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Will founded Journey in 2019, driven by a crucial need for trauma-informed and culturally sensitive mental health services in his community. While his passion for helping others was clear, navigating the complexities of business ownership proved challenging. Engaging with a business coach provided the essential support and strategic guidance Journey needed to flourish.
The coaching offered more than just advice; it fostered an accountable partnership. Will's mentor challenged his assumptions and encouraged proactive steps. A key example was the acquisition of a permanent space. What Will initially saw as a long-term goal, his coach urged him to pursue immediately. This pivotal shift led to Journey purchasing a vacant downtown building in 2022, now a welcoming space with ten therapy rooms.
This transformation from a small practice with rented offices to a thriving team of 17 in their own building signifies a major success for both Will and his community. Journey is now the first LGBTQIA+ certified business in the city, providing vital, inclusive mental health support to underserved communities.
Will emphasizes that the coaching helped him embrace his authentic leadership while mastering essential business skills. The program provided a supportive network and expert mentorship, crucial during the challenging pandemic. "I don't think that Journey would be around, let alone grown as much as it has without this program," he reflects.
Journey's story illustrates how business coaching can provide the strategic direction and unwavering support needed to transform a passionate vision into a thriving reality.
Mary's heart ached for the students she saw struggling in her local school district. As a single mother who had once faced homelessness, she knew the power of a stable and supportive environment.
This deep desire to nurture young minds and uplift her community sparked the creation of her home daycare in 2018. But Mary's vision extended far beyond the six children her license allowed. She dreamt of making a more significant impact. She then met Trish, her business coach, a guiding force who ignited a new level of ambition within her.
With Trish's expert support, she tackled crucial business foundations: crafting clear goals, rebranding her business with a fresh logo, developing an essential employee handbook, and navigating the often-daunting process of funding applications. The program provided the structure and confidence Mary needed to envision and execute a full-scale daycare operation – one that would allow her to care for six times the number of children she could previously reach.
Mary affectionately nicknamed Trish her "Fairy Godmother of businesses," a testament to the transformative impact of their partnership. Trish's unwavering belief in Mary's potential and her gentle yet firm accountability were instrumental in pushing Mary beyond her comfort zone. "Trish doesn't take no for an answer," Mary laughs. "She gives you the tasks, and she wants it completed."
Today, Barb's Family Learning Group Daycare is not just a growing business; it's becoming a cornerstone of childcare in her community.
It stands as a testament to Mary's dedication and the profound impact of dedicated business coaching.
What We Offer
What We Offer
1. Strategic Business Planning
Develop a clear, actionable roadmap tailored to your goals. From start-up strategies to long-term growth plans, we help you navigate every phase of your business journey.
2. Marketing & Branding
Craft compelling marketing campaigns and establish a strong brand presence. Learn how to target your ideal audience, build engagement, and position your business for success.
3. Business Foundations
Master the essentials of running a business, including entity selection, operational planning, and goal-setting. We ensure you have a strong foundation to build upon.
4. Financial Management
Understand your finances with confidence. Our coaches will help you analyze profit and loss statements, manage budgets, and implement strategies for increased profitability.
5. Scaling Your Business
Ready to grow? Learn how to expand operations, hire effectively, and enter new markets while maintaining your core values and quality of service.
6. Time Management & Productivity
Optimize your day-to-day operations and focus on what matters most. We'll help you streamline processes and maximize your productivity.art-ups building a foundation.
Small businesses seeking growth strategies.
Entrepreneurs looking to improve profitability and efficiency.
We create a custom coaching and mentoring program that can include any or all of the following:
ARCHITECTS |
COMPUTERS-SERVI |
FIREPLACES |
INNS |
MASSAGE |
PERSONNEL CONSU |
RESTAURANT EQUI |
TRANSMISSIONS-A |
ARCHITECTS & BU |
COMPUTERS-SUPPO |
FISHING BAIT |
INSPECTION SERV |
MASSAGE THERAPI |
PEST CONTROL |
RESTAURANTS |
TRANSPORTATION |
ART GALLERIES & |
COMPUTERS-SYSTE |
FISHING LAKES & |
INSULATION CONT |
MATERIAL HANDLI |
PET BOARDING SI |
RESUME SERVICE |
TRAVEL AGENCIES |
ART METAL WORK |
CONCRETE BREAKI |
FISHING TACKLE- |
INSURANCE |
MATTRESS MAKERS |
PET EXERCISING |
RETAIL SHOPS |
TRAVEL CONSULTA |
ARTISTS-FINE AR |
CONCRETE CONTRA |
FLAGS & BANNERS |
INSURANCE AGENT |
MATTRESSES |
PET SERVICES |
RIDING ACADEMIE |
TREE SERVICE |
ASSISTED LIVING |
CONSTRUCTION CO |
FLEA MARKETS |
INSURANCE-AUTOM |
MEAT-RETAIL |
PET SHOPS |
RIFLE & PISTOL |
TROPHIES AWARDS |
ASSOCIATION MAN |
CONSULTANTS-BUS |
FLOOR LAYING RE |
INSURANCE-CLAIM |
MECHANICAL CONT |
PET SUPPLIES & |
ROBOTIC COMPONE |
TRUCK-PAINTING |
ATTORNEYS |
CONSULTING SERV |
FLOOR MATERIALS |
INSURANCE-HOMEO |
MEDICAL DIAGNOS |
PET TRAINING |
ROOFING CONTRAC |
TRUCK-REPAIRING |
AUCTIONEERS |
CONTACT LENSES |
FLORISTS-RETAIL |
INSURANCE-LIFE |
MEDICAL EQUIPME |
PET WASHING & G |
ROOFING MATERIA |
TRUCKING |
AUDIO-VISUAL EQ |
CONTRACTORS |
FOODS-CARRY OUT |
INTERIOR DECORA |
MEDICAL SPAS |
PHARMACIES |
RUBBER PRODUCTS |
TRUCKING-MOTOR |
AUDIOLOGISTS |
CONTRACTORS-GAR |
FORESTERS-CONSU |
INTERIOR DESIGN |
MEETING & CONFE |
PHOTO FINISHING |
SADDLERY & HARN |
TYPEWRITERS-SUP |
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES |
CONTROLS CONTRO |
FORMAL WEAR-REN |
INTERNATIONAL B |
MEMBERSHIP SPOR |
PHOTOGRAPHERS-C |
SAFETY CONSULTA |
UNIFORMS |
AVIATION CONSUL |
COOKIE SHOPS |
FORMAL WEAR-RET |
INTERNET HOME P |
MEN'S CLOTHING |
PHOTOGRAPHERS-P |
SAILMAKERS (MFR |
UPHOLSTERERS |
BABY ACCESSORIE |
COOPERATIVES |
FOUNDRIES-IRON |
INTERNET SEARCH |
MENTAL HEALTH S |
PHOTOGRAPHERS-S |
SNOWBOARDING |
VACATION RENTAL |
BADGES-MANUFACT |
COPYING & DUPLI |
FOUNTAINS-GARDE |
INTERNET SERVIC |
MERCHANDISE BRO |
PHOTOGRAPHIC EQ |
SNOWMOBILE-RENT |
VACUUM CLEANERS |
BAGELS |
COSMETIC DENTIS |
FREIGHT-FORWARD |
INVESTIGATORS |
METAL DOORS SAS |
PHOTOGRAPHY |
SOCIAL SERVICE |
VEHICLE & DRIVE |
BAKERS-RETAIL |
COSMETICS & PER |
FRUITS & VEGETA |
INVESTMENTS |
METAL FABRICATO |
PHYSICAL THERAP |
SOCIAL WORKERS |
VENDING MACHINE |
BALLOONS-NOVELT |
COTTAGES & CABI |
FUNERAL DIRECTO |
INVESTORS NEC |
METAL FINISHERS |
PHYSICIANS & SU |
SOCKS-RETAIL |
VENETIAN BLINDS |
BANKS |
COUNSELING SERV |
FUNERAL PLANS ( |
INVITATIONS & A |
METAL GOODS-MAN |
PIANO & ORGAN M |
SOLAR ENERGY EQ |
VENTILATING SYS |
BARBERS |
COUNSELORS |
FURNITURE-DEALE |
JANITOR SERVICE |
METAL SHAPES-EX |
PICTURE FRAMES- |
SOLAR HEATING C |
VETERINARIANS |
BARS |
COUNSELORS-LICE |
FURNITURE-OUTDO |
JEWELERS EQUIPM |
METAL STAMPINGS |
PICTURE FRAMING |
SOUND SYSTEM CO |
VIDEO GAMES |
BASEBALL SPORTS |
COUNTER TOPS |
FURNITURE-REPAI |
JEWELERS-RETAIL |
MILLWORK (MFRS) |
PICTURES |
SPAS-BEAUTY & D |
VIDEO PRODUCTIO |
BATHROOM REMODE |
COURIER SERVICE |
FURNITURE-UNFIN |
JEWELRY DESIGNE |
MISC EQUIPMENT- |
PILATES |
SPECIAL DIES/TO |
VIDEO TAPE DUPL |
BATHTUBS & SINK |
COURT & CONVENT |
GAME BIRDS VENI |
JEWELRY-MANUFAC |
MISCELLANEOUS P |
PINBALL MACHINE |
SPECIAL INDUSTR |
VIDEO TAPE EDIT |
BEAUTY SALONS |
CRAFTS |
GAMES & GAME SU |
JEWELRY-REPAIRI |
MOBILE HOMES-PA |
PIPE THAWING |
SPEECH PATHOLOG |
VINEYARDS |
BED & BREAKFAST |
CRANE SERVICE |
GARBAGE COLLECT |
KEY MAKERS |
MODELING AGENCI |
PIPES-SMOKING-M |
SPORTING GOODS- |
WALLS |
BICYCLES-DEALER |
CRANES-REPAIRIN |
GARDEN CENTERS |
KIDS ENTERTAINM |
MONOGRAMS |
PIZZA |
SPORTSWEAR-RETA |
WAREHOUSES-MERC |
BILLING SERVICE |
CREDIT REPORTIN |
GAUGES & GAGES- |
KITCHEN REMODEL |
MONUMENTS |
PLASTICS-MOLD-M |
SPRINKLERS-GARD |
WAREHOUSES-MINI |
BLANKETS RETAIL |
CREMATORIES |
GENERAL CONTRAC |
KITES-RETAIL |
MOTION PICTURE |
PLATING (MFRS) |
STABLES |
WATCHES-REPAIRI |
BLINDS-VENETIAN |
CRUISES |
GENERAL FARMS-P |
LABORATORIES-DE |
MOTOR HOMES-REP |
PLUMBING CONTRA |
STATIONERS-RETA |
WATER GARDEN & |
BOAT COVERS TOP |
CUTLERY-RETAIL |
GENERAL MERCHAN |
LABORATORIES-ME |
MOTORCYCLES & M |
PLUMBING DRAIN |
STONE-NATURAL |
WATER HEATERS-D |
BOAT REPAIRING |
DAIRY PRODUCTS- |
GEOTHERMAL HTG/ |
LAND COMPANIES |
MOVERS |
PLUMBING HEATIN |
STONE-RETAIL |
WATER PURIFICAT |
BOATING INSTRUC |
DANCING INSTRUC |
GIFT SHOPS |
LAND PLANNING S |
MUFFLERS & EXHA |
PODIATRISTS |
STONEWARE |
WATER SOFTENING |
BOATS-MANUFACTU |
DANCING SUPPLIE |
GLASS DECORATOR |
LANDSCAPE CONTR |
MUSIC & LIVE EN |
POTTERY |
STORAGE |
WATER TREATMENT |
BOATS-RENTAL & |
DAY CARE CENTER |
GLASS-AUTO PLAT |
LANDSCAPE DESIG |
MUSIC ARRANGERS |
POWER & TELEPHO |
STORAGE-HOUSEHO |
WATER WELL DRIL |
BODY PIERCING |
DELIVERY SERVIC |
GLASS-BOARD-UP |
LANDSCAPING EQU |
MUSIC DEALERS |
PREPACKAGED SOF |
STORE DESIGNERS |
WEBSITE DESIGN |
BOLTS NUTS SCRE |
DENTISTS |
GLASS-REPAIRING |
LAUNDRIES |
MUSICAL INSTRUM |
PRINTERS (MFRS) |
STRUCTURAL STEE |
WEDDING PHOTOGR |
BOOK DEALERS-RE |
DEPARTMENT STOR |
GLASS-STAINED & |
LAUNDRIES-SELF |
NEWS DEALERS |
PROCESS SERVERS |
SURFBOARDS |
WELDING |
BOOK DEALERS-US |
DERMATOLOGISTS |
GOLD SILVER & P |
LAUNDRY EQUIPME |
NEWSPAPERS (PUB |
PROGRAMMING |
SURGICAL/MED IN |
WELDING & STEEL |
BOOKBINDERS (MF |
DETECTIVES-PRIV |
GOLDSMITH & SIL |
LAW ENFORCEMENT |
NURSERYMEN |
PROMOTIONS & FU |
SURVEYORS-LAND |
WELLNESS PROGRA |
BOOTS-REPAIRING |
DIRT CONTRACTOR |
GOLF CARS & CAR |
LAWN & GROUNDS |
NURSES & NURSES |
PSYCHOLOGISTS |
SWIMMING INSTRU |
WHEELS & WHEEL |
BOUTIQUE ITEMS- |
DISASTER PREPAR |
GOLF COURSES |
LEASING EQUIPME |
NURSES-PRACTITI |
PUBLIC RELATION |
SWIMMING POOL C |
WINDOW COVERING |
BOWLING CENTERS |
DISPLAY FIXTURE |
GOLF EQUIPMENT |
LEATHER GOODS-D |
NURSING & CONVA |
PUBLISHERS (MFR |
SWIMMING POOL E |
WINDOW TREATMEN |
BRIDAL SHOPS |
DISTRIBUTING SE |
GOLF EQUIPMENT- |
LEATHER-MANUFAC |
NUTRITIONISTS |
PUBLISHERS-BOOK |
SWIMMING POOL R |
WINDOWS |
BROADCASTING CO |
DISTRIBUTION SE |
GOURMET SHOPS |
LEGAL SERVICES |
OCCUPATIONAL HE |
PUMPS-REPAIRING |
SWIMMING POOLS- |
WINDOWS-WOOD |
BUILDING CONTRA |
DIVERS |
GOVERNMENT-INDI |
LETTERS-SIGN-MA |
OCCUPATIONAL TH |
RACE TRACKS |
T-SHIRTS-RETAIL |
WINERIES (MFRS) |
BUILDING DESIGN |
DOCKS (BUILDERS |
GRADING CONTRAC |
LIGHTING FIXTUR |
OFFICE & DESK S |
RADIO PROGRAM P |
TACK |
WOMEN'S APPAREL |
BUILDING INSPEC |
DOG BREEDERS |
GRAPHIC DESIGNE |
LIMESTONE |
OFFICES OF HEAL |
RADIOS-TWO WAY- |
TAILORS |
WOOD PRODUCTS |
BUILDING MATERI |
DOG TRAINING |
GRAPHIC SERVICE |
LIMOUSINE SERVI |
OIL & GAS-FIELD |
RAILINGS |
TANNING SALONS |
WOOD-FLOOR (MFR |
BUS LINES |
DOLL HOUSES & A |
GREENHOUSES |
LIQUORS-RETAIL |
OPERATORS OF DW |
RANCHES |
TATTOOING |
WOODWORKERS |
BUSES-CHARTER & |
DOORS-GARAGE |
GREETING CARDS |
LITERARY AGENTS |
OPHTHALMIC GOOD |
REAL ESTATE |
TAX CONSULTANTS |
WRECKER SERVICE |
BUSINESS MANAGE |
DOORS-MANUFACTU |
GROCERS-RETAIL |
LIVESTOCK FEEDI |
OPTICAL GOODS-R |
REAL ESTATE APP |
TAX RETURN PREP |
WRITERS |
BUSINESS SERVIC |
DOORS-OVERHEAD |
GUIDE SERVICE |
LOBBYISTS |
OPTOMETRISTS OD |
REAL ESTATE BUY |
TAXIDERMISTS |
YOGA INSTRUCTIO |
Business Type |
DOORS-REPAIRING |
GUNS & GUNSMITH |
LOCKS & LOCKSMI |
ORGANIC FARMS |
REAL ESTATE CON |
TELEPHONE COMPA |
YOUTH ORGANIZAT |
CABINET MAKERS |
DOUGHNUTS |
GUTTERS & DOWNS |
LOGISTICS |
ORNAMENTAL META |
REAL ESTATE INS |
TELEPHONE EQUIP |
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CABINETS |
DRAPERIES & CUR |
GYMNASIUMS |
LUGGAGE (MFRS) |
OUTDOOR EQUIPME |
REAL ESTATE INV |
TELEVISION & RA |
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CABINETS-MANUFA |
DRESSMAKERS |
GYMNASTIC INSTR |
LUMBER-RETAIL |
OUTFITTERS |
REAL ESTATE LOA |
TEMPLATES (MFRS |
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CALL CENTERS |
DRUG DETECTION |
HAIR GOODS & SU |
MACHINE SHOPS ( |
PACKAGING SERVI |
REAL ESTATE MAN |
TEST PREPARATIO |
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CAMPGROUNDS |
DRY WALL CONTRA |
HAIR REMOVING |
MACHINERY PARTS |
PAIN CONTROL |
REAL ESTATE SUP |
THEATRES-LIVE |
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CANDY & CONFECT |
DUCT SYSTEMS-AI |
HAIR REPLACEMEN |
MAIL BOXES-RETA |
PAINTERS |
RECORDING STUDI |
THERAPY |
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CANOES |
EDUCATIONAL CON |
HALLS & AUDITOR |
MAIL RECEIVING |
PAINTING CONTRA |
RECORDS TAPES & |
TILE-CERAMIC-CO |
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CARBON & GRAPHI |
ELECTRIC CONTRA |
HANDYMAN SERVIC |
MAILING & SHIPP |
PAPER-SHREDDED |
RECORDS TAPES C |
TIRE-DEALERS-RE |
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CARBURETORS |
ELECTRIC SUPPLI |
HARDWARE-RETAIL |
MAINTENANCE CON |
PARKING AREA/LO |
RECREATION CENT |
TITLE COMPANIES |
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CARNIVALS |
ELECTRONIC EQUI |
HARDWOOD FLOORI |
MANAGEMENT SERV |
PARTY SUPPLIES- |
RECREATIONAL VE |
TOOLS-MANUFACTU |
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CARPET & RUG CL |
EMBROIDERY |
HAWAIIAN GOODS |
MANICURING |
PATCHES (MFRS) |
REFRIGERATORS & |
TOOLS-NEW & USE |
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CARPET & RUG DE |
EMPLOYMENT AGEN |
HEALTH & DIET F |
MANUFACTURERS |
PATIO & DECK BU |
REIKI |
TOURIST ATTRACT |
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CATERERS |
EMPLOYMENT CONT |
HEALTH & FITNES |
MARBLE & TERRAZ |
PATIO & DECK CL |
RELOCATION SERV |
TOURS-OPERATORS |
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CELLULAR TELEPH |
ENERGY CONSERVA |
HEALTH CARE FAC |
MARINAS |
PAVING CONTRACT |
REMODELING & RE |
TOYS-RETAIL |
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CERAMIC EQUIPME |
ENGINEERING |
HEALTH CLUBS ST |
MARKETING CONSU |
PAWNBROKERS |
RENTAL AGENCIES |
TRAILER HITCHES |
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CERAMIC PRODUCT |
ENGINEERS |
HEALTH SERVICES |
MARKETING PROGR |
PAYROLL PREPARA |
RENTAL SERVICE- |
TRAILER-MANUFAC |
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CHALET & CABIN |
ENGINES-REBUILD |
HEALTH SPAS |
MARRIAGE & FAMI |
PERMANENT MAKE- |
REPAIR SHOPS & |
TRAINING CONSUL |
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CHEMICALS-RETAI |
ENGINES-SMALL-R |
HEARING AIDS |
MARTIAL ARTS IN |
PERSONAL SERVIC |
RESIDENTIAL DES |
TRANSITION HOUS |
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CHILD CARE SERV |
ENGRAVERS-METAL |
HEATING CONTRAC |
MASONRY CONTRAC |
PERSONAL TRAINE |
RESORTS |
TRANSLATORS & I |
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