Member Spotlight: Swayne Hall
From a Subway Snack to a High-End Client: Swayne Hall’s Breakthrough

Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs happen in the most unexpected places.

For Swayne Hall, it was on the subway ride home. He bought a pastry from a father and son selling treats – and struck up a conversation.

Turns out, the dad is an Instagram influencer who interviews strangers about their work. Before long, Swayne found himself on camera, talking about being a copywriter.

Within 18 hours of the video going live, two people reached out about working with him. One of them – a high-end cannabis company – became a real lead.

There was just one challenge: the client wanted samples in that niche, and Swayne didn’t have any.

Instead of panicking, he leaned on the advice he’d picked up in Circle Of Success’ Next Step Coaching: If you don’t have a sample, offer to create one.

So that’s exactly what he did. He wrote a draft, collaborated with the client on feedback, and even added a design element. Fifteen minutes after receiving the final version, the client replied, “I love it.”

The client was willing to pay Swayne for his sample, but he turned the payment down.

Why not take the money? Because as Swayne explained, it was about building a relationship.

And guess what? He landed the client.

Swayne had turned a chance subway encounter into a paying client – all because he had the right strategy, the right mindset, and the right support behind him.

Swayne’s success shows what’s possible when you have expert guidance to back you up. That’s what Circle of Success delivers: proven training, step-by-step coaching, and the confidence to turn everyday opportunities into paying clients.

If you’re ready for more guidance, more confidence, and more control over your career … learn more about Circle of Success.

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Published: September 29, 2025

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