My office is located on the west bay and I have the pleasure of seeing ducks diving, swans swimming and birds nesting when I look out my window. I joke half way when I say that I won't be abel to live on the water so I will just have to work on it!
It's overwhelming and exciting all at the same time when we start something new. Instead of adding something for a new years resolution, I am just going to trying do what I do best- empower and inspire people!
I am embarking on marketing my new counseling practice and this means brushing up on marketing skills, seeking new ways to meet and greet and importantly being prayerfully considerate of God's plan for my life.
So, if you are trying something new, here are a few things that I have learned that may help you get started.
- Start with what you know and who you know
- Look for area resources like the Chamber of Commerce, local start up business services and local advertising to get the word out
- Network with area professionals by having coffee or lunch
- Be bold and ask people for endorsements and becoming a referral source
- Activate memberships that reach your target audience
- Develop a business plan based on what you "really" want vs. what sounds good
- Checkout Ted Talks for inspiration - (There is one called "Know Your Purpose in 5 Minutes")
- Hammer out letters to area professionals and include business cards - for counseling I am reaching out to doctors, beauticians, nail techs, pastors, school counselors and area professionals
- Spend time with friends exploring your passions and decide what makes you "sing"
- Trust that God's plan is the best plan
I am learning that patience is key and that all good things take time. Instead of being discouraged about all of my "to do's" I am trying to be encouraged at all of my potential opportunities to make a difference. Just yesterday I received an endorsement from a young client that I had worked with over the years when her parents got divorced and it reminded me to focus on my goal which is to "make a difference". When I go to my grave I want to see Jesus smiling and saying "well done my child". A simple but important goal, for a life worth living!
I share her words as a reminder that all of us make a difference to someone!
Dear Kim,
I suffered from anxiety for a long
time. Down this road I was going of anxiety, an angel came and stopped me in my
tracks. This beautiful angel guided me down this path where I could be free and
express myself in any way I wanted to. She showed me that miracles were real
and that God can help me through anything. This angel was you Kim.
You helped me so much, with the
breathing tricks, to writing out my feelings in a journal. You helped me
talking about what I was feeling. The stress I was under was unbearable. I was
so worried, and I over thought things until you showed me the way to handle my
stress. You invited my parents to help me cope with them. Both my parents and I
know how to talk with each other thanks to you.
Thank you so much for all the
wonderful years. I’ve gotten so far in life- You are an absolute blessing.
Love,
Alexis
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