OUR CLIENTS
Our clients are high-achieving women high-achieving women CEOs, presidents, and C-suite executives at business-to-business (B2B) professional services organizations throughout the USA and via the Internet.
The work we do with our clients -- professionally and personally -- is of a highly confidential nature. That's why we are more than just coaches -- we partner with you and become your confidante, extra ear, and most importantly -- a trusted advisor.
We've been in your shoes and fully understand that the decision to hire a coach or advisor is a critical one because to-date you've been "going it alone" It's equally important that you make a connection with whomever you hire. Your initial connection with Elevating Your Business starts with you connecting with what you read on this page.
-- Maria Marsala
A Cross-Section Of Our Client Types
90% of our clients own a professional service business, usually selling services to other businesses. Since Maria has personal experience working in service, retail, mom 'n pop, brick 'n mortar, direct sales and the manufacturing sector, we work with clients in those sectors, too.
Finance: Accountants, Bookkeepers, Brokers, Branch Managers, CPAs, Executives, Financial Advisors, Financial Planners, Insurance Brokers, Mortgage Agents, Tax Preparers, VP's
Computers: Computer Repair, Database Designers, Internet Marketers, Networking, Programmers, SEO Consultants, Software Developers, Virtual Assistants, Web Designers
Consultants: Book Editors, Benefits, Communications, Copywriters, Editors, Event Planners, Fitness Trainers, Graphic Artists, Human Resources, Health, Image, Management, Marketers, Meeting Planner, Organizers, Productivity, Secretarial Services, Speakers/Trainers, Writers, Word Processors, Virtual Assistants
Practitioners: Architects, Attorneys, Chiropractors, Designers, Interior Designers, Massage Therapists, Naturopathic Doctors, Reiki Practitioners, Wellness Practitioners, Family Therapists
More: Career Coaches, Counselors, Contractors, Therapists, Music Teachers, Computer Teachers and a few Wedding Planners,
Gender: 75% women, 25% men
What's Standing in the Way of Your Success?
See how many of these problem scenarios resonate with you:
You're stuck somewhere.
Has your market changed? Do you have an ideal client? Are your systems working? Do you need to hire people to help grow your business? Whatever the reason you aren't able to grow your business I find out why and teach you how to better manage and market your businesses. We're going to look under the hood and then I'll recommend customized solutions to help you get unstuck.
You're tired of putting out fires all the time.
You're exhausted or overwhelmed by all you're doing daily because your company is in growth mode.
There are so many problems to solve, so many things that need doing, that you find yourself with fewer and fewer billable hours.
Or worse, you find yourself making mistakes that are costing you lots.
Your profits/production numbers have flat-lined, declined, or aren't growing.
After showing a profit, you've run out of ideas and you're not sure how to change things.
The planning process you've had is no longer working and you want something simple and new.
Or possibly you don't have a plan?
You're losing good employees or consultants -- or you have none.
Maybe you're having hiring problems. Maybe no systems in place to help you hire better. Maybe you're not sure how to implement new employee or retention solutions in your organization. But you know that hiring and training new people is costing you money that you don't want to spend.
You have no free time or work/life balance.
It's possible that every time you take time off, either there is no money coming in or you come back to a really big mess.
There are things you know you should be doing to grow your company or department but may not have the time to even look at them or don't know where to start.
You may be frustrated with the challenges of attracting bigger clients.
It could be that you're ready for larger clients, longer gigs, you see the future and technology will change the client types you're dealing with or its time to restructure your services or products to attract more high-end clients.
Or it could be that you've grown tired of consistently dealing with clients who don't pay on time or always seem to want discounts. Worst of all, you're not valuing your own knowledge and are giving people discounts or deals!
You say: What should I be doing next?
Unable to set priorities (everything is important) you find yourself just "to doing" with no idea, for sure, if that's taking you in the right direction. Maybe you know that you need to be out and about doing more marketing and promoting.
Business Plan? Marketing Plan? Financial Plan? But you don't have an easy plan to help guide you.
You're losing your passion for running your company.
When you went into business you never realized all the busy-ness you'd have to do or number of hats you'd be wearing.
Your passions are going to the wind because you're doing way to much and don't do what you enjoy enough.
Or maybe you're getting older and realize that you won't own it or run it forever. You're ready to create
your legacy. However, you haven't yet set your business up to sell or haven't created a succession plan.
It's even possible that your company isn't worth a hill of beans to a buyer because it's not turn-key.
You adhere to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
There is no such thing as ethical or moral shortcuts. Business best practices, are, the best practices for business.
A strong business foundation is the key to do all other work. If you want to play the business game at the highest level, we're here to help you succeed.
If you answered yes to any of those scenarios, you're not alone. Maria's worked with 100's of clients who were in your shoes - and now are running businesses that serve their lives -- not the other way around!
You're More Likely To Be Successful Working With Us
Over the past 12 years, we've noticed that our clients we're able to help the most share 7 to 10 characteristics. You're a good match for us if you...
- You are growing a 6 or 7 figure business with a team of employees and/or consultants.
- You look at coaching as an investment and your business is one of your investment eggs.
- You are interested in working smarter, not interested in working more hours.
- You are open to change and seem to always want more than those around you.
- You are an expert or leader in your field (or you want to be).
- You want results faster and are willing to do whatever it takes to reach your goals.
- You understand that there is no such thing as a quick fix.
- Your word is your bond. When you say you're going to do something, consider it done.
- You are not afraid of the truth and prefer truth to pussy-footing around.
- You are ready, now, to make the commitment and investment to collaborate with a coach.
-- Maria Marsala
Coaching? Maybe That's Not What You Need...
Our clients find us because they're looking for a business coach, but truth be told; and they'll admit it, too - that's not what they need. A coach helps you find your own answers, is a great profession, heck Maria's a trained coach; however, our clients want and need more.
What they want is something we call EduCoaching™ - answers, resources, an extra eye to look at something they're working on, an extra ear to help them hear what they want or brainstorm with them and to build extra skills which takes some educating. They need different solutions to their problems and challenges - to get to the bottom of things instead of using duct tape to put things together - for a while. They want someone to "practice" new skills with, or interview them for the media before they're really interviewed! At times they want a critique or often someone to play the devil's advocate, too.
Most importantly, they want solutions quicker and to grow faster, to earn more, and work fewer hours. And that's why what they need is a mentor, advisor, and trainer -- who happens to also have life coaching training!
Next Step...
Now you have a good idea of the great clients we work with, the issues we help them resolve, and what they have to do to be successful. If you have a lot in common with our ideal clients, learn more about how Elevating Your Business works to help you get everything you desire and reach your goals-- faster! Or request a Discovery Session to discuss your specific challenges and goals.
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