I remember when I first launched my seasonal event. I was 8 months pregnant with my third child, it was October which was way past consignment sale season, and shoppers had to pay to park. 

It was a recipe for disaster.

When I launched the event, I had a mentor who had been running her own event for I think 10-12 years. It was how I got started. 

She had her business down to a science and I loved everything about it.

It took me a while to come up with that simple formula because I wanted to do all the things at the same time. Sound familiar?

I loved her event from the deals I scored to the impact she made in the community. I wanted my event to be just like her event right out of the gate. 

In reality, there was no way I could have managed an event that size without going through the growing pains and mentorship over the years.  But we think we can, don’t we? Anything that I am saying hitting a little close to home?

When I transitioned online several years ago there seemed to be seasons of conversations surrounding working with a coach. There were a few that popped up over and over again, but for me it was like fitting a square peg in a round hole. 

Finally, I found my person!  I have worked with Madelaine Corke for almost two years. 

She’s a friend, mentor, and over the shoulder direction that I need.  She sees things and knows things about me that I can’t see yet. Kinda like Daniel’s 10,000 foot helicopter view when he flies over the house or Walmart. 

For me over the shoulder business direction means 

Finding Clarity

Leaning into Accountability

Focus on the right Activity so that you can see progress in your business

Building out your business value ladder 

Over the top support 

I am so thankful for my early mentors and Madelaine who looked over my shoulder and helped me find my way through things that I couldn’t see. 

What’s missing in your business that you can’t see?