I’ve seen it a lot: small business owners who have trouble scaling their businesses. They’re doing well, and they’re happy, but they just don’t know if they can get to the next level. You see it all the time…you’re at a party or some function, and you talk about your business, and people are like “Oh, wow! That’s great! When are you going to go national?” And inside your head, you’re thinking “I have no idea how I would do that. I have no idea how to scale my business.”
That’s when you start wondering if you need a business coach.
Here’s the thing: it depends on what kind of person you are. Are you a person who wants to know how everything works? Do you want to figure out how things work in your head, by yourself? Or do you want somebody else to show you how things work? I’ve known so many people who were both types of people, and they were all very successful entrepreneurs. There is no right or wrong way here—it’s just what’s right for YOU.
If your answer is that you want somebody else to tell you how things work, then that means that yes, a business coach would probably be a fantastic idea for you.
As a small-business owner, one of the most valuable assets you have is your time. You don’t have the luxury of throwing away hours on google searches when you could be spending that time growing your business or spending quality time with your family.
That’s why it’s important to know when it’s time to bring in a professional. And if you’re wondering whether your business might benefit from hiring a coach, here are three questions to ask yourself to help you decide if you are ready to make the leap:
- Do you feel like you’ve hit a wall with growth, and you don’t know how to get through it?
- Do you feel overwhelmed by all the positive growth and development in your business?
- Do you feel confident that you are identifying all the clear gaps that need to be filled to take your business to the next level?
Being an entrepreneur is hard. It can be tough on your health, relationships, and finances unless you have a team of experts at your side who know what they’re doing.
And that’s where business coaches come in. A good business coach will walk with you through the trials and tribulations of starting and running your own business, as well as celebrate with you as you experience small victories along the way. In addition to offering support, insight, and accountability, business coaches also provide information specific to your industry that will help your company grow faster than if you tried to do it alone.
So—whether you’re ready to take the plunge and start an online baking class or complete a certificate program you are equipped for what comes next!