I’m considering hiring a business coach. Where do I start?
How does business coaching work?
What are the packages and payment terms?
Who might need a business coach?
What’s the difference between coaching and consulting?
Is it important to hire a certified coach?
What’s the difference between coaching and therapy?
How long do clients typically work with a coach?
How can I be sure my confidential information is safe with you?
Who does the work? Client or coach?
What are the benefits of coaching?
What results can I expect working with you?
Is Prosperity Coaching a franchise or are these programs that your company has produced?
Who are your ideal clients?
Do you ever let a client go?
I’m ready for business coaching. What do I do now?I’m considering hiring a business coach. Where do I start?
The process begins with a Complimentary Coaching Session via telephone. This is where we determine if coach and client are a good fit. The session usually takes 30 minutes via telephone. An in-person session can be arranged in certain situations. We can work on an issue of your choosing during the session, or we can explore where you are and where you want to go with your business. We usually design an action item for you to complete by the end of the session.
Click here to read How to Find the Right Business Coach
Click here for the Complimentary Session Form
Or, call 480-922-1723.How does business coaching work?
We coach our clients via telephone three times per month for the first full three weeks of the month. Clients call at the same time on the same day for either 30-minute or 45-minute sessions. The last week of the month is free for clients to complete big goals.
What are the packages and payment terms?
Please see the Coaching Packages Page for pricing. Average fees range from $150 per month to $2000 plus per month depending on the format (group or individual) and frequency of coaching. If you begin coaching mid-month, your fee is prorated.
We advocate effortless business administration in our coaching philosophy; therefore we prefer that clients pay via credit card. We bill clients automatically on the first of every month for that month’s sessions. We prefer American Express, but we also accept Visa and MasterCard.
Who might need a business coach?
People from all walks of life find business coaching useful. We work with small business owners, entrepreneurs, and financial advisors. Many of our clients feel lost, directionless, don’t know how to take their business to the next level, or feel disorganized. They may need a support network that includes accountability.
We also work with extremely successful business owners who may want to explore what’s next for them. Whether it’s getting the business ready to sell, creating a new product/service line, or just creating a life outside work.What’s the difference between coaching and consulting?
A consultant is usually an expert in a specific industry, will give you answers to all your questions, and may even implement strategies and programs for you. A coach will ask probing questions to bring out your unique abilities, help you create a vision and plan for the future, and will stay with you while you implement changes. A coach holds you accountable for what you say you’ll do, gives you a push to do more than you would do on your own, and helps you overcome limiting beliefs that are holding you back from success.
Is it important to hire a certified coach?
Yes, it’s very important! Ensure your coach is either certified by the International Coach Federation (ICF) or is working towards certification. There are many people calling themselves a coach today who have had no formal training. Many have taken to adding the word “coach” to their title hoping to ride the coaching bandwagon. Make sure your potential coach has received coach-specific training from an ICF-accredited coach training school. The ICF is an independent organization that certifies coaches.
Click here to read How to Find the Right Business Coach.
What’s the difference between coaching and therapy?
A therapist focuses on the past and delves into issues that require specialized training. A coach also has specialized training that helps clients focus on the future and move beyond feeling “stuck”. A coach is your accountability partner in success and can help you discover your passion, values, and strengths.
How long do clients typically work with a coach?
Many successful entrepreneurs are finding that business coaching is the key to excellent performance, learning and enjoyment. Therefore, they choose to work with a coach on a continuing basis.
We ask clients to make a commitment to coach for a minimum of six months. Any new behaviors and marketing strategies put into practice today may take from three to six months to show results. While coaching can be very effective for short-term change, our clients stay with coaching an average of 12 to 18 months, some longer. The learning that takes place creates results that continue for one to three years. Business Coaching is not meant to be a "quick fix" or a short-term relationship.How can I be sure my confidential information is safe with you?
We do not talk about our clients. As members of the International Coach Federation (ICF), we maintain strict confidentiality for all your business and personal information.
Who does the work? Client or coach?
This is your business and the responsibility for success rests with you. We will guide you, provide resources, encourage action, and be your accountability partner.
What are the benefits of coaching?
• You will avoid many of the mistakes business owners make.
• You will accomplish more than you would on your own.
• You will achieve your goals more quickly.
• You will have a collaboration partner that doesn't share in your profits.
• You’ll learn strategies to draw business directly to you.
What would it be worth to you if you knew that using our services could help you significantly increase your revenue in one year?What results can I expect working with you?
The results are dependant on you. Some of our clients have doubled their sales in a year by focusing on:
• Effortless Marketing – How to design a website that brings clients to you; copywriting that sells, search engine optimization (SEO), Internet Marketing, and Passive Income generation.
• Visualizing Success.
• Managing your business and living a life based on your values.
• Figuring out what you want and what you need.
• Developing a vision for the future. What will the better you look like?
• Developing your Unique Selling Proposition. What makes you unique?
• Networking – How to become known for what you do best.
• Marketing and creating a recognizable brand for your business.
• Marketing – Developing a Target Client Profile and an Ideal Client Profile.
• Sales – how to get more clients and close sales.
• Creating a Biz-Marketing Plan© with meaningful goals that work for you.
• Organization – Organizing your day, your calendar, your office, your finances, and your life.
• Setting up Roles & Responsibilities for everyone in your organization.
• Learning to Delegate.
• How to get paid effortlessly.
• How to set up Financial Reporting so that you know how your business is doing.
• How to have a Life outside of Work.Is Prosperity Coaching a franchise or are these programs that your company has produced?
Prosperity Coaching is not a franchise. All our programs are original and designed specifically for entrepreneurs.
We especially enjoy working with entrepreneurs and small business owners, CEO's, independent professionals such as Financial Advisors, Attorneys, CPA's, Architects, Physicians, Acupuncturists and Chiropractors. Our ideal clients have the following attributes:
• Ready to be in the top 10% of their industries
• Ready for action
• Committed to making profound changes in their lives
• Have a passion for their business
• Take responsibility for their success
• Are not risk adverse and recognize that successful entrepreneurs are willing to take risks
• Have a “Never Give Up” attitude
• Are prepared for each coaching call and call in on time
• Value our time and supportThere have been a few limited situations where we have had to discontinue the coaching relationship. We always discuss expectations with the client and allow time to make changes and remedy the problems.
Some of the reasons we have stopped coaching a client include:
• Repeatedly not calling in at the scheduled time or missing the session without prior notice.
• Repeatedly not being prepared for the appointment.
• A pattern of rescheduling appointments without 24 hours notice.
• A lack of respect for our time.
• Not taking responsibility for their actions.
• Lack of progress, repeatedly not doing homework.
• Repeated negative attitude or blaming others.
• A need for counseling rather than coaching.I’m ready for business coaching. What do I do now?
Congratulations for taking control of your life!
Ready to get started coaching?
1) Click here to complete a Complimentary Session Form
2) Or call 480-922-1723
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