Frequently Asked Questions:
Kim, how and why did you create the Planting the Seeds for Success System™?
In August 2008, I left a corporate job that was sucking the life out of me. I had always dreamed of working for myself, doing work that was in alignment with my passions and beliefs that let me express who I really was – a caring, spiritual being who felt called to help others, especially women.
Up until that August, I had spent 20 years in the corporate arena developing and implementing efficient workflow, support and data management systems. Looking back, I realize that I loved what I did – I loved the challenge of looking at how a process or project worked, what the key outcomes were, then developing a solid plan to reconstruct it and make it more efficient, more profitable and working better for everyone involved.
What I didn’t love was doing it for the corporate machine. I wanted to be helping to make the world a better place and feel comfortable incorporating holistic and spiritual principles into the work I was doing. Something I felt like I couldn’t do working for corporate America.
My passion to help others naturally led me to work in the service-based, holistic field. I actually started my entrepreneurial journey as a women’s empowerment coach. When I looked back at my first year in business, I realized that the Divine was sending me some career advice of my own. The fact was, over 90% of my income that first year was generated from clients who sought career mentoring and business growth strategies. Truth be told, when I was working on business strategies with my clients, I was energized and felt completely alive.
Soon, I found myself devouring every book, teleseminar and course I could find about using technology and the internet to build an abundant, passion driven business.
Overtime, I realized that the biggest challenge for most of my clients and even for my own business was not having a plan or a system I could follow to ensure success. So at the encouragement of my own coach and mentor, I took my experience, knowledge and wisdom, checked them against the successes of my clients and put everything together into a simple 4 step system designed to take you from dream to reality in your business. This is how the Planting the Seeds for Success System™ was born.
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What is The Planting the Seeds For Success System™?
The Planting the Seeds for Success System™ provides passion-driven, soul-based business owners the tools they need to re-align their existing business or launch a new business that is grounded in their passion and purpose.
The system comprised of four key components, each designed to lay a strong foundation for supporting the right next step in your business growth. The system follows a logical progression from dream to the reality.
By following this proven system, you will move out of the confusion, overwhelm and financial struggle so many passion-driven business owners experience, into clarity, focus and prosperity.
The 4 Steps of The Planting the Seeds For Success System™ :
- Preparing for Growth by Cultivating Your Soul Purpose Business Brand
- Strengthening Your Roots by Developing a Solid Business Structure
- Growing Strong by Implementing Time-saving, Client-focused Business Systems
- Expanding Your Reach by Engaging in Collaborative Partnerships and Projects
For more information (including details on each of the 4 steps), please visit the Planting the Seeds for Success System™ information page.
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What kinds of clients do you work with?
I believe that it is critical for service-based, passion-driven business owners, like myself to work with their Perfect Client, meaning the client consistently has breakthrough and transformative experiences, the client loves working with me and I love working with the client. This creates an amazing dynamic and ensures success in the client’s business as well as my own.
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Here are some of the qualities that are part of the profile for my Perfect Client:
- Service-based, passion-driven business women who are: coaches, consultants, speakers, wellness practitioners, healers, metaphysical consultants, and creative souls such as writers and artists.
- Solo business owners who feel compelled to make a difference in the world and transform their clients’ lives.
- They feel a connection to and are guided by a higher source and tap into this Divine Source frequently to help guide their lives and business.
- Many of them have a vision of where they want to go, but aren’t sure how to get from where they are to where they want to be and as a result, often experience frustration with being “stuck” and feel overwhelmed by the uncertainty of what to do next. They are looking for support to help them birth or re-birth their business so they can begin experiencing the results that they are seeking.
- They are open to the possibilities that come with new thoughts and ideas and are committed to doing what it takes to transition their business so they can help more people.
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How do I know if working with you or investing in your products and programs are right for me?
You are most likely a good match for me and the work I do if you…
- See and treat your business as just that a business and not a hobby
- Are serious about growing your business and you are ready to do what it takes to make that happen
- Are willing to go within to Unearth Your Inner Expert and bring your core passion and core purpose to the forefront of your business
- Are excited by the prospect of having clarity and focus in your business that allows you to consistently attract perfect, paying clients and create a sustainable flow of income into your business
- Are determined to only offer products, programs and services that you LOVE and that are grounded in your core passion and core purpose
- See the importance of creating an authentic brand for your business so you can step into your BIG Business Vision and help more people doing what you love
- Understand that a thriving business requires more than just passion, it requires commitment and the willingness to take action
- Are willing to set goals that feel like a stretch and take guided action that is slightly beyond your comfort zone to help you and your business grow
- Value yourself and your business enough to regularly invest time, energy and resources in their growth
- Take responsibility for and are committed to your own success
- Value the support and accountability of a mentor/coach on your journey to achieve your goals
- Feel strongly about forging lasting, supportive relationships with your clients, helping them to make the best decision for them and their business…even if it means losing a “sale”
In short, I work best with women who own their own business and who are extremely passionate about what they do. They are inspired to use their soul-based business as the vehicle by which they step fully into their power, bring forward their “inner expert” and allow themselves to share their gifts with the world.
They see their businesses as an extension of who they are and as a catalyst to bring about transformation and change to those they serve and to the world! I understand that each of my clients is a unique and magnificent being and that when it comes to defining goals and dreams your definitions can and will vary. This is why I offer products, services and programs in a variety of ways and at varying price points. You choose the best fit for you at this time!
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Can I still work with you one on one if I am just starting out in my business?
As I mentioned above, the majority of my one on one clients already have established businesses. However, if you are serious about starting your business, ready to invest time, energy and resources and meet most, if not all, of the criteria above, we might be a good fit for one-on-one work. Otherwise I would love to support you with some of my other products and classes.
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Is there anyone you WON’T work one on one with?
I don’t work with people who say they are serious about their business, but treat it as if it were a hobby. I frequently challenge my clients to go beyond your comfort zone, to expand your thinking and in doing so, expand your business. I always assign action items between sessions to keep you moving forward and growing.
If you are someone who struggles to take action and can’t commit to taking the action agreed upon in sessions, then we probably won’t be a good fit for each other.
I won’t work with someone who makes excuses, sees themselves as a victim, blames others for their lack of progress or constantly complains about the work it takes to be a success in their business.
Although I welcome thoughts and feedback on my programs I will not work with clients who challenge and question every aspect of my work. It may sound harsh, but I strongly believe in the power of creating Perfect Client relationships. This is where the client and I absolutely LOVE working with each other, we resonate at a core level in our style and approach. There are lots of great mentors out there and if my style and program approach are not a good fit for you then I invite you not to work with me and to find someone whose style and approach is more in alignment with your own.
If any of the scenarios I have described above describe you, then we probably will not work well together. I have very clear boundaries around this issue, so please be honest with yourself, because I will be lovingly honest with you.
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How can I work one on one with you if I am ready?
There are several ways you can work with me, but perhaps the best place to start is with my complimentary 20 Minute Strategy Session. This laser focused session gives you a taste of what our work together would be like and you get some expert advice for moving your business forward.
If I have a session schedule and need to cancel or miss the session what do I do?
You can view Kim’s cancellation policy here:
http://www.kimturcotte.com/cancellation-policy/
Do you have a sales policy and/or offer a guarantee?
You can view Kim’s Sales Policy here: