From the beginning and shortly thereafter, there have been three individuals that have contributed to WeatherVane Creamery and me on a weekly or daily basis and that is Chief Erin, Maikol, and Gary. I am very grateful to have them in my life and for the difference that they have made in making my dream come true.
Chief Erin
Erin was my buddy in Landmark’s Introduction Leader Program. During that program, we were both checking in and supporting each other as we were working on our goals for the program. Once it was over, we continued our weekly meetings at Caribou Coffee. There were some days while I was working on the business plan that I started to lose the ability to prioritize and it was driving me nuts. Erin helped me start using a calendar and we made to do lists together. I was the scattered creative and Erin was the one who brought me back to earth. When the cast of the indiegogo video showed up 2 hours late, Erin was the one who salvaged and directed the day. If the indiegogo campaign were to bring in $100,000 Erin was to be hired on as my opening assistant. I call her Chief Erin because, at WeatherVane Creamery, everyone gets to make up their own title. I think we agreed on Chief of Operations or something. I just called her Chief Erin. She knew me like no one else and we had great adventures together as well as times that we cried together. And those are the friends to keep.
Maikol
Maikol was in my Landmark Forum in 2003 in Chicago. We’ve been friends ever since. One day last year I called Maikol from a coffee shop and exclaimed “I need a money breakthrough!” He said “Great! Have I got the thing for you.” He told me about the free Millionaire Mind Intensive training that he was taking. I went online and signed up on the spot. That seminar gave Maikol and I a lot to think about and at one point I asked him to be my partner in making WeatherVane Creamery come to fruition. He agreed and we started having weekly phone meetings. We had role playing conversations with potential investors and came up with different ideas for a membership club. His early support really paved the way for what was to come. He also is a wonderful friend and a tremendous support. Thank you, Maikol!
Gary
Last spring during my trip to the west coast, my friend Gary mentioned that he would like to find a way to support me with WeatherVane Creamery and to support him with his goals which include a pilot’s certification and the novel he was working on. Once I got back we tried a few different things and finally ended up on a daily email. Almost every day since, Gary and I email each other in the morning with our daily goals and a report on how we did with yesterday’s goals. Then, once a week, we have a call to review the previous week and to set up the next week and to talk about what is working or not working. We are kind of like each other’s personal coach. I also call Gary on occasion to get on the spot coaching. These emails and calls have made such a difference for me and WeatherVane Creamery.
I can’t tell you how wonderful it is to have people like these three in my life. I am so honored and blessed and grateful. Thank you, friends.