Raise Your Hand ifYou Think Children Get Value Out of a Manners Class
Keep reading to learn what stood out the most when I was training a new licensee over the weekend.
Today is my first day back in the office.I have been in Washington DC/Tyson Corner the past few days training Awo Poku in a dual certification of children’s and business etiquette.
We spent three action packed and intense days together at The Ritz Carlton.
Our first meeting was the welcome breakfast.It was a crisp morning full of sunshine and over the top service.As you know,the Ritz is known for their impeccable level of service and attention to detail.
What really stood out for me on this particular Saturday morning was my initial conversation with Awo.
Awo was telling me a story. I was glued from the moment she sat down.She told me about the time she dropped her two sons off at this very Ritz for a manners class. Her children were all dressed up in suits and ties.Remember those!
She went on to tell me her heart warming experience as a mother and the value her boys gleaned from the class.
What they learned in that class is still with them today as young men in their thirties.
Her sons are polite, confident and socially aware to this day.This class not only helped them personally but professionally.
This is one of the reasons she wants to start a business teaching life skills to children. She knows the value of a manners class for children.
If you were in a room of people and the trainer/speaker asked, “raise your hand if you see the value for children taking a manners class”…what would you do?
Would you raise your hand?
Do you have your own experiences as a mother, grandmother or child?Have you seen first hand the value of a manners class?
We would love to hear YOUR story.
Contact us by sending an email.
Stay tuned for more of Awo’s story.I can’t wait to share.
Would you like to start a business teaching manners to children?
We are here to help you achieve big results so that you can make a difference with youth AND build a business that you absolutely love.
Start with the best. Check out our website and see how other licensees have gotten a fast start using our system.We have videos of other licensee’s being interviewed about their new business.At the end of this article, you will find the videos in the Links and Resources section.
Most likely, you will want to get to know us.Feel free to call or email us.Click on the links below.We are happy to discuss the details with you.
Decide what is the best training option for you.
We offer two trainings for to become certified to teach manners to children:
Option #1:“Live” Video Training: If you are looking to start immediately and save money on travel and time, then this is your best option.You choose the dates of our trainings. Most choose to have their sessions once a week, others twice.
Option #2:2-Day In-Person PRIVATE Training. That’s right, we meet in person, the two of us and our focus is completely on your business.You also have to opportunity to observe me teaching a class. Head over to our website or click the image below to learn more and to see a list of cities available for your training.
Receive the curriculum and book your training dates. Upon payment, you receive the curriculum. Next, we will send an email asking you to schedule your first training date.
It is enchanting to see the magic of believing in Santa.We also know about the business Chanda Bell created with The Elf on the Shelf.
This business started because she believed in herself. She knew how much the tradition meant to her as a child. She wanted other families to have this same feeling and experience that she had with her siblings during the holidays.
Chanda asked herself an impactful question…one that resonates with all of as entrepreneurs:
“Are you going to do something (about your creation) or is it only a good idea?”
This is what she asked herself when she was on the fence about publishing her book, The Elf on the Shelf.
Her story is magical. Because she believed, Chanda created a business that impacts the holidays for many families. Of course, children love The Elf on the Shelf but it is the tradition and feeling that has really created the brand.
Do you believe in your magic?
We can help you with that….
Here is a FREE guide to help you get started. It is a guide on “Six Things I Wish I Had Known Before Starting My Etiquette Business”.
I trust you will find this guide very helpful as you begin down the path to becoming an etiquette expert.
We are here to help you achieve big results so that you can make a difference with youth AND build a business that you absolutely love.
Start with the best. Check out our website and see how other licensees have gotten a fast start using our system.We have videos of other licensee’s being interviewed about their new business.At the end of this article, you will find the videos in the Links and Resources section.
Option #1:“Live” Video Training: If you are looking to start immediately and save money on travel and time, then this is your best option.You choose the dates of our trainings. Most choose to have their sessions once a week, others twice.
Option #2:2-Day In-Person PRIVATE Training. That’s right, we meet in person, the two of us and our focus is completely on your business.You also have to opportunity to observe me teaching a class. Head over to our website or click the image below to learn more and to see a list of cities available for your training.
Receive the curriculum and book your training dates. Upon payment, you receive the curriculum. Next, we will send an email asking you to schedule your first training date.
I was glued from the first chapter and this book has stayed on my mind since reading it over the summer.
It is one that you will want to savor and re-read all the pages that speak directly to you. Trust me, have a highlighter close by.
This book is for your personal growth as well as your entrepreneurial mindset.It is perfect for the business owner, mother, father and everyone else in between.
James Clear, the author is an excellent writer and storyteller.
He talks about how tiny changes can equal remarkable results. He gives you evidence and practical steps to include in your daily life.
James tells you how to tie your habits to the type of person that you want to be in the most profound way.This concept has stayed with me and I think about it often.
After reading his book, I immediately signed up for his weekly email.
Enjoy and I hope this book makes a difference for you too.
We are here to help you achieve big results so that you can make a difference with youth AND build a business that you absolutely love.
Start with the best. Check out our website and see how other licensees have gotten a fast start using our system.We have videos of other licensee’s being interviewed about their new business.At the end of this article, you will find the videos in the Links and Resources section.
Here is a FREE guide to help you get started. It is a guide on “Six Things I Wish I Had Known Before Starting My Etiquette Business”.
I trust you will find this guide very helpful as you begin down the path to becoming an etiquette expert.
Your Next Steps
Most likely, you will want to get to know us.Feel free to call or email us.Click on the links below.We are happy to discuss the details with you.
Decide the best training option for you.
We offer two trainings for to become certified to teach manners to children:
Option #1:“Live” Video Training: If you are looking to start immediately and save money on travel and time, then this is your best option.You choose the dates of our trainings. Most choose to have their sessions once a week, others twice.
Option #2:2-Day In-Person PRIVATE Training. That’s right, we meet in person, the two of us and our focus is completely on your business.You also have to opportunity to observe me teaching a class. Head over to our website or click the image below to learn more and to see a list of cities available for your training.
Receive the curriculum and book your training dates. Upon payment, you receive the curriculum. Next, we will send an email asking you to schedule your first training date.
Homeschool teaching is a part of Nicole’s family culture. Her parents homeschooled her. Nicole homeschools her children. She describes homeschooling as how they live, work, learn and play together.
Nicole also has an entrepreneurial spirit. Not only is she a homeschool teacher but she has a custom wedding and special occasion cake business, a network marketing operation and now she has a business teaching manners to children and teens.
Whew! Have you heard that if you want something done give it to a busy person? I do hope you will watch and listen to the interview with Nicole. THE LINK TO THE INTERVIEW IS BELOW IN THE MANNERS TO GO LINKS AND RESOURCE SECTION.
When you watch the video/interview, you will hear Nicole go into detail about her experience teaching a table manners class for the first time. She witnessed her students not being sure of how to navigate holding utensils properly to walking out of her classroom with the confidence to dine anywhere, how to greet others, how to have a conversation, etc.
We as etiquette experts provide so much value for children. Nicole goes into detail during the interview as to what she observes as a parent and homeschool teacher when teaching a manners class.
Nicole also lets us know during the interview that one of the reasons she wants to start this business is because she is looking for multiple streams of income. She is looking to “pivot” in our current climate. She can’t send a cake virtually but she sure can teach students virtually… in fact she can teach all over the world if she chooses.
This interview provides so many details and real life experiences. Don’f forget to click the link below to listen. I promise it is enlightening for those that want to teach and for those that have an entrepreneurial spirit that wants to come out to play.
We are here to help you achieve big results so that you can make a difference with youth AND build a business that you absolutely love.
Start with the best. Check out our website and see how other licensees have gotten a fast start using our system.We have videos of other licensee’s being interviewed about their new business.At the end of this article, you will find the videos in the Links and Resources section.
Here is a FREE guide to help you get started. It is a guide on “Six Things I Wish I Had Known Before Starting My Etiquette Business”.
I trust you will find this guide very helpful as you begin down the path to becoming an etiquette expert.
Most likely, you will want to get to know us.Feel free to call or email us.Click on the links below.We are happy to discuss the details with you.
Decide what is the best training option for you.
We offer two trainings for to become certified to teach manners to children:
Option #1:“Live” Video Training: If you are looking to start immediately and save money on travel and time, then this is your best option.You choose the dates of our trainings. Most choose to have their sessions once a week, others twice.
Option #2:2-Day In-Person PRIVATE Training. That’s right, we meet in person, the two of us and our focus is completely on your business.You also have to opportunity to observe me teaching a class. Head over to our website or click the image below to learn more and to see a list of cities available for your training.
Receive the curriculum and book your training dates. Upon payment, you receive the curriculum. Next, we will send an email asking you to schedule your first training date.
Podcast: How to Handle Sticky Situations around COVID, Politics, Table Manners and More
Well, hello there. Today’s article goes there.You know what I mean…..COVID, politics and all the other things that can pop up around the dining table or anywhere else in life.
Evie and Sarah, authors and podcasters ofModern Manners for Moms and Dads interview me on their podcast.
We have a fantastic conversation about handling sticky situations that we are all facing in today’s world.
As a soon-to-be-etiquette expert, you may wonder how to answer these types of questions when asked by clients, teachers, parents or friends.
Here a few of the answers to your most pressing etiquette questions that are relevant to today’s world:
How to handle political conversations that might get controversial over a holiday meal
How to handle difficult conversations about the coronavirus precautions
Important manners for families and individuals to practice with children right now
The link to the podcast is located below this article in the Manners To Go Links and Resource Section.
Here is a FREE guide to help you get started. It is a guide on “Six Things I Wish I Had Known Before Starting My Etiquette Business”.
I trust you will find this guide very helpful as you begin down the path to becoming an etiquette expert.
We are here to help you achieve big results so that you can make a difference with youth AND build a business that you absolutely love.
Start with the best. Check out our website and see how other licensees have gotten a fast start using our system.We have videos of other licensee’s being interviewed about their new business.At the end of this article, you will find the videos in the Links and Resources section.
Most likely, you will want to get to know us.Feel free to call or email us.Click on the links below.We are happy to discuss the details with you.
Decide the best training option for you.
We offer two trainings for to become certified to teach manners to children:
Option #1:“Live” Video Training: If you are looking to start immediately and save money on travel and time, then this is your best option.You choose the dates of our trainings. Most choose to have their sessions once a week, others twice.
Option #2:2-Day In-Person PRIVATE Training. That’s right, we meet in person, the two of us and our focus is completely on your business.You also have to opportunity to observe me teaching a class. Head over to our website or click the image below to learn more and to see a list of cities available for your training.
Receive the curriculum and book your training dates. Upon payment, you receive the curriculum. Next, we will send an email asking you to schedule your first training date.
Did You Know, Manners To Go Started as an Activity Kit?
Creating the activity kit, Manners To Go was my first foray into entrepreneurship!
And what a journey it was.I would not trade that time in my life for anything.
There was a huge gap in the market for a fun and relevant product and program for parents to teach life skills and manners at home.
As I was researching etiquette books and products to teach manners, I found stuffy and judgmental choices.
Manners and confidence never go out of style and as a society, we needed a product that parents and children could relate to and use with ease.
I created and produced over 1500 kits and handled marketing,accounting, sales and distribution all myself. I attended Toy Fair as a vender in NYC twice.
No, I DO NOT recommend this…doing it all by yourself!
Neiman Marcus, Learning Express and a local children’s store in Philadelphia were the first to purchase the activity kits.
And the rest is history.Manners To Go continued to grow.It soon grew into a curriculum for schools.
I was teaching after school programs and realized I could only be in one place at a time.
That is when I started training others to teach the Manners To Go system.
I am happy to tell you that Manners To Go is taught in all demographics.From Eloise at The Plaza, to the most challenged areas in the US and other countries, all children deserve to learn good manners.
Manners To Go speaks to all children.They find it fun and relatable.
Still, 20 years later, Manners To Go makes a difference.
We are here to help you achieve big results so that you can make a difference with youth AND build a business that you absolutely love.
Start with the best. Check out our website and see how other licensees have gotten a fast start using our system.We have videos of other licensee’s being interviewed about their new business.At the end of this article, you will find the videos in the Links and Resources section.
Most likely, you will want to get to know us.Feel free to call or email us.Click on the links below.We are happy to discuss the details with you.
Decide what is the best training option for you.
We offer two trainings for to become certified to teach manners to children:
Option #1:“Live” Video Training: If you are looking to start immediately and save money on travel and time, then this is your best option.You choose the dates of our trainings. Most choose to have their sessions once a week, others twice.
Option #2:2-Day In-Person PRIVATE Training. That’s right, we meet in person, the two of us and our focus is completely on your business.You also have to opportunity to observe me teaching a class. Head over to our website or click the image below to learn more and to see a list of cities available for your training.
Receive the curriculum and book your training dates. Upon payment, you receive the curriculum. Next, we will send an email asking you to schedule your first training date.
Lisa Richey provides etiquette programs to businesses, schools, and individuals.
