The Business That Runs on Its Own: 10 Steps to Working with a Business Coach that Takes Your Business to the Next Level and Fulfills Your Dream Lifestyle

By Suresh Iyengar

Achieve Greater Heights and Start a Business That Can Run Itself in Just 10 Steps With This Guide That Will Show You How!

 

Ready to take your business to the next level?

 

A business coach can help you get there faster than you ever thought possible. But it's important to find the right one for you – someone who understands your unique goals and can help you achieve them.

 

Plus, they can provide the accountability you need to stay on track!

 

We want to help you find that perfect coach, so we've put together a free guide with 10 steps to working with a business coach that takes your business to the next level and fulfills your dream lifestyle.

 

Inside, you'll learn what questions to ask before hiring a coach, how to set goals that are achievable, motivating, and more.

 

You'll also discover:

 

• The roadmap to success: Put your business on the right track and know which steps to take to reap insane benefits with half the effort!
• How to step up to the plate: Nurture your competitive side and get ready to compete with other businesses at a high level.
• The coach your business NEEDS: Efficiently select the best coach that can help you achieve exactly what you want and mobilize your strategic plan in just 90 days!
• An improved lifestyle: Gone are the days when you looked upon successful CEOs and wished you could become them, with this guide you WILL become them.
• And more!

Imagine what it would be like to have a thriving business that runs without you having to constantly worry about it. Picture yourself living the dream lifestyle you always wanted – with plenty of time for travel, family, and friends.

 

It's possible, and applying these strategies can help make it happen for you.

 

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Suresh Iyengar
• Release date: May 10, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201100827

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THE BUSINESS THAT RUNS ON ITS OWN

10 Steps to Working with a Business Coach That Takes Your Business to the Next Level and Fulfills Your Dream Lifestyle

Copyright © 2022 Business Unit Execution LLC. All rights reserved.

The Business That Runs on Its Own

ISBN: 978-0-578-29711-8

This book or parts thereof may not be reproduced, transmitted or stored in any form—without prior written permission of the authors or publisher, except as provided by United States of America copyright law.

No part of this book is meant to be taken as a guarantee of success or income.

We have made every effort to accurately represent the topics in this book and its potential. The examples used are not intended to represent or guarantee that anyone will achieve any given result. The success of any business owner depends on various factors beyond the scope of this book.

There is no guarantee that you will earn any money as a result of applying the content presented in this book.

Business Unit Execution LLC and Suresh Iyengar are not qualified to provide legal, tax, accounting or financial advice and the information provided to you in this book as such. You should address all legal, tax, accounting or financial related inquiries to appropriately qualified professionals licensed in your jurisdiction.

This book was written by Suresh Iyengar, Profitability Coach, www.buexecution.com

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thank you to my full circle of friends, family, business colleagues, clients, and others who helped me take the leap in writing this book. It is your support and encouragement that has helped me explore what to highlight in this book. You asked me every step of the way if I had finished writing the book. That kept me going. I’m grateful to you for following up with me.

To the scores of business owners reading this, I salute you.

You have not stopped chasing your dreams. You have relentlessly adapted to the market. You have taken every bold step in growing your business. Your entrepreneurial spirit inspires others to follow in your path to success. Keep up the momentum. There are still more people watching you.

I stand with you on your journey.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

RESOURCES

PREFACE

Introduction: ARE YOU A GOOD FIT FOR A BUSINESS COACH?

Chapter 1:

WHAT BUSINESS HELP DO YOU NEED?

UNCONSCIOUS BIAS

CONSULTANT OR COACH

WHEN MARKETING IS A BOTTOMLESS PIT

WHY SALES CONVERSION NEEDS THREE STEPS

FORESIGHT IN FINANCE AND OPERATIONS

DELEGATION TO UNCOVER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

TIME TROUBLE

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Chapter 2:

HAVE THIS IN PLACE BEFORE YOU APPROACH A COACH

DESIRE TO WORK ON THE BUSINESS

TIME INVESTMENT

MONEY INVESTMENT

CLEAR ACCOUNTING BOOKS

ONLINE PRESENCE OR WEBSITE

ABILITY TO APPLY SUGGESTED STRATEGIES

DESIRE TO REVIEW COMPANY FINANCIAL METRICS

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Chapter 3:

CHECK FOR MINDSET

PERSONALITY

LISTENING SKILLS

WHAT OTHERS THINK

COMPETING PRIORITIES

PARTNERS AND INTERFERENCE

ACCOUNTABILITY

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Chapter 4:

HOW TO DRIVE YOUR BUSINESS TO BECOME A CLIENT MAGNET

WEEKLY COACHING AGENDA

SET REALISTIC GOALS

MONTHLY ACCOUNTING REPORTS

MARKETING STATUS

SALES CONVERSIONS

CASH FLOW FORECAST

FOLLOW UP AND TAKE ACTION

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Chapter 5:

CHOOSE YOUR COACH AND MOBILIZE YOUR STRATEGIC PLAN IN 90 DAYS

COMPANY MISSION

COMPANY VISION

UNIQUE SELLING POINT

SWOT (STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES, THREATS) ANALYSIS

KPI (KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR) METHOD

QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE

SHORT-TERM, MID-TERM AND LONG-TERM GOALS

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Chapter 6:

THE STAGE OF YOUR BUSINESS

WORKING IN THE BUSINESS

WORKING ON THE BUSINESS

TRANSFORMING THE BUSINESS

THREE LEVELS OF BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

SMALL BUSINESS ASSESSMENT

MAXIMIZING HELP FROM A BUSINESS COACH

INCREASING BUSINESS WORTH FOR BEST EXIT STRATEGY

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Chapter 7:

CULTIVATE A COMPETITIVE MINDSET

BUSINESS COACHING IS NOT A MAGIC PILL

OVERWHELM FROM STRATEGIES

UNCOVERING REASONS FOR RETREAT

ENVISIONING VICTORY

LEVERAGING COACHING

WHAT SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES DO

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Chapter 8:

WHY WORK WITH A BUSINESS COACH?

COACHING PRIVACY

RESULTS-ORIENTED APPROACH

WORLD-CLASS TOOLS, TEMPLATES AND ONLINE STORAGE

MORE OBJECTIVITY AND ONE-ON-ONE ONLINE SKYPE SESSIONS

SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND FLEXIBLE WEEKEND COACHING

LIFT BUSINESS LEVEL

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Chapter 9:

PUSH THE PEDAL

OVERCOMING HESITANCY

TIME TO GROW IS NOW

HARNESSING NEW SKILLS

APPLYING STRATEGIES

BUILD REPEATABLE PROCEDURES

COMPANY-WIDE TRAINING

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Chapter 10:

WHAT NEXT?

LEVERAGING GROWTH

MORE INCOME STREAMS

LEADERSHIP HANDOFF PLAN

EXIT PLAN

INTERNATIONAL INFLUENCE

KEY TAKEAWAYS

CONCLUSION

MOST GRATEFUL

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

RESOURCES

Watch your free training at:  bit.ly/business-on-autopilot

Download your free eBook on Big 5 Mistakes in Business Growth at: bit.ly/profitability-coach-houston

Get your free 25-minute coaching call at: bit.ly/business-unit-execution

Get your small business evaluation at: bit.ly/small-business-evaluation-survey

PREFACE

You know how we start off in a different way in our career and then move on to develop our skills. That happened to me too. Some people wouldn’t hesitate a bit when they talk about me and characterize me as a typical project manager. That was then. Now, I see myself differently. I’ve developed interest in helping people grow and businesses prosper. And by the way, that became my tag line for my business. It works well because that work is exactly what excites me.

I help business owners achieve their dreams when it comes to their business. It all starts from discovering the areas that are holding them back. Some of my clients have grown their revenues three times in just a year. Many have improved their internal methods, where they now find themselves suddenly attracting more customers—they are now a magnet in their industry. Importantly, business owners find more time in their life after we start working on the business—time outside of their business—time they never had before. That’s what they want deep down.

But you might pause for a moment and ask what brought me here. Why first did I become a profitability coach for businesses? What inspired me? Was it serendipity?

To understand, let’s rewind.

On that cold winter day in November 2005, I was on a stupendous trip from Houston to Jordan—a less turbulent part of the mid-east. At least, that’s what they told me. That wasn’t