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Testimonials from my Coaching/Create Your Group Clients:
“I have now read the 2.0 version which I think has more things that I expected from the first version. The 2.0 version is certainly a very welcomed improvement, and I am happy with it. I have dabbled in several businesses since I was 10, but I’ve had my first successful business for the last 5+ years. As a result of that, and having been a marketing expert for over 8 years, I found the first version basic, but the 2.0 version certainly takes that a few notches up. My Association will be launched in 2009, and you can bet I’ll be referring to both versions of the course. Thank you for putting such a product out there. You and Rob Skrob are the only ones that have provided worthwhile material on starting an association. And, I’ve got to say… initially, I was going to launch a membership program type of community, but your course convinced me that an association is the way to go. Well done and thank you Sheri for what you’re offering!” –Habiba, CEO of Global Association of Small Professional Practice Owners (GASPPO)
“I just wanted to say that CYG did an awesome job getting us started in our membership-based businesses. I’ve been checking out this concept for a couple of years, but it wasn’t until I got involved in Create Your Group that I actually got fired-up and did something about it! I’m so excited about the International Association of Women in Family Enterprises (IAWIFE), and it shows!” –Sandy Reed, President of the International Association of Women in Family Enterprises (IAWIFE)
“I LOVE Create Your Group and Sheri McConnell! She’s my favorite coach and mentor! You have such great information to share and in such a concrete and easy-to-understand manner.”–Ann Leach, Director of Life Preservers
“The Create Your Group Blueprint and Tool Kit are the tools you need for teaching you how to create your new membership-based business. This really works! We tripled our membership while promoting our first virtual free event using her techniques. Sheri is sincere, warm, humorous, and really smart too!”–Linda Joy Myers, President and Founder of the National Association of Memoir Writers
“Once I came up with the idea for the National Association of Pet Rescue Professionals (NAPRP), I couldn’t get it out of my head. The idea of giving people working in rescue and humane organizations the tools and information they needed to save more pet’s lives was so exciting to me I knew it was right, particularly given my background and experience as an animal shelter volunteer, vet tech, and pet book author. Fortunately, because I’m a member of NAWW, I knew about the Blueprint and Toolkit. After I decided to start NAPRP, I invested in the Blueprint and devoured the information. I read every article, tip, checklist, and transcript and developed my own plan, so I was able to launch the NAPRP site about 6 weeks after I finished going through the toolkit. The support I’ve received on the Q and A calls from Sheri has been invaluable. It’s so helpful to talk to someone who has “been there and done that!” -Susan Daffron–President & Founder-National Association of Pet Rescue Professional
“Sheri McConnell has been an awesome support as I created the International Association of Weight Loss Coaches. I would never have believed it was possible to accomplish so much so fast. Sheri’s Create Your Group Blueprint broke the process down in to manageable steps that boosted my confidence. She has shared wisdom and resources freely throughout the tool kit, coaching sessions and group calls. I have felt totally supported through my association’s launch and beyond! It has been a wonderful adventure that will keep growing – thank you Sheri!”- Keri K. Silk, MS–President and Founder–International Association of Weight Loss Coaches
“I truly believe that one of the fastest ways to reach your goals and achieve your dreams is to follow in the footsteps of successful leaders. That is why, giving our members access to Success Experts, is one of the cornerstone of The Daring member’s benefits. As my coach and mentor, Sheri played that role for me. I was able to benefit from her invaluable knowledge and lessons-learned. She challenged me to think differently on certain aspects and she was right. I followed her guidance and in the end I am glad I did! Thanks so much.”- Francine Allaire, Chief Daring Officer and Founder of the International Society of Daring Women
“The group coaching session was a godsend today. I had been waiting for my ‘aha’ moment when everything would fall into place and that happened today during that call. I was writing furiously so I wouldn’t lose all the thoughts I had that the call brought to me. The previous calls and the individual coaching have all been there to set the stage – I don’t believe in randomness in these things – but I do believe in preparation that leads to understanding. Your patient coaching have provided just the mix I needed to attain my goal. Thanks.” - Karen Ritchie, President & Founder of the NAAHF
“Sheri McConnell helped me realize my dream of creating an organization with a mission to help students manage stress and learn the real secrets to lifelong success and happiness. Her one-on-one coaching more than paid for itself and her Create Your Group Blueprint walked me step by step to creating Campus Calm and The International Campus Calm University Student Association. I’m writing this as I’m sitting in a luxury suite where I’m getting paid handsomely to speak at a very prestigious college with over 30,000 students. To get paid to do what I love and to help others is AMAZING. This would not have been possible without Campus Calm and without the business model Create Your Group teaches. Thank you Sheri for changing my life!” - Maria Pascucci, President & Founder of the CampusCalm
“I am reading and listening to the Blueprint for starting your membership-based business and have to say it is terrific–I am learning so much. Thanks so much for your knowledge and this Blueprint program. It is changing my life.”
- Linda Joy Myers, Ph.D.
Author of Becoming Whole: Writing Your Healing Story & Don’t Call Me Mother
“Sheri McConnell is a motivator, an inspiration, and most of all, a professional woman with a wealth of information. I have enjoyed all of our “think tank” conversations and many of your ideas have catapulted me to the next level of business. Thanks again!”
- Julie Ann Halick, Baby Play Room
“You are one of the best coaches/mentors out there! Your knowledge of product and marketing development is amazing! And the way you deliver your advice is always positive. Thanks so much!”
- Tina Games-Evans, Coach for Moms
“Thank you for your resources this morning on our call. I wish I had these resources a year ago, before I struggled with several webmasters and shopping carts to get where I am at today. At least I now have some good systems in place and can continue to move forward.”
- Diane Alba-Means,
Author of Feng Shui Fashion Makeover for Success - A Woman’s Guide to Empowering Your Personal Style
Testimonials from the Create Your Group Experts:
“People are going to view you as a leader in your industry. You’re going to have to create innovative solutions. People are going to look up to you. People are going to want to be around you, mastermind with you, and that’s huge. The results that stem from running an association, all the products, programs, events, joint venture partnerships that I’m able to pull together, that has taken me well into six figures. And not only that but the rate of growth is anywhere between 500 to 1000 percent just in over the last few years. So I took a gigantic leap thanks to the association.”
- Milana Leshinsky, President of the ACCPOW.com
“Your sphere of influence multiplies many, many times over in terms of being able to have people that are very pleased with what you’re doing and they actively want to be affiliated with you. They will help you reach out and do what you need to do. Maybe not in the volunteer way but certainly in making more introductions and helping you increase your sphere of influence.”
- Leslie Grossman, President of the Women’s Leadership Exchange
“When you have an association, you have an immediate platform”.
- Dotsie Bregel, President of the NABBW.com
“I’m very comfortable contacting someone who I don’t know but who I know of simply because I do have a platform that I can reference that lends immediate credibility. They may not be interested in what I’m proposing or what I’m offering but nine times out of ten, I will always get the call because I can say, ‘Check out my online community.’”
- Kim Fulcher, CEO of Compass Life Designs
“We are the gatekeeper to the direct sellers, the people in this profession. And other people are recognizing that if they want to reach this marketplace, then they want to come to us.”
- Direct Women’s Selling Alliance
Testimonials Regarding the National Association of Women Writers:
“I was so pleased with the information I received from the NAWW that I renewed (in advance) for year two.”
- Karen Kundin“The NAWW is such a well-thought-out organization. The wonderful programs you provide through this association provide such great opportunities for writers. Kudos. And, keep up the good work you do.”
- Susan Wingate“After being in PR and writing for close to 30 years - with the last 5 being on my own - I’m really excited to be part of a group of women who have “been there, done that”. Being a freelance writer can be lonely & isolating. I’m looking forward to coming back into “the world” through NAWW! Already your resources have served to be invaluable. Thanks again & good luck.”
- Lisa Ben-Haim“Thanks a million. These teleseminars are helping me so much with focusing on my writing business goals and getting the message out there to my potential customers. I really enjoy them! Thanks so much!”
- Lana Straub“Thanks for these fabulous seminars! I have gotten so much valuable information from them– frankly, the seminars alone (especially the fact that we can get transcripts and audio files to check out at our own convenience) are worth the membership dues. You’re doing a GREAT job. Cheers!”
- Laurie Fosner“This month’s teleseminar was just fabulous! I wanted to express my gratitude to Penny for sharing her wide wealth of knowledge with us all. Thanks so much.”
- Julie Quinn“You not only offer valuable information but you also help me through your constant presence in my life. You keep me focused and motivated. Thanks!”
- Sue Baumgardner
Testimonials Regarding the Association of Web Entrepreneurs:
“I am in AWE (pardon the pun!) of the volume of information and realize now, more than ever, how I NEEDED your services!”
- Susan Brownell“I have identified a name, secured a web site address and a location, identified my mission, goals, business plan, etc., created a rough draft of my logo, and now I am in the process of creating content for my web site. You have helped me in this process. I would also like to tell you that the information that you have shared has created a short cut for me to help establish a website-based business. And, I would like to thank you for doing and giving all that you do.”
- Pamela Williams“I gotta tell ya, I was totally blown away by how much info your members have access to for their measly little subscription fee. Not that $175 is measly, but my God, we are getting “everything you ever wanted to know and then some” from our membership fee. What you’ve put together has got to be the absolute best value on the Web. I’m not exaggerating. You win, hands-down, by providing the most value for the dollar. What a fantastic job you’ve done! My hat’s off to you!”
-Angel Brown“I have enjoyed our coaching tremendously. You are an inspiration for all women who want to enjoy the freedom (although it is hard work) that comes with owning and growing a business.”
- Joyce Restaino“We just finished the AWE coaching call on Lead Generation - Build Your Golden Egg. I just wanted to say how valuable this 90-minute coaching call was. I have a business plan and I was starting to run out of ideas for things I can do right now to build my business and drive targeted traffic to my website. You helped give me MANY ideas and practical, low-cost solutions that I will be implementing immediately! I truly do not think I would be able to launch the business of my dreams without a group like this! THANK YOU!”
- Maria Pascucci“You have helped to move me along in my professional online thinking as well as in actual technology product development. You are an amazing woman. Working with you has gotten me much closer to my business goals.”
- Consuelo Meux“I just read through two of the free products and listened to the Group Coaching session today on Creating Websites. Thank you for all this fantastic information. I love being a part of this group!”
- Maria Pascucci“I am getting a lot out of the one-on-one sessions with you as I work through my business plan. It has been a very big help for keeping me on track and because of the ideas you have suggested. I am more hopeful I will be able to create a plan which provides me with a solid platform for creating the type of company I want to present to the world, allow me to make a living from it, and provide me with more free time (my ultimate goal).”
- Elizabeth Owen
