and it’s the first question I ask a prospective...
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That’s a great question and I’ll answer it partly with another question. What are your goals? Do you want to focus on client retention, growing your business minimally or expanding on it significantly? It is important to be clear on this first and it’s the first question I ask a prospective client because the answer determines what the investment should be. If focusing on client retention 1-3% of top line revenue is average spent on (digital) marketing. If moderate growth is your goal, anywhere up to 10% and for expansion, some would say much more- as high as 20% but there are some companies that go higher. Before you choose an agency or start spending ask a few questions. Namely how will you be able to see results? Are they willing to explain each piece of your marketing strategy? Is there built in lead tracking? When can you expect to see results? These are just a few questions that will help you determine if that agency is worth your trust and investment. My answer to all of these questions is an emphatic yes and you could expect to see results in 3-6 months. There are no long term contracts required. I hope this has been helpful. I invite you to give me a call so we can discuss your specific needs.
That is quite the predicament and I am so sorry that you’ve had such a negative business experience with this client. I think you’ve handled it well and I feel you’ve been more than patient and lenient. I would have to agree with Jophiel that until he decides to pay you for all this work, the...
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That is quite the predicament and I am so sorry that you’ve had such a negative business experience with this client. I think you’ve handled it well and I feel you’ve been more than patient and lenient. I would have to agree with Jophiel that until he decides to pay you for all this work, the sites come down or go into maintenance mode or something so they are inaccessible to customers. I think, given all of the communication and measures you’ve taken this far, you’re not left with much of a choice. I would also strongly urge you to consider not beginning a job for anyone without a deposit and to have an agreement written that makes it clear what expectations are and aren’t on both ends. I require a 50% deposit but I also take a percentage off the total if customers pay up front - or I give them a discount on another professional service such as social media set up, if they pay by a certain time. For me, I couldn’t feel worse than when a customer displays disappointment or frustration because of something I left out or didn’t do - even if it’s only a perception and I am not actually at fault. So I take as many precautions as possible to avoid that discomfort. I’ve also learned to be choosy about clients. If I don’t feel that a prospective client is going to a good fit for a business relationship, I do not take them on. I learned this the hard way, of course. So I have a brief screening form that I require they complete so that I can better assess how they would be to work with. It’s very simple but it asks questions that help me determine things like how open minded they are/aren’t when it comes to my suggestion for art direction and other things. If in their answers I can see they are not open minded, or they don’t communicate well, I just may say thanks but no thanks. It’s best we don’t begin at all. This has only happened once and it was after that time I decided to create and implement the screening form. It works well now. Perhaps you would benefit from a similar approach. At any rate, good luck and keep up the great work.
Hi Ryan. I think that if your messaging appeals to your target market from the start, you won't have to try to convince anyone to buy your product/service. The important thing is you stand out because you bring a value to what you do the way someone else doesn't. You're the only you out there so...
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Hi Ryan. I think that if your messaging appeals to your target market from the start, you won't have to try to convince anyone to buy your product/service. The important thing is you stand out because you bring a value to what you do the way someone else doesn't. You're the only you out there so if you can bring that originality to the "table" it will make all the difference :) Best always. Rachel
Dear Blue, First off, I empathize with you. I give you lots of kudos for being brave enough to handle the role of being an employee to your parents! That's no small thing. Secondly, I agree with everyone who has weighed in so far that you ought to try and approach this calmly and rationally. The...
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Dear Blue, First off, I empathize with you. I give you lots of kudos for being brave enough to handle the role of being an employee to your parents! That's no small thing. Secondly, I agree with everyone who has weighed in so far that you ought to try and approach this calmly and rationally. The difference is, I think it should be both your parents at once, so there's no room for accusation of you trying to suck up to one to influence the other. If you choose to try this, I would recommend making the boundaries very clear up front. As Brene Brown likes to say: clear is loving; unclear is unloving. I suggest notifying them of the need for this meeting with something like: We need to talk as business associates - or as family -(whichever you're comfortable with) let me say my piece, uninterrupted and then I will return the courtesy. Note: If they refuse to agree to this, or trap you into telling them right then and there, you will have a difficult decision to make. I hope that they are open, but based on your description of the situation it doesn't sound that way. What's very telling to me is what you said here: "I am expected to treat them as my bosses and not as my parents, but I’m not treated like any regular employee in return. I am talked to like a parent talks to a child (especially when they’re angry), and I am held to a higher standard than any other employee." So in your talk, this is your first objective. Be clear about how they can't have it both ways. At work you are either an employee, period - or offspring period. If an employee, they need to treat you with the same respect they would others. They need to act is if there is a labor board or HR department that could call them to account (on what sounds like abuse on some level). Ultimately, everyone is accountable to someone anyway. Perhaps they forget that as business owners. At the end of the day, Blue, I believe you will be left with one of 2 realities: this is a situation that can be resolved with hard work and boundary setting; or it is a situation where it is not worth sacrificing your inner peace, family relationships etc, on the altar of the business or money. Either you move on or they do. When it comes to family, its hardest to set and KEEP boundaries that are drawn; but it is probably when it counts the most. I know that from experience. I wish you well. Rachel
I agree with Maury in that you need to be clear on what "success" means. Is it numbers of readers or the value you are offering in the post? While you decide what "success" is, your readers will indicate the value your bringing. From an aesthetic point of view, I would recommend small paragraphs,...
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I agree with Maury in that you need to be clear on what "success" means. Is it numbers of readers or the value you are offering in the post? While you decide what "success" is, your readers will indicate the value your bringing. From an aesthetic point of view, I would recommend small paragraphs, engaging questions, lots of transitional phrases to open each paragraph and several photos to break up the text. More than once, I have stumbled on a blog post that at first does not interest me, but the graphic or photo alone intrigues me so I go back for a second look. As a writer I can tell you that readers want succinct, helpful information in an engaging format. Use words that show action, ask questions that inspire or provoke curiosity, and even controversy. In the same way people will spend money on what they value, they will take the time to read something valuable. There are many cheap or free courses you can take on quality content writing. I would recommend skillshare, udemy and the like to learn new or different ways of generating content. Good luck.
I am so sorry about the injuries that you took you away from your job. As someone who loves to work with wood I am glad it has caused you to seek ways to monetize your hobby! Since I can't see your website or how exactly it's being marketed, I don't know how to advise you on how to improve that....
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I am so sorry about the injuries that you took you away from your job. As someone who loves to work with wood I am glad it has caused you to seek ways to monetize your hobby! Since I can't see your website or how exactly it's being marketed, I don't know how to advise you on how to improve that. I do have a few other thoughts. 1- take your designs and instead of just having them on wood, consider some of the trending print on demand sites that will take your beautiful designs and put them on any other kind of product (from a mug to a hoodie or tote bag and many more). That way, it still allows you to make money on your designs (the PODs handle all of the shipping and design transfer) and your designs are appearing on other mediums. 2- you must have a wealth of knowledge! Between your firefighting career, your woodworking and navigating through this very pivotal time, you could offer lessons, workshops, create youtube videos that draw more people in to look at your websites. Closer to home, check about local craft fairs, art societies, even your local library may allow you to offer workshops - to teach other people the invaluable life skills you can pass on, to how to work with wood. Overall, my idea is make what you already do available to more people in more venues without having to spend any more money than you already are! You may even be able to do many of these things without leaving your home if you must (not sure of the extent of your injuries). Take a look at Skillshare, Udemy and other sites that allow you to teach others and make money doing it. You'd be amazed how every little bit can turn all of this around. You'll be in my prayers for that very thing! Don't stop pursuing your dream or passion. Life's too short.
Matt, That's a great question and I am always up for finding new ones. How many I have depends on how you look at it. I have found the best way is to have several income streams is with affiliate marketing. it's perfect for people like me that don't want to be cold calling and don't want to store...
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Matt, That's a great question and I am always up for finding new ones. How many I have depends on how you look at it. I have found the best way is to have several income streams is with affiliate marketing. it's perfect for people like me that don't want to be cold calling and don't want to store or ship inventory. The responsibility of the product is not on me at all. Of course, because I have integrity I am not about to promote a junk product or service either but I have made money doing this. There are more and more opportunities in today's tech age to promote a product or service. Amazon, Clickbank, Commission Junction are all networks one can join but you can also check to see if your favorite company or product offers an "affiliate program." If they do, apply and when approved, a simple code embedded in the link they generate for you Add that link to a website, or create landing pages and share on social media and draw traffic to those offers. Each sale is a commission paid to you. If you message me, I will give you more information if you like. I currently have a dozen companies I promote and I add to the list daily. Good luck! :)
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Hi Cynthia. I feel the same way. For me the best part of what I do is getting to know the owners, hear their stories, envision and build with them as they want to. Compelling stories always inspire me. While I offer web design, I also help "design" ways they can grow their business by dreaming...
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Hi Cynthia. I feel the same way. For me the best part of what I do is getting to know the owners, hear their stories, envision and build with them as they want to. Compelling stories always inspire me. While I offer web design, I also help "design" ways they can grow their business by dreaming right a long with them. Doing so helps me put my whole heart into everything from the website, to the content and much more. Screens take over too much of my life, but sitting across from someone with a cup of coffee and watching their eyes light up with possibility - is my favorite part.
Fair question. As a business owner my #1 goal is to make sure a customer is happy with both product and service. I don't own a cafe or restaurant. I'm sure its exorbitant in costs to run a place like that and I know the food industry is tough on owners for many reasons. That being said though, if...
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Fair question. As a business owner my #1 goal is to make sure a customer is happy with both product and service. I don't own a cafe or restaurant. I'm sure its exorbitant in costs to run a place like that and I know the food industry is tough on owners for many reasons. That being said though, if I am running my own equipment, providing mugs plates and cutlery during business hours anyway, and the patron is also ordering a full meal - or anything at all, I don't see how I could justify charging them for hot water. I may think it's ok to do so if they're ordering nothing else and taking an expensive insulated to-go mug of hot water, -even that's a stretch. Back to the original objective: I want my customer/patron to be happy with both service provided and product. Unless they're asking me to open a bottle of Fiji or Evian and to heat -I could not charge for hot water and sleep at night. Just saying.
