In September 2006, I started my own tailoring business. My mom chose this profession back in the GDR era because she had recognized my talent as a craftsman and wanted to support me. I have always enjoyed my work. A big part of that is customer satisfaction.
As a family, I often didn't have the courage to set myself apart and express MY wishes. Some days I felt like a question mark... crooked and bent. Despite enjoying my work, the thought suddenly arose and persisted for years that I should even give up tailoring and start something new. But I didn't know why or what it might be. The only thing that stopped me was the knowledge that I was good at my job.
In 2022, I was looking for an entertaining podcast and discovered Andreas; at the time, I had already been self-employed for 16 years. At first, I listened to Andreas' podcast and recognized myself in all the contributions, so much so that I thought he knew me personally. I took the opportunity to join his academy, where I could follow Andreas' contributions and advice every week via video zoom and witness the successes of other participants. I wasn't getting any further with my income than I had in the last 17 years. That's why I decided to take a one-to-one coaching session with Andreas in July 2023.
It was the best decision I've made in recent years. It made me realize where my mental blocks were. Like thinking about money, for example. My mom worked hard for every penny/cent. That's why I didn't dare to earn more.
Since I've changed my mindset and decided to "allow" myself to be successful, my tailoring business has been booming. True to Andreas' motto: "I'm not looking for the HOW, I want the WHAT!" My ideas are now becoming reality and are also visible in figures that I have never achieved before.
An incredible number of orders, also by post, and new inquiries that I can help to bring to fruition. Since mid-October, I have had my first employee, who applied for a job with me herself. Above all, my overall attitude has changed fundamentally. I am in a consistently positive mood. And grateful to everyone and everything. I have more energy. I pay very conscious attention to what is good for ME...without harming others. When I feel good, I can be there for others (even) better.
Now I feel like an "exclamation mark", I walk straight and can express myself clearly about what I want. And if something is still bothering me, I no longer think: "I still have to...", but: "I would like to...". 1000 thanks to Andreas...more cooperation guaranteed soon!
Jana Glöckner-DieOderschneiderei, Frankfurt (Oder)
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