Nouman Jaffar

The What If Question

I started my business when I had the _________ [audacity / courage/ confidence] to believe in myself. That belief started with one question: “What if?”
What if _________ [I created an all-natural skincare line for vegans / I took all my art skills and started a supply store that served painters / I opened a French restaurant in the middle of the city/ I turned my passion into profits)?
Once I asked the question it was as if a tap came on. Questions swarmed into my head for_________[weeks/months/years].
______ (I began to bootstrap, I crunched the numbers, I quit a job I never enjoyed). I started slowly but before you know it I founded _______ (name your business).
Once you change the voices in your head so many doors open. When was the last time you asked yourself: “What if?”

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Growth

How do you make your garden grow? ______ ( I have a green thumb, l love my indoor plants, I am in my garden every day etc.].
There’s something inherently wonderful about taking care of something and watching it grow. Not just with the flowers or plants in my garden but also with my small business.
Years ago I started to put down roots in this business and the soil, water and sunshine that have brought me to where I am are __________, _____________, and ___________ [my supportive team /my women in business group /my faith in God/ my family / my online community/ my husband/ my staff/ my sister etc.].
The roots of my business flourish when it is nourished by these three things and the deeper they grow, the more faith I have that my business will be the success
What elements keep you growing?

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Light My Fire

Everyone has a light that burns like a fire within. The one thing that made them give up what they were doing and pursue what they loved.
When I think about what lit up the idea for my business I think of two words: _________. _________. [ Love. Design. / Market. Gap. / Baking. Obsession.].
Insert your personal story and you can ground it in nostalgia but make sure you include two words
So you see, it’s always been about _________. _________ [ Love. Design. /Market. Gap. /Baking. Obsession.]
As simple as it may seem these two things started my spark for _________ (name the business/ to serve / to create/ to build etc. ___________)
My friend, what two words lit up the fire deep down inside you?

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Holiday Q&A

I appreciate you loving and sharing the content you see here but I would also love for you to see what goes on behind the scenes. My bet is you’d be surprised.
People see the finished product but there is so much _____ (effort /time / process) that goes into creating ________ (describe)
So if you’ve ever wondered __________ [how I produce my most popular coffee mugs /what makes a great website / how we create our most demanded dish on the menu/ how I motivate people to lose weight/ how I style women/how I prepare for training etc.)
Join me LIVE for a ________ [Q+A/ mini-training/ behind the scenes look etc.] where I answer this question and much more! Also you can drop your questions below and I’ll see you on __________ [insert date and time]!

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Happy Divali

Every year, just before most of us turn on the lights on our Christmas trees, there is another set of lights that illuminates the world.
There is a lot to enjoy about the celebration of Divali: the food, the clothing, the happiness, and the culture.
Still, it’s the message of the festival that I like the most.
That good triumphs over evil, that light overcomes darkness, that there will always be new beginnings in life.
Happy Divali to all, may the message be ever as strong as its practice, in all faiths across all cultures.

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Pre-Holiday Sale Is On

Hi Friends, I’d love to invite you to check out _________ [our latest product line/ our newest stock of Christmas items /my limited-edition holiday bundles].
Everything is _____ (10 % off / on sale / has a buy one get 25% off on next purchase)
Once December hits I know _______ (it / they will be _______ / cost more / sold out / unavailable]!
I swear this happens every year and even more so this month, because I’ve reduced my prices for the difficult time we’ve faced this year.
Don’t wait. You can _______[ check the link in bio / head to our website / DM me to enquire! ]

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Weekend Downtime

I think it’s fair to say we ALL deserve a tiny weekend break before we go full throttle into December!
This weekend, I’m taking that break. I’m rewarding myself with ______________ [a weekend away from my computer / not doing a thing but hanging out with this guy here / a spa weekend at home]!
I won’t be online until _____________ so if you can ho-ho-hold your horses until then, I’ll be back refreshed and restored when I return to ( the studio /office / shop/ online)!

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Holiday Nostalgia

Are toy stores even popular anymore? They seem to have gone with the wind. I mean, do know any little one who still wants a doll or a board game tucked under the tree?
Seems everyone wants some kind of gadget or mobile device and that always costs a lot.
Growing up, we did not have a lot but our house was never short on love and laughter and my parents made sure that there was always a gift for _______ (my sisters and I, my brothers and I, my siblings and I) under the tree.
It wasn’t always fancy or expensive but I loved all the fussing and unwrapping.
My favourite toys included ___________ (arts and crafts/ board games/ doll clothes / books etc.)
It was always enough and we are happy.
Memories like that make me (teary/ wistful / contemplative) just thinking about them. Those were the days.

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My Season To Push Sales

My mentor always says how important it is to double down on my content creation during the holidays, and you know what? She’s right.
This is my season. I make the most sales in the lead up to Christmas so my aim is to keep my creative energy focused.
Tomorrow, I’m making a __________ [step-by-step tutorial / behind the scenes video / a detailed blog post } to show you how I __________ [edit my photos / decorate a house for a showing / help my clients get organized ]!
Stay tuned, friends. I’m taking everything I learned during this year of creating content and putting it into practice.
Let me know if there is anything specific you’d like to see me do. I’m soaking up all your ideas.

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Hello New Followers

Hello Everyone, I see that I have a lot of new followers so this may be a good time to reintroduce myself.
I’m ___________ [name], a _____________ [job] based in _____________ [area/ country, region, ]
Ohhhhh and since music is such a universal language, I thought wouldn’t it be fun to use my favourite songs to introduce myself?
Here goes!
When I walk into a room with confidence, it likely that ______________ is playing my head.
When I’ve had a bad day, ______________ perks me up and makes me feel better
During a workout, _______________ is at the top of my playlist.
Any long drive require this ——– on full blast and when I’m really in a zone this ____________, is what would probably have gotten me there.
The first album I remember buying was ______________ because ______________ was my favorite song.
Anytime I hear ——— I think of my first love.
Every Sunday morning I remember my parents playing ______________ and it still tears me up.
When I hear this ______________ it does not matter where I am, I just want to dance.
Now your turn, what’s the song that best sums YOU up?

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