I’m testing a new thing in my business: I’m teaching a live class every Tuesday.
Crazy, right?! 🤪
I want to share the 3 Best/Worst things about this new form of weekly business building.
3 BEST THINGS
- The LIVE connection – I’m teaching in real time to business owners and the connection is palpable. I can literally feel their desire, fear, hunger to learn how to build a successful online version of their business.
- Improving my Presentation Skills – I recently spoke at Shelby Sapp’s Women and Wealth Conference and I noticed a distinct difference in HOW I spoke. It was calmer, confident, and in flow. When I reflected on why, I immediately understood the power of weekly reps my live class provided, which improved my in-person delivery.
- Q&A = R&D – During my live class, I open Q+A at the end. The premise of the class is outlining my 4-part method to creating a successful digital offer and online business based on your expertise and experience. By the time Q+A rolls around, the business owners in the class present incredibly insightful questions and answering them helps me craft my offer even MORE carefully each week. It’s like a healthy dose of Research & Development, which I’ve loved.
3 WORST THINGS
- The Anxiety Spike – This is hard to admit, but I start feeling anxious the day before the live class. My stomach aches, and I nervously start pumping my right leg when I’m seated. I want to teach so well for people who attend, that I begin spinning around how I can get better, what could go wrong, and how I can serve them. And that leads me to…
- Tech is Unpredictable – While on a recent trip to Atlanta for a conference, I was slated to teach the live class from my hotel room. The wifi didn’t work. I switched the wifi, no luck. I tried tethering to my phone, that didn’t work. I ran to the conference center to use that wifi, and guess what? IT DIDN’T WORK EITHER. What I learned from this lesson? I need to buy Starlink and take it on every business trip.
- The After Effects – I can be pretty hard on myself after each live class. I analyze what I could have done better, or how I could’ve presented better. I also feel deeply responsible, but I remind myself to stay grateful. It’s a gift to be able to empower entrepreneurs to create a successful online offer that changes their lives. (Yes, I know that sounds dramatic, but I deeply believe).
This year has been a way for me to test new things as I grow my business and—like always—I want to share the lessons from my journey with you.
If you’d like to attend my live class Stop Trading Hours for Dollars (how to build a digital offer online based on your experience and expertise), save your SEAT >>HERE<.
To Sharing the Journey,
j*
