My first quarter revenue in 2008 was equal to my total revenue for all of 2007!
I am halfway to my annual revenue goal at the beginning of quarter two; I trained an assistant, got a web page put together, hired someone to help with marketing, and plan to take 8 weeks of vacation in 2008!
We’ve nearly doubled our sales!
Cynthia brought order to our business by showing us how to achieve excellence in our retail store. Who knew the numbers could be so sexy!
2006 sales went from 0-$185K and this year will be even better!
I regained my core confidence by having to verbalize, write things down and engage in the planning process.
I started at zero and now I have clients and income!
I wanted to do things right from the beginning and knew I needed guidance. I wanted to work with Cynthia because she had started, run and sold a successful company.
I love my business!
Two years ago I was burnt out and ready to fold. But now I’m excited about going to work every day.
I have changed direction as a result of the work I am doing with Cynthia
Now that I know my target market, my marketing efforts are more successful.
One of the first things I did was to reduce my overhead by half!
I reduced my monthly overhead by about $2500, which gave me breathing room and I was able to start thinking more clearly.
I found out that I was doing lots of things right. I didn’t know that before the class!
I learned the importance of having a big picture view of my company. I want to invest in my business now to reap the rewards later.
The most important thing I learned is that being part of a supportive group is priceless.
Rather than sharing my business trials and tribulations with my husband, I now have a /group of people who will listen to me and provide useful feedback.
How did you find out about Women Building Business?
I read about the group on an email list. Then I bought a bicycle from Cynthia and she mentioned it again. I saw that as a sign to move forward.
What made you want to sign up to take a course with Cynthia? What business problems were you hoping to solve/master?
I knew that Cynthia had been in charge of a successful business and I knew that I needed to do something differently. I was working at my business but not really focusing on what would produce the most money and make me happiest.
Which courses have you taken from Cynthia?
I took Move Forward Faster in which we did the One Page Business Plan. And then I became part of the Biz Divas group.
What is the most important thing you’ve learned? The most surprising or unexpected thing?
The most important thing I learned is that being part of a supportive group is priceless. And I have learned how to say, “No” to projects that aren’t part of my plan. I used to say, “Yes” before I would think of the implications.
Most surprising or unexpected is how everyone in the group supplies an important part in helping solve problems – and we all truly care. The collective creative mind is a glorious thing to observe in action.
How have your business skills grown?
My game plan is much better now. I have a vision and better tools for carrying it out.
How has your business (and personal life) improved as a result?
Rather than sharing my business trials and tribulations with my husband, I now have a group of people who will listen to me and provide useful feedback. It has helped improve our relationship, and my income has increased by at least 25% (my husband likes that, too). But most importantly I am focusing on work that earns me more money for less energy.
Would you encourage others to take classes with Cynthia?
Definitely, especially if they are not part of a network of people who care about their work and them personally. Cynthia attracts quality people to her classes, and by taking Cynthia’s classes you can become one of them. You’ll get practical skills that you can put to good use in your business.
— Jill Nussinow, The Veggie Queen
Author of "The Veggie Queen: Vegetables Get the Royal Treatment"
I surpassed my first year’s sales goal by 25%!
A year ago I opened my business in a small conservative town of 20,000 people who didn’t know what life coaching was. I now have an average of 10-15 coaching clients a week.
My revenue increased far beyond my expectations!
When I first started working with Cynthia three years ago, my business grossed about $30K. Last year, it grossed over $400K.
