ThriveHiveReviews of jointhrivehive.com

After 25 years working in corporate for both large companies and startups, I decided that I had hit a wall and I could not do it anymore. My husband had always encouraged me to try consulting but I was always scared to do so especially the business development part. So I toiled around for a couple months and then I found ThriveHer and it was exactly what I needed as I realized it takes a village to build a business. Phase One starts with developing your product offer and messaging and then Phase Two focuses on the business development which has given me a solid framework to follow in how to do outreach, the cadence, sample templates and so much more. On top of the curriculum, there is CEO mindset coaching which really helped me to shift from corporate executive to entrepreneur and I got this. Throughout, I was with a great set of amazing women to share this journey. Tricia, Jim, Lyndsey, Zita and the whole ThriveHive team were so supportive and helpful every step of the way.

ThriveHer was exactly what I needed to get my consulting business started. I had so many offerings I wanted to provide but unsure what was the best path. The team at ThriveHer not only has a process to build a solid foundation for your business but they were supportive every step of the way. An added bonus was having a cohort of amazing encouraging women working alongside you. It’s one of the best decisions I have made!

The program is split into two basic phases - the first focusing on your customer, offer, and messaging. This phase is great. People are told "B minus work" is what you're going for - and it helps people get past the initial hurdles and thinking through your services and getting clarity. High marks for the messaging/marketing component - they should offer that for half the price as a standalone offering. Would buy that again in a heartbeat. HOWEVER.... Phase 2, focused on sales/business development, interestingly leaves out any talk of "B minus" work - all of the sudden the deadlines are everything, and you must be 100% complete within a very short timeframe on something that should be more considered and less time-sensitive, especially if you are working while completing the program. And even more so if your network doesn't contain your ideal client. All of your messaging and approach needs to change, but there is no room for that in the cookie cutter approach. If you miss the deadline by quantity of sales calls or date of submission, you miss the guarantee. Which, it would be nice to know up front that it's timeboxed. And that phase 2 is not *at all* B minus work unless you feel like bombarding your personal network with content not relevant to them or the situation. As a note, the "continue to work with you until you make your money back" is REALLY only "go through the same program again with a later cohort" which frankly, is a very important nuance in the language and for the women I talked to - would not help them. Lastly, while Bev, who does the CEO mindset calls, is a very nice, very smart lady, those calls were a huge disappointment. I had thought that we would be coached on how to "think like a CEO" but instead, it was more of a therapy session and I personally, couldn't find much value in those weekly calls. You are thrown into that call schedule with no expectations, no ground rules for engagement, and it's an emotional free-for-all. I really stopped attending those calls because they just felt disassociated from anything business related. Overall, especially since learning the price has RISEN and the timeframe has LESSENED I would not recommend this program when I consider what I paid, and the overall value received. Especially since my need was around sales/business development, and that seems like the most rushed, least organized phase of the program. Ultimately, the message I took away from phase 2 is just grind at it like you do any other work. Make a list, reach out, have an agenda, be prepared and follow up. There is no secret or way to go about sales - that advice is FREE! I know that some of the women in my cohort felt like they were not treated with respect during some of the calls, and I know some of us who got an email or text saying "you don't get the guarantee" felt it a harsh and disengaging surprise. Be upfront about the expectations and let people know that the program drastically changes and gets time boxed and has a whole different set of expectations for phase 2. Lastly I do not think it is OK for us to submit lists with contact information for our prospects. This is just blindly turning over contact information to another company that has not agreed not to use it for their own gain. While I took out emails, phone numbers, and linked in profile information, it did not feel right to be asked to share this sensitive information. I know when I asked for help finding some short-term income while I went through the program, there was no offer from Thrive Her to help me; no sharing of their networking contacts or offers to make introductions. While I think Tricia is great at sales and do not fault her for that at all (I wish I could sell like that) I do think there is a vulnerability in the potential customers that is targeted. And that's OK - but to those future customers, know what you are getting into, and be sure have have set appropriate expectations for yourself before handing over that much money!

Business Development is not an easy subject. With the structure and strategy that Thrive-Hive provides, it gives method to madness. It gives a level of clarity and confidence to execute the BD strategy. They are very transparent and honest about the curriculum they provide.

I'm very impressed with the "curriculum," coaching and community - it's equal parts offer creation, systems, accountability and most importantly mindset work. I'm now in the second phase of the program, which is essentially business development, and feel much more confident and less alone than I did at the outset. Would not have made it this far this fast by myself!

The Passport Program with Thrive-Her is fantastic; it's a virtual team of really smart people helping you build your consulting business. I didn't know what I didn't know when it came to starting a new consulting business and Thrive-Her provides a blueprint, tactical work to address each element, mindset and business coaching and access to amazing materials and resources that include all the things you didn't know you needed. On top of that, you go through the program in a cohort and the support, connectivity and idea sharing that comes with this instant network of women who are going through the same things you are - is an invaluable part of the equation. The mentors and coaches are fantastic and if you put in the work and take advantage of what's offered, you will build a foundation for your business that you simply could not have done on your own. It's an investment in yourself and your business that is well worth it.

I’ve been pleased with the experience. It’s exactly what I needed. I continue to be pleasantly surprised with the thoughtful approach and bonus materials.

The ThriveHive Passport program is a must do for women wanting to start their own consulting business. Tricia and the whole team are engaging, supportive and wise. I can’t imagine how long it would’ve taken me to build my business without this program, it’s truly fantastic!