Raving Clients
“Choosing to be a part of Next Level CEO was truly life changing. As the CEO of my business I knew that I was ready to move my business forward and to the Next Level, and I knew Shannon was the person to get me there. Working with this incredible group of CEO’s, all from different walks of life was invaluable. Every person in our group genuinely wanted to see my next level dreams come to fruition. The conversations we had, sitting around a beautiful table, with delectable meals, only enhanced this overall experience. I left my week with Shannon with a clear plan, so many answers to questions I didn’t even realize I had, and an exciting and energized focus on my next steps. I would invest in this unique event over and over again!”
“I really enjoyed being surrounded by women who know the next step is possible, but just needed a few ideas to really put their plan in action. We all had the answers within us, and by the end of our time together, it was clear on what we each needed to do. By masterminding with the others and Shannon at Next Level CEO, I was able to reposition the program on my next sales call and enroll a new student. Beautiful food and conversation is a central theme at this event, and this aspect strengthened the connection between us all and helped enhance our experience. I would definitely recommend Next Level CEO to anyone who is looking for a unique mastermind experience!”
“When I reached out to Shannon, I was looking to build out a scaling strategy that aligned with what I naturally do well and what my high level mission is. I was stuck in the minutia of what structures would drain my time and resources, versus what would source and fulfill me. In our work together, Shannon specifically helped me with three valuable aspects of my business: 1) A scalable model for group coaching that allows me to extend my reach and impact, 2) Facebook Community Strategies, and 3) A valuable and exciting clarity tool to attract new clients. As a result of working with Shannon, I have a crystal clear direction for what’s next in my business, from using small group structure and and 1:1 clients to scaling my impact. If you are thinking about hiring Shannon for your business growth needs, know that she is brilliant at identifying your authentic, real, heart-felt way of building a pipeline of ideal clients. Shannon will also help you identify and implement simple and straightforward ways to build out revenue, while having the relationships and impact you desire.”
“We have just spent the last year creating an online program and found Shannon in her Facebook Group. Her method of hosting educational workshops appealed to me. We decided we wanted to try out this workshop model for ourselves, and so we set up a call with Shannon immediately. Through our work together in The Joyful CEO Program, Shannon has helped us find our niche, tell our story, create a clear message, and built our confidence beyond belief! She has been our cheerleader, our kick in the butt”er”, our shoulder to cry on and is our true friend. We have made more money in Q1 of this year than ALL of last year—and we owe it all to Shannon and her team. We have formed such great relationships with the other student and have made lifelong friends! We are now lifelong members of Shannon’s tribe, and we could not be more grateful to Shannon and what she has helped us do. If you are a coach or consultant sitting on the fence and stalking Shannon, jump in! You will NOT regret it. Shannon cares about your success and strives with her whole heart to give you what you need to soar.”
“Shannon is, in one word, brilliant. Want more words? Generous, fun, authentic, direct, approachable, smart, and oh yeah JOYFUL! This woman walks her walk and talks her talk. She is all about providing value. She helps you cut through the bullshit so that “selling” becomes something you honestly look forward to! I can’t imagine my business being where it is at today without Shannon and her team. I have peace of mind. I am taking the actions that make sense for my business. AND I have more JOY and more TIME in my life!! Hire her now!”
“We have one of the top hypnosis training programs in the world, and our grads become successful hypnotists – yet our marketing wasn’t capturing the essence of our training. We were following standard marketing techniques which were working -yet there wasn’t much joy in the process and I continued to look to hire folks to help me with this part of the business because it didn’t feel fun or enjoyable. When I reached out to Shannon, I was looking for a joyful way to bring in new students, and I wanted every part of my business to be in flow. Shannon teaches practical, easily implementable solutions. Within a week we had a new plan that was working, and it was fun and easy to incorporate because it was something we were already doing yet didn’t realize we could do that for marketing! Shannon finds the gold in your business! Along the way, I was learning the simplicity of her joyful marketing message – so not only were we bringing in more students that were a great fit for our program, but me and my team were learning how to standardize this style of messaging and using it throughout the rest of our business as well. Shannon was able to see the business at a much higher level, and from her vast experience we implemented two fairly easy changes that resulted in doubling our sales that quarter. The ease of marketing was fantastic of course, but working with Shannon is also a joy. The process itself is fun – which means more love and energy are embedded into how you reach clients, which results in clients who already love you and your business. I hiighly recommend working with Shannon–she will notice things in your business and marketing that you’re likely not aware of yet. She has super vision with a heart for truly helping others. She’s not about gimmicks or the latest trends, and working with Shannon means you love your clients and you want the best for them. Shannon will bring that out in you, your team, and your business, and you will likely 10x your investment with her!”
“In just a few hours, Shannon turned my expertise, ideas and goals to launch my first group coaching program into reality. Together we designed a group program series to profit and scale. I left our 1/2 day session feeling confident and armed with a full plan of attack. The program launched and SOLD OUT without a hitch! I even ran the program twice after my initial launch with minor enhancements. Shannon brought her zone genius that made the process dynamic and FUN—and helped me add an extra $27k to my business.”
“When I reached out to Shannon, I as looking to increase my clients in my business. Shannon provided me clarity and non-judgement. We completely rebranded my business, and my business feels more aligned with who I am and what I offer. We figured out what wasn’t working and changed it. I’ve also made connections and had more ideas about how to grow my business both on and off of Facebook. I’ve also narrowed down what I need to do to connect with my clients, instead of throwing spaghetti on a wall to see what sticks! If you are thinking about working with Shannon, DO IT. She is a master at helping you gain clarity and confidence. She’s all about trying new things when the old ones aren’t working and helps you discover what is blocking you and move past them. She asks amazing questions that get you thinking about your business and what you’re doing in a new way.”
“I was looking to “scale” my business and solidify my strategy when I reached out to Shannon for help. I had an idea of what I wanted, but not a strategy that allowed me to keep my business hours AND accomplish all the things I needed. Oddly, I learned through our work together that I didn’t need to “scale” anything in order to have the life I wanted. Having a hearty 1:1 business is exactly what I want and need for now. This was freeing!”
“The strategy that I came away with was to still have my life-blood be private practice, and to keep expanding my voice and my online presence through speaking engagements. As a result of working with Shannon, I had at least one speaking engagement monthly, a vibrant facebook community, a strategy to capture and keep non-client leads, a future marketing strategy that includes drip campaigns, ongoing Career Coaching and Entrepreneur groups, emails/newsletters, and potential membership platform. Mostly, I gained certainty that I had a wonderful business already. Shannon has the best, relationship-first strategy for upleveling your marketing to include groups, campaigns, and online courses, all within an easy to use system. This is her differentiator in the marketing space!”
“Any email or social media marketing piece I’ve seen from Shannon makes me smile, happy, wonder, and be green with envy (the good kind). I absolutely love how she communicates with her people, and I want to show up for my people in the same way.
I have worked with Shannon in different ways and each time I got massive value, great direction (and redirection). If you know how to take action and are open to trying out new things you’ll LOVE working with Shannon. She’s high-energy, high-impact, and super effective in her advice and teachings. Each time I’ve had contact with her, or with her sidekick, Amy I’ve had a big breakthrough in my marketing approach and in my business.
If you want to sell with joy and ease, and without “selling”, you’d be crazy NOT to work with Shannon and her team.”
“My favorite thing about the Confident Expert community is that when I have a question, or I feel stuck, or I am blocked in a certain area, I can check in with that group and say, “Where am I going? What’s the direction? Am I doing something wrong?” And they will give me honest feedback, which really can help me get unstuck. I don’t find a lot of other groups will offer that kind of collaboration that we have with each other. And everybody does such a good job at keeping it very professional. It’s very high level, but really because we all embrace your values. It’s important that we really love on each other. And so it’s super cool. It’s very, very supportive, which I think we all need.”
“The cool thing about TCE is that all of us are at different phases in our business. So we can learn from people who have gone before us. We can learn from people who sometimes aren’t even up to the same speed as we are. But it’s great, because we all come together and we learn from each other. And I have to tell you, there are several times that I have taken a couple of your courses more than one time as a TCE student, and every time I get something new out of it, I get something different out of it. It’s either that the content has been refreshed, because you are great about doing that, refreshing content as we evolve. But also, sometimes I’ve got to hear it a couple times before it really sinks in. And so I love that the content and the learning is constantly evolving.”
“I would say quit messing around with those other programs and that free stuff, and just take your business seriously and invest in your business. The money that you spend, you’re going to make back tenfold. So you need to get past that mindset for the first thing. But when you get off the fence and you invest in your own business, it opens up the doors for everything. You’re going to get more clients, better clients, people who want to pay you for your services. It’s just, energetically, the best thing you could do, because my business totally changed once I got on board and got serious with this. And I saw it shift again, too.“
“What I would tell my best friend is that if you’re looking for an extremely high touch experience. Shannon is not just the only coach in the program, there are other team members who have an expertise. I think we have a call or the availability of a call every week. You don’t always have to get on all the calls. They help you along the way as a community. I’ve been in expensive masterminds and no one is extremely high touch and invested in you.”
The other part of it is that you’re not just getting training, it’s not another one of those things was like, “Oh, do the training. You go on the coaching call and ask about the training.” It’s also developing you as a CEO, as a leader in that way because we talk about building a team. So it’s not just scaling by you doing more and more and more just automating. I think if you really also want to learn how do I actually maintain a human connection in my work? How do I build relationships? How do I show up in a way that engages and connects and is relatable? There’s no other program that really does that and it really sets you up for sustainability.”
“Shannon is a trusted advisor, as well as the other team members. I’m a strong, really independent person and sometimes we need a strong, independent person to help us get in check. And we only respect other strong, independent people, so Shannon is that. If you really know that you’re looking for an advisor, someone that can kick your butt when you need it and hold you accountable as well as a whole community that does that then I definitely say that’s another reason why you want to come into the Confident Expert Program.”
“When I reached out to Shannon for marketing help, I wanted help getting my thoughts clear around my men’s Emotional Intelligence program, tapping into both her brilliant marketing talents, as well as her understanding of how to generate sales–joyfulllly. On top of that, Shannon also understands how to develop curriculum, and I needed a talented professional to help me formulate my ideas around that, as well. Shannon’s clarity, intuition and creativity helped bring out my best ideas, while also helping me motor through some blocks that came up along the way. During our time together, I have filled my two group programs, and also have greater confidence selling on camera. Shannon knows her stuff! She is brilliant, joyful and a pleasure to work with. Every session leads me to greater clarity and action. She is generous with her knowledge and insights, and she cares deeply about helping her clients shine!”
“When I reached out to Shannon, I was looking for help in marketing a new program I was launching. It was important to me to have a coach/consultant that had done what I was looking to accomplish and had done it very successfully. I knew that I could eventually figure it out on my own, but didn’t want to make all the common mistakes. Hiring Shannon helped me eliminate the rookie mistakes and dive right in. Shannon was an amazing sounding board for my ideas and a safe place to explore my craft. She helped me see other options and gave me the permission I needed to be true to my own voice. I also learned marketing and selling skills that I needed in my tool belt to be better at sharing with the world my genius. The results I’ve had with Shannon have been innumerable. In such a short time, I was able to develop a program for my clients, price it for a profit, and market it joyfully. I’ve also learned how to hone my writing skills for marketing content and create a bio that actually says what I want it to say. What I didn’t expect was the personal growth that also came from working with Shannon. I was given an opportunity to meet some of the most amazing humans on the face of the planet as a result of working with Shannon. M. Shannon Hernandez is a leader of leaders. She will hold space for you, let you explore and cheer you on as you go. She will also hold your feet to the fire when needed, to help you stay on course. The biggest thing I would say is that Shannon always comes from a place of love; no matter what. Her commitment to helping you find your path and doing it joyfully is remarkable.”
“When I first looked to hire a Marketing Coach, I really wanted someone who I truly looked up to who walked the walk. It was clear that Shannon not only talked about being successful and how to do it, but she was living it. That was something I really wanted to gain with clearing up my packages, my offer, and how I was going to step out of my comfort zone to market to new audiences. Shannon’s ass-kicking reality checks were a huge eye-opener. The biggest valuable takeaway was the realization that I overcomplicate things when I am left to my own devices. It was so helpful to have that message cleared up and Shannon taught me a way to really work with that in myself in order to move forward with my business growth. As a result of working with Shannon, I have really streamlined and simplified my offering from being an agency to a Brand Strategist, someone who focuses only on what makes me happy, what brings me money, and what really helps my clients. As a result, I’m working less, having more date nights with my husband and close relationships, and I’m making clients much happier by simplifying the process of communicating what I do and actually doing something amazing. This all was not how I was leading my business prior to working with Shannon. If you are looking for a kickass marketing and business strategist, and you want a coach who will really guide you–someone who believes in being coached, someone who truly knows how to teach, and someone who has business nailed down who can show you “how to” instead of anything else—contact Shannon. Working with Shannon was an investment— and was worth every single penny for how happy not only MY life is, but the clients I am now serving at a next-level capacity.”
“I was extremely lost in my business and had no idea where I wanted to go with it. There were so many ambitions I had, but I had no idea where to start or how to implement it. Not only did Shannon support me to find clarity by creating a roadmap, but she also helped me set my own goals even higher. In our short time working together, I was able to recreate my ideal client profile, raise my prices by 4x, design and start a group program, run 2 workshops, and become a leader in my own community. Now that I have a game plan and don’t need to spend time figuring everything out, I can accomplish more in much less time. So thankful for Shannon and her guidance. If you’re looking for someone to support you on your marketing in a way that’s authentic, joyful, and effective, then you’re in the right place.”
“Working with Shannon is life changing. I decided to hire Shannon because I wanted help marketing my CEO coaching services. She will drastically shift your perception, and set you up for growth, success, and money–and you will still have a life filled with joy and play. The work that you do with Shannon will help you authentically connect with your ideal clients: I made my money back within 1 month, and I expect to 10x that investment in the next quarter. If you are looking for business and marketing strategy that gets results, enroll in one of Shannon’s programs. You will leave each session with incredible value. And you will make your money back multiple times over and be well-positioned for further growth.”
“When I reached out to Shannon, I had a good idea of what I wanted in my business, but I had no strategy. I didn’t even know where to start. During my VIP Day, she helped me pinpoint the products and services I love to deliver and get extremely focused on those things only. Together, we built a marketing roadmap, and I now have clear goals and direction. I have fallen in love with my biz all over again. Shannon is an intuitive strategist who really listens to her clients. She can spot the gems in your business and help you separate them from the clutter. Ultimately, you will emerge with a plan that is as unique and genuine as you are.”
“In the year and a half that I have known Shannon, I’ve watched her business expand and take off. I watched her guide people to grow their businesses successfully, and I wanted that for myself. I knew I needed help and I love Shannon’s clear, honest approach to everything she does. Of all the consultants I’ve worked with over the years, Shannon gave me the tools and techniques, as well as the support and accountability I needed to take my business to the next level and beyond! What I valued most about our work together is that Shannon is a master at planning. She helped me create plans for marketing, my yearly and quarterly plans, set up simple tracking for money, and plan time for my own creative CEO planning. As much as I’ve resisted planning in the past, I see how valuable this tool is for me. Planning actually provides freedom and allows more time for my creativity. As a result of working with M. Shannon Hernandez, I have clear steps on how to keep growing and implementing things in my business. I’m not afraid to be myself. I am way more confident when it comes to selling and making money. Shannon is efficient, fun and honest. If you put in the time to implement the things she suggests, you will see results. Don’t hesitate—hire Shannon to get her eyes on your business.”
“When I found Shannon, I was looking for help and guidance in my marketing. I had no idea how to best utilize social media or market my coaching business. Shannon and I worked together across several months. The Joy| Money Matrix™ Intensive was HUGE for me! Shannon is a Rockstar when it comes to making sure we create businesses that bring us joy. Also, Shannon helped me dive deeper inside myself to find what aligns with me, and to realize my value! She challenged my thinking process and called BS when the situation was needed. But what I valued above and beyond everything stated above was how I felt much more than just a client to her. She truly loved me and wanted me to succeed. (I gained way more than a marketing consultant, I gained a lifelong friend and mentor.) Because Shannon kept pushing me to gain clarity and step into my true potential, I continued to dig deeper within and to embrace and OWN the power she saw in me. Even after our consulting ended, I can still hear her voice guiding me to be the power house coach that offers a ton of value to my clients, and encompasses joy while doing it. Shannon will blow you away with her compassion, yet tough love. I believe she is at the cutting edge to newer and better ways of helping entrepreneurs approach their lives and businesses from a place of true joy. She is the real deal and you will get way more than you can even imagine for your investment.”
When I reached out to M. Shannon Hernandez, I was seeking a consultant who could help me re-build my business from a glorified, expensive hobby into a simple, yet solid plan to make more money and bring more joy into my life. Shannon’s honesty was so valuable to me. She listened to my concerns and came up with solutions when I wasn’t sure which direction to take. Her gentle yet direct approach encouraged me to, as she calls it, “take the next step”. (It’s easy to get overwhelmed when we look at the big picture of what we want our businesses to look like. Shannon understands this and offers bite-sized, actionable steps to take, which are terrific when you’re feeling stuck.) Working with Shannon in her program helped me understand the inner workings of business finances (how much to set aside for taxes, operating expenses, and, best of all, paying myself). Numbers have always made me nervous, but Shannon helped me dive into why I wasn’t profitable and how we could change that. As a result of our work together, I have more confidence in my offers and prices. Shannon had great ideas to integrate things I love to do into my packages, and suggested eliminating things that were not “in my zone of genius”. I feel better saying no to potential clients who are not aligned with what I can provide, rather than scrambling to fit a square peg into a round hole, as many of us do in business. If you are looking for a marketing strategist, know this: Shannon doesn’t tell you what you want to hear, but instead tells you what you need to hear. She won’t try and sell you something you don’t need. She’s passionate about helping people joyfully market their offers in a way that feels true to who they are. And, she dives into worth and mindset, two components that are missing from other marketing programs. Like a true friend, she’s honest about what’s working and what isn’t in your business. When you’re ready to integrate joy into your sales and marketing strategy, she’s ready for you.”
“I joined the Joy|Money Matrix + Marketing Alignment Intensive because I felt lost; I didn’t know what my next step was; I felt empty and numb; deep down, I felt like I was meant to do so much more in my life, my purpose. I knew I could not continue on my current path because I had no vision of a future; it lacked promise, hope and life; there was no joy; it was blank. Some people are lucky enough to find their right path. With the help of Shannon and this Intensive, I, too, am now one of the lucky ones. The three days dug deep and I discovered what made me happy and what didn’t, what needed to change, what brought light back into my life as well as my business. This Intensive with Shannon was a crucial next step I needed to make me feel whole again and I am ever so grateful. Thank You Shannon!”
“Working with Shannon in the Joy Money Matrix™ + Marketing Alignment Intensive allowed me a safe space to look at really what me and my business truly wanted to do and create. Then, applying my Thought Leader vision, purpose and mission to what would really bring me joy gave me the alignment I have never experience in my business in 15 years. I felt so much lighter, knowing I was able to acknowledge that I actually could only focus on the things that bring me joy! I also know now how to structure my offers to make money! I will use this tool often to help process changes and to keep in alignment with what brings me joy as I shift, my business shifts, and the money flows.”
“Understanding both my Content Personality™ and my marketing style has helped me choose how I market my coaching services. Shannon has a deep understanding of what it takes to create content for marketing that feels aligned with who you are and the kinds of clients you wish to work with. She has great tools and processes that work: With the help of her tools, processes and inspiring guidance I have been able to create more balance and ease in my life and work, and enjoy creating the right kind of content for me and my brand. I now have the structures and strategies for my content marketing for the next year, and I feel inspired to create content – whereas before I dreaded the marketing piece as it felt overwhelming.”
“Sometimes you just need to see things differently. That is exactly what happened to me when I had the pleasure of participating in Shannon’s Joy|Money Matrix™ + Marketing Alignment Intensive. For the last few years I have been really struggling to connect two big things in my business. Feeling joyful/loving what I do and making money. I really want both but I could never figure out how to get there, and realized I always putting joy last.
The Joy|Money Matrix™ helped me figure out where to spend my time and shift my perspective. I started to clearly see how this was possible. Using a very straightforward method, I was able to determine what activities brought me joy and what activities brought me money. Shannon’s ability to guide us through this process was very effective. It became very clear – if I focused on joy it was better for my business and a better way of living my life. I had really complicated it all! I am now focusing on what lights me up and moving away from things I don’t want to do and it feels so GOOD!”
“I thought I had a visibility problem, but I really had a content problem. Before working with Shannon, I was all over the place with lack of clarity on my expertise. She helped me get back to the core of who I am and leverage all the experience I have and turn it into my unique thought leadership platform. One of the key accomplishments from our work together was the first talk I gave on The Energy of Selling. It was a huge success because I combined my content personality (live in person) with my thought leadership (selling). The talk was well received, and I am working a few leads. Shannon also helped me identify how to come up with content topics and deliver them within my top two content personalities. Overall, I now feel more confident and ready to take my message out to my ideal clients and grow my business!”
“I was excited to attend the Growth, Marketing Alignment, and Pipelines Retreat with Shannon so I could learn and understand what marketing alignment and pipelines were–and how to implement them into my business to fuel its growth. Shannon’s excitement and passion for this topic were contagious, jazzing us all up to put this information into action. Shannon was very instrumental in guiding each of us to create a smooth-flowing pipeline specific to our individual offers and marketing styles. I had never given much thought to the importance of having a structured system that would help me put content into the world to gain more business and clients. Even though I put information “out there”, I missed many steps! (In hindsight, if I had put a proper pipeline together I would have seen more results from my marketing efforts.) If you get a chance to work with Shannon, know that she is great at helping you understand that in order to grow your business, there must be systems in place and structures behind what you are doing in your marketing. Shannon has the vision, the wisdom, and the passion to help you to gain the knowledge and confidence to propel you forward in your business.”
“I am still amazed by everything I’ve brought into my business, with Shannon’s guidance. It was because of our work together that I learned about accountability and putting things in motion now—and getting rid of my excuses. There were so many things I loved about working with Shannon. She is a person with compassion and answers, and it was comforting to know that you were in my corner and had my back. Shannon was enthusiastically encouraging—yet “pushy” enough to encourage me to take a leap. The best part is that when working with Shannon on content and marketing, I never had to leap on my own.”
“The clarity I gained from participating in Shannon’s Joy Money Matrix
+ Marketing Alignment Intensive is beyond what I thought was possible for me. Defining the vision, mission and purpose of my business gave me a platform from which to examine and measure my offerings. I truly appreciate the ease with which Shannon guided us through this discovery work. She took us from the big picture to the micro details so that we could see the Grand Vision and create a plan of action -> what to focus on in order to bring that vision to life. Through this work I realized that some of my offers were not in alignment and could be taken off the list allowing me to focus in on my zone of genius. With my new, more focused, awareness of my offerings, marketing is feeling so much lighter to the point where the “how” of it has become almost a no-brainer. This process has given me permission to really focus on what brings me joy, what is my greatest contribution and what actually makes me money! So grateful <3″
+ Marketing Alignment Intensive is beyond what I thought was possible for me. Defining the vision, mission and purpose of my business gave me a platform from which to examine and measure my offerings. I truly appreciate the ease with which Shannon guided us through this discovery work. She took us from the big picture to the micro details so that we could see the Grand Vision and create a plan of action -> what to focus on in order to bring that vision to life. Through this work I realized that some of my offers were not in alignment and could be taken off the list allowing me to focus in on my zone of genius. With my new, more focused, awareness of my offerings, marketing is feeling so much lighter to the point where the “how” of it has become almost a no-brainer. This process has given me permission to really focus on what brings me joy, what is my greatest contribution and what actually makes me money! So grateful <3″“I wanted a deeper and clearer understanding of my Content Personality™ and how to use that clarity to benefit my audience. I am a servant through and through (at times to my financial detriment), and I wanted to better use my content as a way to convey the value I extend to my clients and the transformational changes they acquire in their personal and professional lives. The video modules gave astounding clarity to the weekly assignments. As a result of this course, I’ve cleared the fog of so much misaligned guru coaching and presentations! I realized I wasn’t even aware of all the self-limiting beliefs I had around content, and even worse, I had lost the joy of my natural gift for content, which slowed to an almost non-existent drip. The clarity you acquire from this course allows you to traverse the choppy and tumultuous waters of content with confidence, courage, and ease. And, this course will put you on your way to branding yourself as a Thought Leader!”
“I registered for the Brand Manifesto Workshop because I wanted to create a visual representation, using words, of what my business was all about. I was excited about communicating my vision visually in one graphic. During the workshop, I had plenty of time to consider my business values and what I stand for. I now have clarity of vision and a clear purpose. Shannon delivers value, energy, and passion in her workshops, and you walk away with keys to grow your vision and business.”
“I booked a content strategy day with Shannon, who is a professional and whose expertise in developing a content strategy is unparalleled in depth. Shannon listened to my inner needs and struggles, and then helped me shape my ideas into actionable tasks. I left the session with a custom content strategy plan for each of my business goals. If you want to establish long-term success in your business, you will benefit tremendously from one Shannon’s private sessions.”
“A few years ago when anyone mentioned ‘content’ I would freeze with panic, but that all changed when an opportunity to work with Shannon opened up. Shannon has shown compassion, intellect, and has given me the perfect push to get over my fears and discover and work with my Content Personality™, which enabled me to publish relevant content about my business. Shannon’s Content Personality™ Course is fantastic, and I would recommend it to anyone who’s overcome by “content fear”. Do yourself a favor and sign up for this course and free yourself from this burden. This course is so worth the time and money because it ultimately gave me freedom. Now I have clients signing on to work with me because they love my website, blog posts, and social media posts. Thank you Shannon for the push and confidence boost and kick in the rear to put my content out—and especially for your undying support of me and my business!”
“When I signed up for the Business & Alignment Retreat with Shannon, I was looking someone to help me with a system or plan for running my business, without feeling burned out or overwhelmed. One of the most helpful sessions in the retreat was when we learned about our business pipelines. I’ve created many business “funnels” and have never quite connected with it as much as I did the pipeline. Since attending the retreat and working with Shannon, I have a solid plan of what to focus on and where to extend my energy in business. This has allowed me to create more custom content and align my actions with the business goals I’ve set. If you have been thinking about attending a retreat hosted by Shannon, go! You’ll receive just what Shannon promises—and so much more! She is highly committed to making sure that the action you take, the content you create, and the brand you share with the world are aligned with the calling in your soul.”
“When I registered for Shannon’s Brand Manifesto workshop, I was looking for a different angle to approach “what I want to be known for” and “what I offer”. I needed an angle that would help focus my marketing and outreach and creation activities. Specifically, I was looking for something that would bridge the gap between everything I know and can create—with the pragmatic act of doing something that creates more business. During the workshop, the process of going through the questions to draw out what I’m offering helped me create a lot of content for my brand. The examples Shannon included as models were also helpful to see some finished possibilities. I love that Shannon brings a no-nonsense intention to supporting others because it fills me up with can-do possibilities! If you’ve been thinking about taking a program with Shannon, know that she overdelivers on her promise and will make sure you feel you got more than your money’s worth!”
“At the last retreat I attended with Shannon, I learned about refining my content to support my purpose and capture my intended audience. I also discovered how to be consistent with content through giving tons of value while building my audience. During the retreat, there wasn’t one activity that did not support the next. My favorite activity was a deep dive into the “Are You a Thought Leader” exercise. As a result of working with Shannon, I have written out my ideal client in detail—and I am meeting my ideal clients daily! I have eliminated the marketing activities that do not serve my personality, and I have refined my coaching process and schedule. If you are looking to attend a transformative experience that will change your life and your business, M. Shannon Hernandez has created a modern day Morse Code with her unique style and content—and she is guiding entrepreneurs to break that code and create Marketing Magic!”
“Shannon helped me to articulate and organize my blogging ideas into an actionable strategy. She worked with me to prioritize my posts, and then we strategized on generating content that would build an audience. She was a ninja when it came to accountability: you won’t find anyone else who pushes you to sit down and do the writing, submit it, and then do it all over again. I appreciated how she walked me through her suggestions rather than simply editing my work–all with the aim to make me a stronger and more engaging writer for my brand.”
“Shannon helped me overcome my feeling of overwhelm when it came to blogging and developing a strategy for my two brands. She is very practical, straight to the point, and highly efficient. Because of her help, I am now able to plan my content for months in advance! I have learned so much about writing online content–and making sure it matches my brand voice and reaches my audience.”
“If anyone can bring out your best marketing writer, it is Shannon! I had a couple of projects that I was working on, and they needed a special marketing touch. I didn’t want them to be sales-y or smarmy. Shannon’s class taught me the psychological basis for why people buy. I was able to take this information and incorporate it into my sales pages.”
“As a B&B owner, I needed guidance on how to create content that would bring in revenue and growth for my business. I was looking for someone to help me pull at the patch-worked pieces together into a strategy without the overwhelm. Shannon provided me with all of this—plus with so much more. I left the content strategy day with blog and newsletter themes for three months out, as well as keywords and tags to use when blogging. I now also realize that being authentic and giving a face and voice to my brand is what draws guests to my B&B.”
“I wasn’t sure that I needed a content strategist when I ran across Shannon online. But I changed my mind after having a strategy session with her. In just a short time, I could see how working with Shannon would take my blog to the next level. In fact, after working with Shannon for two months, my traffic went up by 21%! She is professional and very competent, yet warm and friendly. I highly recommend having Shannon as your content partner!”
“I contacted Shannon because I needed the words to express the somewhat abstract nature of my business. Because of my content strategy coaching with Shannon, I have written my mission statement, improved my website copy, laid out group programs, submitted articles to trade journals, and revived my monthly newsletter campaigns. I now have content that can be repurposed, and I’ve found my voice once again in my business. Shannon gives extremely useful feedback, in a timely manner, and tons of encouragement.”
“I contacted Shannon because I needed help with organizing my thoughts and words to prepare and present a quality presentation to my audiences. Shannon gently walked me through the process of laying out an engaging, organized presentation. My events have been a huge success because of Shannon’s help and guidance. If you are stuck in getting your message across to your audience, stop trying to figure it out yourself. Maximize your strengths, but get help where you are weak. Shannon is gifted in her craft and working with her has helped me to excel in my own craft.”
“I contacted Shannon because I knew I needed to start a blog for my business, but was apprehensive–I know what kind of a commitment managing a blog takes. I needed a simple, realistic solution to not make this such an overwhelming and dreadful process. Immediately after speaking with her, I set up my editorial calendar. The following day, I wrote the first draft of my blog, and the day after that, I edited and formatted it. After publishing and sharing on the third day, I’ve had several high quality comments (on my website and LinkedIn) and have gained several new newsletter subscribers. Shannon made this process painless, and I actually felt triumphant! As a writing coach, Shannon understood what I was going through and knew exactly what I needed: a little organizational guidance and an attitude adjustment in order to turn the creation of a blog into a pleasant experience instead of a dreadful necessity.”
“Shannon has increased my knowledge in writing, helped me find my words, and given me tons of practical tips to help me along the way. Not only has my confidence in myself, as well as my writing ability increased, but the way I am now interacting socially with others on the internet via social media and in the writing world has improved as well. I have a blog I am proud of, and I also can now offer writing as an additional service for my clients! The best thing about coaching with Shannon is that she CARES and has a deep passion to help others succeed.”
“The Next Level CEO program offered me a chance to step out of my business and ensure I was moving aligned with my vision.
The opportunity to mastermind with other like-minded entrepreneurs allowed me to receive a diverse range of insight (and share my insight) to solutions that I never would have considered on my own.
I am incredibly grateful for the new friendships formed, unique business ideas received and a newfound vision for my business!”
“Next Level CEO was a lovely, intimate gathering of business women on the cusp of new expansions in their businesses. The variety of venues and unique discussion prompts meant the connections and creative ideas went far beyond masterminding-as-usual. The net-walking around NYC provided a relaxed environment to get to know each other beyond business, as well as a somatic integration process for the new ideas we were receiving. It was interesting how “next level” really didn’t mean “bigger empire.” Even the participants with large revenue streams were looking for fresh ideas to make things easier and have more free time and fun.”
“I partnered with Shannon because I needed more targeted messaging and copy to help me express what I do in plain and simple language for my marketing and website copy. Shannon and I worked together to discover the right words for attracting my ideal clients, to determine an approach to joyful content marketing, and to inspire me to “just get going”. As a result of working with Shannon, I now have updated website copy, a content marketing plan, and revised qualification questions for prospects/sales calls. All of this has lead to targeting my clients with messaging that converts leads to clients! Shannon is a great listener, and she understands the value of customized collateral. We did the work together, which I valued so much (and meant I didn’t have to struggle with templates or trying to figure out what step to take next.). Shannon will put together a plan just for you and outline what needs to happen–so the plan actually gets done. It was a true pleasure to work side by side with her.”
“Shannon completely changed my perspective on business, marketing, and sales. I think all too often we get caught in the idea that building a business is supposed to be hard, and it’s supposed to suck. Shannon does a brilliant job of giving you permission to ditch that Script, in favor of one that is far more powerful – building your brand and business from a place of true Joy, and what lights you up the most. I find myself now having a lot more fun in building what I’m building (with kick-ass results to boot), and I have Shannon to thank for that!”
“I hired Shannon as my coach right at the onset of quarantine and the pandemic, all only a month after I had started my new coaching business. I knew I needed to adopt my business model to rapidly changing parameters and quickly develop an effective strategy. Shannon is known as a joyful business growth strategist – and that she definitely is.
But what she’s also genius with is systems, strategies and implementation. With her guidance, I started before I was “ready,” with an invitational Messenger outreach plan and a PayPal link.
My $500 month immediately turned into $2,500 months, which swiftly transformed into $5k and $10k months, and then a $25k month after only eight months. Hands down I could not have done that without her expertise.
Since then I have joined her upper-level CEO mastermind and am now implenting 3-day work weeks, effective 90-day marketing plans, six-week client attraction campaigns, and efficient ways to manage leads and referral partners. Using her methods, I’ve grown and scaled my business from the ground up without any paid advertising. It’s the most efficient business model I’ve ever used.
This year my goals are even larger. To have her level of support with introductions, generous promotion within her own community, weekly actionable steps, spot coaching – all while laughing heartily in our coaching sessions and joyfully enjoying the ride. I couldn’t want for more.”
“When I reached out to Shannon, I was getting ready to launch my first coaching program, and I needed guidance about how to do that: the messaging, what to charge, etc. I also was not consistent with sending my newsletter, and I needed help with building confidence in my messages around that and in building my list. Shannon is a rockstar at helping CEOs save time through ideas, inspiration and increased confidence! As a result of working with Shannon, I fully booked my very first coaching program, and I’ve continued to build it and make it better with each new cohort. I have consistently sent a newsletter each week for 6 months, I’ve grown my email list, and I’ve booked clients through the content from my newsletters. I’ve added more services to my business to provide an even better experience for my clients. I had my highest revenue producing months while working with Shannon. And most importantly, I’ve built my own confidence both as a marketer and as the CEO of my business. If you are looking for a real, authentic marketing strategy that feels good in your soul, then Shannon is the leader to hire. If you are looking to increase your confidence as a CEO, you can’t go wrong in working with Shannon!”
“I wanted my business to come to life and I knew I needed expert help, so I reached out to Shannon. I also wanted to create my first group program. I always dreamed of having a group of women to work with but never got around to do it on my own. Through our work together, Shannon taught me to trust ME, my message, my work. I am so happy you taught me to trust my own mission. I’ve had two rounds of my group program, and I am so in love with my business! If you are thinking about working with Shannon she has a super power to help you dig deeper and bring out your truest message as a thought leader. She also has another super power to help you market your business in full alignment with your joy, your impact and your income goal. You’ll want to fall in love with your business and live every day in full joy!”
“I recently made a big shift in my business and who I wanted to serve. While I was very excited about this new direction, I was also nervous and uncertain about how to talk about it to get new clients. I joined Shannon’s program because I felt stuck in how to talk about my new coaching program. Within days of our first class, I knew exactly what to say and where to say it to fill my calendar with potential leads. By the end of the program I had 3 new clients, 26 calls booked, podcast interview opportunities and some fun collaborations lined up. I got so much more than I anticipated from this program!”
“Money, money, money, money, money. Never have enough, but know you need to spend it. I think Pam said something really profound when we were discussing this. And she said, “We’re coaches. We’re trying to help somebody. And we expect that somebody who wants to be healthy is going to want to coach or need a coach or pay for a coach. And if we have a need, why aren’t we willing to pay for a coach in that need?”
“We had taken another program. It was for retreats. And we actually did the program. Every one of the modules. We learned so much. It was such a benefit because we also do women’s retreats, but I just felt like we need that. The other piece that’s missing is how to sell those, and how to sell our program. And you were our missing piece.”
“Shannon will kick your butt if you start lagging off. She’ll come find you. She’ll instant message you. She will not let you fail. She’s there. She loves you. She’ll take care of you. Your program is so much like ours. Like if our client disappears for a week, we’re like, “Hey, where are you going? What have you been doing?” If they fall off, we help them get back on.”
“The whole six month program is a little under $6,000. The first month and a half, I made probably 125% of what I invested in the program. Completely paid for. So I filled another program and then I developed a six month masterclass program and enrolled people in that as well.”
“I’m a big believer of you’re going to get value anywhere if you’re that personality type. You’re going to extract the value. And so nothing is really a loss as far as I’m concerned, but there are things that are much more beneficial and efficient and give you a lot more return. And so with The Confident Expert Program, one of the biggest things for me is that you see me, you see me. And more so than any other coach that I’ve worked with. Even with coaches where I’ve felt seen. That value is immeasurable. And I think for anybody who’s thinking about the program to know that they’re going to have somebody who is so completely on your side is a big thing to keep in mind, a really big thing to keep in mind.”
“When I contacted Shannon, I was looking for clarity and direction in where I was going with my online presence. What I valued most about the work we did together was the structure and the accountability along with Shannon’s willingness to meet us where we were at and then elevate the plan from there. As a result of working with Shannon, we have been able to launch our #MyPart course, create a #MyPart game called Time to Talk, and put systems in place to get shit done!! Working with Shannon has been my best coaching experience to date. I have had quite a few coaches in the past two years who didn’t deliver the way Shannon did. I love the way Shannon builds community and is super generous with her knowledge and tools. I felt when working with Shannon that she was invested in my success and that my vision mattered. To, me these are crucial qualities in a coach.”
“My VIP Experience with Shannon was unlike any other! I was amazed by how much we accomplished in just the morning session! We mapped out my offers for 2020, laid out a high-level marketing strategy about how to sell my programs and retreat, and created content themes that supported the marketing of each offer. In the afternoon, we stepped away from the business and let the mind relax–at the spa! This VIP Experience is powerful and time well-spent. I’d highly recommend Shannon’s VIP Experience!”
“When I reached out to M. Shannon Hernandez for help, I was looking to create a signature speech that was specific to my new program, Unstoppable U, as well as guidance around using speaking and/or webinars for marketing this product. Shannon provided outlines for me to follow as I created my own signature speech, defined my ideal buyer and helped me create a follow up process. The most valuable aspect to me was having a template to work from that a) gave me insight into areas where I have no experience and b) allowed me to create my own content using a format that has been proven to be effective. In other words, I was able to use the best of Shannon’s approach and customize it so it reflects me…my personality, my intention and my message. As a result of our work together, I now have a signature speech that I plan to turn into a webinar and will be used in the marketing and sharing of Unstoppable U. I have also shifted my mindset from a client-based coach to an entrepreneur with a product to offer. I continue to share Shannon’s expertise with my network, telling them that working with Shannon has helped me hone in on the marketing approach that will work best for me and my Content Personality™ (audio and video) and create effective the tools to market my new product.”
“The Joy|Money Matrix + Marketing Alignment Intensive is the perfect environment to learn to enjoy the journey towards a different way of thinking about your business, marketing and your life. Shannon combines the Joy Money Matrix with her marketing content expertise to walk you through the process of naming and prioritizing your joy and your revenue so that you can create or grow the business you have always wanted. Shannon and the other CEOs in the intensive help you create the blueprint for the business that you enjoy running. You walk out of the intensive with a massive mindset shift, a business purpose, vision, and mission that inspires you, and a clear path towards earning revenue offering products and services that you bring you joy. Shannon + JMM = more joy and more money.”
+ Marketing Alignment Intensive is the perfect environment to learn to enjoy the journey towards a different way of thinking about your business, marketing and your life. Shannon combines the Joy Money Matrix with her marketing content expertise to walk you through the process of naming and prioritizing your joy and your revenue so that you can create or grow the business you have always wanted. Shannon and the other CEOs in the intensive help you create the blueprint for the business that you enjoy running. You walk out of the intensive with a massive mindset shift, a business purpose, vision, and mission that inspires you, and a clear path towards earning revenue offering products and services that you bring you joy. Shannon + JMM = more joy and more money.”“When I reached out to Shannon, I was specifically seeking help with marketing, and, more importantly, help with my mindset around marketing. Through our work together, I have been able to bring my stories and beliefs about marketing into the light. I’ve been able to rewrite and recreate what is possible for me and step into a place of ease in sharing my mission with the world! All the places where I believed it was too hard, too confusing, and/or too technical have shifted into ease and fun. I have stepped into leading both single-day and multi-day retreats. I have launched a coaching program, and I have recreated my pricing structure to honor the value I bring to my community. Hiring Shannon has propelled my business to a whole new level. I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with her and become part of her community. So very grateful. ” <3
Joy|Money Matrix (JMM) certified facilitator M Shannon Hernandez is doing amazing work for and with her clients using this tool. It actually boggles my mind. Back in February I traveled to Ft. Lauderdale to experience her take on the JMM. As a leader in storytelling and Thought Leader marketing for confident experts, I knew Shannon was going to use the JMM as a framework from which to help her clients rebalance their product/service portfolios and their marketing. What I didn’t know was that she would add in another exercise on mission, vision and purpose that not only would impact her clients and but also fundamentally change the way I see my own business and my role in it.
(JMM) certified facilitator M Shannon Hernandez is doing amazing work for and with her clients using this tool. It actually boggles my mind. Back in February I traveled to Ft. Lauderdale to experience her take on the JMM. As a leader in storytelling and Thought Leader marketing for confident experts, I knew Shannon was going to use the JMM as a framework from which to help her clients rebalance their product/service portfolios and their marketing. What I didn’t know was that she would add in another exercise on mission, vision and purpose that not only would impact her clients and but also fundamentally change the way I see my own business and my role in it.
I’ve been in business for 13 years. 13 years starting from a freelance wholesale fashion sales rep and hourly hustling to consulting and coaching and ultimately to creating models like the JMM. For years I have been a solo entrepreneur content to make my money, get paid for my time and expertise and go home. It’s a great way of life no doubt. And I knew there was more for me, I just didn’t know what it might look like. I’ve had some false starts with investors who wanted to partner to create something that would change lives and was truly scalable. But nothing ever worked out as I had imagined so I continued to work with small numbers of clients, both small business owners and execs and teams at larger companies. All the while I have been operating according to repeatable models that I have only just started documenting. Now I realize that those models are the scalable business I was trying to create years ago.
My superpower is creating a repeatable system to get results after I’ve done it intuitively over time. And Shannon’s take on my own work helped me to see that crystal clear after blindly feeling for it in the dark for nearly a decade. Thank you Shannon and your particular approach to the Joy|Money Matrix. I love you and am honored that you include the JMM in the powerful work you do.
“I participated in Shannon’s Joy Money Matrix™ + Marketing Alignment Intensive during a three day retreat in Florida. The way Shannon guided us was brilliant. First she had us work our way through the Joy Money Matrix, which is a fun process of writing out everything we do on sticky notes and determining where on the Joy Matrix it lands. It’s more involved than what I’m describing, but essentially this is it: See all the things you are doing. Determine the level of Joy. Find the money.
After this experience, I was in the perfect spot of recognizing what brings me joy, Shannon took me through writing our Purpose, Vision and Mission. The words and feelings flowed so easily and effortlessly. And it all made perfect sense!
Since this retreat I’ve used my Purpose, Vision and Mission to help me rework my website, write out all my programs, and begin formulating my marketing from these statements. I’m more excited than ever to share my offers because I can now see how it all fits together. Everything is more integrated which makes it that much simpler to work with.”
“I contacted Shannon because I needed help developing a marketing strategy for my brand. During our time together, one of the things that I valued the most was her help in getting me aligned with the type of content marketing that feels good to me. The Content Personality™ Wheel was of great help. It gave me clarity on the avenues of communication that best fit my personality and strengths.
As a result of working with Shannon, I have clarity on the best forms of marketing (live and video), and I have a content marketing strategy that supports my overall visibility plan.
Shannon’s gift is helping her clients develop a content strategy with aligns with who they are in a way and that is easy. She is fun and easy to work with! She provides great value and willingly shares the knowledge she has in order to help her clients succeed.”
“Completing the Joy|Money Matrix™ + Marketing Alignment Intensive with Shannon illuminated 2 factors for me… bottlenecks and distractions. Through the process, I was able to clearly see when my offers weren’t aligned with my business vision. These offers were a distraction from what I wanted to create and were taking my time and energy away from my true vision. I also realized that when I spend my time on tasks that bring me little joy, I become the bottleneck in my business. I procrastinate or avoid these things and it leads to my business stagnating. Now, I’m having fun focusing on the offers and tasks that light me up, and delegating or eliminating those that don’t. The best part is this is a tool I can use over and over again to check in on my business as it grows so joy is my profitable business plan!”
“Do you believe joy and money can be used in the same sentence? Well, if you don’t, you must attend Shannon’s Joy & Money Matrix™ + Marketing Alignment Intensive. Once you do, not only will you start thinking joy and money happily co-exist, you will be a believer. That’s exactly what happen to me.
To grow my company, She Leads Fearlessly, I was concentrating on creating programs and offerings that I thought would make my clients happy. However, once I went through the Intensive with Shannon, everything changed. I realized I was not including my needs, my joy, and what would make me happy in this equation. It hadn’t even occurred to me that I could experience joy and happiness while growing my company. What a relief it was to realize joy, money and growing a business were not mutually exclusive!
This process required me to get very clear about my vision, purpose and mission for my company. During the process, it became obvious that I was doing quite a bit I didn’t enjoy doing and I could easily stop doing those things or delegate them if I wanted to do what matters – to help create a world I want to live in with my business and offerings. All this led to getting crystal clear on the transformation I wanted my clients to experience as a result of working with me.
The Joy Money Matrix™ is now a part of my strategic business planning. I intend to use this program every quarter. This will ensure that my life and my business are aligned with my core values so that I can continue to experience joy and ease while growing a profitable business and transforming lives.”
“Shannon is brilliant at teaching how to market oneself as a Truth Guide or Supporter. Her compassion about building relationships that lead to sales is contagious. She brings the A-Z together and not only spices her retreats and virtual events with invaluable marketing tips, but has every participant look to the future, set goals, and evaluate what needs to be put in place to accommodate their desired future growth. I leave the trainings hosted by Shannon with tools in hand that can easily be implemented and that will help my business rock.”
“I recently attended the Growth, Marketing Alignment, and Pipeline retreat Shannon hosted. I choose to attend because I was looking for new insights into my business and wanted time to implement my marketing plan with Shannon’s guidance.
The most valuable part of this retreat to me was the discussion and training around my pipelines. What once seemed like a daunting task turned very manageable. The time with my colleagues to brainstorm was invaluable and reinforced the learning. Shannon’s events are always upbeat, energized, and collaborative, which I love. If you are an entrepreneur who is looking to attend a training/retreat with Shannon, attend anything she offers that you can fit into your schedule. Shannon teaches with concrete principles and processes with you can implement immediately. Shannon will also teach you how to bring your products/services to market with integrity, a service-orientation, and absolute joy.”
“When I contacted Shannon for content branding help, I was feeling overwhelmed with multiple projects on my plate, including the draft of my first book. I was searching for a way to stay organized and sane throughout it all, while also staying authentic to my voice and message. Shannon provided a beacon of light and support that guided me through this overwhelming time and into more clarity and purpose. The level of care and attention to detail she has for her clients is top notch. Her ability to organize, strategize, and add structure was the perfect balance for my wild/creative/artistic brain that can often feel out of control. I learned how to harness that creative energy and channel it into the right kind of content for my business. Through our work together, I got really clear on my message and on the priorities I most needed to focus on to move the needle in the right direction. I started to really see myself as the thought leader I am. I highly recommend Shannon. I haven’t seen anyone else teaching others about content in this way. In our modern times of online presence, content is KEY, so why not do your content the right way, and with the right support?”
“I must be honest here: When I signed up for a retreat with The Writing Whisperer, I really didn’t know what to expect. I was just looking to connect with some powerful women who could relate to the struggles and wins of being an entrepreneur. Shannon is fantastic at facilitating discussion, and I most valued her openness and honesty. Everything we talked about—from our successes to our failures—was totally unfiltered. This allowed me to get down to core issues of what’s been holding me back without leaving me feeling like a failure. Working with Shannon has left me with such clarity. I finally feel like I’m headed in the direction that is purposeful and aligned with my passion—one which will allow me to live life fully by doing what I love most, while being profitable! Nothing beats figuring out your purpose in life. If you feel like you deserve it all—a great life, the freedom to follow your passion, financial security, being absolutely in love with who you are, and surrounding yourself with a circle of people who will love and appreciate you—I would sign up immediately for the next Writing Whisperer retreat.”
“The Bed & Breakfast Association of Virginia was looking for a new speaker in our industry who could help small business owners understand the importance of blogging in their overall marketing strategy. Shannon came to the conference early, spent time with our B&B owners and really took the time to understand their unique struggles, wants, and needs. So, when it was time to present, our Innkeepers trusted her. We knew that Shannon would be a great presenter, but we were blown away when she spoke the “innkeeper” talk during her presentation! Shannon takes the time to learn what attendees want and need, and she is a huge “value add” to any conference.”
“When I registered for the Growth, Marketing Alignment, and Pipelines virtual retreat, I was looking to develop a framework for a marketing plan that would create a pipeline of potential clients. The plan would need to align with activities that bring out my strengths, as well as activities I would enjoy doing. During the retreat, I learned several marketing pipelines that were simple and easy to implement. Since the retreat, I have been actively developing one of the pipelines that will lead to revenue growth in my business. If you have been thinking about attending a retreat or training with Shannon, here’s what I’d like you to know: Shannon’s expertise in content marketing–and her background as a teacher–make her an ideal resource to help you develop a plan to grow your business with simple steps and strategies that work!”
“I was in total overwhelm about how to repurpose the content I already had, and I had also neglected my email list. I felt exhausted by doing what all of my mentors told me to do: “You HAVE to do video if you want to get your message out there.” With so many SHOULDS about where to post content, I was spinning in circles. The most frustrating thing was that my own marketing was suffering because of the overwhelm and confusion. The Content Personality™ Course consisted of bite-size modules that I loved. They were easy to implement and quick to learn. I got a ton of value in a short period of time, and it wasn’t overwhelming—the modules were easy to follow and take action on. I now have a clear direction for what content works best for me and the overwhelm is gone. I have more confidence to stick with the type of content that works for me and not worry about all the SHOULDS that didn’t resonate and didn’t work! Knowing your Content Personality™ is one thing, but knowing how to integrate it into your business easily and successfully is a game-changer. This is a killer course, a complete bargain, and easy to fit into your schedule.”
“I contacted Shannon because I was looking for an overall content strategy that would align with my services and brand. Shannon provided clarity—she was able to pull my millions of ideas together in a cohesive way. I now have a clear vision and feel empowered to execute the content strategy we worked on together. Shannon is a content rock star! She will help you brainstorm ideas and create a strategy to move your business forward.”
“The Content Personality™ Course was enlightening. The course material is clear and to the point, and Shannon offers good insights as to where you may get bogged down when creating content. It is such a relief to learn that the best type of content for me to create is the type of content that I really want to create! Specifically, the content brainstorm was helpful to get to the essence of any message I want to communicate.
I love how Shannon leads by example and puts her brand out there as a model. As a result of this course, I now have a focused message and I’m publishing content regularly that is connecting with my ideal clients.”
“Shannon recently spoke about content marketing and blogging at The Grid. We have actively been working to expand our social media and blogging outreach as business owners. Shannon gave our members concise action steps for how to start blogging, including data on the best times to post, how to formulate titles, and which keywords to use. She is an articulate speaker, well-versed in content marketing, and her presentation was extremely motivating and interesting!”
“I have worked my business for many years but knew I wasn’t reaching my fullest potential without a great coaching program. I knew I needed help with brainstorming, feedback, and different perspectives. I got that and so much more from Shannon’s program. Shannon listened to my ideas and fears, and gave insightful and positive feedback to help me make major adjustments in my business structure, and ultimately raise my rates. She listens beyond what’s being said and gets to the root of problems you may be experiencing in your business and with your content. The results of working with Shannon have been tremendous. The value I place in myself has increased, my business structure has been tightened, and my rates now reflect those changes. If you have been thinking about getting help in a group setting, register for a program with Shannon. So often we don’t see, or believe, what is right in front of us. Having someone to listen and give honest, gentle, but realistic feedback and support is critical to our business growth.”
“I signed up for the Business & Life Alignment Retreat because I was looking for clarity in how to define my business and align my core values in life with it—without losing my voice. Shannon provided a safe space to tap into our authentic selves and explore what was not working in our lives and businesses—and why. She magically did this without passing judgment, but rather helped us translate our understandings and discoveries to our lives and businesses. Since working with Shannon, I have gained clarity around what was misaligned in my business and my life. Both are now thriving! If you are looking for an experience that will change how you look at yourself and how you view your business, attend a Writing Whisperer retreat. You should also be open and ready for the challenges that arise when you take your business to the next level. And finally, know that you will walk away refreshed and energized to do anything you put your heart and mind to!”
“Shannon provides such excellent resources and tools for business owners who need to understand how to make all the content work together across multiple platforms. She is a straight-shooter and helps you set goals and get stuff done! Because of my work with Shannon, I am no longer afraid of Twitter, I understand how to make content work for my business, and most importantly, I have so much confidence in what I am now able to do. Work with Shannon—you won’t regret it!”
“Shannon is responsive, positive, and a good listener! She helped me clarify and organize my thoughts for the guidebook, and I now feel much more confident in my writing. She worked with me collaboratively, so that we could capture exactly what I wanted the guidebook to encompass, without going in a different direction that what I had envisioned. I appreciated this aspect of working with her the most.”
“During the online course I took with Shannon, it was apparent how much enthusiasm she brings to her classes—it is infectious! She provides thoughtful and detailed feedback on the coursework, and also gives her students a mass of resources to be successful in their own writing careers. I now have a much clearer picture of what a career in copywriting looks like. If you are looking for a great course with a fun and knowledgeable instructor, take one of Shannon’s courses. The live calls are invaluable as a student!”
“Shannon is a powerful leader in so many different ways. She’s warm and welcoming, creates a safe place in which people can comfortably share wherever they happen to be on in their individual journeys, and she helps them move forward with ease. I very much enjoyed the writing retreat and look forward to the next one she offers.”
“As a young company, I was seeking advise on how best to capitalize and utilize my social media platforms. In addition, I was interested in learning how to blog effectively and how to create a template to pitch my business to magazines. I am now pitching myself confidently to various publications. Shannon will help you understand where you are as a business owner and works within your comfort level, so that you receive information you can use right away!”
“I first met Shannon when she was leading a workshop in Baltimore, Maryland. There was something about the way she spoke, the way she got her points across, her way of being that really resonated with me. After speaking with her several times during that workshop, I walked away with many different ideas about how I could develop my writing in ways that would help my business. Several weeks later, I contacted Shannon for just one coaching session. In just one session, Shannon made me excited to write again and helped me formulate a plan for making my blog posts much more interesting. I couldn’t wait to get off the phone and write. I am happy to report that writing is something I now look forward to each day, rather than something that needs to be handled each month. I can’t wait to see what my future sessions with The Writing Whisperer will uncover!”
Disclaimer: all results vary based on client’s work ethic, attitude, and business industry