<div>Hey Friends
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<div>So many of you have texted during this transition with the same kind and loving question:
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<div><strong><em>“How can we help?”</em></strong>
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<div>We haven’t really answered because we weren’t sure. The prayers, time together, and words of encouragement have meant a lot. Thanks for doing that even when we didn’t know to ask for it.
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<div><em>I think I know how we could use your help now</em>. Let me lay it out:
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<div>The key challenge before us as a family is replacing my primary income in the next 3 months. Our hope is to stay in Maryland and to find ways to lead worship that aren't professional (living rooms, guest leading, etc). But that means finding another way to make a living.
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<div>The good news? There's tremendous opportunity before me: a thriving online audience across Facebook and Instagram as well as a 17,000 person email list. God has brought all this about in the last 2 years!
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<div>The problem: I’m not quite sure which of the great ideas or opportunities to pursue. Too many choices and...choosing the wrong one in a time crunch would be detrimental.
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<div>That’s where you come in: I’ve identified a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PhYtlYFlthkYbiaQh3drjAYzhxQK5rzP/view?usp=share_link" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Coaching Program</a> founded by Donal Miller of StoryBrand and Business Made Simple that does exactly what I need: helps coaches build profitable coaching businesses. This gives me the guidance and certifications I need to get my business off the ground and "flying" in a short time span.
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<div>The program, along with a couple other certifications and associated travel expenses will cost me around $15,000. This is a heavy lift for us, but I am convinced it's an investment, not an expense and will pay dividends in the years to come. I also believe in coaching. Last year I worked with a fitness coach and I'm down 20lbs and finding sustainable healthy rhythms. Action, not knowledge unlocks change.
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<div>So, will you consider coming alongside us by shouldering some of the cost of this program? We have so many dear friends and if they all pitched in just a little, this would be covered EASILY.
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<div>If you're interested in the details of CoachBuilder, you can check it out here.
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<div>Business owners: if you have people development dollars to spend, you can use them here and I can offer one of the following in return for you investment:
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<div>-Emotional Quotient Assessment
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<div>-<a href="https://storybrand.com/privateworkshops/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">StoryBrand Workshop</a>: getting clear on your messaging so you reach more people and convert more sales.
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<div>This GoFundMe is only going out to folks I’m confident are for us and want to support us. We won’t be posting it on Facebook or Instagram. Thanks for being one of those people who we know are “in our corner” - love you. Cole
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<div><strong>What if you don't raise the full amount?</strong> - I'll make payments on the program and pay for what's time sensitive. Even a few months of expenses will be helpful as I'm confident I can get things moving by August.
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<div><strong>What's the cost breakdown?</strong> -
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<div>Coach Builder Program: $12,000
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<div>EQ-i MHS Certification: $2000
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<div>2 Day Trip for StoryBrand Certification: $750
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<div>Misc Setup Expenses: $250
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<div><strong>Can I give in a different way (not through GoFundMe)?</strong>
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<div>I'd prefer all donations via GoFundMe so I can keep track of who to thank and who to deliver workshops and assessments to, but if it's a big deal for you, just shoot me a text and we'll sort it out.
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<div><strong>Is my contribution tax-deductible?</strong>
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<div>Sort of. If you are a business owner, I can make this an expense for you by delivering coaching, StoryBrand workshop, or EQ assessment to you once I'm certified.
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<div><strong>How soon will you start this coaching program?</strong>
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<div>My certifications are in two weeks. My coaching starts in June.
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<div><strong>What happens if you raise more than $15,000?</strong>
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<div>I like your thinking! We plan to cap the giving for this GoFundMe project at $15,000 as this is all we need to cover the expenses.
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<div><strong>Can I share this GoFundMe with others?</strong>
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<div>Yes! But please only do so with people you know care about us and want to help. Don't broadcast. A personal text with a note and the link is what I'd recommend.
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<div><strong>I’m a business owner and interested in the EQ Assessment or StoryBrand Workshop you mentioned. How do I claim that?</strong>
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<div>So glad! I'll circle back in July and we'll get that on the calendar. Expect delivery sometime between July and December.
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<div><strong>What if I can’t give financially right now?</strong>
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<div>Don't worry about it at all! This is an invitation, not an obligation. Pray for us. Share this GoFundMe with others. Share with folks that I'm going into coaching and consulting.
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