Semi-finalist Q&A: Kick Start Pro

Kick Start Pro iis a personal wake-up call/calendar management service for working mothers. Kick Start Pro's personal service is designed to engage clients in conversation and make getting their feet from the bed to the floor the easiest part of their day.

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How did you come up with the idea for your business?

Long ago, as a young mother of three, I found that hitting the snooze alarm didn’t make me happier, it just wasted time and made for a more stressful morning because then I found myself behind. Once I began waking up an hour before the kids, I found myself to be a much nicer person in the morning, and actually accomplishing goals I had been putting off. I actually made it to the gym to work on fitness goals, wrote my first novel, and felt great by getting a jump on the day. Waking up early is not easy if one isn’t accustomed to it. My goal with Kick Start Pro was to make the early-rising lifestyle far easier to achieve for others, because the benefits are so worth it!

What makes your business unique?

From all of my research, I don’t know of any other company that provides personal wake up call/reminder call services. There are a multitude of computer-automated services out there, however I see no difference between a computer-automated call and your alarm clock – it’s too easy to hang up the phone and go back to sleep. Kick Start Pro is designed to engage people in conversation and forge lasting relationships. We’ve found it’s far easier for people to shift their feet from the bed to the floor once they’re engaged in conversation.

Why do you think it will be a success?

Clients realize we truly want a better life for them. First, we give clients their weather and reminders for the day, then, if they wish, we talk about any action on goals they are working toward at the time, and offer any suggestions toward reaching those goals. The fact that someone is keeping tabs on them makes it far more likely that people will follow through with their plans.

What are some of your top business-related accomplishments, or business lessons learned?

We consider hearing “thank you” from our clients to be a major accomplishment!

Why should the Idea Cafe regulars vote for you?

Forget the roosters and alarm clocks – Kick Start Pro is a revolutionary idea in waking up more effectively. We consider eliminating that battle with the snooze alarm each day, and reducing stress for people to be a noble endeavor.