A few years ago I noticed that a lot of folks in the coaching and advising space were offering intensive coaching options, often called VIP Days. These were usually full day (or days) long coaching sessions where the promise was that you would walk away completely finished with the work. At the time I thought, “that makes sense for their work, but doesn’t work for my work” and moved on pretty quickly. I had spent so much time creating systems for coaching that were anathema to the quick financial “fixes” that get people into financial trouble that the idea that moving quickly could work did not compute with my brain. 

In a lot of ways I don’t think I was wrong. For many folks, one of the biggest benefits of working with me over the course of several months is the long-term accountability and support. By the time we wrap up our work together new habits have been fully developed and are integrated into their lives. The skills have been practiced and honed. The knowledge has become fully ingrained. I know that for many clients if we had done everything over the course of a couple days they would likely not have been able to maintain those new systems over the long term and therefore would not be successful at reaching their financial goals  

All of that said, I have finally come to the conclusion that there are times when ripping the proverbial band aid is actually a better fit than the slow-and-steady-wins-the-race approach. 

And thus, Verdi Sprint Days were born…

Verdi Sprint Days are Two 3-hour coaching sessions split up over the course of a couple weeks in which we tackle one big financial goal. 

For example, I’ve worked with clients to: 

• Determine and set up business structures & systems

• Update financial plans and systems to better fit business goals and working styles 

• Analyze current financials (i.e. net worth, spending habits, investments) and create an investment plan to meet long-term goals

After the Sprint Days are over I’m offering clients the option of quarterly or semiannual check-ins so that we can make sure that the work is continuing and all challenges are addressed. 

So far, so good! 

I like this structure a lot -- I get to help someone move forward really quickly and productively and I still get to offer the long-term support that I think is necessary for lasting change. I still don’t think this approach is good for everyone or for every financial goal, but I’m glad I gave the idea a second look. I didn’t think I was throwing the baby out with the bath water when I dismissed it years ago, but I think in reality that is exactly what I was doing. 

Y’all - owning a small business is alllll about course correction. I’m in the middle of a course correction now with this new offerings and I’m sure there will be many more to come. They are necessary, but not the most comfortable thing in the world to do. 

Maybe you’re in a similar boat? 

As always, I’m rooting for you. 

XOXO,