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Re: Coaching the small business

Troy Bingham — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:43:37 -0000

We have worked with some small business that required more time but the returns for their business were increadible. The success can be much greater for those smaller businesses.

Re: Coaching the small business

Walt Goshert — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:58:35 -0000

"The best coach is the one who is ready to admit he (or she) doesn’t know anything and is prepared to be coached themselves. That’s the only way to stay on top of the pile."

So true SEO Snyman.

To be a coach, you need to be coachable.

Re: Coaching the small business

Web content — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:04:58 -0000

Indeed, considering that much of the time, starting a small business is the answer to not having formalised tertiary education, basically a way the driven individual makes his way upward in the world. But all the drive in the world will only get you so far if you don't know what you're doing..

Re: Coaching the small business

SEO Snyman — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:38:09 -0000

The best coach is the one who is ready to admit he (or she) doesn't know anything and is prepared to be coached themselves. That's the only way to stay on top of the pile.

Small businesses need all the help they can get, and the nature of the entepreneur is such that formal training in marketing / business management / etc is usually lacking, creating the need for specialist coaching.

Kudos to you for creating your own coaching network, as it is a service that is sorely needed.

Re: Coaching the small business

Dave Ryan — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:03:36 -0000

Yes, consulting and coaching are two very different things. When it comes down to it, a business coach doesn't even necessarily need to know TOO much about growing a business... it's more important that they know how to motivate and keep their clients on track.

On the other hand consulting comes down to giving the best advice/services to the clients and then it's mostly "hands off" and you hope your client follows through with things.

While someone could prosper as both... it can be challenging for a consultant to become a coach because of the skills needed besides for the expertise in the field.

Good post, keep up the great work.

To Higher Profits,
Dave Ryan, Consultant
Higher Profits Marketing

Re: Coaching the small business

MarketingTwins-Randy — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:24:26 -0000

I enjoy already the thrill of coaching small business owners - I love the joy of introducing concepts to them that are practical, simple and effective. That's why we call it DUCT TAPE MARKETING! It's a great job to have. I am thankful to enjoy the DTM value to my marketing practice. John, you are a big help to so many small business owners - including myself. I just have to figure out how to juggle time and spend as much time marketing my own practice as I do on helping other clients to do the same thing! If anybody is wondering about the DTM network - it's great! And I can certainly second the value that small business owners can receive from reasonably priced marketing coaches. In terms of VALUE, using a DTM coach will never be a question of WORTH - you will see early on the value of what you are getting! Great stuff!

Re: Coaching the small business

Homebizseo.com — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:45:17 -0000

Coaching from experienced professionals can mean difference between success and failure. It is worth the money to be a success. A business owner can also seek advice from SCORE and the small business development center in their state.

Re: Coaching the small business

Donna Maria Coles Johnson — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:24:53 -0000

It doesn't matter whether a person calls himself a coach or a consultant. The important things to look for (in addition to a fit for your budget) are someone with experience working with businesses like yours, someone committed to seeing you succeed, someone with impeccable business ethics and someone who can share their expertise while still giving you the flexibility and the responsibility to make your own decisions and live with them. The other thing to look for is someone with whom you get along. This is just as important as everything else because a coaching arrangement with someone you don't like or trust personally will be a waste of everyone's resources.

Re: Coaching the small business

Andertoons — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:54:10 -0000

I've been considering getting a consultant, but the cost has been prohibitive. Maybe a coach is the way to go! Thanks!

Re: Coaching the small business

joshua — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:14:00 -0000

Good posting.