Be My Guest !

Just You, Me, and the Future of Your Business

A one-to-one business coaching experience set in glorious rural France.

 

Bold Purpose

 

This isn’t a retreat.

It’s a reset. A rethink. A powerful pause to get radically clear on where your business is heading — and how you’ll get there.

For three days, you’ll be my only guest in my home in South West France.
We’ll dig deep into your ideas, your challenges, your direction — and we’ll rebuild your confidence and clarity from the ground up.

Let's do this

About the Experience

One guest. One coach. One big conversation.

There are no group sessions, no distractions, no set formulas.

This is one-to-one time — just you and me — working on your business, your mindset, and your next chapter. You'll stay in either a cosy ensuite room in my farmhouse or a private guest studio, surrounded by nature (and a few friendly animals).

We'll cook together, drink some wine and you'll eat fresh food, visit a local French market, dine at my favourite restaurants, and have plenty of space to breathe and think. In summer we will hang out by the pool, in winter we will curl up in front of my log fire (probably with a cat on your lap and a dog at your feet). This is personal. Focused. Uncomplicated.

My Exclusive Invitation

 

Who It’s For?

This is for you if:

  • You’re at a turning point in your business or are about to launch a new one.

  • You need deep, focused thinking — not more noise

  • You want honest, expert insight

  • You love animals and don’t mind muddy paws or chickens wandering around the house.

  • You’re ready to pause, reset, and move forward


 

 

What’s included in your stay

  • 3 days and 3 nights accommodation (flexible depending on your travel arrangements)

  • 8 hours of focused, one-to-one coaching with me

  • A visit to a local French market

  • Dinner in two lovely local restaurants

  • Time, space, and personal support

  • Full immersion in a relaxed, animal-loving home environment

You’ll leave with real clarity, a step-by-step plan, and renewed energy for your business.

Read what people are saying about working with me.

Melinda really understood me and my brand. She used her wide experience and was able to help me greatly.

 

The session was immensely useful. We covered the brand message, direction and Melinda answered queries that I had.

 

Amazed at how it exceeded my expectations. I couldn’t believe it was only an hour, we covered so much.

 

The session was a real eye-opener for me. It really focused all the thoughts and ideas in my head. I took away not only a focused brand message but an action plan as well.

 

I really wished I found Melinda at the beginning of my brand journey, I would have saved a lot of time and effort.

 

Marwa A. Qatar.

Wonderful Mentor !  I really felt like my plans were thought about thoroughly with a great interest and that Melinda wanted to provide value and actionable takeaways in order for me to clarify my vision around the brand.

 

The deeper insight into my own story and how this could translate into the brand identity more and all the add ons that could be possible within the business. No nonsense, good sense and a thinker outside the box. Very insightful and helpful.

 

Thank you Melinda, a pleasure to work with you too. A great investment made!

 

Emily K. UK.

Wonderful! Melinda was very engaging, insightful, personable, and honest.

I found the session was very useful. She provided excellent feedback on what I have done so far with my brand, what is missing, what to consider changing, and several areas to focus on to further my niche in the men's grooming world. I value her honest critique. I have a clearer direction now on where to take my brand and where not to waste money. Melinda inspired some hope that I can make it in this industry. I'm running around with a notebook in my hand as ideas pop into my head from her suggestions.

 

I feel the session definitely lived up to my expectations. Melinda is an expert in growing successful businesses and she know the struggles of those just starting out. That is very meaningful to me. I expected an honest assessment of what I have done so far, as well as some advice on what next, or what to improve. She hit it straight on with an honest assessment, what was missing, what to improve, and how and where to use my strengths. Melinda’s advice is invaluable to me. I am super excited to move forward.

Mary A. USA.

 

I signed up for the Nail Your Brand Message program having had previous opportunities to listen to Melinda through webinars she had delivered in the past. This program was however going to be my first time ever working one-on-one with a coach of any kind, and a part of me was scared. What if Melinda thought my brand idea which was dear to my heart was "no good"? What if I was not able to nail my brand message? I felt vulnerable. Well my fears were unfounded. First of all Melinda made me feel at ease, I felt like I was chatting with someone with loads of experience and success, who genuinely wanted to see me also become successful. She was forthright with me if she thought something would not work and enthusiastic if she thought it would.

As I reflected on the call later I said to myself 'Melinda did it! She really is good at this!" I know I am just at the beginning of my journey but I am confident that with the suggestions you made during our call and with the additional support through the Fast Track Hub I will nail my brand message.

 

Aba W. USA

Being an entrepreneur isn’t easy. Let’s start with that. You have a clear business plan. Perfect! And, you’re an entrepreneur, which means you are intelligent, committed and equipped to work very hard.

While you are taking care of production, packaging, copy, web-development, photographs, social media, accounting, employees, taxes, and compliance... there is something else happening - CHANGE. The market is dynamic! It changes and so do you. It’s ok. It’s energy and growth in action. Melinda has the experience, intellect, and honesty to help you navigate shifting trends. She can help interpret how these changes relate to your brand. She will listen, then offer guidance to support an empowered mindset. As a brand mentor, Melinda, can be a very effective “true north” relationship in your toolbox.

 

Carol M - USA

I am amazed at the patience displayed during our one on one session. We found it immensely useful and it far surpassed our expectations. It was incredibly uplifting to find someone who understands our business and thinks this is achievable. The depth of Melinda’s knowledge has been surpassed only by her ability to explain ideas in a manner we can both understand and execute.


J&K Cox USA

If you want your brand to stand out from the crowd, please seriously consider working with Melinda! If you are a bit lost or overwhelmed with your way forward, she will definitely find you the best and fastest route (a bit like the GPS in your car...truly!).  Melinda really knows her stuff!  The session was more helpful than I had expected, and I expected something pretty great! :-)

Tracey Berne - Australia

A Bit About Me

Thirty years ago I started out  as a single mum with no qualifications and three under twos to support.  I wrote a list of what I could possibly earn money at and it was a very short list….. I could type, I could write great letters and  I could knit.

 

Since then I have built three six figure businesses – one in the craft industry, (I’ve written 30 internationally published books on crafts), one in designer knitwear (which I created and sold worldwide) and one with handmade soap and natural cosmetics. (from my kitchen I built what became the largest handmade soap company in the UK supplying all the supermarkets and major store groups.)

 

For the past 20 years I have coached over 250 entrepreneurs helping them find the courage and discipline to monetize their passions and build their own empires.  I found my true purpose and I love it.

 

Today I live in The People’s Republic of Facebook and in glorious South West France with my doga, ‘Raphy’ & "Benji" my cats ‘Chanel’ 'Mimi', 'Harry',' Maurice' and 'Bertie' and my two chickens 'Sophie' and 'Marilyn'.

Ready to talk about your business and your next chapter ?

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Key benefits from this opportunity.

  • The chance for you to get a really informed, objective and in depth view on your business  from a highly acclaimed industry coach. Over the last 20 years I have coached over 250 entrepreneurs on to the road to success. I have learned a great deal from my clients and I can tell you for sure that above all, success starts with a great idea, good marketing contacts, an objective view. and a clear strategy.  
  • You've done the work and your brand is out there but its just not gaining traction ? That could be because you don't know who your customer is or it might be that you are using other people's marketing techniques rather than your own. The marketing world is changing at a frightening pace and people are bored seeing the same old things.  My sweet spot is the ability to introduce new, cost effective, creative ideas and practical systems that give you the confidence to move forwards.
  • The most important element in your business is you.  Your strengths and weaknesses, your confidence and your know how.  Stepping out of your comfort zone into the beauty of the french countryside will help you re-energise and gain a new perspective on the possibilities for your business. I guarantee you will return home with a head full of new ideas and insights and a clear strategy for implementing them
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Happy Stories From My Clients

Melinda has provided invaluable guidance to us in all areas of our business, from direction of the company to product design. We would not be where we are without her expert assistance. Thanks Melinda!

 

The Camel Soap Factory was the Gulf Capital SME Awards 2014 winner. Products can be purchased in their web store or in branches of Dubai Al Jaber Gallery in Dubai and in other outlets worldwide. From starting production in a kitchen the company is now turning over in excess of $1,000000 a year!

 

Without a mentor is like walking blindly in circles, mentoring with the brilliant & very supportive Melinda has helped me take my vision to the next level, huge progress has been achieved. Thank you so much Melinda. You're my star

 

Lucia Best

 

Meeting Melinda in France was one of the best business decisions Robert and I have ever made! Our brainstorming session was truly transformational. We went to France knowing we have a solid idea somewhere, but with serious doubts as to whether we can ever make it into a sustainable operation. Getting out of our office and into the French countryside was exactly what we needed. In the space of a few hours spent in a former convent, now cozy boutique hotel, we not only found a way out of a business dead end, but left with many solid actionable ideas and a newly found determination. Our investment in the trip paid off many times over and Melinda’s guidance was (and still is) en pointe!

Hana Tisserand 

The Tisserand Institute

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What are you waiting for ?

You have already decided that you are going to build this dream business of yours and you have probably invested a lot of time and money just getting to the starting gate.  I would just love the opportunity to weave some magic with you and to make sure you succeed.  So come on over and let's make this happen.

 

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