When you’re struggling to move your business forward, hiring a business coach can help you tap into your inner entrepreneur – but it only works if you find an experienced expert with a proven history of success. To help you find someone who clicks, let’s look at five questions to ask before hiring a business coach.

1. Does the coach give you regular access to them?

Coaches who tend to limit access to their advice, or disappear after your initial session, aren’t truly invested in your journey. Without regular access to mentorship, you won’t receive the tailored coaching you need to meet your personal and business objectives.

Daily access to your coach will provide the input you need to overcome specific challenges as they arise (in real-time, not tomorrow or next week). In addition to your one-on-one time and group interactions, you’ll experience meaningful growth.

2. Does the coach practice interactive coaching?

Recorded instructional videos have their place in the learning experience. However, this 2D approach to coaching lacks the personal interaction necessary to nurture success. The interactive experience provides teachable moments that promote growth.

Interactive coaching practices improve how you retain and ultimately gain from the information your coach shares. The more interactive and available the coaching avenues, the more likely you are to acquire relevant knowledge.

3. Is the coach personally successful?

Someone who understands the journey of a business owner knows the straightest path to success. A coach who practices what they preach will have carved out a niche for themselves in the industry and, in the process, developed a business model to help you meet your goals.

If your coach is not personally successful, how can they provide actionable insights? Seek guidance from a CEO who can help you get out of your comfort zone and achieve tangible results.

4. Does the coach have lots of examples of client success?

Actual examples of success speak volumes about what you can hope to achieve through coaching. More than anything, designers who have achieved goals akin to your are proof the coach can help you achieve success.

Success stories through client testimonials and case studies show what happens when you confidently embrace your role as a CEO using proven strategies to maximize your earning potential.

5. Does the coach hold their clients accountable?

Coaching programs for interior designers based on cookie-cutter approaches simply don’t work. How can one-size-fits-all coaching address your unique struggles or reflect your personal style and brand?

Your coach should work with you to set specific tailored-to-you goals and hold you accountable for working towards them. Actionable milestones mark your progress, empowering you to get out of your own way. Accountability helps fast-track your success by teaching you to prioritize, gain efficiency, and optimize productivity.

Summary

Doing your homework by considering these five questions to ask before hiring a business coach will ensure you find the right person to help you overcome your business challenges. You’ll have the tools and resilience needed for long-term growth to build a profitable, sustainable interior design firm.

Tired of the struggle and not getting the results you want? You don’t have to figure it out alone — hop on my calendar for a 1:1 Consult. Get straightforward guidance and support from someone who has been where you are and successfully jumped the hurdles you face. I’ll help you get unstuck, create your unique path to success, and move your business forward!