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What makes your coaching program different?
Many people have tried a number of other programs to improve their IT businesses. But time and time again, they find these programs impersonal. The advice is great, the videos are great, and “the program” is great. But their business doesn’t improve! They don’t get personalized attention. They don’t get a personalized plan. And the program is too general to give them a map for their business.
How many clients do you have at one time?
I am now providing coaching services to a limited number of clients. With 25 years experience building successful companies in three states, I can help you re-tool your technology company for the future. As a leader in managed services, IT consulting, training, and cloud services, I will help you define – and reach – your business and personal goals.
Limited clients - does that mean it's expensive?
Please note: The “limited number of clients” is not a code word for expensive. It simply means that I will not take on a large number of clients. I have books to write and training to deliver. I want to travel the globe podcasting and blogging. In order to give everyone the excellent service they deserve, I am only taking on a few clients at a time.
Am I right for your program?
At some level, everyone can have more success with coaching. I have hired marketing coaches, and business coaches. I think they have helped me tremendously.
BUT . . .
I made the most progress when I had the bandwidth to take action! What does that mean? Well, it means I was able to take action and implement changes. Sometimes it meant that I personally had to stop doing some things in order to do other things. At other times it meant that I delegated tasks to my staff.
Here’s what Karl says: “Someone has to take action or there will be No Change!
Your business might be very small. If you personally are willing to STOP doing whatever you’re doing and START moving in the right direction, you will find great value in coaching. If you are too busy putting off the inevitable disasters that come with poor management, then you will gain no value from coaching.
If your company is larger, it’s easier to delegate duties and make sure things get done. But if everyone is totally disorganized and no one has time to plan for success, then change won’t take place.”
So the answer is: Coaching is right when you are ready, willing, and able to make changes. That’s easier with five employees than with zero. It’s much easier with 50 employees than with five. But as long as you’re willing to make changes, then you can make dramatic improvements in your business.
Note: Karl has and will fire coaching clients who don’t take action. If you cancel coaching calls or show up for one call after another with no progress from the last call, then you’re not committed. You’re just wasting your money and my time. If that happens, I will drop you.
Karl only wants to work with people who are tired of being poor or under performing and are willing to do what it takes to make their businesses better and themselves more profitable.
What are the terms?
- All packages must be prepaid before used. Unused hours expire after 12 months. All members with unused hours are eligible to access the Small Biz Thoughts Technology Community.
- All coaching programs require a six-month minimum. Each monthly payment is due on the first of the month.
What's the Small Biz Thoughts Technology Community?
All consulting and coaching services include access to the Small Biz Thoughts Technology Community. The Small Biz Thoughts Technology Community provides a collection of various white papers, forms, checklists, Excel spreadsheets, seminars, PowerPoint slides, audio programs, and other resources of value to Small Business Consultants. The resources provided here will change over time and are intended to supplement various programs provided by Karl W. Palachuk and Small Biz Thoughts, a division of Great Little Book Publishing Co., Inc.