Why green olives come in jars but black ones come in cans? Why do gas prices end in 9/10 of a cent? And who in the world watches The Real House Wives of New Jersey?? I have no idea! But I do have some answers to questions you've probably been asking yourself. So ... here we go!

What's the session schedule for The 2X Project?

All Q&A calls start at 1pm Eastern (New York). All training sessions are released by 8am Eastern on the 1^st and 2^nd Wednesdays of the month. Most training sessions will be 60 – 75 minutes long. (I'll do my best not to babble!) Q&A calls and group discussions will go up to 90 minutes.

Where and how can I access the sessions?

Log into the member portal here: https://library.smarterfreelancing.com/2x/ Once logged in, navigate to the 2X Project and then click on the session page.  Sessions are released the 1st and 2nd Wednesdays of the month at 8am Eastern.

How can I access the live Q&A?

Log into the member portal here: https://library.smarterfreelancing.com/2x/ Once logged in, simply click on the live Q&A page a few minutes before the call starts (the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 1pm).  The recordings will be available within 24 hours.

How can I schedule one-on-one consulting time with Ed?

Click on the link below and you'll be immediately taken to Ed's calendar, where you can pick a day/time that works best for you: www.b2blauncher.com/ed30 Don't see a time that works? Email Crystal and she'll coordinate a time that's more convenient.

How many one-on-one consulting sessions do I get with Ed?

You'll get one monthly one-on-one consulting/strategy call with Ed (for a total of 6 calls). These monthly calls do NOT accrue. They expire at the end of every month, and any unused calls will be forfeited. We will remind you to schedule your monthly calls. However, it is your responsibility to schedule and attend these private sessions with Ed. These calls are an opportunity to go over specific questions, develop your custom strategy, work on your plan and keep you on track. You and Ed will also work together to come up with clear action steps for the next 30-day period. And Ed will hold you accountable to these actions.

What are "office hours"?

Office hours are a SEPARATE, ADD-ON BENEFIT that has nothing to do with your one-on-one consulting sessions with Ed. This is simply a time Ed sets aside to be at his desk, by his office phone. During these designated times, you can call or Skype Ed and talk to him for up to 20 minutes. There's nothing to schedule. And it's on a first-come basis. Just give him a call, and if he's not already talking with another 2X Project student, he'll answer the phone and you can discuss anything you'd like for 20 minutes. The reason for the 20-minute time limit is to give others an opportunity to call.

If I talk with Ed during an "office hours" session, does that count against my one-on-one consulting time with him?

No, office hours simply give you another opportunity to discuss challenges, ideas or questions with Ed. It does NOT count against your one-on-one consulting time with him.

Is it hard to get through to Ed during office hours?

Not really. Ed typically gets three or four callers during these slots. So if you have a question, challenge, idea or dilemma to discuss ... go ahead and call him! He's really friendly. And he knows a lot about wine and the rock band Rush. So those are good back-up topics if you can't think of anything else to talk about. If you go straight to voicemail, that just means he's on the other line. Or brewing some coffee. But don't give up! Try him again a few minutes later.

Where can I get feedback from Ed and from others outside of the Q&A calls and one-on-one sessions?

The private Facebook group! You can access the group directly from the navigation in the member portal. Or just click on the link below:
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/2xb2b.g5/

Do I need to participate in the private Facebook forum?

Yes, part of the expectation as a 2X Project member is that you post questions and contribute feedback and answers to other members. This is something I asked everyone to commit to in the program's application form, and it's something I firmly believe in. What's the expectation? I'm not keeping a tally, but I would ask everyone to post a question, comment, response or feedback at least 2 to 4 times per month. Trust me, you'll benefit greatly from this interaction. You won't just be helping others with feedback and ideas, you'll also help yourself by thinking through issues and questions you may not have thought of.

How can I get the most out of this program?

Three things:

1. Show up for every training session and live Q&A call / group discussion. If you can't make some of them live, no problem. But make it a point to catch the replay within 24 hours.
2. Start implementing at least one or two key ideas, techniques or strategies from each session within 48 hours of listening to that session. It doesn't have to be anything big. And your first few steps can be very simple. The key is to take immediate action on something relevant and important to the improvement of your business.
3. Be present and engaged in every session. Don't multi-task. Shut down your email and social media. Take good notes. Write down questions you'd like to ask Ed and the group. Contribute to the discussions. Contribute feedback and ideas to other members.

You are 100% responsible for what you get out of this experience. And being fully present, engaged—and entering each interaction with a giving spirit—will ensure you get massive benefit from The 2X Project. I see this as a partnership. I'm fully committed to helping you succeed. In fact, I'd love nothing more but to hear from you in the near future, telling me all about how your business has doubled! But you have to tell me how I can help you. And you have to show up and do the work.