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Is ACTIVATE Business Coaching right for me?

The short answer? If you’re trying to start, grow, or scale an online business, then YES.

The longer answer is this: ACTIVATE business coaching for bloggers and online business owners is for anyone who wants to make money online through blogging or content marketing, whether you are just getting started or already have an established blog or online business.

It is the only business coaching program created specifically for bloggers and content marketers, designed to take the mystery out of growing a profitable and predictable online business, and to take you from complete beginner to 6 or 7 figures and beyond.

It’s for anyone who wants to have an online business, but is not interested in being an “influencer.”  It’s for any blogger who has been scared to sell, or frustrated that their sales efforts don’t seem to be working, or for any online business owner who needs help increasing their conversions.

And so, whether you’re an ambitious beginner looking to get started as quickly as possible, an intermediate level blogger looking to break through a plateau and start making real money, or a pro blogger already earning an income online, the ACTIVATE coaching program will provide the ongoing support, instruction, and encouragement you need to grow and scale a profitable and predictable online business. 

What are the membership options and fees?

When you enroll in the ACTIVATE coaching program, you may choose from one of three different introductory membership options.

Our monthly membership is $297 a month.  This is the most flexible option, as it allows you to cancel your membership at any time.  Monthly memberships include access to digital resources only, including a printable version of the Quarterly Execution Playbook™.

Our quarterly membership is $797 per quarter (3 months).  This is our recommended option, as it allows you to complete an entire 13 week Quarterly Sprint, which is where we see the most tangible results.  Quarterly members will receive a hard copy of our Quarterly Execution Playbook™ every 13 weeks, so long as you continue your membership.

Our annual membership is $2997 per year (12 months).  This is our best value option, as it is the equivalent of receiving 2 free months, and will also provide the most dramatic results over the course of a year.  Annual members will receive a hard copy of our Quarterly Execution Playbook every 13 weeks.

As long as your membership remains in good standing, you’ll be able to lock in these introductory rates for the duration of your time at ACTIVATE, even when our rates increase during our next enrollment period.

I’m not making any money yet, will ACTIVATE help with that?

Absolutely.

That said, building an online business takes time.  This is not a get-rich-quick scheme, nor will it lead to overnight success.  If you are just starting out, you can expect to be in our program for at least 6-9 months before you start earning any income.

That said, once you are to the point where you are making some money, the ACTIVATE coaching program will allow you to scale your income quickly–often within just a few months of your first sales.

We have found that the trajectory for our students almost always looks like a long flat line, followed by a rapid escalation.

What   ACTIVATE does is help you dramatically shorten the length of that long, flat period so that you can begin escalating faster. Of course you will still need to plan on taking some time to build your foundation–just not as long as it would take you on your own.

That said, if you have already built a foundation but have struggled with monetization or conversions in the past, this is the program that will finally help you break down that mental block and get you earning real money from your online platform, even if you have a very small audience.

What if I am already earning a full-time blog income from my blog? Will this be too basic for me?

Not at all!  You’ll likely want to stick to our Level 2 & Level 3 training and coaching sessions, of which there will be many!  Ruth loves working with high level bloggers, and you won’t find a better, more strategic, more straightforward, or more encouraging coach. 

Plus, if you’re already at the six-figure mark ($8500+ a month or more), you can apply to join the 6-Figure Club, which will give you access to a private mastermind with Ruth.a

Are there any prerequisites for joining ACTIVATE?

No.  The ACTIVATE coaching program is designed to meet you where you are, even if you haven’t started your business yet.  In fact, the first thing you’ll do after joining is take our assessment and complete our Activation Guide, which will let you know exactly what level you’ll be starting at.

If you’re a beginner, you’ll start at Level 1, which will focus on building your foundation with confidence.  This will include going through the Home Business Starter Kit, then completing Units 1-5 of Elite Blog Academy.  In Level 1, you’ll also have access to beginner-focused office hours, as well as to Tech Jam™ sessions to get you past any early technical hurdles and SEO Jam™ sessions to help with organic growth strategies.

If you’ve already established your blog but don’t yet have a strong core offer, you’ll start at Level 2, which will focus primarily on list growth and monetization.  This will include going through Product Launch Playbook Academy, as well as attending our Level 2 office hours, and additional sessions such as Copy Jam™ and FB Jam™ to improve your sales copy and conversions.

Level 3 members will benefit from advanced training sessions focused in three main subject areas–Sales & Marketing, Strategic Planning, and Business Skills.  You’ll learn how to continually scale your business in a predictable and profitable way, one that allows you to work smarter, not harder.  Six-figure earners will also be able to apply to join our 6 Figure Club, where you’ll get access to a private mastermind with Ruth.

What’s included in the ACTIVATE membership?

Your membership to the ACTIVATE coaching program gets you access to all of our live coaching sessions and recordings (though we recommend only attending the sessions for your level), as well as access to all our signature EBA programs, including Elite Blog Academy®, Product Launch Playbook Academy™, What the Tech?!™, FB ADvantage™ and more.  As an ACTIVATE member, you’ll also have access to our private Facebook community, where you can ask questions, get feedback, and connect with other members.

Additionally, members will have the opportunity to join private accountability groups, including our private 6-Figure Club mastermind for high earners.

How will I receive my materials?

Live coaching sessions will be hosted on Zoom.  Recordings and all other program materials will be delivered digitally through a password-protected members-only site. As soon as you enroll, you’ll be emailed your login information with a username and password.

Is there a penalty for cancelling the membership? What if I’m not sure I’ll like this program?

You are free to cancel your membership at any time, and you will retain access to all program materials until your current payment period is complete. 

While there is no financial penalty for cancelling, we do not provide refunds nor do we prorate any uncompleted time in the program.  Once you cancel your membership, you will not be able to rejoin the program for one full calendar year.

If you are not sure this program will be right for you, we recommend that you enroll in our monthly membership option, which will allow you to cancel after just one month.  If you decide to stay, you can upgrade your membership to our quarterly or annual membership during our next open enrollment period in March.

How can I be most successful in this program?

Success in this program requires that you take consistent, focused action, that you actually show up, and that you take the time to apply what you are learning and keep moving forward. 

The bottom line is that you can’t expect ACTIVATE, Elite Blog Academy, or Product Launch Playbook Academy to magically work for you. You need to do the work.  Show up for live coaching sessions. Complete your assignments. Ask questions. Apply what you are learning to your business.  Use our planning tools consistently.

That being said, our team is completely dedicated to your success—and that means doing whatever we can to support you along the way. If you still don’t find what you’re looking for, shoot us an email—we’re happy to help you find the answers.