Where great planning meets real accountability
Does this sound like you?
- I love what I do but I feel lonely; I want to feel inspired and connected with other forward-thinking business owners
- Being my own boss is amazing, but there are times when I need to be held accountable
- My business is changing, and I know I need to evolve; I need help getting clarity on my new direction
- I’m ready to expand my business, but I haven’t made the time to think ahead to next year
- I’ve done business planning before, but give myself too much to do; I need a simpler plan that I can achieve
- I have brilliant business ideas, but I don’t know what order to do them and don’t seem to have enough time to do them all!
It’s not just you!
You are not alone
From Busy to Calm
You’ve got plans for how you want your business to be, improve your income, and how you live your life.
But for most business owners, these plans never quite materialise.
Not because they’re not possible … but because of 3 things:
- Over-complicated business advice
- Mental overload from juggling too many projects
- Lack of accountability
Every day, you have more ideas and put more stuff on to your ever-increasing to-do list. Your social feeds are full of successful-looking, happy people, and you are bombarded by ads and DMs selling you 6-figure success formulas and the latest marketing funnels.
You can’t help but feel yourself drive harder and harder, trying to keep up with it all, and the constant fire-fighting means you miss out on seeing the right opportunities and the potential for you to relax and enjoy your business.
It’s time to open yourself up to fresh thinking, simplify your business and get a plan that will work for you.
Welcome to Momentum
Momentum embraces the natural rhythms of your life and harnesses a more gentle energy for growth, which is missing from so much business advice today.
And no, this definitely doesn’t mean soft or fluffy!
Weekly accountability and fortnightly group calls keep you supported throughout your journey, and you have full access to our experienced coaches to upskill your selling, marketing, product development, and business process know-how as and when needed.
Everyone in the Momentum community is working towards their own business vision with a growth plan that works best for them, their clients, their way of working, and their lifestyle.
So rest assured, there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ advice given or any need to fall into the comparisonitis trap.
No one gets left behind because you have a bespoke plan and go at your own pace.
Who is Momentum for?
We specialise in helping B2B consultants & service professionals grow strong, sustainable businesses
Marketing Consultants & Agency Owners
Streamline your offers, how to hire a small team and ensure you are pricing for profit, even in a tough economic climate.
Coaches, Trainers & Therapists
Have the courage to be visible to attract the right clients and create the right packages and programmes.
Accountants, Lawyers & HR Professionals
Put in clear boundaries, structure, and onboarding systems to attract the right clients.
Why Momentum Works
Grounded, practical business advice that is synonymous with Karen Skidmore’s reputation as a business mentor
Real Accountability
Weekly Accountability Reports that are tracked by our Grow Strong Coaches; we comment on and track each one so that if you go missing or hide away, we’ll reach out and check in with you.
Fortnightly Pod Calls for peer-to-peer support and advice from your Grow Strong Coach; to help you make sound business decisions, keep you going when times are tough, and stretch you to play a bigger game when you need to.
Gentle, Nurturing Support
The expertise, innovation, and creativity to help you thrive, no matter what comes your way; we challenge you in the way you approach and think about your business, help you avoid getting stuck in firefighting, and steer you to make decisions that support your happiness.
The critical importance of self-care; we keep your health and wellbeing central to your growth plans to ensure you don’t burn out in the process and keep you connected to your energy flow, allowing you to go at a pace that enables you to build on your success sustainably.
Practical Business Teaching
Understand what it takes to run and grow your own business.
Yes, knowing how to sell and market yourself is important, but we’ll also teach you the processes, systems and team you may need to ensure your sustainable growth.
Community
Knowing you are not alone and being able to tap into the knowledge of others who understand what it takes to run and grow your own business.
Feeling part of a team that cheers each other along every step of the way, as well as giving each other the support and understanding when anyone feels they are struggling.
And A Long Standing Pedigree
We’ve been running Momentum since 2017, helped more than 100 business owners embrace our Grow Strong planning process and have a high renewal rate with some of our current members now in their third year. We know what works!
How Long Most of Our Clients Stay in Momentum
Number of Clients Since We Began in 2017
Number of Grow Strong Planning Cycles We've Run
Programme Outline
1) Grow Strong Planning Process
Our proven business planning process shows you how to create a simple one-page Grow Strong Plan that will help you achieve your longer-term goals whilst still being able to manage your day-to-day business and client delivery.
And our unique ‘Dump, Delete, Delegate, Date’ and ‘4 Week Review & Redo’ processes mean that you focus on taking action on what’s going to move you forward, avoiding to-do list overwhelm, and flex your milestones with your progress, even if you need to step back or redirect your attention to a family or health issue at any time.
2) Fortnightly Pod Calls & Weekly Monday Mojo Calls
The Pod calls are your opportunity to have your questions answered, check your progress with your plan, and get practical advice on your next steps.
Plus, join the weekly Monday Mojo call to help prioritize your week ahead, get a burst of mojo and avoid feeling lonely.
3) Momentum Accountability System
Our weekly accountability reports are our secret sauce; you are invited to submit a report each week, answering set questions designed to highlight your lessons from the week and to see exactly where you are making progress.
And each report is tracked by our Grow Strong Coaches; we comment on and track each one so that if you go missing or hide away, we’ll reach out and check in with you.
4) Access to The Hub & Masterclasses
Whatever you need to fulfil your growth plans, we’ve got you covered.
As well as Masterclasses on topics from prospecting, marketing systems, and mindset, to managing teams, hiring associates, and money management, you also have access to an online library of courses to up skill your selling and marketing know-how as and when you need to.
5) Engaged & Uplifting Community
Momentum is intimate enough to give you personalised support, as well as give you the opportunity to connect and share with other inspiring entrepreneurs.
What’s your commitment?
Your time …
How much time you need to implement will depend on what’s in your plan, so we always ensure you DON’T take on too much and get overwhelmed.
We want you to succeed, so we encourage and help you to put LESS into your plan so you can achieve more.
Your commitment …
Whatever your needs are, we’ve got the structure, support, and accountability that grows with you at every step of your journey.
The weekly Monday Mojo and Pod calls are run as open Q&A sessions and designed to support you on your journey; you will probably find you can’t or don’t need to attend every Monday Mojo Call or Pod Call, and that’s OK.
You can, of course, decide to attend every live call we run, but we find that most of our members choose between the Monday Mojo or Pod Calls, and dip in and out during the cycle depending on when they need help or want to check in with their progress.
And if you really want to get the most of out Momentum, ask us about the 121 coaching options to really speed up your progress.
Your investment …
This is our last ever cycle, so we are making it super simple for you.
It’s £1,160 for this last cycle … or choose the easier monthly payment option of £290 a month for four months.
Want to speak to us before you join?
You may have a question that we haven’t answered here or want to check the suitability of the programme for you and your business.
Last ever planning cycle – if you’ve been thinking of joining Momentum, this is your LAST CHANCE!
The Momentum Team
A combined total of 30 years of small business mentoring and marketing experience from your senior coaches, Karen and Melina, and personal welcome and support from your Community Manager, Alexia, means that you are getting support from one of the most experienced business growth support teams in the UK.
Karen Skidmore - Lead Coach
Karen Skidmore is the founder of Momentum. Her talents lie in spotting growth opportunities and understanding the operational needs of the business; the marketing systems, business processes and infrastructure needed for a business leader and their team to work simpler and make a bigger impact, as well as deliver 5-star customer service.
Described as a ‘quiet storm’ by some, she will always have your back and stretch you to think bigger and become your full potential.
Melina Abbott - Senior Coach
Melina is a ninja sales queen helping Momentum clients implement all the different pieces of the sale process itself – ensuring they’re set up to generate sales quickly and with ease. Then there’s the hidden aspect of sales – the inner game where clients’ feelings around money value are reflected in the income they generate.
Melina is brilliant at shining a light on these patterns and limiting beliefs which may have been holding clients back for years. Once they’re seen she then supports clients transform and heal them so sales start flowing – seemingly effortlessly.
Alexia Padgham - Community Manager
Alexia has been supporting Karen in her business since 2007 so she knows exactly what her clients and community members need to help them in their business growth journeys.
She personally welcomes all new members into Momentum and ensures you know where to find all the resources available to you. If you need your password reset or links to any of the calls, she’s here to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dates of the live calls?
We start Monday, 13th January and will run until end of April.
Grow Strong Planning Workshops – 15th & 16th January
Weekly Accountability & Monday Morning Mojo Calls begin from 27th January
Fortnightly Pod Calls begin from 5th February – Wednesdays at 2.30pm
End of Cycle Review Call – 30th April
All calls are recorded, so you won’t miss a thing if you can’t make one or more of our live calls.
To request the full calendar, please email Alexia Padgham at Alexia@KarenSkidmore.com.
How do the Grow Strong Planning Workshops work?
In the first week of Momentum, you will be invited to attend a two day workshop, which breaks down each of the segments of your Grow Strong Plan in a simple, do-able process. There is a clear agenda which means you can dip in and dip out depending on your schedule and catch up with the recordings if you can’t attend the full day.
The plan is based on 90 day planning principles, which have been a proven business tool for decades and yet very few business owners have one. So we are ditching the to-do lists and showing you how to create a simple plan, focused on the projects that will move you and your business forward.
Your Grow Strong Plan will be critical to mapping out your longer-term goals whilst still managing your business’s day-to-day. You will be expected to submit your Grow Strong Plan before we begin the 12 week implementation phase when the weekly accountability, Monday Mojo and Pod calls begin.
What if I can't make one of the calls?
That’s OK. We get that there will be some calls you simply can’t make because of an already booked holiday or client meeting. All the calls are recorded so if you do miss one, you’ll get to listen back to the recording in your own time. If you have a burning question, simply post it in our Momentum Facebook Group and we can either answer it there or on the call if it deserves a longer, more detailed reply.
I've just started in business - can I join?
We welcome people at any stage of business, but to get the most out of Momentum, you must have made sales over a minimum six-month period. This means that you understand the fundamentals of what it is you are offering to your clients and have proved that you have a viable business.
What type of businesses do you get the best results for?
We specialise in working with service-based business owners who offer 121 services and group programmes and courses. The businesses we get the best results for are marketing consultants, agencies and professional services such as accountants, lawyers, and HR providers.
What's included in The Hub?
Need help on a specific topic such as sales, marketing, or hiring people? We’ve got you covered; there is a full library of courses and masterclasses for you to access at any time during your Momentum membership.
- Your Best Client – an ideal place to begin if you’re not clear on who you want to attract and worth repeating as your business grows and you develop new markets or niches
- The 10 Day Conversation Challenge – this is a quick, easy and fun way of getting inspiration on how to reach out to new prospects and create selling opportunities
- How to Hire a VA – how to avoid the pitfalls of hiring the wrong VA and find the right one who will help move you and your business by leaps and bounds
- GID School – a four-part programme taking you through the process of positioning, pricing, packaging and promoting your business
- List Love – the email marketing programme that teaches you how to engage, build trust and make more sales from your email marketing
- Masterclasses – library covering a wide range of topics including scorecard marketing, sales and prospecting strategies, profitable pricing, masterclass marketing, managing small teams, and impactful leadership
What are your terms and conditions?
The full terms and conditions of your purchase can be viewed over on this page here: https://karenskidmore.com/terms-and-conditions/
In a nutshell, you are entitled to a 14 day cooling off period, as is your consumer rights here in the UK. But after this period, there is no refund for this programme.
Results from our members
10% growth in sales in my first year, and forecasting a further 30% growth this year.
Momentum provides the balance of practical support and know-how, with accountability, planning, and process. It has given me the space to refine and define my vision, made me crystal clear about who I want to work with – and how – and the practical steps I need to take. It has made me accountable, given me a support network, challenged me, and held me high in celebration.
I had my highest grossing revenue month ever in my first year in Momentum – and a 10% growth in sales across the year which took me across the VAT threshold. I am forecasting a further 30% growth this year. But the crucial measure for a sustainable business is profit. Profit has increased tenfold. I also now attract more of my ideal clients and more of the work I want to do.
Emma Insley
CEO Emma Insley Consulting Ltd
Momentum is the engine behind my revenue growth; best revenue quarter I’ve ever experienced.
If I were to describe my approach pre-Momentum, I was playing at working for myself. Now I really feel master of my destination. This experience has been instrumental in helping me formulate the marketing for my own white paper service, and I am just at the end of the best revenue quarter I’ve ever experienced and sold up all my available time from now until the end of the year so Momentum really has taken me to the next level.
I’ve been able to package my services and put into place more operational procedures, and I’ve been able to see what my strengths are, as well as the areas I need to develop. The structure and simplicity of Momentum has leaped me forward on a few quality projects rather than just inching forward on lots of projects.
Being part of Momentum has shown me to lift my head up from the day-to-day doing and keep my eye on the bigger picture. I know now what I want to be and what I stand for. It sounds so simple but it’s hugely powerful.
Lois Dabrowski
Specialist in Marketing to HR
Helped me to dig deep into the commercial aspects of my business, unpicking my expenditure and articulating the true value I was offering.
It’s given me the space and encouragement to work on my vision. The coaching team has the knack of being both relaxed and focused – and knows exactly when to challenge and question me. I have far greater clarity from being able to bring ideas and thoughts to the calls, and to talk through my ideas and get opinions. It’s a safe space to be part of.
I’ve also been given a reason to be accountable. Momentum gives you the tools to learn more about your business and the opportunity to get alternative and external views on those challenges you might otherwise be working through on your own – and that’s invaluable.
Sam Palmer
Founder of Midlife Makeover
The calibre of the others in the programme is a huge benefit. In surrounding yourself with really good people, there’s a very real collective benefit.
I had a good business with plenty of work – a freelance learning and development specialist working with organisations face-to-face to develop team effectiveness and leadership skills. I had great clients and loved what I did. But the COVID pandemic hit me hard as firms cancelled talent development and focused attention on other HR issues; it was a stressful time. Coming out of the pandemic, business picked up rapidly with my clients all wanting my input again. I was overwhelmed with requests for work and a full diary. I knew I had a choice. Either to go back to as it had been with me selling and delivering entirely face-to-face training which meant my capacity was quickly reached – or to change how I operated. I knew it was time to re-look at my business model.
Joining Momentum helped me address some of the trickier areas that I might have otherwise ignored. I was helped to spot signs of hazards long before I reach them, so I can take action. My work in Momentum has highlighted some of the gaps in knowledge of running a bigger business, with a different operating model. It was the prompt I needed to dig deeper and be able to access the data I needed to make decisions. Now, just being in control of the model and the important figures makes me feel more like the sort of person who is strategic. I’ve been able to focus on the right things as CEO and leader of my business.
Elaine Gosden
CEO of Blue Gnu Consulting Ltd
The right balance of structure and emotional support for strong growth.
For a number of years my business had been a bit of a roller coaster: from high revenue to very low months. In 2019, it began to rise again and 2020 was looking good – my business was growing and I was feeling well. Then COVID-19 kicked in, and my turnover instantly dropped by some 80%. I joined Momentum at a time when I could least afford it, but I knew if my business was to survive I couldn’t do it alone. I wanted to rebuild a robust business that would sustain me – in good times and bad – and do so in a different way than before.
Momentum became the scaffolding that supported me, allowing me to grow personally and express the person I’ve become as I developed my brand. I now have clear business processes, terms of service, and a solid fee structure in place to support my work. For me, Momentum has struck the perfect balance between practical structure and processes, as well as the emotional support needed for strong growth.
