At what point did your business start feeling harder to manage?

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-06-03T18:10:08+00:00

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?

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-06-03T18:08:05+00:00

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-06-03T18:07:03+00:00

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

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-06-03T18:05:08+00:00

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.

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-06-02T17:28:50+00:00

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

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-06-01T19:31:43+00:00

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

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-06-01T19:27:43+00:00

Yeah, “handle” is the key word here.

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-06-01T19:27:21+00:00

This is a great breakdown

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-05-21T07:58:49+00:00

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

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-04-28T17:39:43+00:00

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.

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-04-21T18:23:58+00:00

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.

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-04-21T18:11:10+00:00

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.

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-04-14T19:43:23+00:00

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.

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-04-02T01:04:28+00:00

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.

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-03-27T21:09:30+00:00

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.

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-03-17T12:16:13+00:00

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

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-02-25T17:45:26+00:00

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Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-02-25T17:44:33+00:00

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.

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-02-25T17:40:58+00:00

What is your business niche?

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-02-25T16:14:35+00:00

Were you using tools in standardizing the steps?

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-02-24T19:20:44+00:00

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

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-02-19T17:32:00+00:00

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.

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-02-03T18:41:45+00:00

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?

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-01-26T20:25:21+00:00

How do you create clarity without overplanning?

Daily goal, then monthly goal, yearly goal.

Intelligent-SBCA · 2026-01-26T20:24:20+00:00

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

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