FAQS

WHAT KIND OF BUSINESSES DO YOU HELP?
Product based businesses, service based businesses, creative businesses, physical businesses, digital businesses, and more. So whether you're a shop owner, graphic designer, freelancer, course creator, or studio owner, I can help you in business coaching. Not 100% sure if we're a good fit? Your first session is free!

WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE A BUSINESS YET?
You don't need to have a business up and running before getting coached. You'll actually be ahead of the game if you get coached before you officially open for business. All you need is an idea and the desire to act. I can help you figure out the next steps to get you up and running. 

WHO'S YOUR IDEAL CLIENT?
My ideal client is ready to start a business or recently started a business. She is eager to make her dream a reality. She knows what she wants to do and why she wants to do it, but she's not sure what to do next. She needs a little help putting action steps behind her ideas. She has time to dedicate to her business and to business coaching. She makes appointments ahead of time and keeps them. 

WHAT DO I GET OUT OF IT?
You'll get a coach, cheerleader, and confidant. I will strategically look at your business and offer real suggestions for improvement. I will encourage you to go after your dream. And everything from wins to disappointments will remain confidential. 
 
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BUSINESS COACHING AND ACCOUNTABILITY? 
Coaching is the main entree of my services, while accountability is a side dish. Coaching offers training, in depth feedback, goal setting, and accountability. Coaching sessions are where I help you evaluate your current business or idea, come up with a solid plan, train you on specific topics (like website design, messaging, or social media), and help you stick to it as long as you need. Accountability sessions offer some feedback (as time allows), goal setting, and accountability. Accountability sessions are where I help you stick to the plan -- that we came up with previously in a coaching session. It's a mini-check in session! Accountability sessions allow me to keep an eye on your business as you grow and implement the things we talked about. 

ARE YOU A DETAILS PERSON OR IDEAS PERSON?
I am generally an ideas person. I excel at looking at the big picture and helping you break that down into action steps. I can't cover financial and legal details (specially considering they vary from state to state), but I can point you in the right direction. 

WHAT QUALIFIES YOU AS A BUSINESS COACH?
I believe I'm uniquely gifted for helping fellow small business owners. Although  I don't have a business degree, but I do have a bachelors in education. I combine my formal education with my experience as a self-started entrepreneur. Someone once told me: "No matter what season of life you're in, always have a mentor who is about 3 steps ahead of you". I can be that person for you. In addition to running my own businesses, I've been mentoring women in one-on-one settings since 2011. Now I am infusing that mentorship with business. I've been an entrepreneur for four years. I've started five businesses in that time, two of which I still operate. I have done both product based businesses and service based businesses. I take time to learn and invest in myself as a person, an entrepreneur, and as a coach. Not only am I continuing to improve as a small business owner, but also as a coach so that when you invest in me,  you're getting the best value possible. 

WILL I BE YOUR ONLY CLIENT?
No, I have a small client base. But unlike group coaching, you will have my undivided attention during our sessions. I'll also close my coaching services to new clients when I've reached my coaching capacity, meaning that current clients will always get priority. 

WHAT'S THE COMMITMENT??
There is no risk involved in the first free call -- it's completely free! All I ask is that you keep the appointment. If you do not keep the appointment (cancellation or no show), I have no obligation to offer you a second free session.  

HOW WILL I BOOK SESSIONS?
You can book session directly online through my booking website. There's a link and an explanation in the next module. It's easy! 

WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL?
I ask that everyone keeps the appointments they've made or give me at least 2 days notice before changing them. You may reschedule appointments only as availability allows. Reschedules are not guaranteed. 

WHAT IF I DON'T LIVE NEAR YOU?
No problem! As long as you're in the United States, we'll "meet" easily! Each session is a one on one phone call. You have the technology right in your pocket. Plus, you don't even have to leave the house -- score!

WHAT TIME ZONE ARE YOU IN?
I live in St Paul Minnesota, so I'm in Central Standard Time (CST). You can be in any time zone but I ask that clients have a United States based phone plan.. The online booking software adjusts for time zones, so when you book your appointment, it'll be in your time zone.