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Kathleen Nelson
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Program: Breakthrough Secrets: How to Become Irresistible to Clients teleseminar training series

What did you get out of the program that will help you grow your business? How to be more organized in my approach to getting new clients, and how to proactivley invite clients into my world, rather than waiting for them to show up. The scripts, Done-for-You templates, and worksheets Bonita provided were so helpful, and saved a lot of time implementing what I learned.

What did this program clarify for you? I needed more guidance how to make my offerings concise and to-the-point for the client, so they knew exactly how my services were unique, and how I could help them, so they would invest in my services more readily.

What were you excited about learning in this teleseminar series? We learned new ideas to reach our prospective clients, and how to create programs that we could charge for higher fees, because of the added value. It also made me feel more energized to extend myself “outside of the box”. We learned how to be creative in designing and presenting our offers to clients, and how to be genuine, and not “salesy.” It increased my confidence that I can get new clients, and be successful.

What success have you achieved? I was invited to be a vendor to showcase my renderings of homes/businesses for a home builder who was having an open house. I welcomed the invitation to showcase my product to many potential clients and homeowners, and get some new prospects to follow-up with. Now, I have the confidence to know how to present my work in the best way and get new clients more easily. I know what I learned will help me get new clients!

 Bonita’s comments: I am very impressed with the success Debbie has achieved.  She’s creative about what needs to be done to drive growth of her new business.  She’s also smart about who she markets to, adjusts her plans quickly when things haven’t worked as planned, and, most importantly, possesses the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur—drive, passion, persistance, business management skills, and the ability to “run the marathon” of growing a new business.  She is a model entrepreneur and client.  Here is her story:

“On December 31 2008 I was laid off from my corporate job with a large hotel technology company in the suburbs of Chicago. Little did I know, this would be the best thing that could ever happen to me! The process of figuring out how to make my dream of having my own small business a reality was not coming easy until I was introduced to Bonita in March 2009. 

Bonita worked directly with me in the planning and researching of my business. With only 5 months under my belt, I was able to launch my company, Loving Touches Memorial Services on July 01, 2009. We still meet twice a month to brainstorm, develop strategies, and change my focus based on my experiences the previous two weeks.

With Bonita’s assistance, I continue to work towards increasing the awareness of my business, and the goal of working with more families on a regular basis.  This past month, I’ve assisted 4 new clients with my services, increased traffic to my website 98%, and am hiring 5 people, Memorial Referral Specialists, to my team to extend my market reach.

Bonita has been instrumental in providing solutions, marketing ideas, and cost effective ways to get my business to market.  As I celebrate the 1-year anniversary of my business, I’ve realized that Bonita is not only a business coach, but has become a cheerleader, and friend.

Loving Touches Memorial Services has reached out and assisted many families in the Chicagoland area during what is one of the most difficult times of their lives.  I am so pleased to be able to help families create “A Celebration of Life” service for someone they loved so much. I now enjoy the pleasure of being my own boss and yet continue to have the great support of Bonita beside me.”