Professional Business Coaching in Denver

Ever since high school I always wanted to have my own full-time private practice in speech pathology. When I moved from New York City to Denver, I intentionally took a job at a school district for the flexibility while I was building a company here. (Let’s be honest, I liked the time off too). During that time, I saw clients in the evening two times a week. I used the money to further build my practice and have travel money. (I went on a polar bear safari). After a couple of years, I took a risk and gave up one day at the district to see clients during the day. (I’m growing). A year after that, I gave up two days at the district. A year after that, I quit the district and was operating full time.

On a personal note, I must say how much I love working for myself. To work according to your own vision, and have the autonomy and independence, is wonderful. I actually exceeded my goal. I thought I would do private practice two or three days as week and have to hold onto the school district for security.  I have been full time for over 7 years. When I resigned I felt more excited than scared. It was such a great feeling when late August rolled around and instead of reporting to the district, I continued to enjoy my summer. 

Operating a business full time is hard work. It can be done. I absolutely love it and have no regrets. There really isn’t anything special about me other than being a risk taker. If I can do it, anyone can.

Deciding to develop a business can get overwhelming quick. That does not have to be the case. Together we will break down the key elements into manageable parts. 

• Business Planning: What else do you need to think of outside of your service or product?
• Advertising vs. Marketing. Do you the difference?
• Storybook Marketing: How to connect your service or product to people
• Digital Marketing: This has changed the business model
• Financial Picture: What will it cost you to gain a client or sell a product? Where will you be a year from now?
• Negotiating tactics and setting fees. How to price
• Community Resources: There are free and great resources out there
• How to demonstrate your value

Business Coaching Design

Our business coaching partnership begins by understanding your vision of your company. We will target specific goals along with a timeline. We will identify interfering obstacles and find solutions to potential problems. Every successful person has a plan. Let’s develop the right on for you. 

New business owners, there are some good free and low cost resources out there to help you start your business.

1. The Small Business Administration www.SBA.gov. Lots of resources and free or low cost classes on subject matter you need. Also check out the one in your city such as the Denver Small Business Administration
2. SCORE Service Corps of Retired Executives. www.Score.org They have free or low cost classes. You can also make an appointment and have a free meeting with someone to discuss your plan and get questions answered. If they don’t have the answer, they will give you a resource. Check out the Denver chapter.
3. Adult Education Classes. Typically, a single 3-hour class on subject matter you will need for a low cost. Colorado Free University is in Denver. Check out their schedule.
4. Meet Up. An online community with many events and groups for new business owners, entrepreneurs, women in business, etc. Many groups offer networking events, organize lunches, happy hour, bring in a speaker or simply meet and talk. The state of Colorado has the largest chapter in the country. Check out www.Meetup.com. If Denver is your city, select it and search for the above-mentioned groups.
5. Chamber of Commerce or Business administration for your city. Denver and Aurora has a large business admin with free counseling or low cost classes. You can even have a meeting with a counselor. Search these types of terms for your city and you will get resources.

I hope you find these resources helpful. I have used all of these when I was first developing my business. There is a lot of great information out there. Go get it!