Today we’d like to introduce you to Venniece Robbins.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I’d always had a dream of starting my own business and it scared me! Every time I thought about it – it seemed too big for me to achieve. I had been in the life coaching work for nearly twenty years and I had a desire to see life coaching done in a particular way. A way that was easily accessible and affordable for anyone. I didn’t come from a family of entrepreneurs. The thought of venturing out and starting my own business was terrifying for me.
After a year of thinking about and planning on starting my Life Coaching business (yes, it took me that long), I did it! In reality, there is nothing scary about starting a business. It just seems that way.
I chose to do 100% of my business online. By default, this includes marketing my business via Facebook. I had no clue how to do social media marketing. Before I started my business, I was rarely on the Facebook platform. I just logged on to see pics of my grandkids. I started my Facebook business page with only my friends and family following my page – I had less than 60 people. I hired a business coach to help train and develop me in the skills of marketing. It has been two years since I officially launched my business.
Besides focusing on learning the skills of how to grow my business, I have focused on building a vibrant, diverse community of people. I relate to each person as amazing human beings that are up to huge things in life!
In the past year, through my business, I have done the following:
• My Facebook page (my community) went from 17 people to 15,000+ people in one year;
• I have written 5 books (two of them will be published in hardcopy in 2018);
• I developed over 30 Life Coaching courses;
• I have been leading a daily inspirational broadcast via FaceBook LIVE Monday-Friday at 6:30am CST.
Over 92,000 people have participated in this broadcast;
• I have worked with new Life Coaching clients from all over the United States;
• I have received countless testimonies of people being inspired about life, experiencing personal
breakthroughs that have been reported from LIVE prayer;
• I designed my website and I love it! www.venniece.com
In February 2018, I launched a new program that is phenomenal! It’s called 360 Life Coaching Group. Life Coaching for mind.body.spirit. We have had breakthrough results in this group! My goal this year is to triple the number of people I serve through my life coaching business.
Next month, I am being featured on Facebook as a small business owner who has created a strong Facebook community with a great culture! I am so honored to receive such a special acknowledgment!
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
My journey has been one of overcoming my own fear. I do not look like a fearful person. I have accomplished some pretty amazing results in my career. However, each time I have set out to do something new that is bigger than anything I have ever imagined, I encounter my own limitation. This phenomenon is not unique to me. This is what happens whenever anyone commits to a bigger reality than the one they have now.
My advice to women who are just setting out of their journey to do three things:
1. Invest in your personal growth and development. Your business has a “ceiling” and that ceiling is you. The investment in personal growth courses has been invaluable in my journey as a business owner. I don’t know what I don’t know. We have blind spots that limit our success. Personal growth courses not only help you see your blind spots, but they give you practical skills you can use in life. The result? Personal expansion and unprecedented results. I personally invest in 2-4 personal growth courses each year.
2. As a business owner, you are a marketer. Especially when you are just starting out. Learn how to market your business. A huge tip for being a great marketer is: relationship. You are building relationships with people. People buy from someone they like and trust. Be sure to focus on building great relationships.
3. Identify your “tribe” – your tribe are people who are like minded and will be your biggest advocate for your success. Other small business owners, people who are up to big things in their lives and life-coaches/businesses coaches are fabulous potential tribe members.
There will be days that you don’t know if you are going to make it. It REALLY helps to have someone who believes in you to remind you “Hey, YOU GOT THIS!”
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about The Journey Life Coaching – what should we know?
I am known for my holistic approach to personal growth. I take a mind, body and spirit approach. All of who we are leads to the results we produce. I am a huge advocate of people learning how to take care of all of who you are. I have a strong emphasis on brain training. We hear about training our bodies, but rarely do we hear about training our brain. And yet, the brain is fundamental to our success. I am also a nutritionist, I love helping people get and stay healthy.
360 Life Coaching Group Subscription:
– Group Life Coaching approach.
– Discover and be the best version of you.
– $77 each month
FreeStyle Cooking Subscription:
– FreeStyle Cooking is a recipe subscription.
– Each week, two healthy recipes are emailed (includes the shopping list).
– Includes a member’s area with a recipe library and “how-to” cooking videos.
– $7.97 each month
Do you recommend any apps, books or podcasts that have been helpful to you?
I am a huge believer in Landmark Worldwide’s education. This was the first personal growth education I participated in. I actually worked for Landmark and was highly trained as a Life Coach in this company. I think everyone should take at least 1 of Landmark’s courses.
I also have a great business coach. Her name is Sandi Krakowski. I found Sandi on Facebook. She has been a massive resource in my business.
Pricing:
- 360 Life Coaching Group Subscription: – Group Life Coaching approach. – Discover and be the best version of you. – $77 each month
- FreeStyle Cooking Subscription: – FreeStyle Cooking is a recipe subscription. – Each week, two healthy recipes are emailed (includes the shopping list). Includes a member’s area with a recipe library and “how-to” cooking videos. – $7.97 each month
Contact Info:
- Address: 7941 Katy Freeway, #166
Houston, Texas 77024 - Website: www.venniece.com
- Email: info@venniece.com
- Instagram: @venniecer
- Facebook: @venniecerobbins
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