Initially, I was hesitant about business coaches in general due to the cost. Then, as our business grew, I started to feel swamped, trying to cope with everything on my own: sales, marketing, NPD, distribution, with financials always being pushed to the bottom of the pile. I decided to revisit the coaching idea and looked into a few options but many didn’t feel particularly relevant to our business or the stage of growth we are at.
A fellow food manufacturer recommended Steve at Summit SCALE® Coaching so I arranged an initial consultation call. Right from the start I could tell Steve was very experienced – he had previously run a similar business and could relate first hand to all the hurdles we had before us. After a couple of sessions I realised I had struck gold – Steve is as passionate and enthusiastic about my business as I am!
In a few sessions he has helped me organise the financials and made me realise burying your head in the sand is far more stressful than getting a grip, understanding what you need and then creating a solid plan to achieve your goals. He has also helped us to get our products in front of several buyers which would have taken months, if not years to achieve, if we struggled on alone. We have also created a brand new product which shows exciting promise.
Since working with Steve our projected yearly turnover has trebled, not in a pie in the sky way, but in a completely realistic and achievable way, which will more than cover the cost of the coaching. If you are an ambitious startup/SME then Steve is the man with the plan, he can take your business to the next level while saving your sanity and re-igniting your passion.
