As much as I enjoy working directly with people, I believe that a Monetize Your Idea Consultation is not for everyone. Read through this page entirely before you call to find out more.

You may NOT benefit from a Monetize Your Idea Consultation if…

• You already know all the answers

  (“I already know that”)

• You already know that “this won’t work” and “that won’t work either”
• You have “already tried that”
• You “don’t believe that that’s possible”
• You “just don’t think you can do that”

If any of these responses sound familiar to you (ask a friend—you might be too close to know), a Monetize Your Idea Consultation probably won’t be of great benefit to you right now. You may find yourself in the “I’m powerless” phase. There is nothing wrong with this phase (we all feel this way at some point), but it’s not particularly productive. Come back to this page when you’re feeling feisty—or even angry—enough to make a change. You have a better chance of making change when you’re feeling angry than when you’re feeling powerless. Anger has energy. Powerlessness does not…

Curiosity, hope, inspiration, and excitement have great energy and make good “jumping off” spots, so if one of those describes you, read on!

Who CAN benefit from a Monetize Your Idea Consultation and what is it, anyway?

• Ever want to start again but don’t know how or where to start?
• Do you have an amazing idea but you don’t know what to do next?
• Are you afraid to share your idea with anyone because you think it might get stolen?
• Are you constantly getting great new ideas but don’t know which one to move on—“paralysis by analysis”?
• Have you ever used “waiting” as a method to accomplish your goals?
• Have you ever been horrified to see someone else become brilliantly successful with an idea you got 3 years ago but were “saving” to capitalize on any day now?
• In the back of your mind, do you see yourself as wildly successful—but in the future?
• When you hear Uncle Bob’s (that well meaning relative who has all the answers, even though he’s never done anything) opinion of your idea, do you drop it or move forward anyway?
• Do you have a crazy unrealistic, impractical idea that you love but there’s just no way to make money at it?
• Do you have this conversation going on inside your head?
  

  • I’d like to do that, but I’m afraid…
  • I think I could do that, but I don’t know how…
  • I think about doing that all the time, but what if this happens…
  • I really want to do that, but what will they think…
  • I dream about doing that, but why haven’t I done that already…
  • It would be great if I could do that, but I don’t reallyknow for sure…
  • I so want to do that…but what if I’mnot really meant to…
  • And what will Uncle Bob say if Ido that?”

If you answered “YES” to many of these questions, you may benefit from a Monetize Your Idea Consultation.

A Monetize Your Idea Consultation has two parts:

Part I: Discovery and Ideastorming

After reviewing your “homework,” a series of exercises I use to get to know you, we meet over the phone to talk about possible interests and ideas. At this point, we don’t even think about the money. Sorry, but if you’re only thinking about the money before we get started, you’re closing yourself off to incredible possibilities. You see, you already know what you want. You’re probably thinking, “Wait a minute, if I knew what I wanted, I wouldn’t be on this Web site.” It’s ok. I thought the same thing when someone first said it to me, but she was right. I did already know. I just didn’t believe I could make money at it. If you’re anything like me, you probably have similar resistance or “belief blocks.” That’s why we leave money out of the equation—just for now. Don’t worry, we’ll get there!

Part II: Monetizing Your Ideas

In part 2 of our call, we’ll take your ideas and turn them into money, or rather, “income streams.” If you’re used to having only one income stream, as in a J-O-B, then you might not be accustomed to this kind of thinking. Just as a financial planner might tell you to “diversify” your investments, you might consider doing the same thing with your income. That way, if one particular income stream runs dry, you have several others to rely on and perhaps increase, to cover the lost or diminished stream. Make sense?

Still interested in having a consultation? Maybe you have more questions before getting started? No problem. Here are some common questions. If you’re question isn’t answered here, send me an e-mail at info@MonetizeYourIdea.com or call directly at 480-907-5779. I’ll be happy to answer other questions you might have. 

Frequently Asked Questions about the Monetize Your Idea Consultation

Can you describe a Monetize Your Idea Consultation?

A consultation is one 90-minute session. Sometimes it takes a little longer. It is not ongoing coaching. If you need an accountability coach, I can make some great recommendations. A consultation is designed to delve into your interests and passions, and help you think creatively about income streams based on those interests.

What is the homework?

The homework is a series of questions for you to think about and write down. Notice that I said “write down.” Some people believe that the hand-brain connection is special—that answers you write down, compared to answers you type, are different. I believe that you are more connected to your true self when you write “by hand.” So, with that said, do what you like. You can scan in the pages and send me a PDF of your hand-written notes or you can e-mail me your typed answers.

The time it takes to complete the homework is different for everyone. This is real work and something that can’t be done haphazardly or while you’re distracted by other things. Ideally, you would take the homework to a quiet place where you can reflect and answer the questions thoughtfully. If you have to lock yourself in the bathroom with a glass of red wine and some ear plugs, so be it. The more you put into the homework, the more you’ll get from the actual consultation.

What do you take away from a consultation?

At the end of our 90-minute session, you’re going to have:

• At least one great idea, although it is more likely that you’ll have several. I’ll spend as much time as it takes researching options for you before the call.

  YOUR “NO-WORRIES” GUARANTEE: If I don’t come up with at least one great idea that you can happily move forward on, there is no charge for the consultation.

• A plan for your next step
• A check-in date for your progress report; this is really just a way to keep me informed about your progress. Don’t worry, it’s not an accountability exercise, although if you have achieved your goal, I may ask to feature you on my Web site…

How much does a Monetize Your Idea Consultation cost?

A consultation is $199. This includes the 90-minute call (normal long-distance charges apply), as well as the research, ideas, and resources that I provide during our call.