A Story of Roses
This week I received a beautiful bunch of 24 multicoloured roses.
They inspired me to tell you a love story.
Once upon a time there were two young sweethearts, Let's call them Andrew and Sarah.
They met at school when he was 16 and she was 17.
From the day they met Andrew knew that Sarah loved flowers, but there was one problem. He was young, he didn't have a job and he didn't have much disposable income. But at every opportunity he saved his birthday and Christmas money and bought Sarah a single red rose.
His friends and family joked about this, asking him "are you buying Sarah a bunch of roses in instalments?"
Secretly Andrew felt hurt that he was the butt of their jokes, but he knew Sarah appreciated the gesture of a single red rose, it was a perfect gift, and she knew he was a very special guy.
As the years went on Andrew got a part time job and began buying Sarah three roses, and then half a dozen. Sarah loved the gesture every single time no matter how many flowers were in the bouquet.
Their relationship developed and they celebrated more special times and anniversaries. Over the years Andrew studied hard at university, graduated and got a really well paying job.
His half dozen blooms turned into a dozen and then finally to a beautiful bouquet of 24 roses he had always dreamed of.
You see, Andrew's dream at the very start of their relationship had always been to buy Sarah a bouquet of 24 roses, even though he couldn't afford to.
But he held the vision and imagined over and over the look on Sarah's face when he would be able to hand them to her.
The moral of the story here for your business is that you should always start from where you are.
We all have to start somewhere.
It doesn't matter what other people are doing or saying about you.
Hold the belief in your heart and keep focused on the vision.
It may be hosting a retreat, having a full list of clients or reaching that 6-figure goal.
Just as Andrew started with one rose, all you have to do is start with one client, then the next and then the next.
Just like Andrew, focus on the result for the person you are coaching or mentoring, and not the money. Andrew didn't focus on getting the money, he focused on the smile from Sarah when he handed the flowers.
Place your vision on being of service to your wonderful clients and the money will follow.
Just as Andrew did, invest when you can. The small steps he took to achieve a bunch of roses paid off, it nurtured their relationship. Investing in yourself and your business is so important. Don't let that slip, remember it's an investment not a cost. And nurturing relationships with your clients is something that takes time effort and attention, but it pays off in the end.
So you may be wondering why I have such a big smile on my face when I received the 24 roses this week.
Well they brought back such beautiful memories.
The Andrew in the story is my husband and of course I am Sarah.
Andrew has bought me roses (and many other flowers) from the very first day of our relationship and for the last 26 years of our lives together.
Just like relationships, a business needs nurturing and takes time to grow and evolve.
So whether you are in the early stages of business and buying a single red rose, or you are almost at the 24 bloom bouquet, just know that every stage is important and is to be treasured.
Always believe.
Sarah x
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