The first day at ANY job is scary. Starting your own business is even scarier. 

TAKE ACTION: Have you asked yourself "what if I'm successful?" It's truly just a mind shift. Changing your way of thinking changes everything. If you think you're successful, you will be successful. It doesn't matter what the people around you think about your new path. They're not the ones running your business. 

Did you know that getting leads is not the first step in taking your business off the ground? Identifying your ideal client is the first step, otherwise you won't know who to direct your marketing efforts toward.

Getting new leads into your business is a learned skill. 

In this course, you'll learn who to target, what kind of messaging to provide them, and where to find your ideal clients.

You'll be provided with multiple ways to reach your potential leads. Whether you're an introvert or extrovert, there's a marketing tactic for every personality.

Start-up costs run about $500 for license and insurance for a full year. From there, you'll benefit from a website, about $250 a year. Other than that, you can run a slim business and skate by with no other expenses. The marketing strategies discussed in the course emphasize free tactics. For exact business license or tax certification pricing, you could contact your local city/county Clerk's office as it varies in every locale.

As a personal chef doing meal prep, you'll make about $150 to $400 a cook session. Meal prep clients are often weekly or every other week. Dinner party income can vary greatly, but you could anticipate $300 to $1500 in one weekend depending on your offering and number of guests.

You don't have to quit your current job. You can start with one meal prep client a week or one dinner party a weekend to get started.

The small start-up costs overwhelmingly outweigh the income potential.

Life is all about choices and priorities. If you're too busy to invest time in knowledge, then the next chapter in your life is not a priority right now. You're making a choice. You've chosen to not take a risk on yourself and instead stay in your comfort zone.

TAKE ACTION: The next question to ask yourself is, "if not now, then when?" How long have you been saying "someday" and when will that day arrive?

Imagine if you took action today. What would your life look like one year from now?

There's probably not a professional chef in the world who hasn't had this thought. We have all caught ourselves doubting our skills. It's completely normal. It takes time to gain confidence and even when your confidence is built up, that sneaky voice always pops up once in a while.

TAKE ACTION: Create the mindset to let that negative voice go. It's not helping you or your business. You wouldn't be as far as you are in life right now if you weren't amazing at what you do.

The truth is that it's your choice and you should do what you feel most comfortable with.

I'm currently still working in client homes doing meal prep and small events. My clients are choosing to eat even weekend meals at home these days and are extremely happy to have my help. After a long day of zoom conference calls, homeschooling and barking dogs, they appreciate the meals that are already prepared and just need reheating. That's one less thing on their to do list.

Requests for small dinner parties are double those of last year at this time. The personal chef business is booming as an alternative to visiting restaurants.

TAKE ACTION: If I can continue to be successful in our current times, I'm sure you can as well. Are you sure you're not just using this as an excuse to not get started? If you do think right now is not your time, well then, that shouldn't stop you from gathering all the knowledge needed now.

If you started now, can you imagine where you'd be in just one year? Can you picture your new life?

You will never be 100% ready to make a big change in your life.

You’re scared and this is an excuse that keeps you in your comfort zone. It's time to take the leap. You’re playing small. Imagine bigger.

Picture yourself in your new role as a personal chef business owner. You've moved past fear and you've achieved your goals. What kind of life are you living now?

Are you thinking this is a little over your head and you're nervous that you won’t be able to implement the program?

This is normal and common.

You’ve had times in your life where you’ve had to figure out things before. Think about all the obstacles you've overcome and success you've had in your past. Think about all you've achieved so far in life. 

You can do this. Fear is not going to control your life. You're not going to let it.

It will probably get a little uncomfortable at times, but as long as you’re willing to invest a few hours every week, you can absolutely do this.

The life-changing outcome of a new business is going to require a significant amount of effort. Every ounce of effort invested in the program will move you closer to the end result of owning a profitable personal chef business and all the rewards and fulfillment it provides.

You will need to invest in a website, business license, and liability insurance for your business. Websites cost $15-$30 a month and licensing varies in each area from $50 to $500 annually (average $150). Liability insurance cost also varies, but averages $15 to $30 a month.

Free marketing strategies and tactics are emphasized in the course. An optional professional uniform is suggested at a cost of about $25 to $50 a shirt.

Neither a culinary degree nor membership with a culinary association are requirements for becoming a personal chef. Potential clients want to know that you can confidently provide the service they're requesting, regardless of your education or skill level.

Because individuals are hiring you, there are no "general" requirements. Similar to a job interview, each client decides for themselves what qualifications they would like to see in a personal chef.

Having been a personal chef since 2012, I have been working on my cooking skills since fifth grade, but never attended a culinary school. I have never had a client turn me away because of a lack of formal education in this field. As well, no client has ever asked if I was a member of any culinary association.

The course is taken at your own pace as independent study. If you're interested in accountability and support, the VIP option is available. 

The VIP option includes three of 30-minute private coaching calls and ten weeks of unlimited email questions. The coaching calls must take place within 365 days of course purchase. Email access is available for ten weeks or 70 days with day of purchase as day one.

If you need accountability and support, definitely choose the VIP option.

Yes, whether you're independent study or VIP, the entire course is available immediately upon purchase. You're welcome to start right away or at a later date when you're ready to go all in.

It is suggested, however, to take one module at a time per week to receive steady momentum in building your future.

Rushing through the lessons or skipping a module is not recommended as you'd likely be missing key components of building your personal chef business. The course is ordered in a particular way for the strategic reason of building a solid business foundation.

You will always have access to your version of the course. Occasionally, minor updates occur in which you will receive the latest version. Legally, I cannot say you will have "lifetime" access as it's too vague.

I’ve streamlined and simplified the entire process so that step-by-step you can make consistent progress and reach the finish line without feeling overwhelm.

On average, you'll spend about thirty minutes a day to include watching a video training lesson and implementing what you learned. You will likely spend a little more time working on your emails and creating a website (since that’s where you’ll be making sales happen!).

The best advice is to take it one week at a time. What you’re building is well worth the short-term time sacrifice needed to make it happen.