Has anyone hired a business coach?

Hello, I wanted to share with you, I’m using Red World Inc. 

I have 2 Business coaches- The best decision in the world for me and my business. I would not recommend 2 - Its a lot to take on, I have two for different reasons. My 1st coach was amazing for mindset and all things but he is high level and does not break down into the all the little things. My other coach, breaks it down into a roadmap, just follow and execute. Both have weekly 45 minute sessions. My 1st guy is group and an amazing community- Dan Martell with Elite. The 2nd is honestly Grant Cardone and the FRC program. Both have led me to 116% yoy growth, and a frame work to execute to. I ran multi million dollar operations for other for decades, giving birth to you own is a completely different game. My Team is charged up, We are going to decimate our market, our customers love the changes and see the value we offer more than they ever did before. Feel free to connect with me to discuss further. I get nothing out of this other than helping another solopanure get out of that spot!

Super appreciate your humility! I feel the exact same!

WiringByron​ - Is this something that Breakthrough Academy could help with?

Many consulting organizations help fill knowledge gaps and offer networking like what Jobber is doing (for free right now). Those groups often cost $5-$15k+ annually plus extras. The networking is the best part as you find businesses in those groups that are ahead of you and have answers to your current headache. Also, there is always a business doing something better than you, and the networking helps you discover how you can continue to learn and grow your business. 

If you are stuck at a platou and can't get over the help with the connections you have or even through this vast group of business owners, then I would suggest coaching one-on-one or group. Most group coaching is structured around steering you to specifically identify the 1-2 things you need to fix this year and help you iron out a plan to execute with accountability. No golden goose, you still have to do the work. 

I know people in "certain path", Breakthrough Academy and Ramsey Solutions and I have participated in two of those three. There is a lot of value there if you take it seriously. 

I’ve never personally used an ongoing business coach, so I can’t speak from that exact experience.

But I have had a lot of success getting around other serious business owners, especially in masterminds where people are running companies outside my industry.

That has probably helped me more than I expected.

When you’re only around people in your own trade, everyone tends to think about problems the same way.

When you sit with operators from different industries, you start seeing things differently:

• how they hire
• how they price
• how they follow up with leads
• how they build systems
• how they sell
• how they handle team issues
• how they think about margins

A good mastermind, especially one with hot seats, can be really useful because you are not just consuming information. You bring a specific problem to the group and let other owners pick it apart. That kind of feedback can expose blind spots fast.

In your case, it sounds like you already know the technical side extremely well. That’s a strong position to be in.

I’d also look for someone who understands home services or at least local service businesses. A lot of generic business advice falls apart when you’re dealing with route work, field employees, phone calls, estimates, emergency requests, and customers who compare you to the cheapest guy in town.

So yes, I do think outside help can be useful.

I’d just make sure you’re paying for tactical feedback and implementation help, not vague encouragement.

For me, the biggest value has come from being around successful operators who can look at my business from a different angle and challenge the way I’m thinking.

I have not hired a business coach yet, but I have invested in mentors and educational communities. One thing I have learned is that the right coach can help shorten the learning curve and keep you from making expensive mistakes. The important thing is to keep learning and stay open to feedback.

Amazing advice guys. Thank you so much! Lots to look into and think about now.