MBA2723 Q&A Wednesday: How Do I Find A Business Coach?
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12 min
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Key Takeaways
- ✓Experience requirement: Hire coaches who have accomplished your exact goal multiple times, not those who only teach theory or built different business models than yours.
- ✓Discovery method: Find coaches at industry conferences like SaaStock and MicroConf by asking successful entrepreneurs who coached them, not through social media marketing or large followings.
- ✓Vetting process: Conduct at least two conversations, request case studies with real numbers, verify their teaching ability, and confirm their experience matches your specific business model before committing.
What It Covers
Omar Zenhom explains how to find the right business coach by prioritizing real experience, vetting thoroughly, and ensuring they've accomplished your specific goals.
Key Questions Answered
- •Experience requirement: Hire coaches who have accomplished your exact goal multiple times, not those who only teach theory or built different business models than yours.
- •Discovery method: Find coaches at industry conferences like SaaStock and MicroConf by asking successful entrepreneurs who coached them, not through social media marketing or large followings.
- •Vetting process: Conduct at least two conversations, request case studies with real numbers, verify their teaching ability, and confirm their experience matches your specific business model before committing.
Notable Moment
Dan Martell coached Omar to scale Webinar Ninja to acquisition in 2024 using frameworks from building and selling three prior SaaS companies himself.
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