FAQ

You can expect honesty, thoughtfulness, hard-work, and a grounded approach – someone who has been through it and who cares about your success and well-being. I’ve run my own business, and coached others successfully— but I don’t pretend to have all the answers. Every business is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all path.

I’ll bring honest feedback, practical ideas, mindset support, and direct guidance.

We’ll brainstorm, problem-solve, and try different approaches until we find what works best for you — your goals, your personality, and your life. I’m here to help you think clearly, stay steady, and build something that feels both successful and sustainable. I’ll show up prepared, challenge your thinking, and help you find simpler, more sustainable ways forward.

I work best with business owners who are open, reflective, and committed to making things better — not just for their business, but for themselves. You don’t need to have it all figured out, but you do need to be reliable, take action, and be honest and open about what’s working and what’s not.

I’ll bring lots of thought and energy to your business — and I expect the same level of care and engagement in return.

I do this work to create great change and impact. I care a lot about who I work with — this takes commitment, hard work, and follow-through for both of us!

Logistics:

• I require completion of a brief feedback form after each session — to track growth, spot blind spots, and help keep our working relationship strong.
• Having agenda items and forethought for every coaching meeting
• Consistency and reliability in scheduling coaching appointments.

Coaching with me is a deeply collaborative process, and the best results happen when we are really aligned. I want to be transparent about my style, who I work best with, and what you can expect from me, so you can decide if we’re a great fit. I believe in a win-win! 

I specialize in working with small business owners who are already doing great work but want to level up their business skills, mindset, and overall quality of life.

Who You Are

• An expert at your craft: You are fantastic at the actual trade or service you provide, but you know you have room to grow when it comes to business strategy, operations, and leadership.
• Stable and ready to grow: Your business is not in crisis. You have a solid foundation, a strong work ethic, and the bandwidth to implement new guidance.
• Driven by purpose, not just profit: You genuinely want to help your clients and m/or the community. You aren’t interested in deceptive sales tactics or chasing metrics at the expense of your integrity. You want to make money, but with great balance. 
• Focused on the big picture: You know that true success isn’t just a number in a bank account. You value mindset, happiness, meaningful relationships, and personal growth, and you want to build a profitable business without sacrificing your life to get there.

How We’ll Work Together

• Straight talk and a sense of humor: I bring my true self to our sessions, which means I will tell you what I think, challenge you, and probably tease you a bit along the way. You have a good sense of humor, don’t take yourself too seriously, and prefer direct, honest feedback over sugarcoating. You know that my challenges come from a place of deep care and a desire to see you succeed.
• Action-oriented: You love receiving guidance, but more importantly, you follow through. You are responsive, appreciative, and ready to put in the work.
• A healthy partnership: You value a warm, trusting, and highly collaborative professional relationship.

What You Can Expect From Me

• Holistic wisdom: I bring my whole self to coaching—not just my experience as a business owner, but the insights I’ve gained as a therapist, a husband, and a father. We will tackle the business strategies alongside the human element of running a business.
• Authenticity: I don’t pretend to have it all figured out, and I don’t hide my own humanity or insecurities. I offer my hard-earned wisdom, genuine support, and real-world business tactics without the “guru” ego.
• Deep investment in your success: You will always know that my intentions are rooted in helping you build a business—and a life—that you are genuinely proud of.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, alone, constantly questioning your next move or you want to fundamentally improve your business — it’s probably the right time. You don’t need to hit a crisis point to ask for support. Coaching works great when you’re ready to step back, think clearly, and make smarter, more sustainable decisions.

Yes — that’s a core part of what I do. I’m a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (for 20+ years), and I bring that experience and training into my coaching & consulting. Our business is highly connected to our life, that’s the reality for owners. We’ll work on both your business AND your life, if you ask me – there’s no other way it can effectively be done.

It depends a bit on which way we work together, see that here on my services page

For the 1:1 Private Coaching, we start with a full assessment and in-person visit, depending on location. From there, you’ll get two 60-minute coaching sessions per month, focused action steps, tracking methodology, and light check-ins between calls. Every 6 months, we’ll do an in-person strategy session to step back, reset, and level up.

It depends a bit on which way we work together, but with multiple options, you should be able to find a good fit. See that here on my working together page.

My goal is to deliver a great experience that drives results with lasting impact—compounding year after year—so the investment more than pays for itself, not just financially but also in peace of mind!

Yes. I work with clients across the U.S. We’ll meet virtually for most sessions, and I’ll travel to you for in-person work as agreed (depending on location).

You sell your expertise — not physical products, professional fields like below:

Coaches (life, executive, wellness, business)

Consultants

Financial Advisors / Planners

Accountants / Bookkeepers / CPAs

Attorneys / Small Law Firms

Marketing / Branding Professionals

Designers (graphic, web, interior)

Health & Wellness Providers (dieticians, physical therapists)

Therapists / Counselors (LCSWs, psychologists, MFTs)

*If you own a business that is not professional services and feel I can be of help, reach out anyway and let’s discuss it!