Success stories

Results and success stories

focus & action has transformed the lives and businesses of entrepreneurs every time we’ve run the class. Here are some of the stories they’ve shared with us.

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  • $10K a month from Nick’s own agency, scaled alongside his full-time job
  • 3× Sam’s business income, within four weeks of the course
  • 80% of Tim’s busywork, cut to focus on what drives the business
  • 30 YouTube videos in 30 days, where Anthony’s goal was 2 blog posts a week

In their own words

Four students, four stories

Nick builds an agency while working full time

I used to always wait until the last minute of a deadline and be super stressed out… the deadline was the only thing that would get me to take action.

Now, I set a goal, break it down and just follow the system. It feels almost effortless.

At my startup job, I’ve never missed a deadline and never had any stress. And at the same time, I scaled my own agency and crossed $10K/month. I think that wouldn’t have been close to possible before focus & action.

Nick Patrocky

Sam launches his business in 6 weeks

My business income 3x-ed within four weeks after the course because it was so much easier to sell clients and work with clients with this new system.

I’ve always worked hard but I also have the tendency to be disorganized. With the program, I was able to focus on the most important tasks at hand and the knowledge that I would be held accountable by the end of the week.

Sam Overton

Aleana unlocks productivity without burnout

When I started, I was in a pretty bad place. I had just come out of another burnout and I was terrified of it happening again. I couldn’t even commit to 1 hour of work a day.

Weeks later, I am back to my productivity level before burnout, but this time I’m doing it in a sustainable way.

I’m so happy with the results! It’s really been way better than I expected.

Aleana Bargaoui

Philip builds a business and a family at the same time

focus & action came at a perfect time, because it was right when my wife got pregnant with our first child & I was starting my second business.

To be there for both my family & the business, I had to learn the game of maximum leverage on my time.

I felt three times as productive as anyone else around me.

Philip Röder

Before focus & action

Where they started

Here are some of the things our successful clients told us before they started working with us.

“I spend a lot of time working, but the results aren’t there”

  • “I keep starting projects and not finishing. I’m just unable to get any traction.”
  • “I’m always busy, but I find myself answering emails and watching YouTube. The day ends and I haven’t gotten anything significant done.”
  • “I’m too busy to pay attention to the important people and moments around me.”

“I have trouble focusing, I’m constantly overwhelmed”

  • “I’m mentally burdened. It’s a lot of stress. I wake up in the middle of the night thinking about emails and stuff…”
  • “I’m constantly confused about what my priorities are… I suck at planning.”
  • “The thing that frustrates me is I’m brilliant at wasting time. Hours and days go past without getting anything done.”

“I know what I need to do, but I can’t get myself to do it”

  • “I know I should be making content, but I feel stuck. I just can’t get myself to do it.”
  • “I keep trying to learn the next new system or create a better plan. But really, I know more than enough already, if I could just get myself to do more and worry less…”

“I realized that what got me here won’t take me there”

  • “I’ve had some success with my business, but now I seem to be stuck. Growth is stagnating.”
  • “The solution I’ve always used is to just work more, work harder. I know that if I keep doing this, I’ll just burn myself out…”

More results

What changed for them

“I’m on this upwards trajectory and moving in the right direction FINALLY!”
Chris
“With focus & action I’ve made more progress in 1 month than the entire year before!”
Ian
“I made 30 YouTube videos in 30 days! My initial goal was 2 blog posts a week. It was great!”
Anthony
“I achieved damn near the American Dream without really trying that hard.”
James
“A lot of business coaching can be very abstract. I love the practical nature of focus & action.”
Jonathan
“I feel a lot happier in life. This isn’t a temporary fix, it’s a long term strategy for success.”
Craig
“I was able to improve my productivity AND my overall happiness.”
Martin
“I learned a system to tackle my weaknesses and get sh!t done despite my perfectionism.”
Andi
“I launched a new business & already got my first three clients.”
Tibor

Written reviews

What students say about the system

I accomplished a week’s worth of work in the morning.

I went from being an uncoordinated, procrastinating mess to actually working on my most important tasks daily. I cut 80% of my busywork and started focusing on what actually drives my business forward.

The course is very clear, streamlined and high quality. It’s a must-see for every entrepreneur.

Tim Gelhausen Entrepreneur

Really changed my productivity for the better.

The course really helped me to understand the mechanisms that caused my lack of productivity. Changing a few of my habits and routines really changed my productivity for the better.

This e-course has had more impact on my productivity than five days spent on a dedicated productivity course the last year. This course is a no-brainer for anyone who wants to become more productive.

Ton Meeuwissen Online Marketer

I am less of a slave to all the notifications and interruptions.

By implementing just ONE single tactic from the course I’ve already seen a significant improvement in my productivity. I’m able to focus for longer periods and I am less of a slave to all the notifications and interruptions that used to cripple my productivity.

Amanda S COO

I was able to complete my online course.

I am now much more tightly organized in my work. I plan my days better. As a result, I get more work done AND I have more free time for other projects and hobbies.

As a result of focus & action, I was able to complete my online photography course faster and with greater efficiency. As a result, thanks to sales of my own product, the focus & action course has paid for itself easily.

Helga Partikel Photographer & Online Educator

One lesson in goal setting was worth the price of the course.

I love this course, it covers everything from the long-term goals to the daily tasks. It is unlike any other productivity course I took or book I read. There was one particular lesson in the goal setting section that was so surprising but also so valuable, that alone was worth the price of the course.

Conny Graf Coach

I’m simply getting more done in less time!

It’s made a huge difference to my productivity – I’ve actually had free time that has meant I can get more done, the focus time is such a fantastic idea, and it’s so simple yet so effective. I’ve taken many productivity courses but none that actually help improve my productivity.

Jonathan Stewart Entrepreneur

Now I’m getting so much done without feeling worn out.

This course came at a moment when I was questioning myself on my abilities to grow a business. I felt so overwhelmed by the stuff to be done.

Now I’m getting so much done and without feeling distressed or worn out. I got my control back and I feel so motivated to go on. I feel so much more relaxed AND I’m a lot more efficient and productive.

Annie Leblond Entrepreneur

I’m being more productive than ever.

This course has made the most real, tangible difference in my productivity out of all the many initiatives I have tried.

Probably the biggest thing I’ve noticed though, is how much happier, fulfilled and less stressed I’m feeling at the end of each work day!

Mark Coster Online Educator

One of the best courses I have ever bought.

Just using one tool out of the course made a huge difference to my work. I noticed that I am already more productive and it helps me focusing on my goals without additional pressure.

This course is so personal, insightful and will improve much more areas of my life than ‘just’ the business. Thanks Shane!

Michaela Thiede Entrepreneur

I recommend it for anyone who feels they aren’t reaching their full potential.

The content quality and teaching style are first-rate. For anyone who feels they aren’t reaching their full potential due to inefficient and unfocused work habits, I highly recommend this course—it can be the difference between success and failure.

David Coleman Entrepreneur

It helped me focus on taking action, systematically. And that has made me feel great!

Waddah

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