Is business coaching worth it?
40 people answered this on the record, across 20 organisations. more clients, leads or patients was the most commonly volunteered theme, appearing in 10 interviews. clearer systems and processes was another volunteered theme, appearing in 10 interviews. The timeframe described most often was over a year. These were open-ended interviews, so an unmentioned change should not be read as a result that did not happen.
Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-09-29. Updated as new interviews arrive.
Individual results vary. This is one customer's first-hand account of their own experience, recorded on camera and published unedited. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health.
Changes customers chose to talk about
Based on 40 open-ended customer interviews. These are themes people mentioned without being asked to rate every possible outcome. If someone did not mention a change, that does not mean it did not happen.
| Volunteered theme | Interview mentions |
|---|---|
| More clients | 10 |
| Better systems | 10 |
| Team & hiring | 8 |
| Family & relationships | 6 |
| Revenue growth | 6 |
| Felt supported | 5 |
- “We've been a very happy Insperity customer for more than thirty-five years.”Darlene Walker
- “Until I can acknowledge that and recognize that, and realize what are the action steps that I need to make in order for me to be a better leader, to be more organized, to be more disciplined, to be a better time manag…”Matt Lucas
- “And I think also, uh, the ability to be able to reach out to the team for anything.”Hector A. Munoz
- “This is exactly what we need." If we want the best relationship, we're doing these great things in the world, I want the best, and we'll pay for the best, and, and that will, will, will create m- more abundance, and i…”Joe Carr
How long it took them
- 2 – 6 months · 2
- Over a year · 3
The interviews behind this answer
WatchOvercoming Business Stress to Achieve a Seamless, High-Level Partnership and Family JoyJoe Carr credits Ken Blackman with saving his relationship during the high-stress launch of a national baby food company. By implementing a '100% responsibility' framework and weekly resolution sessions, Carr transitioned from near-breakup tension to a seamle…Joe Carr · Sovereignty In Connection LLC, Ken Blackman Relationship Coach
WatchSenior Helpers Irvine Scales Growth Through Accountability and Structured Referral TrackingHector Munoz and Lorelei Flylin of Senior Helpers Irvine utilized HomeCareSales to transition from loose marketing to structured business development. By implementing the ROPES program and weekly KPI tracking, they gained the confidence to secure partnerships…Hector A. Munoz · HomeCareSales
WatchSmall Business Achieves Fortune 500 Level Benefits and Culture Through InsperityDarlene Walker of N. Darlene Walker and Associates credits Insperity with enabling her small business to offer Fortune 500-level benefits and retirement plans. By outsourcing payroll and benefits administration, she transitioned from being bogged down by admi…Darlene Walker · Insperity- Darren FrankWatchOvercoming Stagnation Through Holistic Strategy and Psychological Business GuidanceChristopher and SaraLynn Phipps of Phipps Masonry credit Darren Frank of Anima Strategy with delivering life-changing business growth. By moving beyond simple financial reporting to a holistic, psychological, and legal perspective, Frank helped the owners tra…Christopher & SaraLynn Phipps · Darren Frank
WatchCobblestone Consulting Rebuilds TalentLMS Infrastructure to Support Unique Training Delivery ModelsShanel Martens of Town Square partnered with Cobblestone Consulting to rebuild their TalentLMS infrastructure during a critical client deployment. Cobblestone delivered a new operating model that reduced administrative time for directors and instructors while…Shanel Martens · Cobblestone Consulting
WatchLuxury Skincare Founder Unlocks Strategic Clarity and Targeted Outreach Through High-Level AdvisoryMike Johnson, CEO of a luxury skincare brand, utilized Neal Conlon’s advisory at Press Forward to refine his business plan and target market outreach. Johnson reported achieving critical 'aha moments' in strategy and gaining access to a vast professional netw…Mike Johnson · Press Forward
WatchFunctional Medicine Practitioner Achieves Systematized Practice Growth and Improved Patient OutcomesMelody utilized Living Light’s Perfect Practice Mentorship to transition from a lack of support to a fully systematized functional medicine practice. By implementing the Metabolic Reset program, she successfully helped a client reduce their A1C from 11.1 to 9…Melody · Living Light
WatchTripled Monthly Revenue and Scaled to 100 Clients via Functional Medicine MentorshipAngie Gallagher of Heart Wellness Coaching achieved a 180-degree business transformation through Perfect Practice. After starting with a nearly nonexistent business, she tripled her monthly revenue and successfully scaled a hybrid group coaching program to ne…Angie Gallagher · Perfect Practice
WatchFrom Financial Hardship to Confident Business Growth and High-Value Client PackagesHeather Woodman credits Thrive Academy with transforming her coaching business from a state of financial hardship to one of confidence and growth. By attending the summit, she shifted from 'begging' for clients to offering larger, high-value packages. Despite…Heather Woodman · Thrive Academy
What they doubted first
- “If you want the best of the best relationship, I have no doubt that working with him will get you there.”Joe Carr
- “He was like, let's talk about what this is going to cost.”Christopher & SaraLynn Phipps
- “It has just been an absolutely pivotal game changer for me and without hesitation would recommend anyone do this program.”Angie Gallagher
Follow-up questions they answered
- Is relationship coaching worth the investment for busy professionals?
- Joe Carr describes the ROI as 'immeasurably valuable,' noting that the joy from a good relationship creates more abundance in both his personal life and his business. — Joe Carr
- How does Ken Blackman handle different communication styles in couples?
- According to Joe, Ken acts as a translator who can explain one partner's perspective in the other's 'language' simply and eloquently, ensuring both parties feel he is on their side. — Joe Carr
- Can coaching help if we are fighting about the same things repeatedly?
- Yes, Joe found that Ken's 'solutions-focused' approach and the 'Ken list' for weekly topics ensured they no longer had the same fights over and over again. — Joe Carr
- Is HomeCareSales too aggressive or 'salesy' for home care owners?
- Hector Munoz noted that while he explored other options that felt 'too salesy,' HomeCareSales offered a refreshing, genuine balance that felt 'real' rather than pushy. — Hector A. Munoz
- Can an experienced marketer benefit from HomeCareSales?
- Yes, Lorelei Flylin, who has been in marketing for 15 to 20 years, stated the program is beneficial for veterans because it breaks down complex relationship-building into a simple, followable system. — Hector A. Munoz
- How does HomeCareSales help with difficult referral partner conversations?
- Hector mentioned the ROPES program was a very impactful tool that allowed their team to approach hard or difficult conversations in a professional and approachable way. — Hector A. Munoz