Episode 66: Spilling the beans about Make It Happen Club

00:00 Before we get going, I have an invitation for you. If you're ready to find out how much easier it becomes to get things done when you have Make It Happen Club in your life? The doors are open to new members right now and i would love for you to join us! So Make It Happen Club is a calm quiet sanctuary where you get the clarity focus and motivation you need And now, onto today's episode.

00:49 Welcome to Unfrazzle, a podcast for solo business owners with the big vision who are ready for a kinder more sustainable approach to productivity. I'm Louise Miller and each week i share bite-sized insights to help you step away from the hustle stop faffing and stay focused so you can make your brilliant ideas happen and make a bigger impact in the world So grab yourself a cuppa and let's get started If you listened to last week's episode all about how most productivity advice that is out there doesn't work for everyone, you'll have heard me mention Make It Happen Club. And after publishing the episode I realised I've never actually taken the time to explain what Make it Happen Club is all about here on the podcast! So if you've heard me mention it but are not sure what it is – that's totally understandable and today I'm going to fix

01:38 Today I'm going to spill the beans about Make It Happen Club, what makes it so special and how it can help you be more productive. And the first thing to say is that what we do in Make It Happen Club isn't rocket science. We meet once a quarter and once a month to create spacious, flexible achievable plans that will help you stay focused and get stuff done it's a really unique space for coaches consultants and community builders who want to make a bigger impact with their work and if you're curious about what sorts of people join in the club right now we have coaches specializing in things like marketing sales health and leadership

02:28 As well as a school finance expert, TV presenter and media consultant. Speech therapist and interior designer and bookkeeper so we have a real mix of people! And every month members step out from the busyness and chaos of day to day life and gather in Zoom to put their heads back on straight and find their focus with my gentle guidance So when you join us in The Club I will walk you through a simple but powerful planning process Where you'll remember what you're trying to achieve and what you want your life and business to look and feel like. You'll celebrate your achievements, and notice the lessons from the previous month Check in with your capacity to see how much time and energy you have available. You'll make a list of important tasks for the month ahead And then review that list To make sure it feels doable That it includes space for fun and rest And that its moving you closer to your goals This is not about just doing a big old brain dump and then calling that your plan right?

03:21 We'll also prioritise and protect space for the things that will make the biggest impact for you. And then we'll set you up for success, getting you motivated by future you and setting an intention that will help you to stay on track throughout the month I'm there to guide and support you but this space is calm and quiet And apart from the occasional pet wandering in front of someone's camera, there are no distractions in Make It Happen Club. And apart from five minutes of optional sharing at the end, the only voice you'll hear during the sessions is mine! How many opportunities do you get to sit quietly in the bubble of your own business celebrating your successes remembering what's most important and making a plan to make that happen?

04:02 So at this point lots of people start to think, I'm an intelligent human can't i just do all of this myself? Well yes and also no. I mean of course you could do it yourself but will you? And will you give it the time and the space that it needs to actually be effective in other words help you get stuff done without falling into overwhelm if doing it yourself means squeezing your monthly planning into a spare 10 minutes in between calls you are short-changing yourself Our monthly momentum planning sessions in Make It Happen Club last 90 minutes because I know that is how long it takes to do it properly. To feel a really deep connection to what you're doing and why you're doing it, to protect time for what's most important and to set yourself up for success

04:46 So as you listen to me talk about what we do in Make It Happen Club, you might begin to sense that it's not your typical online community and you would be absolutely right. There is no Facebook group, no Slack channel, no WhatsApp group or anything like that because those are distractions that don't sit comfortably alongside Make It Happen Club sole purpose which is to help you get stuff done so no it's not an online community where you feel you have to show up and perform or keep up with the messages that are flying around Make It Happen Club is not a membership filled with resources and videos, how-to's and guest experts. And it is also not coaching where you talk things through, find solutions to challenges get inspired and come up with new ideas & strategies. Don't get me wrong, memberships are great and I have invested in both of those during my time in business

05:36 And I found them to be hugely beneficial. But there is no point having bucket loads of inspiration and information if you're not following through with implementation, because without implementation all you have is a load of ideas that are gathering dust in notebooks and I know that sounds harsh but it's true! That's why Make It Happen Club is different because its sole purpose is to help you get organized, get focused do the things you said you were going to do and finish what you start Now I know you might be thinking, Louise this sounds great but i already have too much to do. I just don't have time for this and that is a really great thing to think because it shows how much you value your time. Your time is precious after all isn't it? So I know you understand that taking time out to calmly and quietly work on your business isn't a luxury when it stops you from faffing and wasting that precious time on distractions and taking that time out just 90 minutes a month

06:32 It's actually essential if you want to build a business you love that serves your clients, it feels good to you and then makes a positive difference in the world. Because if you never step back, you are denying yourself the opportunity to make sure you're heading in the right direction, to notice the lessons and to choose what to focus on next And we know this, don't we? You know I talk about it a lot here on the podcast and yet there still seems to be a deeply embedded belief that in order to be successful in business you have to keep your nose to the grindstone. You have to keep hustling, you have to keep pushing and keep working harder but that way of doing things isn't sustainable and it sounds pretty darn miserable as well doesn't it!

07:12 So in just 90 minutes a month, Make It Happen Club can counter all of that. It will help you to go from feeling frayed around the edges and like you're pinging around in a pinball machine bouncing from one thing to the next, to feeling calm capable and focused your days are flitting from one thing to the next will be behind you because your action plan will help you to stay focused and stay motivated to finish what you start Make It Happen Club will turn you into the most productive version of yourself, where you sit down every morning knowing exactly what you're supposed to be doing and why so that you can roll up your sleeves and crack on. When you're getting things done your self-belief grows, your business grows and your income grows

07:53 So does that sound like something you need in your life? If so, the great news is that the doors to Make It Happen Club open four times a year. So there's never too long to wait! Head over to the link in the show notes to find out more and join us At the time of recording this, the doors are open and it would be a pleasure to have you with us. But if the doors are closed by the time your listening I've still got you! When you head to link in show notes you'll be invited pop your name on waiting list. And when that happens i will send some useful resources that will help find focus whilst you wait and you'll be first to hear when the next door opens So, I know this has been a slightly unusual episode of the podcast. I don't usually spend so long talking about my paid offers but i do want to make sure that the people who need me know how I can help so I hope this has given you a better understanding of what Make It Happen Club is all about and if you have any questions please do get in touch and I look forward to seeing you again soon!

08:48 Thank you for listening to Unfrazzle. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who needs a dose of calm productivity in their life and I'd love it if you could leave me a rating and a review as that will help more people discover this podcast. If you'd like to hear more from me to help you stop faffing and take back control of your time, you'll find a link to join my mailing list in the show notes and I would really love for you to join us so thanks so much for your support and I look forward to seeing you next time!