Your coaching program will be customized to fit your goals, but a business coaching program with our firm could include:

· Regular ongoing coaching sessions with the CEO and/or other key team members

· Strategic planning retreats

· Quarterly planning workshops (private or group settings)

· Access to business education resources, templates and tools

· A community of like-minded entrepreneurs

Regardless of whether you are working with a business coach one-on-one or in a group program, common elements of business coaching programs will likely include goal setting, analysis of current business practices, developing action plans for improvement, enhancing communication skills and productivity.

When deciding between local business coaches or online business coaches, there are a few important factors to consider.

Local business coaching requires personal contact with the coach, whether in person, over video, or the phone. This one-on-one approach allows for more direct involvement from both parties and helps build a strong relationship, enabling the coach to be an effective mentor to help you build a successful business. It can also be more expensive than online coaching services, it is customized specifically to your business goals and needs.

Online business coaching is usually more focused on a coaching program rather than an individual business. Online coaching programs are designed to solve specific business challenges, which can be very effective if the program is specifically targeted in an area that you need. Online coaching programs are usually cheaper than local business coaching, as each member has little to no one-on-one time with the coach. These programs can also be self-paced, making it easier for small business owners to fit it into a busy schedule. As such, there is not as much accountability in helping you see the program through to get the results that you are paying for.

When choosing local or online business coach, it’s important to consider your needs and make sure they’re the right fit. Depending what you are looking for in terms of guidance and mentorship at this phase of your business, one option may be more suitable than the other. No matter which direction you choose, it’s important to make sure the business coach is experienced and qualified in order to get the results you need.

Working with a great business coach should produce:

· More profit and cash flow

· Less stress

· A stronger team

· More time

· More fun

· Fulfillment of the reasons you started this business in the first place!

While many leaders have their own personal reasons for wanting to work with a business coach, the bottom line is, business coaching services MUST produce a positive return, or it doesn’t make sense.

That is why I won’t even offer a coaching program until I’m confident the potential for significant ROI exists.

Expectation check:

– Making significant change and creating sustainable growth takes time.

– Coaching is not a magic wand, or a pill that eliminates all your challenges.

– This takes commitment.

So before we get started, it is important that we see a path to some quick wins, particularly in the areas of cash flow and profitability.

While we’ll always be aiming for measurable results, ultimately, I believe that being in business should give you more life, not suck the life out of you.

One-on-one business coaching is not a one-size-fits-all solution; it requires a tailored approach to suit your individual business needs.

Business coaching is also not a magic pill, or a shortcut to success – it requires dedication, hard work and commitment from both the coach and the business owner. In order to achieve tangible results, it’s not enough to develop an effective strategy – you must also see it through.

Lastly, business coaching is not a done-for-you service, like hiring a consultant. Think of it like the role that a coach plays in sports: the coach is on the sidelines, helping to map out the winning plays, training you to sharpen your skills, and holding you accountable to put in the work… but at the end of the day, you are the one to drive the ball down the field and score.

While some business leaders might seek out coach to help them solve a pain point, coaching is not just for business owners and entrepreneurs who “need help.” In fact, even the most experienced business leaders can enjoy the benefits of business coaching, if you want to continue to grow your business – without losing your mind or your bottom line.

Here are a few of the common sentiments I hear when businesses reach out to me:

· The company is growing quickly and you don’t want to lose control

· You want to remove yourself from the business (either preparing to sell your business, or just want it less dependent on you)

· The business has hit a plateau, or you feel stuck at the same level for too long

· The level of profit doesn’t reflect how much work you’re putting in (perhaps due to margins being squeezed by price competition)

· You’re in that phase where the business is “too big to be small, but too small to be big” and it’s not clear how to get past your current phase

· The company is struggling to keep up, as opportunities outpace capacity (read: “we’re too busy!”)

Here’s some good news: your challenges aren’t unique and growth constraints are predictable. If you can identify with one or more of the statements above, working with a professional business coach might be a great solution for you.