So often, I get the question “What do you do?”

Well, to be plain honest, I dread that question!

Mostly because the answer is a work in progress…

I don’t have my One Thing nailed down, and somehow, feel a little ashamed to give that answer. Not that I should at all. In fact, only a very tiny minute percentage of people KNOW what their One Thing is.

Sure lots of people work for some place, or Do a certain Job, but is it the One Thing that they were custom tailored for by God to accomplish here on the third rock from the sun??

If they truly searched their hearts most would say “Not Exactly?” Well, I am now Publicly admitting that my quest is in-process, under-construction and TBD on what “I Do”.

So here in the text below, is one example for you, of a “thing” I do, in relation to my Coaching Services. This is an actual conversation, I had tonight, online with an important person who is reaching out for a possible partnership to help her improve her situation…

Feel free to leave your comments or critiques below, I would love a little “coaching” to help me, help others, in the best way possible. Thanks and Enjoy.
The name “Kristin” has been made up, and the words are posted with her permission 🙂

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Today: 10:02pm

Kristin:
what do you charge for your financial coaching?

Me:
🙂 Thx for asking 🙂 I have a personal coaching service available, we could work together based on a price that works for you. What is going on right now? Or are you asking for a friend?

Kristin:
well my friend needs it too! I guess I was just thinking something along the lines of helping distrubite my money better and pay off debt faster…

Me:
I like your thinking, and agree with that very much 🙂 the big question really is Why 🙂

Kristin:
i have a daughter and would liek to save her for college go on vacation and own a house someday with some land

Me:
Hmnm, those are some tasty goals! How bad do you want them??

Kristin:
very bad… I don’t want to live pay check to pay check and work 2 jobs as i am doing now

Me:
You are sounding like someone who can really truly make that happen. Do you believe you can do it?

Kristin:
yes! Right now I am working 2 jobs and going to school full time for medical assistant
I would like to go back and get my criminal justice as well… just to have 2 degrees even if they are only assoicates degrees with the economy you just never know what kind of job you are going to find in what field.. ..

Me:
I have expanded my financial coaching to begin with a little life coaching type stuff that can lead toward wanting freedom from debt/financial stability. The big thing I am finding is that we really need to know the WHY before we decide that we want the finance stuff. Sounds like you are working really hard right now!

Kristin:
I am. Being a single mother is not easy and the things that we NEED are not CHEAP either… However I just bought a newer car, but would like to pay off some things and have enoght in savings incase something were to go wrong with it or get laid off that I would have some in savings that we could live off of while looking for another job… or as you know life happens and things come up unexpected and you have to come up with that money right then and there. I just want to be able to live comfortably if there is such a thing and have a decent life for my daughter to where we could go and do fun things like go on vacation once a year and so forth

Me:
I have a problem Kristin…

Kristin:
whats that?

Me:
I think waaay bigger than most people…
I think you deserve what you mentioned, BUT A WHOLE WHOLE WHOLE Lot more than even that!!!

Kristin:
ok so tell me what you are thinking? Every car loan I have had i have paid off early I always pay more than what the payment is if i can or sometimes try to make 2 in one month…
so… you are thinking you might be able to help me with this?? do you help come up with a bill schedule and money management?

Me:
I think you are working tooo hard and you and your daughter deserve to feel a whole new level of financial peace. Yes of course the bill schedule, money management are a part I can help you with. But the bigger thing, is that if you are open to it, we can talk a little about some truths of how to make a future for yourself that is waaay beyond maybe what you already are thinking…. NOT that money is the key to happiness by any means. Because today, you have what you have, and you and your daughter can share a smile and be happy, today with exactly everything the way it is…
The bigger your desire, the further you can go!

Kristin:
This is awesome! I am ready for this!!

Me:
The cost associated with this kind of coaching creates a commitment on your part to take it very seriously, and get your money’s worth out of the process. Tell me a price number that starts to make you nervous…

Kristin:
What you said really touched me and I have had a rough patch with my childs father and I am just trying to move on with my life and get started on the right foot and KNOW myself that I DON”T NEED ANYONE TO HELP ME with my financial aspect. you know? I am NOT one to ask for money. I would go days with out eating if thats what it meant to make sure my child had enough food. Sorry kinda vented to ya. A price range on coaching that makes me nervous? how long does it go for, for the price? or do you to a session at a time?

Me:
Kristin – you are a great Mom full of love and commitment to your daughter, I can feel that in your words. This kind of coaching can take many forms. I am actually working on re-vamping my entire process. It is so coincidental that you’ve messaged me tonight. Good coaching involves Listening, Challenging, Supporting and Following Up. What would that look like to you?? I am asking because, I would like to hear from your perspective, the best way I can accomplish those 4 things for you?

Kristin:
I think that would be good! And relates to someone wanting happiness not only finical but in their daily lives. and the following up part i think is great for the simple fact that it holds people responsible for what they are doing while you are helping them.

Me:
Does that sound like 4 sessions to you? Or More, Or Less? Support could be email, phone, text…

Kristin:
yes

Me:
Okay, so for you, what sounds like a reasonable price for a service like that?

Kristin:
I don’t know… I have never looked into anything of this matter and don’t want to cheat you anything for your services

Me:
That’s okay Kristin 🙂 I want to be able to help people in the exact situation that you are in. And I want to set a price that will help them take the advice very seriously, as that will only benefit the client, and their future even more. I don’t however want it to be so out of the reach, that someone in your situation could never afford it.

Kristin:
That is awesome of you that you do that with different clients… I am getting ready to move and my rent is going down and with my crazy schedule would you think that **$____.__ is fair or is that too low? I feel bad throwing a number out there… I really don’t want to cheat you of your job bc I wouldn’t want someone asking me to take a pay cut you know!

Me:
Kristin – You are showing the courage is in you to make things happen by even taking this step. Yes **$____.__is a number that we can work with. Let’s look at a 3 session program of Listening, Challenging and Following Up, with Support Throughout. I have a LOT of Tools that are specific to personal financial coaching, that are the same ones used in Dave Ramsey’s home offices, for their clients as well, from the average to high-profile client. I know they work, if we can work together to stick to the plans. How does that feel?

Kristin:
That sounds good! I will get my schedule for next week at my full time job and I can message you on here and get back with you on a day?

Me:
Yes, that sounds great. I look forward to seeing you hitting your goals and watching your new future unfold 🙂 You Deserve It!

Kristin:
Thank you so much Aaron and I will be talking to you soon! Thanks again!

Me:
Great! Now I have 1 more question!!

Kristin:
Whats that?

Me:
If I make this completely anonymous. Would you mind if I post this conversation up as my weekly blog post?? I think you can help others out there, by showing you want to work your way to a better life for you and your daughter. Whaddya think?

Kristin:
for sure! anything that will help you!! I will help get your word out there… I have a few friends that are struggling as well. I planned on telling them about it! what is your site that you past this on?

Me:
Awesome! Thank you so much. I will be posting it up tonight on www.weirdforgood.com my weekly blog – You’re now going to be a blog-star! But no one will know it’s you 🙁 🙂

Kristin:
awesome! I can’t wait to see what others have to say and see if it helps more people!
Great, Me Too! Talk to you early next week to set up a schedule!
awesome thank you Aaron!

Me:
Thank You Kristin!

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Well, there ya’ go folks, There’s one thing I do. Would love to hear feedback on this one, for Me, and for “Kristin’s” sake!!

Sincerely,

Aaron Nichols

** – Pricing – I’ve chosen to leave the decided-upon pricing out of this public version of the conversation. I hope it comes across in the wording that the price is tailored to the client’s needs/abilities. As mentioned, my coaching services are currently undergoing an overhaul, and also I could tell that with the price that this young single-mother offered to pay, she is Very serious about her own development, and I have a great feeling about her commitment and possibility to succeed!

If you have any questions about coaching, pricing or living in freedom, please email me at aaron@truenorthffc.com