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Hey! 👋🏼 ...welcome back to the Circle of Influence by WILD & WILD!

I just wanted to shout out the Farm Club in Knutsford this week - I attended their new Hyrox session and met some incredible people there. Wanted to share as I loved it so much.

I’ve actually got a 22KM Tittesworth Water race this weekend - this will be my longest race to date - and it’s all trail! 👀 …wish me luck!

You’re gonna LOVE this weeks Spotlight Feature 🔥 - this incredible Woman was a speaker at a recent Empowerment Networking Event and her story is one worth sharing.

What've we got today →

• ✨ Spotlight: Sara-Lou Jones

• ⛺️ What’s Coming up

✨ Sara-Lou Jones - A Beacon of Empowerment and Innovation

Sara-Lou Jones is the Founder of the Centre of Excellence, an online training platform with over 1,000 courses in the holistic health and wellness sector aimed at supporting health, wellbeing and mindset. Sara’s journey from a neurolinguistic programming trainer to the helm of an online education empire is a source of inspiration for entrepreneurs and women everywhere.

Built from a desire to balance work with motherhood, Sara founded the Centre of Excellence from her living room while caring for her young son as a single mother. What started with a single online NLP course advertised on daily deals websites such as Groupon has blossomed into a thriving platform offering over 1,000 courses to more than 2 million students across 150 countries.

All of this with no start-up funds or support but a passion for creating an amazing life for her baby son, Sara turned her online course business into a thriving £40million empire helping millions of people worldwide. 

Sara’s story is not just about entrepreneurial success but also her dedication to making education accessible and engaging for all.

Career Achievements:

• Innovative Start: Sara started her journey teaching classroom based NLP and Hypnotherapy courses then moved on to launching the first online courses ever sold on the daily deal websites such as Groupon and Amazon Daily Deals. Realising the opportunity, Sara went on to sell her courses on hundreds of daily deal websites across 150 different countries reaching millions of people worldwide, all from her living room..

• Expansion and Impact: Sara grew her business to over 1,000 online courses featuring a vast array of course subjects focusing on holistic health, spirituality, and wellness, turning over significant monthly revenue. At the height of success during the pandemic the company was hitting figures of just under £2million per month.

• Empowering Others: Through her platform, Sara has managed to not only offer affordable education but also support community initiatives, offering free courses to children in hospitals and families affected by domestic violence.

• Huge Impact: Under her leadership, the platform has helped over 2 million learners achieve their dreams.

• Award-Winning Entrepreneur: Sara has been recognised with numerous awards for her innovative approach to online learning and entrepreneurship.

Challenges Along the Way: The road was not without its challenges. Sara navigated the complexities of scaling a business globally while juggling the responsibilities of motherhood. Her commitment to her family and business demonstrates her resilience and ability to turn potential obstacles into stepping stones for success.

Vision for the Future: Looking forward, Sara is focused on expanding her reach globally, especially targeting English-speaking markets and translating courses into multiple languages to increase accessibility. Centre of Excellence has just launched a monthly subscription and is launching an inspirational stationary range later this year.

The mission is to impact a billion people’s lives, blending educational advancement with charitable initiatives to create a community of lifelong learners who are both knowledgeable and compassionate.

Philosophy and Motivation: Sara-Lou’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that education should be a tool for empowerment and personal growth. She is driven by the potential to make the impossible - possible, continually seeking to expand the boundaries of what online education can achieve.

We're featuring Sara-Lou Jones this week, to showcase her journey and hopefully inspire you to pursue your passions relentlessly and to remember that with innovation and drive, any vision can be turned into a reality. Sara-Lou’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the profound impact of empowering others through education.

Sara is not just a businesswoman; she is a visionary whose work continues to uplift and inspire all who come across her path. Let her story be a beacon for all of us striving to make a difference in our corners of the world.

We also asked Sara for her thoughts on the biggest opportunities for entrepreneurs to work on right now.

If you’d like to get her insights - download the Doc here →

Check out Sara’s business and the Award-Winning Courses she offers at the Centre of Excellence. A more detailed picture of her journey and can be further explored through her personal website SaraLouannJones.co.uk.

Sara’s story is a wonderful example of what is possible for those seeking inspiration from a successful female entrepreneur in today's competitive world.

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