Questions? Call 1-800-632-2944 • 9AM-4:30PM Pacific
Questions? Call 1-800-632-2944 9AM-4:30PM Pacific
Frequently Asked Questions
(Before You Attend the Summit)
Click on any of the questions below to see the answer.
How do I Prepare for the Event?
Q: What do I wear?
Dress comfortably and wear pants. :)
We will ask you to turn your camera on and we can only know you’re attending (so you can get your deposit refund) if we can see you on camera.
Q: How do I best prepare for this online event?
The most important thing when attending an online event is to eliminate distractions. Tell everyone you live with that you will be attending and need privacy to get the most out of the event.
Check your tech ahead of time.
Make sure your camera works properly.
Have plenty of snacks and drinks handy so you can be fully present.
Plan an easy to prepare meal so this doesn’t take you away from the event.
Q: How can I get the most out of the event?
Q: What time should I arrive?
For ONLINE Summit:
The event is scheduled for 9am - 4:30pm Pacific all 3 days.
Please plan to show up 5 minutes prior to make sure all your tech is working.
Q: How is what I’m going to learn relevant to the economic state the world is in right now?
Most of what you’ll learn at the Summit is relevant no matter what’s happening in the economy. These are foundational principles to help you attract and enroll more clients.
For 20+ years (and two economic downturns), people have reported that what they’ve learned at the Summit helped them to attract and enroll more clients right after the event.
This being said, we’re updating the Summit to make sure that you’ll get client attraction strategies that are most likely to work during these crazy times we’re living in.
Q: What should I expect to get from attending this event?
In our 3 days together, you'll discover how to:
And you'll get to know a community of wonderful, generous people traveling the road you're on now.
Q: How do I invite friends to the Summit?
One of the VERY best things you can do for yourself is invite a friend to the Summit. Why?
We've found that the people who have the greatest success with this program are the ones who build their businesses in community (instead of trying to do everything on your own), so we'd like to give you the opportunity to invite a few friends to support you in developing your new skills.
Just send your friend to ClientAttractionSummit.com and ask them to write in your name on their application. We'll make sure they get approved for a Full Scholarship so they can join you!
Q: How do I meet Summit attendees before the event?
If you haven't joined the Summit Facebook group yet, we highly encourage you to do so! We are sharing hot tips, giving feedback to each other, and letting others know about what we do. It's an awesome way to feel connected to the group before you even arrive at the Summit!
Many of the emails you’ve been receiving have the link to join the FB group specific to your Client Attraction Summit.
What if something has come up and I’m not sure I can make it to the Summit?
Q: Will you be recording the Client Attraction Summit if I can’t make it?
The Client Attraction Summit Experience is about way more than the information taught. This is a fully transformational experience that only happens when you’re there live.
For this reason, we are not releasing the recordings of the event.
Q: What if something has come up and I’m not sure I can make it to the entire Client Attraction Summit?
The Client Attraction Summit will give you the tools, inspiration and confidence you need to attract all the clients you want. During this event, you’ll receive our step-by-step systems, and have powerful breakthroughs that will help you take your business to the next level.
Unfortunately, we only have three value-packed days to help you become a client magnet. If you miss even one minute of the event, we can’t promise you will get what you came for.
If you are not able to fully commit to the full three days, we suggest you choose another date that you can fully commit to. Your success isn’t going to happen by accident. It will only come from your full commitment to reaching the people who are waiting for you… and who need your help.
Q: What if I’m not as inspired as I was when I signed up?
A: If you’re not inspired about your business (or even burned out) then the Summit might be perfect for you. We’ll help you re-ignite your inspiration and see a new vision for yourself and your business.
If you signed up for the Summit many months ago and forgot what inspired you…
1. Watch some inspiring videos about the Summit.
2. Read here what you’ll get from the Summit.
3. Read success stories from our members who have gone on to have $10,000 Months.
4. Keep reading the FAQs below in case there are some other questions we can answer.
5. Talk with one of our Client Attraction Summit Coaches. Email support@thrive-academy.com or call 831-535-9274 or toll-free at 1-800-632-2944 x 1
Q: What if a health challenge has come up?
We have experienced several health challenges since we started Thrive Academy. I (Jesse) have had chronic neck and back pain and adrenal fatigue. And, I (Sharla) had many complications after the birth of my second son and have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. But, we are committed to our mission, so our health hasn’t stopped us from leading any of the over 250 live events we’ve led over the last 20+ years… What it did was have us dramatically increase our self-care and recharge time.
If you have a major health challenge coming up before the Summit, one option is to reschedule to the next Summit in about 4 months (you get one free transfer) and spend the weekend in bed healing. This is true, especially if you are contagious or feel that spending the weekend at an event could put your health in serious jeopardy.
Another option is to take this as invitation to practice deep self-care leading up to the event, so that you feel restored and recharged enough to attend the event. We have had people attend our events who had broken bones, cancer, migraines, and many other ailments. Many have shared that the insights, breakthroughs, and plentitude of hugs were the exact medicine they needed to heal themselves so that they could more fully thrive.
We wish you the very best and want you to thrive as well.
Q: What if a family emergency has come up?
We’ve noticed that sometimes our clients, just when they are about to launch, have family emergencies come up. Sometimes they are called to drop everything and take care of their loved one. We have deep respect for the generosity and deep love that call on. If this is the case, and you can no longer make the Summit, we encourage you to transfer to the next Summit about 4 months from now (you get one free transfer).
But sometimes we find that people unintentionally sabotage themselves by taking care of everyone but themselves. If this is the case, we invite you to get creative and resourceful. How can you find a way to both take care of your loved one, while still attending the Summit and taking care of yourself?
We encourage you to schedule a time to speak with one of our Summit coaches so we can help you figure out how to join us.
Q: I’m in another program- should I attend the Summit also?
When we first started Thrive Academy, we were so passionate about learning and growth that we were in 3 different substantial programs at the same time. This meant flying all over the US and Canada, sometimes twice in a month. But, we were hungry to learn and these programs were the key to us making $175,000 in our first year and $732,000 in our third year of business.
So, we are always a fan of following your “YES!” If you resonate with us, and you’re in other programs, we invite you to relate to include the Summit as part of your accelerated growth plan.
Unless you already have way more clients than you can handle and you’re successfully speaking to groups, and have tons of people buying your home study course and signing up for your group program, we promise that we can be of great service to you.
Is this Event Right for Me?
Q: I’m just starting - should I wait until I feel ready before I attend?
We created the Client Attraction Summit because we believe that there are people waiting for you, who need your gifts, even if you’re just starting out. Attending the Summit when you are just getting started can save you from the heartache and frustration of having a deep craving to make a big difference, without the skills to be able to attract the clients you so deeply want to help.
About half of the people who attend the Client Attraction Summit are just starting their business and have little to no skills or training in growing their business. The other half may have been in business for years, but are ready to take things to the next level.
If you look at the rising transformational leaders of today, you’ll find that many of them made their first six figures after attending this event.
Q: I already have clients. Will this event be too basic for me?
About ⅓ of the people who attend the Summit are seasoned coaches and holistic practitioners who are hungry for the next level of success. In fact, many of our friends who earn 6 or even 7 Figures have raved about the Summit.
The only way you won’t get a ton out of it is if you come with a closed mind. And even if you learn nothing from our 3 days of content (which you will), you can learn a LOT from seeing how we conduct a multi-million dollar coaching and event business.
Q: Who is this event for (just Coaches and Holistic Practitioners or anyone who wants clients)?
We draw a lot of people who consider themselves Coaches and Holistic Practitioners. But, as long as you have a big heart and you’re seeking more clients in your business, this event is for you. We’ve had writers, consultants, speakers, energy healers, doctors, veterinarians, hairstylists, real estate agents, attorneys, accountants, teachers, etc. join us and get a ton from the event.
We’ve had writers, consultants, speakers, energy healers, doctors, veterinarians, hair stylists, real estate agents, attorneys, accountants, teachers, etc. join us and get a ton from the event.
Q: What if I only have an idea for a business and still have a job?
When one of our members attended the Client Attraction Summit, he was working as a full-time teacher and he came to the event with ‘an idea.’
In less than one year, Roni Habib soared past his $10,000/month goal as he helped close to one thousand teachers avoid burnout and learn how to become better teachers. He had such a successful first year with this ‘side’ business (hundreds of people were attending his events) that he gave notice at his teaching job so that he and his wife could focus their entire energy on their mission.
Everything starts as an idea...
Will I feel Comfortable at this Event?
Q: What if I’m an introvert and I’m uncomfortable in groups?
Q: Will I fit in?
We know that nervous excited feeling when you first arrive at an event. Well… you can count on a warm welcome from our team, starting when you first check-in. Throughout the event we’ll be doing lots of partner exercises so you’ll get connected with people (even if you’re an introvert).
By the end of the weekend, you may be surprised by how much you feel a part of the group and how many people you’ve been inspired by.
And if you want to get a head start making new friends, join our private Facebook Group to start connecting with people before you meet them at the weekend.
Q: Will I be the only ______ (BiPoC, LGBTQ or some other marginalized group) there???
Did that blank fill in for you by itself? Maybe even more than once? We’ve all had experiences of feeling like we didn’t belong in a group, whether because we belong to a group that’s historically been marginalized or because of other ways we’ve been isolated or negatively singled out.
As you may know, we’ve led the Summit over 70 times. So we have a pretty good sense of the spectrum of people we attract, including:
- BiPoC
- LGBTQ people
- People from all over the world
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People who live with disabilities or chronic illnesses
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Survivors of violence
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Young adults and elders
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People who have had successful businesses and people who haven’t started their business yet
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Introverts and Extroverts
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Woo-Woo people to Won’t-Woo people!
However you filled in the blank above, it’s pretty unlikely that you’ll be the only one in the room. And even if you are, YOU are completely welcome and we’ll do everything we can to help you feel comfortable.
If you're a BiPoC or LGBTQ, please know that we strive to create an environment that will have you feel welcomed, accepted, included and safe. We embrace all races, ethnicities, religions, and sexual orientations... we appreciate everything about you that makes you unique. We are aware of our privilege and strive to use it for good. We do not tolerate bigotry at our events. We are doing our work to understand issues around racism and equity. We aren't perfect, by any means, and we welcome a conversation if there is anything anyone on our team ever does or says that has you feel unwelcome or unsafe at our events.
Sometimes, it’s the very things about us that we fear will be rejected that create our unique magic and what we offer to the world.
Q: Is the Summit going to be boring?
We hate boring events. So we have created a cutting edge, inspiring, entertaining, and experiential event for you.
Q: Will I like the people who attend?
If you like kind, heart-centered people who are ready to get paid even more to make a bigger difference, you’ll LOVE the people who attend the Summit.
Will there be a lot of selling at the Summit?
Q: Is the Summit going to be valuable, or just a bunch of sales pitches?
We’ve been to events that we feel were one “sales pitch” after another. It’s embarrassing to admit that we used to do that too. Fortunately, we decided to stop doing that many years ago.
If we’re inviting you to spend 3 days with us, it’s our promise to provide you with some of the best business training you’ll ever get. One woman said that she learned more about business building in one day at the Client Attraction Summit than she had in a coaching program that cost $25,000!
And… to be transparent, we will invite you to join either our Client Attraction Mastery or Platinum program. Fortunately, enough people are so inspired by the value they got at the Summit that they decide to spend a year or more learning from us. But there is no pressure to join. You can learn more about our programs here.
Q: Am I going to feel manipulated into signing up for a program?
Q: Will there be guest speakers at the Summit?
As of today, we (Jesse and Sharla) lead the entire event with no guest speakers. But, we have plans to train speakers to lead the Summit in the future. So, if you want to ensure that you are learning from us (the founders) we recommend you attend the next Summit.
We will bring Coaches and Holistic Practitioners who have successful business using the principles you’ll learn at the Summit to share their stories with you. This is some people’s favorite part of the event.
What if I Have Challenging Life Circumstances?
Q: What if I’m too busy?
Q: What if I can’t miss work (job or clients) to make the Summit?
I (Jesse) remember how scary it was to ask my boss (at the last job I ever worked) whether I could miss work to attend a workshop. But, I was THAT committed to my personal growth.
So, the first question to ask yourself is: On a scale from 1-10 how committed are you to breaking through your personal limitations and make more money? If you are not committed at a level 9 or 10, it makes sense to keep doing what you’ve been doing. If you are committed at a 9 or 10, then we invite you to get creative and resourceful and find a way to make it to the Summit.
Q: What if I feel guilty about my kids or partner not having as much of my attention during the event?
We get it. Our commitment to being amazing parents to our boys is our #1 priority. So, of course, leaving our boys with our nanny (even though the boys love her) to attend an event is sometimes hard.
But being amazing parents means that we are committed to providing a safe, comfortable home for our boys. It means that we’re committed to growing as human beings and as leaders. It means we are setting an example of following our calling and changing the world.
We can’t set this example if we’re not willing to follow our YES and trust our children with other people. Human beings, for centuries, have raised children with the support of their village or tribe. How can you find the support you need to follow your calling?
What if I have inner stuff coming up?
Q: What if I don’t feel ready for clients yet?
Q: What if I don’t believe in myself?
Thank you. It can take great courage to admit this… even to yourself. We find that this issue is often at the heart of why most people don’t take action (which can perpetuate the lack of belief in yourself).
There are five keys to believing in yourself:
1. A crystal clear vision of what success looks like for you.
2. Knowing how to talk about what you do in an inspiring way.
3. Feeling great about how much you charge (and feeling “worth it”).
4. Knowing what to say when someone says they can’t afford you (so you don’t take it personally).
5. Transforming the belief that gets in your way from seeing your greatness.
We cover all five of these keys at the Summit. So, welcome to the path of beginning to believe in yourself more fully. You are worth it.
Q: What if I don’t want to learn to sell? (I just want people to come to me)
What are my other options (besides the Summit?)
Q: What if I want to keep my options open that weekend?
We love our freedom too. But, true freedom comes from asking yourself powerful questions. Here’s a question you can ask yourself: How important is it to you to grow yourself so that you have the ability to reach more people and make more money?
If it’s not that important to you, there’s no need to join us. But if it is important to you, we encourage you to move mountains to attend.
Q: Can I just do the Home Study Course?
We have a whole library of home study courses that we’ve invested tens of thousands to acquire. Some we barely opened. Others have added great value to us.
If you’re a motivated, self-accountable, self-starter, you can get great results from investing in a Home Study Course. (We sometimes get messages from our Home Study Course clients saying that they received a big influx of clients.)
But we’ve found that in order for most people to get results, it usually information. AND inspiration, powerful transformation and heartfelt community… So, that’s why we recommend moving mountains to join us at the Summit.
If you absolutely cannot attend the Summit (or you just want to get started attracting clients right away) you can learn about our Client Attraction Mastery 2.0 Home Study Course here.
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