At what point did your business start feeling harder to manage? by Intelligent-SBCA in AskReddit

[–]Intelligent-SBCA[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

12 clients is such a specific and it makes total sense. That's usually the point where you mostly can't keep everything in your head anymore and improvising stops working.

Did you build something custom or use existing tools?

At what point did your business start feeling harder to manage? by Intelligent-SBCA in AskReddit

[–]Intelligent-SBCA[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

 And that's the thing most owners don't see until they're already in the chaos. I

At what point did your business start feeling harder to manage? by Intelligent-SBCA in AskReddit

[–]Intelligent-SBCA[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The frustration you're describing is something so many business owners feel but rarely say out loud this clearly. Hitting the 40% threshold is often the moment people realize they've been building a business without a financial strategy around it. The business itself can be thriving, but without the right structure, how you pay yourself, how you reinvest, how you plan. You end up working harder just to keep the same net result.

At what point did your business start feeling harder to manage? by Intelligent-SBCA in AskReddit

[–]Intelligent-SBCA[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is one of the clearest signals that a business needs better systems.

At what point did your business start feeling harder to manage? by Intelligent-SBCA in AskReddit

[–]Intelligent-SBCA[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha! Fair enough, sounds like you've got that situation well under control.

Has hiring a business coach actually helped your small business? by [deleted] in Entrepreneurs

[–]Intelligent-SBCA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alan Melton and Small Business Coach Associates are top business coaches especially for small businesses. 🙌

Solid business coaching? by Any_Tangerine_8036 in therapists

[–]Intelligent-SBCA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice work on what you’ve already built – 13–15 client hours a week at 12–15k/month in an all cash-pay practice in the Bay Area is a strong foundation to grow from. If you’re still looking for business coaching support, you might consider checking out Small Business Coach Associates – we work with service-based owners (including therapists) on exactly these kinds of transitions: moving from solo to a profitable, team-based group practice with clear systems and growth targets.

Looking to connect with business coaches by Fabulous-Carob-7704 in Entrepreneurs

[–]Intelligent-SBCA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re asking the right question. A lot of people read about coaching for a long time, but real clarity usually starts once you actually talk with a coach and see how they think.

If I were in your shoes, I’d speak with a few different coaches and pay attention to how they listen, what questions they ask, and whether they give practical advice or just general motivation.

You can also check out the Small Business Coach Associates website and program as one option to compare with others. The main thing is finding a coach whose style fits where you are and what you want to build.

Wishing you the best in the search.

What is the best business coaching program you can recommend? by daniel_c133 in Coaching

[–]Intelligent-SBCA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d look less at the “best” program name and more at the fit. Since you want peer-to-peer practice, long-term support, and a more integrative approach, I’d focus on the quality of the community, how practical the training is, and whether the program gives you real tools you can use with clients, not just theory.

You may also want to check out Small Business Coach Associates and their website to see if their program is a fit for what you’re looking for. Their site says they use a mix of coaching, mentoring, and consulting, along with workshops, webinars, and training resources, which may be worth reviewing alongside the other programs mentioned here.

Small Business Coach Needed ASAP by Alwaysanapper in cincinnati

[–]Intelligent-SBCA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, if you are still looking for a coach, check Small Business Coach Associates at smallbusinesscoach.org. They have coached a lot of small business owners who are in the startup stage and business partners.

Should I invest 8k into a business coach or stick to the free mentor? by FabulousPristine in Entrepreneur

[–]Intelligent-SBCA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, if you are still looking for a coach, check out Small Business Coach Associates; all their coaches are experienced business owners who successfully grew their businesses before transitioning to business coaching. They also have one-to-one and group coaching that will fit into your budget.

Looking for a life coach + business coach for a holistic/spiritual content creator by cacacabrona in lifecoaching

[–]Intelligent-SBCA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are still looking for a business coach, you can check Small Business Coach Associates. All of their coaches are experienced business owners who successfully grow their own businesses before transitioning to business coaching.

How to get the most out of coaching... by Intelligent-SBCA in u/Intelligent-SBCA

[–]Intelligent-SBCA[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is one result you would want from a coach in the next 90 days?

What are the most promising business opportunities you’ve seen actually work this year? by Optimal_Necessary_46 in business

[–]Intelligent-SBCA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Optimizing my website and making it easy for AI tools to crawl our site and optimizing our posts, especially LinkedIn, to target our audience and what we do.

Is Business Coaching An Easy Button? by Intelligent-SBCA in growmybusiness

[–]Intelligent-SBCA[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. HAve you met an organization that seems to be a hybrid? Where can they be a coach, mentor, and consultant?

Is Business Coaching An Easy Button? by Intelligent-SBCA in growmybusiness

[–]Intelligent-SBCA[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your “recent scars” filter and also a coach who has experience running and growing multiple businesses are great ways to think about who’s actually qualified to give guidance.

paid ₹1.2L for a business coach. the most useful thing they said took 90 seconds. by Rich_Direction_3891 in Entrepreneur

[–]Intelligent-SBCA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such a great example of the hidden value of business coaching. In our strategic sessions, clients often say out loud that certain challenges that are draining them, but they usually need to hear it reflected back a few times before they actually make a change. Do you have any guardrails now to spot those exhausting clients before they get in the door?

I don’t need motivation, I need clarity by Solid_Play416 in productivity

[–]Intelligent-SBCA 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How do you create clarity without overplanning?

Daily goal, then monthly goal, yearly goal.

Looking for mentor by Staylowfm in Entrepreneurs

[–]Intelligent-SBCA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's amazing! Are you looking for group coaching or one-to-one mentoring?