Between the Pine 1:1 Business Coaching is for solopreneurs, creative entrepreneurs, and small service-based business owners ready to stop getting lost in the woods of small business ownership and commit to the hard (and fun!) work it takes to see your business truly thrive.
We aren’t meant to do this (business) thing alone…
Look, I’m not one of those people who likes to sugar coat things (okay, unless it’s a sugar sprinkle on my blueberry scone). Growing a sustainable service-based business is hard work.
It’s a lot more like training for an expedition than going for a walk in the park. It takes long-term planning, dedication, and strategy. It takes pushing through the hard parts, and a willingness to keep putting one foot in front of the other even when you feel like you’re moving at a snail’s pace (after a quick rest and a snack, of course). It has its moments of uncertainty, overwhelm, and extreme loneliness as you sit alone at your desk wondering what to do next or how to get unstuck (no it’s not just you). Or as you try not to let social media take over your whole life.
Let me let you in on a little secret that I’ve learned (at times the hard way) over the past four years of growing Between the Pine into the business that it is today—It’s simply impossible to be good at everything (not to mention having the time to do it all)! It truly takes a village (or a support crew, or a team!).
What if instead of getting lost in the woods of small business ownership, you had a plan to get you from where you are to the next level.
So instead of spending hours retracing your steps to find the trail (or the word taxes or SEO making you want to crawl up into a ball and cry), you actually knew how to get there.
When you’re building a business, it can be nearly impossible to see outside of the task list and daily to-dos, to step outside your own mind and see your unique strengths that make you stand out. (Psst: those strengths are there all along, but sometimes you just need a little eagle eye vision to help see them!)
Who could walk alongside you as you dreamed up a future version of your business, and could help you figure out how to get from where you are right now to where you want to be. Who was 1000% all in on you. On helping you step into your talent fully and thrive as a business owner – and maybe even start thinking of yourself and calling yourself an entrepreneur!? (Not to mention who is there to hold you accountable, and remind you to celebrate at the top of every peak AND at the bottom of every valley!?)
• 100% personalized, 1 on 1 coaching with Mollie
• Two options to work with me, depending on what you need in your business right now:
Day Hike :
A deep dive, single session to get you unstuck on one to two road bumps
The Expedition:
a comprehensive, three month program if you are ready to take MASSIVE strides in your business
Every session is 100% personalized to where you are in your business, but here’s a small taste of the types of things we could cover:
• Brand clarity
• Creating efficient workflows
• SEO and website audit
• Building a team & onboarding
• Creating multiple revenue streams (including passive income!)
• Product Launch Strategy
• Social Media Strategy
• Email marketing
• Client experience
• Dreaming + goal setting + action items
• Budgeting and taxes (yes, I really do love this stuff)
• Anything else that is keeping you stuck!
Meet your Small Business Coach (aka Expedition Leader)
The Between the Pine you know today started as a food blog. I studied dietetics in college, and started a career as a dietitian. But I knew I wanted to start a business. I love cooking and baking. So a food blog seemed like an obvious choice.
I quickly found another path. My skill set as a photographer, but even more importantly, my love for the outdoors and my extroverted personality made adventure elopements a really natural setting. But when I started, I didn’t have examples of my work. I didn’t know how to get clients. It was a hope and a dream.
Four years later, including weathering a freaking global pandemic (pray for 2022 to be the year of no major news, please), I’m almost fully booked out on adventure elopements a year in advance, with more leads coming in every day – many that I now refer out to my network of other talented photographers. I’ve been featured in HuffPost, I’ve hired a small team, and launched passive revenue streams (yes, I still get excited when I see money coming in while I’m sleeping!).
I’ve also been able to invest in business coaching myself, which has greatly changed the game for me. (Truly).
And just in case you’re someone like me who absolutely loves metrics (and is sometimes a bit – okay a lot – competitive), here’s a few more business highlights. I hit six figures my first full year in business, doubled my revenue in year two, doubled it again from year two to three, and made *major* purchases during the pandemic – including Maple, my campervan, and a house (with my husband Drew contributing).
The biggest part of my success are the investments I’ve made, and the accountability, strategy, and goals that I put in place for myself.
It’s also so important to lean into the things that make you, you in your business! That’s why I still often bring my famous Between the Pine chocolate chip cookies with me to elopements... And why I totally recommend bringing YOU into your business with those special touches. (Is it obvious that I can’t wait to work together and brainstorm ways you can incorporate special touches like this into your own business!?).
What I’m getting at is this: building a business where you have high quality leads coming your way daily, or where your marketing is planned out in advance doesn’t just happen overnight.
To take full advantage of my expertise, and your investment, you should be sure you actually have time to commit to the process.
Okay Mollie but how much time are you talking about?
For the Day Hike (single session), I recommend at least 2 hours total of pre (prep) and post (integration) time. And for the full Expedition (3 month, all in plan), I recommend setting aside at least 3-5 hours per week for calls and homework.
If that means late nights or early mornings then heck yes. I’m here to cheer you on! I definitely believe that it sometimes takes a little bit of a grind to get to your goals!
So this is not going to be a walk in the park (or should I say forest)... But it’ll be challenging in a good way. And I’ll be your biggest cheerleader.
An Expedition Planning initial questionnaire so we can jump right into the big, deep, tough things and make the most of our time together
An initial 75 min. Zoom getting to know each other kick off call
Bi-weekly 45 min., 1:1 check in + coaching calls (5 additional calls)
On “off” weeks, 2 hours of Marco Polo office hours to ask question in between calls
Action items & homework after each call
A personal Expedition Basecamp folder with:
Recordings of each call that you can re-watch
An extensive Welcome Guide to help you make the most of your Expedition
Your weekly homework
And at the end of the three months, you’ll receive an in-depth PDF that covers:
Everything that was implemented during our time together
Your unique, company strengths and weaknesses (like a special, only for you compass)
A game plan for the next 9+ months – with clear action steps, direction, and how to achieve it
For the small business owner who needs help getting unstuck (on one major thing) to help you reach that next mountain summit.
The Day Hike includes:
Initial questionnaire so we know exactly what we are covering during our time together
75 minute Zoom call where we dive into your business and discuss a major roadblock that is holding you back right now
A personal Day Hike Basecamp folder with:
Recording of our call
An extensive Welcome Guide to help you make the most of your Day Hike
A Recap PDF – that covers what we discussed and next steps
* As much as I love hiking, (and can’t wait to help you take your business to the next level!), if you opt for the Day Hike version this round, you won’t be eligible for The Expedition (3 month version) due to scheduling constraints!
Fill out the quick inquiry form below and I’ll review your form to make sure we’re a good fit at this time, and then send you an invoice and contract. Once the first payment is made, you’ll receive a Welcome Guide, and be able to schedule our calls!
This definitely isn’t just for photographers! And, if you noticed in the “some of what we can dig into” section above, I didn’t even mention photography. That’s because the skills and strategy we’ll be digging into are much higher level than what is the best lens, and what f-stop to use in the field. Both the Day Hike and Expedition Business Coaching are for any service-based, small business owner who wants help with the “business” side of things. That said, I absolutely, definitely welcome photographers! And I’m obviously happy to answer any questions specific to your photography or elopement business.
This is entirely personalized, 1:1 coaching, so I’m only able to work with a limited number of you at a time. And since the busy season for elopements starts in the spring, I likely won’t be offering this again until January 2023. But, whether it’s creating a referral network for other elopement photographers, or offering an SEO mentorship program, I’m always dreaming up ways to help my fellow entrepreneurs. So add your name to the waitlist and I’ll keep you in the know for the next round.
For the Single Session – Day Hike, I recommend at least 2 hours total of pre (prep) and post (integration) time. And for the Full Expedition (3 month, all in plan), I recommend setting aside at least 3-5 hours per week for calls and homework. This is at a minimum, so if you have more time to dedicate, that’s even better. As with all coaching and mentorship, the more you put into the time, the more you get out of it!
No way! It’s totally fine (and expected and normal) for you to feel like things are a “mess.” You don’t need to have your ‘ish together to start! One of the biggest things you can gain from coaching is confidence, clarity and direction. Coaching is almost definitely for you if you’re feeling this way. Think of it as a cleaning sesh for your mess.
I am so excited to get to know you and help you dream big about, and reach the next level of your business.
Fill out the form below and I will be in touch ASAP.
