MAY 2020
For me, the Academy has actually been a life-changing experience and without it I don’t think I would have had the confidence or the push I needed to really go for it and start my business properly and live my dream.
I will never forget Phil’s response in the discovery meeting when I asked about the course being on a Thursday morning and other work commitments and he said ‘If you can’t commit to that then are you really serious?’ – at the time I was a bit surprised but it was a harsh truth I needed to hear, and quitting my job to start my business was the best decision I have ever made.
I found most of the modules really beneficial and they made me think about things I never would have otherwise, and I strongly believe my business has more structure and a stronger footing going forward because of it.
As well as the business knowledge I have gained, I would say the people have been the best part. The support of the others on the course has given me so much more confidence; just knowing someone else that is in the same boat as you is invaluable! I now have 17 or so other people I can message to ask for help or get advice if I need to!
I have worked with quite a few of the other members from this year and have also gained a lot of business from referrals through them, and through meeting other connections through the Academy networking events – which I would never have thought to go to before the academy.