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Business Coaching Franchise Rekindles Local Entrepreneurs’ Love for Their Businesses
May 16, 2012 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI – In good economic times, business owners want to aggressively grow their companies and maximize their opportunities. Conversely, in bad economic times, they want to minimize their losses and not lose what they’ve worked so long and hard to create.
To that end, Debra Austin, owner of the local The Growth Coach franchise, is helping businesses in Dallas, Richardson, Plano, Wylie, Rowlett, Sachse, Garland, among other areas, succeed in today’s increasingly unstable economy.
“Economic storm clouds have served as a huge wake-up call for many business owners to get their act together – to become more focused, effective and strategic,” said Austin...

Franchise system to begin small business coaching efforts in South America April 29, 2011 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI - The Growth Coach, a national franchise of small business coaches with a presence in more than 140 markets in North America, will be taking its business coaching model overseas by expanding into Ecuador.

"We have spent the past nine years perfecting our franchise system in the United States and Canada and are excited to have the opportunity to introduce our brand into other international markets," said Greg Scheingold, President of The Growth Coach. "This expansion gives us the ability to develop a new market and establish The Growth Coach brand beyond North America."

Ecuador resident Santiago Garcia has signed on as a Master Franchisee for The Growth Coach and will be spearheading the development of the company throughout the country over the next 10 years...

The Growth Coach Partners with the Institute for Motivational Living, Inc., Implements Peoplekeys® to Harness Critical Behavioral Areas for Success March 28, 2011 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI, OH – Positioned as the leader of the nation's small business community, The Growth Coach, a national franchise of business coaches with a presence in more than 140 markets, is set to further enhance its services through a recent partnership with the Institute for Motivational Living, Inc. (IML).

Adding the new component of IML's DISC Profiles, which allows The Growth Coach to identify behavioral areas critical to the success of small business owners, professionals and managers from businesses of all sizes, the partnership enables The Growth Coach to deliver its clients one of the best DISC profiling instruments and analysis in the industry...

Business Coaching Franchise Rekindles Local Entrepreneurs' Love for Their Businesses March 18, 2011 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI – With thousands of small business owners and self-employed professionals needing guidance to succeed in today's increasingly unstable economy, Fairfax Business Coach, LLC, a part of The Growth Coach franchise system, is coaching small business owners located in the area to survive, compete and to thrive.

Local owner Dick Otero is passionate about empowering business owners to fall back in love with their companies while making improved management as much of a competitive advantage as anything else, boosting financial profits and increasing personal fulfillment. With extensive experience as a federal contractor, along with more than 20 years experience providing marketing and program development services to area small businesses, Otero is geared up to implement The Growth Coach's signature group coaching process, unique Strategic Mindset® system, one-on-one coaching and other related services to help clients in the area examine the current status of both their business and personal lives and develop a road map to help them achieve their goals, while holding them accountable along the way...

The Growth Coach 'Business Barometer' Survey Polls Nation's Small Business Owners; Sheds Light on Internal and External Challenges Expected in 2011 February 08, 2011 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI – As the first quarter of 2011 shifts into full gear, business owners must analyze the top challenges they expect to face in the coming year and how it will impact their business. According to a survey conducted by The Growth Coach, a national franchise of business coaches with a presence in more than 140 markets, the economy remains on the top of small business owners' minds, along with generating sales growth.

Based on survey responses from The Growth Coach franchise system, 57 percent of business coaches reported that their small business clients' view the economy as the greatest external factor that can pose challenges for their business in 2011...

The Growth Coach 'Business Barometer' Survey Polls Nation's Small Business Owners; Sheds Light on Internal and External Challenges Expected in 2011 February 04, 2011 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI, OH – As the first quarter of 2011 shifts into full gear, business owners must analyze the top challenges they expect to face in the coming year and how it will impact their business. According to a survey conducted by The Growth Coach, a national franchise of business coaches with a presence in more than 140 markets, the economy remains on the top of small business owners' minds, along with generating sales growth.

Based on survey responses from The Growth Coach franchise system, 57 percent of business coaches reported that their small business clients' view the economy as the greatest external factor that can pose challenges for their business in 2011...

Business Coaching Franchise System Positions Itself for Growth and Expansion With New Corporate Leadership CINCINNATI, OH, December 29, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Growth Coach, a national franchise of small business coaches with a presence in more than 140 markets, is implementing a series of changes to the franchise systemâEUR s corporate leadership team that will position it well for continued growth and international expansion.

Greg Scheingold, current Vice President of Operations for The Growth Coach, will be promoted to President. Current President and Co-Founder, Daniel Murphy, will elevate to the role of CEO, while Gary Green, current CEO, will serve as chairman.

âEURœGreg has shown tremendous success at improving the overall strength and vitality of the North American franchise system, said Murphy...

Natasha Bowen Named 2010 Best New Market December 06, 2010 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI – Natasha Bowen, owner of The Growth Coach in Memphis, was recently honored as the recipient of the 2010 Best New Market Award by The Growth Coach, a North American franchise system of small business coaches in more than 140 markets.

Presented at The Growth Coach's annual convention on October 13, 2010 in Las Vegas, the Best New Market Award honors the winning franchise owner's positive vision, mindset and beliefs, as well as the owner's overall performance, growth and development of his or her Growth Coach business.

"It's a tremendous honor to be recognized for the hard work and dedication I have given towards my clients to help them achieve greater success and balance in their lives," said Bowen...

Mark Eldridge Named 2010 System Innovator December 03, 2010 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI – Mark Eldridge, owner of The Growth Coach in Omaha, was recently honored as the recipient of the 2010 System Innovator Award by The Growth Coach, a North American franchise system of small business coaches in more than 140 markets.

Presented at The Growth Coach's annual convention on October 13, 2010 in Las Vegas, the System Innovator Award recognizes the franchise owner who exhibits an exceptional pioneering spirit, trailblazer determination and a willingness to experiment, along with contributing various innovations that have benefitted the entire Growth Coach franchise community.

"This award is a great honor and it is very gratifying to be recognized for my innovative spirit and passion for developing systems," said Eldridge...

CINCINNATI, Dec. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Women own an estimated 10 million businesses and as this number continues to grow, the demand for female business coaches is also increasing.

The Growth Coach, one of the world's fastest-growing business coaching franchises with a presence in more than 150 markets, notes a drastic increase in the number of women entering the business coaching profession. The company states that the percentage of women purchasing The Growth Coach franchise has increased from 13 percent of all new owners in 2009 to 44 percent in 2010.

"The Growth Coach mission, flexible lifestyle and unique coaching process have been increasingly attractive to women," said Daniel Murphy, founder and president of The Growth Coach, noting that women tend to be instinctively nurturing and love to help others...

Susan Katz Named 2010 Coach of the Year November 22, 2010 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI – Susan Katz, owner of The Growth Coach in Baltimore, was recently honored as the recipient of the 2010 Coach of the Year Award by The Growth Coach, a North American franchise system of small business coaches in more than 140 markets.

Presented at The Growth Coach's annual convention on October 13, 2010 in Las Vegas, the Coach of the Year Award honors the franchise owner who excels at client service and satisfaction, achieves substantial growth in their coaching business, positively impacts their community and continuously strengthens the franchise system with their contributions. While actively participating in training classes of new franchise owners and helping to mentor many more, Katz also provided leadership to The Make More Mindset Club, a monthly, motivational, strategic mastermind designed to take franchise owners' performance to the next level by eliminating their limiting beliefs...

Business Coaching Franchise Rolls Out New Sales Coaching & Accountability Program as Requested by Business Owner Clients Seeking Greater Sales Results November 22, 2010 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI – With the economy continuing to impact company budgets and spending, salespeople across the country trying to sell their products and services are experiencing real resistance and a plateau in their sales results. In an effort to help salespeople reclaim their optimal levels of performance, The Growth Coach, a national franchise of small business coaches in more than 140 markets, has developed its signature Sales Mastery Program to deliver a proven and effective selling process to salespeople within the format of year-round sales coaching and accountability...

Business Coaching Franchise Rekindles Local Entrepreneurs' Love for Their Businesses November 22, 2010 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI – With thousands of small business owners and self-employed professionals across Becks, Chester and Montgomery County needing guidance to succeed in today's increasingly unstable economy, The Growth Coach of Becks, Chester and Montgomery Counties is coaching small business owners located in the area to survive and thrive.

Local owners Herbert and Michelle Smith are passionate about empowering business owners to fall back in love with their companies while boosting financial profits and increasing personal fulfillment. With 25 years of combined experience in operational and organizational development within the 1...

Susan Katz Named 2010 Coach of the Year November 02, 2010 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI – Susan Katz, owner of The Growth Coach in Baltimore, was recently honored as the recipient of the 2010 Coach of the Year Award by The Growth Coach, a North American franchise system of small business coaches in more than 140 markets.

Presented at The Growth Coach's annual convention on October 13, 2010 in Las Vegas, the Coach of the Year Award honors the franchise owner who excels at client service and satisfaction, achieves substantial growth in their coaching business, positively impacts their community and continuously strengthens the franchise system with their contributions. While actively participating in training classes of new franchise owners and helping to mentor many more, Katz also provided leadership to The Make More Mindset Club, a monthly, motivational, strategic mastermind designed to take franchise owners' performance to the next level by eliminating their limiting beliefs...

Business Coaching Franchise Rolls Out New Sales Coaching & Accountability Program as Requested by Business Owner Clients Seeking Greater Sales Results September 23, 2010 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI – With the economy continuing to impact company budgets and spending, salespeople across the country trying to sell their products and services are experiencing real resistance and a plateau in their sales results. In an effort to help salespeople reclaim their optimal levels of performance, The Growth Coach, a national franchise of small business coaches in more than 140 markets, has developed its signature Sales Mastery Program to deliver a proven and effective selling process to salespeople within the format of year-round sales coaching and accountability...

The Growth Coach to present owners, managers, and sales representatives with practical tools for growing their landscaping business LOS ANGELES, CA /24-7PressRelease/ -- Jonathan Goldhill, owner of The Growth Coach of Los Angeles, a business coaching franchise that serves small business owners throughout the region, is offering landscape contractors nationwide a free webinar throughout the month of September. The webinar, called âEURœGrow or Die! No Business Remains StaticâEUR, will help landscape contractors obtain the necessary knowledge and tools to succeed in todayâEUR s increasingly unstable economy.

The webinar will present owners, managers, and sales representatives in the landscaping industry with proven sales and profit enhancing strategies and will discuss how to adopt day-to-day habits to get their business heading on the track for success...

The Growth Coach to present owners, managers, and sales representatives with practical tools for growing their landscaping business September 01, 2010 // Franchising.com // Los Angeles, CA – Jonathan Goldhill, owner of The Growth Coach of Los Angeles, a business coaching franchise that serves small business owners throughout the region, is offering landscape contractors nationwide a free webinar throughout the month of September. The webinar, called "Grow or Die! No Business Remains Static", will help landscape contractors obtain the necessary knowledge and tools to succeed in today's increasingly unstable economy.

The webinar will present owners, managers, and sales representatives in the landscaping industry with proven sales and profit enhancing strategies and will discuss how to adopt day-to-day habits to get their business heading on the track for success...

Business Coaching Franchise Expands Financial Incentive Referral Program June 14, 2010 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI – As traditional advertising and broker relationships continue to get more expensive but less effective at generating quality franchise leads, The Growth Coach, a national franchise of small business coaches in more than 140 markets, is breaking away from traditional approaches in finding franchise buyers. The Growth Coach announced it will pay $5,000 to anyone who identifies and brings a qualified franchise buyer into The Growth Coach system before September 30, 2010.

"The goal of the $5,000 Referral Program is to help surface the best possible franchise buyers from across North America with the right background, skill sets and passion to join The Growth Coach system," said Dan Murphy, President and Founder of The Growth Coach...

Survey: Small Business Owners Lay Off Less, Hire More

April 19, 2010 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI, OH - Small business owners across the U.S. are starting to show signs of job growth, according to a survey conducted by The Growth Coach, a business coaching franchise system that serves several thousand small business clients annually in more than 150 markets across North America.

Based on survey responses of The Growth Coach franchise system, 37 percent of business coaches reported that their small business clients (defined as less than 100 employees) plan to hire new employees during the second, third, or fourth quarter of 2010. In addition, of the open positions small business owners plan to fill 36% will be new jobs to support growth and 44% will be replacement positions for previous employees...

The Growth Coach Offers Cash Rebate to New Franchise Owners Up To 100 Percent of the Initial Franchise Fee February 01, 2010 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI, OH – With all the talk about economic stimulus and job creation plans due to the lingering effects of the recession, The Growth Coach is cranking up their expansion plans, confronting "start-up fears" and "tight credit" in the marketplace head on. This business coaching franchise is now offering a unique rebate program designed to attract high-caliber franchise candidates and provide them with a compelling incentive to start a business now.

Offered to all qualified applicants, the rebate program provides franchise owners with additional courage to launch a business and the financial motivation to accelerate its revenue growth...