Project No. 5 – For Those of You Who Have Not Done It Yet

[Adriana James]

This project has multiple parts and goes over 3 weeks to a month.

a. Do you have business cards? If not, make them this week.
b. Do you have a website which is dedicated to your training/coaching business? If not, do this within the next 2 weeks. Buy your name or another chosen name website, make sure you have an email to go with it (most do offer 3 emails for free). Have an email@yourwebsite. It is not professional to use private no name or silly names like watchtheflowersgro@Gmail, yahoo, or Hotmail emails for business purposes. For those working for corporations and if you do trainings hired by that corporation, the situation is obviously different. Use Word Press to set up a simple website (choose a template, put little descriptive info on the first page, make a form where prospects can inquire. Have also a form on the training page, where people can enroll directly in your weekend seminars – you can use PayPal to charge, which means you have to have a PayPal account. Make it if you don’t have it yet. You can have a simple menu – your trainings page, your coaching services page, About You page. Keep it simple and clean. Ask question on the forum if you don’t know what to do or how to do it.

[Laura Petrie]

Remember to make your business cards SIMPLE and easy to read!
A format like:
NAME
Trainings/Coaching Services offered
Phone #
Email address
Website
NOTE: Print on a high quality business card stock so it has a good V-K

Also you can keep in mind, when making your website, to make everything simple and easy to find. Set it up for ‘dummies’ (for lack of a better word) most of your potential clients and students may not know anything about NLP or Time Line Therapy(r). Check also how your website appears when opened on a computer and also how it appears on a mobile device.

ASK QUESTIONS!!! We know this may be your first time creating a website or business card on your own.
I know my first business cards were a confusing-calligraphy-hot-mess-disaster in the beginning and then I got my learnings 😉

[Brenda Terry]

Thank you for all the excellent guidance. My website content is written. Working on sales pages for specific events now. I will order business cards next week and will have them in hand by April 6th. Would you recommend a photo on our business cards? In my previous field, photos were a must. Thanks again!

[Laura Petrie]

Brenda!

I have seen classy style cards of coaches with their picture, Debra Heslin if she’s logged in here has one that looks great!
There is a stereotypical Realtor look for business cards that Realtors use with a professional head shot…and first impressions leave lasting impressions for some people. So just keep that in mind.

Like Marc said above, have your card LOOK the business that you are doing.

Talk soon on our coaching call!

[Marc McDermott]

The name says what it is – NLP Training Ltd (couldn’t believe that was available to register!).

I have a site, working on optimisation, and am creating new content for it. It has google analytics working and we are checking google tools for wording of searches in this area. There is a training page and people can pay directly there for the training. It is mobile responsive. If you would like to check it it’s http://www.nlptraining.org.uk

I pay a lot for my cards. it is important because I offer a premier level service and have to look the part. Even card makers are impressed. One guy looked at it recently and said “That looks the business” to which I replied “That’s because I AM the business” – he became a client.

[Laura Petrie]

Marc!

Thank you for sharing a wonderful example of a very clean, easy to navigate website.
I really appreciate a website that has good content as well as pictures and videos to get an entire feel for the training experience. Also your Home page and every page in your tabs fits on about a page and a half, which makes it easy to take all the information in.

Please keep sharing!

[Adriana James]

Hey Marc, love the website and the cards. As Laura mentioned, the website is easy to navigate and it is clean. Like the trainings you sell. ? however, you need to take out “create the future” or change it to the trademark which is licensed to you by the Coaching Trainer’s Training. The trademark licensed to you is “Creating Your Future(r) Coaching Techniques”. That’s the whole name. If you want to use it you must use it this way. Also somewhere at the bottom of each page where you use it, you need to specify with small font: “Creating Your Future(r)” is a registered trademark belonging to Tad James. Used with permission. “Create the future” is not the trademark, but it is too close to the trademark and we will have to object. This is not a criticism, but a legality we need to keep in mind, so please don’t feel bad about it. Just change it to the correct trademark if you want to use it.

[Marc McDermott]

540 grams Amethyst board with gold embossed lettering front and back – first order I had to pay for the dyes to get made.

The cards have paid them selves back 1000 times over, plus I’m more focused now on who gets them, compared to when I had cheaper ones which I splashed round like confetti at networking events (none of which led to business)!

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e371/ma_belle_/IMG_9560.jpeg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e371/ma_belle_/IMG_9561.jpeg

[Marc McDermott]

Thanks for the feedback Adriana, I will get a new dye made, and make the adjustments to the website. I was using the statement more like “transform the planet”, not as in the trademark but I see now it is too close and will remove it from the logo and website, and come up with something else instead.

[Georgina Anderson]

Hi Everyone
I have a site for my psychotherapy services which I have expanded for Coaching and Training http://www.needhope.com.au I have added a shop with the trainings. I think after reading your comments I need to have fresh business cards / separate for coaching and training.
Kindly
Georgina

[Laura Petrie]

Beautiful!
See how we can all learn from each other??!!!
Also you may want to check Adriana’s feedback to Marc about Create the Future 🙂
thank you for the questions the other day!
Laura

[Debra Heslin]

Hi all – I have my website published – it has been for about three years now and also my business card.

My website is currently getting a little more updated toward business coaching as there is where my niche is heading along with trainings. Earlier when I first stated it was more around yoga and stress related modalities and my past coaching trainings. It was NLP that doubled my business and quadrupled my income which is continuing. I currently get a lot of clients from my yoga classes.

DebraHeslinWellness.com is my website – which was named and formed prior to NLP and was more an informational site. As I said it is currently being changed as I change.

[Adriana James]

I like it. Easy to navigate, easy to see what you are offering. Easy for prospective clients to find you.

[Debra Heslin]

Thank you Adriana – they are making a few changes with the pictures to move away from yoga and more business which will be done soon. I appreciate your input. Deb

[Sandra Madafferi]

Business cards currently on the press as are A5 postcards, pamphlets, and a banner
website went live about 4 weeks ago
sandramadafferi.com.au
email sandra@sandramadafferi.com.au

so almost there

[Annie Kesterton]

business cards done
website done should be live in 24-48 hours
http://www.anniekesterton.com.au

[Conor Healy]

fantastic! can you upload a picture of them?

[Annie Kesterton]

How do I upload photos onto here? In mean time will email photos of business card to you directly, Conor.

[Sandra Madafferi]

Can I get some opinions please

On a pull up banner should you have a photo of yourself ?

what does everyone think
thank you

[Marc McDermott]

Hi Sandra,

For myself, I wasn’t sure either, so I designed it with and without the photo included. After playing round with opacity etc, I decided not to include it in the end on the roller banner, but did include it on the flyer version.

It’s worked out well for me. One side of the flyer includes an image of me, the other side includes benefits, and the feedback has been that it is has been useful for remembering who I am as well as the benefits I’m promoting. So the flyers work well in public events and business fairs, where people often just take something on the way past.

My business cards are expensive, and have impact every time I give someone a card. They remember me because we’ve interacted, so the card is sufficient there. Different needs different products. That’s just my experience though.

[Sandra Madafferi]

Thanks Marc
I have also put together a A5 postcard and that has a pic on it with info and currently having a brochure designed also.
As yourself my Business Cards are expensive and only handed out to people I interact with. My graphic designer wants the pic but I am not sure yet I have a few days to decide

Again your feedback was appreciated thank you

[Leslie Gunterson]

Ready to go folks, Have Business Cards, email, and website.

I Still may go through a re-branding as I meet with someone on Wednesday concerning that. For now, I think I have a good start at http://Lesliegunterson./nlp thanks to Mark’s website which I modelled the NLP section upon.

[Adriana James]

Hey Leslie, looking forward to see the rebranding. Keep us posted.
Doing APEP 1 now here in Sydney Australia, so sorry for late response. It’s been full on with NLP TT then Hypno TT and now APEP. However, it was very rewarding to see the effort and the reward at the end of each training for lots of bran new trainers. Honestly , I am always so impressed with our students success. So I am really excited to see your new branding and then to use that for you being really successful. ????

[Markus van Driel]

Hello, I have done it. this is my website markusvandriel.com

I also have my business cards done.

link to the files on google drive. They are printed with diagonal gloss texture, which makes them nice kinesthetic.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1aOFtEeaNi8PKvDiSIh_Oybw-YAByJPT8

[Adriana James]

Looks very good, professional, with the info necessary right there on the first page. I like the pop up as well.
Well, then let’s keep in mind that it’ll become a great success results-producing website. ????

[Markus van Driel]

thanks for The feedback

[marty grant]

Business cards are made, not sure how to upload them on here.
website is http//:mbgsuccesscoach.com.au
just made a new email address last night martygrant@mbgsuccesscoach.com.au

[Adriana James]

No need to upload the business cards here. Make sure they work and that they produce the results you’re after. Simple is better. If at a glance I can see the name, what you do, and the contact details including social media if you’re set up, they’re fine. Give them out and see what results you get. See how people react and see if they call you based on them. That’s what counts. Everything is about results.
Ultimately only by trying it live you will know if they work or not considering that the general rules for Biz Cards are respected. The same is true for advertising.
Good job.

[chris@chrislianos.com]

Hi all, working on the business cards this week. Didn’t think they were still a priority but will do them and post here. Website is http://www.chrislianos.com. Thanks everyone.

[Leslie Gunterson]

Hi all,
I haven’t posted in a while yet I have completed today.. business cards on premium glossy paper and my
Website: https://NewLifeParadigmNLP.com has been up for a while now. I have the ability to use Stripe and PayPal.

[Adriana James]

Hi Leslie, good to see you back.
I like the biz cards. Easy to see who is it, what are the qualifications and the contact. Nice work!
I am going to look at the website next. Exciting!!

[Adam Mayer]

Here is what I have for my card so far. Website is up but needs some more content about what my services are, so will follow up on the forum when that’s done.

Comments on the card before I send to printer? Since I have Time Line Therapy(R) on my card, do I need to include “Time Line Therapy(R) is a registered trademark of Tad James. Used with permission” in tiny font on the business card, or it is enough to have that line on my web site?

[Laura Petrie]

Oooohhhh I really like these Adam!!!
Mayer es El Mayor!

[Adam Mayer]

¡Muchas gracias, Laurita! Got them back from the printer after a couple more visual tweaks. Printed on a paper made of recycled cotton t-shirts, so it’s eco-friendly, 17 or 18 pt thickness + cotton = great kinesthetic. Plus infused with human energy from the people who wore those t-shirts! Win win win ??????

And yes that is genuine Texas crude on my finger! We like to get our hands dirty on this forum, right? Greetings from the oil fields of West Texas! ?

[Adriana James]

No you don’t have to write that on the card.
Looks good and clean. Easy to see who you are, where from and what you do,
Nice job.

[Adam Mayer]

Thanks, Adriana. Sending to the printer today!

[Adriana James]

One more thing Adam,
Assisting at our trainings will fulfill the role you are missing right now. Your training (yeah, coaching assistants get a complete training while assisting) in how to make trainings work, how to do sales and overcoming objections.
Since it is not you or your business, it lets you off the hook in terms of taking it personally, but at the same time it gives you exactly the strategies, the behaviors and the skills to overcome your own fears and limitations which prevent you from being comfortable in making your own business work.
In other words, you get a training in how to make this happen and you don’t have to deal with personal rejection. That’s one of the things that we help coaching assistant do while there. Plus you get to face your own projections and deal with them changing them a fhey appear.
As an APEP graduate you understand better than anyone and you know that once changed they won’t bother you again.
Cool stuff.

Just consider this.
I know it’s a short notice, but next is NLP TT and surely your knowledge could be out to good use by the students to whom you’ll give feedback.

Think of it. It’s just a thought. Trying to help.

[Gina Palmer]

Hi Adam

Thanks for sharing…. really like the colours and looks very professional. Like the name, it stands out and I can see clearly what your business is about. Nice!!

Just want to share with you that assisting at a training is REALLY A LOT OF FUN! you get to experience all that Adriana and the team do and experiencing the detail makes a lot of difference to your thinking about trainings. We enjoyed the challenge, thinking and doing, conversations, applying SoM and lots and lots of tools needed from NLP for sales. The thing is, you will definitely find that supporting a training is a supportive and great leap forward. We have supported a hypno, master prac and about to support another hypno, Glen has supported more trainings than I have. We are also supporting TT in Sydney this coming October… You will also meet other trainers from around the world and share marvellous and inspiring and fun stories. Really hope we see you in Australia one day soon. You will love it! Gina 🙂

[Adam Mayer]

Thanks Gina and Adriana! I am planning to assist at a training this year. I was planning on a Prac, since that will allow me to also model it to do my first Prac. Was thinking of doing the one in December in Vegas. Will decide on one this week and post to the appropriate thread. I’m sure it is a lot of fun and looking forward to the opportunity to practice my sales skills without any pressure. And yes Gina, would love to do one in Aus! Thanks for the kind words about the card! It is off to the printer!

[Laura Petrie]

Looks like you’re taking steps faster than you thought, Adam!
I’ll see you in September!

[Laura Petrie]

Absolutely!!! Thank you foe sharing that Gina 🙂
It’s nice to have it come from you in addition to Adriana and me!

[Genevieve Lai]

Good afternoon

My business cards are being printed at the moment.

I do have a website http://www.soulanchorage.com and we have 3 emails; admin, info & gen. We do not have the training information up as yet.

I will get on to this!

We use Stripe for credit card payment and ezidebit for periodic payments.

I will post once the website has been update.

Gen

[Laura Petrie]

great job moving along setting it all up!!
I couldn’t get on the website yet. is it correctly posted?

I’m very proud of your progress!

[Genevieve Lai]

https://soulanchorage.com.au/home

Hi Laura

The link above should get you there!

Cheers

Gen

[Laura Petrie]

I really enjoyed looking through your website, I truly don’t give this feedback often. It was like looking at a spa’s website (which I love) it felt like a serene place to get very good thorough yet concise information.

Can you just verify with the boards of Time Line Therapy®️ that you’re using the registered trademark correctly?
candace@abh-abnlp.com

I can’t tell by looking and Candace will guide you quickly. This is what I do.

[Genevieve Lai]

Will do Laura

On to it!

Thank you so much for your feedback, as always, greatly appreciated.

Gen

[Laura Petrie]

My pleasure 🙂 ~ can you post her suggestions? I always like her current feedback.
Thank you!

[Laura Petrie]

My pleasure 🙂 ~ can you post her suggestions? I always like her current feedback.
Thank you!

[Genevieve Lai]

HI Laura

The Time Line seal is the old one. Candace suggested I wait to do my TLT trainers training as I am currently working my way through the exam!

Gen

[Genevieve Lai]

I am not sure how to upload a copy of my card to you.

Help!

[Conor Healy]

Hey Gen – there is a little icon of a camera under the box you type in – click on the camera icon and you can upload pics & files from there – makes sense?

[Charlotte Sutton-Dockreay]

Good morning one and all,

I’ve jumped ahead on the tasks for a quick win for now as I have already launched my website and done a first draft of business cards.

Business Cards:
I haven’t yet sent to print so any feedback welcome. Plan to print on an off white thick textured card that has a very slight pearlescent sheen to it. I will attach pictures once I am in better wifi in a couple hours alongside a picture of my old personal card in the same finish.
Q: Does anyone use the board logos on their business cards?

Website:
http://www.unleashinfinitepotential.com

I need to do a page under ‘NLP Certifications Training’ to explain what NLP, TLT, Hypnosis etc…. are about and add in the board seals to show my qualifications. I’ll work on that this week.

Emails:
I have 2 emails linked to the website with Charlotte@ and info@

Social Media:
Instagram page is live (unleashinfintepotential)
Facebook is in development

[Charlotte Sutton-Dockreay]

Hi everyone,
Any feedback on proposed business cards welcome.

The two digital images are my draft cards. The photo is the finish I will have.

I have not been able to add the (R) after Time Line Therapy(R) on the website so contacting them on how to do this. Also deliberating replacing the last two lines with:

NLP Trainer and Master Practitioner/ NLP Master Coach
Leadership Facilitator/ DISC Accredited

Can we get away with NLP or need to write in full? What have others done?

Thanks in advance for comments. Have a great rest of the day.

Char

[Charlotte Sutton-Dockreay]

Hi Gen,
Just wanted to say I love your way with words on your website! So easy to read along and before I knew it I had read through it all.
Really enticing website.
Char 🙂

[Laura Petrie]

Charlotte!!!
Love your clean and easy-to-navigate website 🙂

The nature pics are gorgeous and every place i click I get what i expect to see (or better)

The event that you have coming up on the 18th of April I hope is still going on and if you have changed your delivery format please share with the group as it will help us all learn from one another.

Looking forward to seeing pics of the group (even if you do deliver the event online…sneak a shot)

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[Laura Petrie]

The logo is excellent and the design on your card is clean and fits the style of your logo and most importantly is not distracting!
Love it

[Judith Asal]

Hi everyone,
thanks for posting your websites.
Its great to look at them and to see some familiar faces. Love it. And to get inspirations and see how you are putting yourself out there.

My website is up and running since a few days: judith-asal.com (its in German)
Flyer is in print and attached.
Business card coming soon.

All the best and stay healthy
Judith

[Laura Petrie]

oooohhh I love this flyer, beautiful backdrop! Although I cannot understand the content I can tell that you have everything laid out for easy reading and understanding for your potential clients and students. I am happy to see a picture of you in front of the group as well. And your headshot is a beautiful and professional picture of you 🙂

[Laura Petrie]

I am able to view your website now 🙂 there is some English!! It is very easy to navigate and clean and simple (in a very good way).
The color scheme is gorgeous and it showcases your company very well.
Congrats!!

[Judith Asal]

Thank you Laura for your feedback.
Very much appreciate it,

Wishing you and everyone a great week!
Judith

[Ben Huggins]

Hi Mark,
I just checked out your website. amazing simple yet profound I love it..

[Gina Palmer]

Yes! He’s pretty good!

Thanks for the call yesterday Ben – great to talk with you and feel your amazing inspiration! You are doing so BRILLIANTLY!

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