As I prepare for our ski trip, ripping open packing tape on boxes to find fleece everything – pants, shirts, neck warmers, I have an image of last year’s ski trip.
I was on a ski lift with my brother in Maine and we were talking about my business. He said – “Why don’t you teach your class online too?”
Remember when he told me I should start a vlog like Casey Neistadt? I do. And I did.
Anywho, I’m about to get on that same ski lift and it’s making me think about all that’s gone down this year. I DID make that online course. But I also did SO MUCH MORE.
Cue the sentimental guitar music. It’s time to look back on 2019 for Baby in Tune.
You guys – the business has grown ALOT this year. And you know how that happened? You’ve all been by my side, and I’ve grown as an entrepreneur.
(At the bottom of this post I am going to list all the virtual mentors whose blogs and podcasts have inspired me to get to this point. They might inspire you too.)
And now, let’s take a look at what we’ve done in 2019:
1. Learned more about what YOU need
I spent alot of time this year thinking deeply about issues you want solved, challenges that bring you down, and ways that Baby in Tune can ACTUALLY help. It was hard work and alot of good stuff came out of it:
- A weekly blog that so many of you say you appreciate.
- Better discussion and flow in class.
- Helpful tools like Cheat Sheets and Playlists.
- A Facebook group.
- More useful Instagram and Facebook posts.
2. Created an online course
This was no small feat. 6 modules, 17 videos, and a whole lot of planning, writing, filming, preparing, and dreaming big. With the help of Paul Kaup, the videographer and editor, and all of YOU wonderful parents who participated in it, I think it came out pretty darn amazing. Here is a glimpse into the final video:
3. Trained 5 new Baby in Tune instructors
Training a big group like this just felt RIGHT. You know how every now and then you do something that uses all of your talents at once and it feels good? I have no doubt that I was meant to mentor in this way. Our training was rich with discussion, music, tweaking, learning, and a common goal of supporting you all in the best way we can.
4. Hired two new business managers
This has changed my life. It made me realize how much time I was spending on admin, customer service, PR, and strategy, and how little time I had to do the stuff I am good at – build curriculum, write music, and plan future projects. I could only have done this by settling into the CEO/entrepreneur role enough to DELEGATE. Also, I found these two gems so it was a no brainer.
5. Performed at venues and birthdays
I love seeing you all at performances and I love sharing in your milestones. You can bet I always sing “One Day” at your parties. How can I not? I get sentimental. I also get a little teary when my kids perform with me at shows which they did quite a bit this year. Stay tuned for more of those in 2020.
6. Planned for 2020
What a pleasure to sit with two extremely talented women and delve into how we can make our classes better, what other services we can offer, how we can make our hosts feel more appreciated, and how we can support you all even more.
7. Dreamed big. And continue to dream big
I believe in what I do because I see the way you all respond to it. Just today someone said the Soothing song “saved her life.” I also know how the instructors and I feel after each class – a little more present and elated – no matter what state we were in when we started it.
I had some really big ideas this year that we made a reality. So anything can happen in 2020…
Baby in Tune will continue to grow at light speed. All you need to do is sing, share, feel, support and dance with us and your babies.
And one more thing – tell us how we can be better. Tell us what you like the most and what we can tweak. This is a great opportunity for you all to COMMENT below or write us a personal email with your ideas for this year.
Here’s to 2020. A year of connection and song.
Vered (and the Baby in Tune team.)
PS. Here are some of my virtual business mentors from this year. All have podcasts.
- Amy Porterfield
- Jenna Kutcher
- James Wedmore
- Rick Mulready
- Robert Miller
- Micheal Hyatt
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