The weekly lessons  for The Start were easy to follow and so many resources were provided. I think the cost for the value was a steal! I loved the group coaching calls even though I couldn’t attend live. I even signed a client before the course was finished, and still have leads rolling in!

The program gave me the confidence to actually start my own business, encouragement to know I wasn’t alone and other people are doing this.

I could continue to sit on the sidelines or take action to make this business a reality, and The Start gave me the actionable plan that I needed.

The Start taught me about building a virtual assisting business from the ground up. Prior to taking the course, I did not have a business and wasn’t confident enough to get started. Having all information condensed and taking actionable steps in small pieces was extremely helpful for me. It didn’t feel overwhelming to begin this journey into the virtual assisting world and thanks to The Start I feel confident and hopeful I will land a clients and build my business.

The coaching calls were definitely helpful. There were a few times that I had really specific questions and Sara was able to answer them during the live calls even though I was not able to attend. Even though I was part of a group cohort for The Start, I felt supported by Sara. 

Thanks to Sara’s matchmaking service available to all The Start students, I was able to land 2 discovery calls thus far from her network. I have loved getting practice and experience under my belt!

What I loved most about The Start was Sara’s energy and the way she made everything seem clear and easy to understand. I felt like each week I not only learned and understood more, but I got a shot of motivational encouragement to go along with it. 

I appreciate the time and energy that Sara puts into this course and how genuine her engagement is. It never felt like once we signed up/paid for the course we were on our own. I appreciated that very much. I was also repeatedly blown away by how much knowledge and information Sara has and is willing to share and give. She has the answer to any question readily available and it is always so spot on. I love how she thinks and how her brain works!

When I began The Start my business was a wish and idea. By the end of the course, I had already had my first discovery call and was a million times more confident than when I started. The Start truly set me up with a business and the confidence that I needed to move forward and continue to work after the program ended.

I loved how the modules and extra resources with each lesson in The Start were so easily digestible. I liked the accountability with the daily lessons and having the opportunity to ask any questions during the group coaching calls.

Since The Start, I have started working with two new clients and have expanded my network. 

I’m now much more aware of all of the adaptable skills I have from previous corporate jobs that I can bring into the online world.

It’s clear that Sara is an expert in the VA space and I feel confident that this programme has laid the foundations for me to continue expanding.

The Start was perfect for the guidance and accountability I needed at the time where I had nowhere else to turn and very little money to invest in my learning. I loved how Sara really wanted us to use the knowledge that we had to secure our clients with no pressure of learning new tools. 

The Start gave me the foundation that I needed to figure out how to price my services and plan out my income. It also provided the framework for the messaging that I still use to describe how I can help my potential clients in my So-That Statement.

Since completing the program, I started my boutique Strategic Management Firm and now know that my tangible strengths are in Management and Operations.

When I began The Start, my business was a dream and now it is a reality that is bringing in income. I knew that I could do this, but having templates and business models provided and explained provided so much value that I was able to instantly implement into my business. I loved that The Start did exactly what I wanted it to; it took out so much of the guessing game especially around what services I provide and pricing for my services. 

I launched my business during Week 2. Since then I have had 5 clients; 2 project based and 3 on monthly retainers. My goal initially was to make $1,000 my first month and $2,500 for November and December. So far my income for the combined months is $3,000 and will be at least $3,600.

Because I was provided so much knowledge during The Start, I’ve been able to launch my business with confidence. I know my value add and what I can offer. I also know that I won’t land every client, every discovery call won’t be a match and that’s okay.

I’d say that prior to The Start, my confidence and sense of self-accomplishment was very low. But now that I have graduated and have been able to put the program into action, my confidence has sky-rocketed! Being able to do what I love, in the capacity that I have with the encouragement from Sara, has made all the difference.

I loved the community and connectedness of the program. Being able to go through a program like this with like-minded women, felt comforting and like this was that much more do-able! In my first month since graduating The Start, I’ve signed 4 clients and have matched my 8am-5pm Full-Time job Salary! I can’t wait to scale more over the next month and leave my 8am-5pm for good. 

I don’t know if there is a way to describe HOW beneficial it was, but if I could rate it on a scale of 1-10, I would have to give it an INFINITY. I am a REAL business owner now and it’s unreal to even think of.

The Start provided me with small bite size info, mentorship that was empowering, and a good level of technical info. It helped me to have a better understanding of my baseline, where to go from there and how to achieve results in my business. 

Because of this program, my biz now has a clear statement. I now know my direction. I understand my values and I know how to sell my skills! All of that is pretty awesome!

The Start is a great place to connect with other ass-kicking virtual queens! After each group call, I felt inspired and motivated to keep challenging myself in expanding my business. This program gave me the boost I needed to make the jump! 

I appreciate the matchmaking leads and because of those I was able to set up discovery calls and practice selling myself!

Within 6 weeks, I was able to create a legit business (name, bank account, etc.) and contract two clients. One of those clients is my former employer!

I love that the content of The Start was easy to digest and the videos were concise and engaging. I also love that the Matchmaking Bonus is included in the course!

The Start helped me figure out the best pricing structure for my services and it has given me the added confidence to do what I love. In 3 weeks, I landed one dream client and had a proposal sent to another!

After completing the program, I feel like I have some tangible steps to move my business forward.

I loved the style and pace of The Start. It was a fast six week course, but the content was in small consumable bites. It was easy to set aside the time to work through the course and still have time to do the homework – keeping me on track through the six weeks. Sara really helps you feel good about where you are and making this work for you.  

By week four of the program, I had already booked my first discovery call and by week six, I had booked two more.

By the end, I felt like I had so much information and I could confidently talk to potential clients, sign them, and manage my business. That was key for me. Making this business work for me and not creating a similar business environment to my 9-5.

The Start helped me START my business. Pun intended.

I loved that we were able to go at our own pace with each assignment in the program. It’s a very supportive atmosphere! The group calls were a great addition and it’s nice to get the email leads even if you’re not at the stage of taking clients.

With The Start, I realized that the skills I have are very much in need and that I will succeed as a Virtual Assistant/Social Media Manager.