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The Secret to Confidence Before You Charge Your First Dollar

Picture this: You’ve finished your certification. You’ve done the training. You know the material.

But when it comes to helping real families… you still don’t feel ready.

That nervous knot in your stomach isn’t imposter syndrome – it’s what happens when you’ve skipped the practice that actually builds confidence.

In this episode of the Sleep Consultant Blueprint Podcast, I’m breaking down how our students use five volunteer families to bridge the gap between “I hope I can do this” and “This is what I do.”

Here’s what you’ll learn today:

  • Why knowledge alone doesn’t build confidence (and what does).
  • How five practice cases prepare you to confidently support paying clients.
  • The step-by-step volunteer process we use to help students go from overwhelmed to prepared.
  • How volunteer families often become your first referrals and testimonials—kick-starting your business before it even officially launches.

If you’ve been second-guessing yourself, avoiding clients, or waiting for the “perfect time” to feel ready – this is your permission slip to stop waiting and start practicing.

👉 Grab my Sleep Coach Blueprint Video Series—a short series that shows you exactly how training turns into transformation, and why practice with volunteer cases is the fastest path to confidence.

Because your future clients don’t need a perfect consultant. They need a prepared one. And that can be you – starting now.

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