From a Concept to an LLC in Three Weeks!

Many of you have asked for an update. Let me tell you, this is as good as it gets! 100 of my dearest friends across the continent want to know what I'm up to, whether I am okay, and how the business is coming together!

It is so true that when one door closes, several others open. God called me to open my own business. We chose a name, bought domains, and are partnering with Pro Step Marketing(TM) to design our logo and build our Web site (launch target is March 1st). As of yesterday, we are now officially a Colorado LLC (thanks to my husband Jeff)!

And so it is, that I already have seven wonderful coaching clients, have facilitated a team planning retreat, am doing ongoing consulting work for one real estate team, and have booked an onsite consult for another team for mid-February. Remember, referrals are my lifeblood - send those names and contact information my way!

I am headed to the Keller Williams convention February 9-13, 2008, in Atlanta. This trip will give me much-needed hugs and reconnects with a bunch of great people. While there, I hope to organize a dinner with some of my dear local friends (Marsha, Zac, Christine, Leslie, Bonnie, I'll be calling!).

At the end of February, I will be in Seattle taking the LYV Licensing course at the Academy for Coach Training. What does this mean for clients? We'll be creating a small-group (8 to 12 people), intense retreat for them to get clear on who they are and what they want out of life. I went through this process one-on-one with my coach, Susan McKay, in July 2002. It changed my life. So be on the lookout for more information on that!

Thank you, and God bless you all for being such an important, reliable, supportive part of my life.

What Changing Lanes Consulting Offers You

Several of you have asked that I post more information on the blog about my services. So here you go! Call me at 303-956-6749 if you have questions.

Executive One-on-One Coaching
These sessions are conducted entirely by phone, with you and your coach working in partnership to break through challenges, set actionable plans for your business, and achieve extraordinary results both professionally and personally. You are responsible for calling your coach, documenting your commitments, and providing status reports on progress made and challenges encountered. Your coach is responsible for helping you get clear on what you want, helping you formulate your commitments, listening for potential obstacles, and advocating your choices and successes.

Because Amy has been deeply entrenched in the real estate industry since 1992, those of you who are real estate professionals receive the additional benefit of hands-on help with specific real estate business tools and techniques, for no additional charge.

Together with your coach, you’ll determine whether weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly calls will best facilitate your growth.

Enrollment: $250 per call; special through April 15, 2008, just $125 per call (50% off)

Onsite Consulting
Your consulting coach travels to your market and office location for the purpose of assessing the effectiveness of your operations in three areas: your team, your systems, and YOU. You will receive a comprehensive report within two weeks making recommendations for specific changes and enhancements in all three areas. Six monthly follow-up calls can be used for facilitating meetings and enacting accountability with team members alone, with you alone, or with everyone together. You pay a flat fee, as well as your consultant’s travel, hotel, and per diem expenses.

Fee for two days: $7,500 plus expenses; special through April 15, just $3,750 (50% off)
Fee for three days: $10,000 plus expenses; special through April 15th $5,000 (50% off)

Annual Team Planning Retreat
Your coach comes to you to facilitate your team's annual, semi-annual, or quarterly planning retreats. Areas of focus you may choose for your team advance include:
· Team goal setting
· Personal visualization activities
· Team unity exercises
· Ideal week schedules
· Systems development processes
· DISC personality training
Follow-up calls at 30, 90, and 180 days facilitate implementation and give accountability to the team. You pay a flat fee, as well as your coach’s travel, hotel, and per diem expenses.

Fee: $5,000 plus expenses; special through April 15th $2,500 (50% off)

Retainer Services Package
Some clients may choose to benefit from the more flexible retainer package, which offers not only one-on-one telephone coaching, but also hands-on help from the coach with the client’s copy writing, marketing, and desktop publishing needs. For a monthly fee, the client will be given access to a bank of hours that can be used for any combination of coaching, consulting, and administrative support. Call for rates.

Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a name!

I have been moved by the sight of lions for as long as I can remember. Whenever we visited my grandparents, we would go to the St. Louis Zoo, and my primary focus was to get over to Big Cat Country and see the lions.

While in the Denver International Airport between business trips back in 2003, I visited an art gallery displaying the works of artist Thomas D. Mangelsen. I came across a stunning picture of a pride of lions traversing a dirt road. Its title was Changing Lanes.

As I consider my purpose for opening this business, I realize that people are at different stages in their business and personal lives. Some are looking to jump into the "fast lane" and explode their business. Others have been driving the fast lane too long and are ready to get in the slow lane. Some are poised to set the cruise control and travel that middle lane. And some are ready to flat out get off the road.

No matter where you're at, Changing Lanes Consulting is here to help you. It's time to get clear on where you want to go, develop the map of how to get there, and enjoy the drive along the way.