ShareOne ReviewsDoes business coaching actually work?
40 people answered this on the record, across 19 organisations. The change they described most often was clearer systems and processes — 10 of 40 raised it unprompted. 10 described more clients, leads or patients. The timeframe described most often was 2 – 6 months. Each figure is a count of what someone said in a recorded interview.
Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-08-05. 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.
What the answers had in common
Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.
| What changed | Interviews | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Better systems | 10 of 40 | 25% |
| More clients | 10 of 40 | 25% |
| Team & hiring | 7 of 40 | 18% |
| Confidence | 6 of 40 | 15% |
| Revenue growth | 6 of 40 | 15% |
| Family & relationships | 5 of 40 | 13% |
- “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
- “I've been able to help a lot of people through the process, and it was really exciting because one day I signed on five clients in that one day.”Georgia Brown
- “And it opened a lot of eyes with our team because they were actually looking at about five to 10 numbers that made a lot more sense in their minds.”Rob Gilles Santos
- “And so to me, I need Darren, I need that sounding board, and I need that trusted advisor to tell me when I'm out of bounds or if I'm really in the right direction, 'cause I oftentimes feel like I'm in the dark and he'…”Kevin A Salazar
How long it took them
- 2 – 6 months · 2
- Over a year · 2
The interviews behind this answer
WatchImproved Career Longevity and Business Acumen for a Medical ProfessionalAshley Eskew, a physician, credits Darren Frank of Anima Strategy with transforming her professional approach and business acumen. Eskew reported that the investment paid for itself 100 times over by helping her advocate for work-life balance, secure support…Ashley Eskew · Darren Frank
WatchEliminating Manual Payroll Nightmares to Focus on Business Growth and RevenueAndrew Leach of Ace Handyman Services Middle Georgia used Insperity to transition from a manual, spreadsheet-based payroll system involving Venmo and Zelle to a professional PEO model. This shift eliminated administrative 'nightmares,' allowing Leach to refoc…Andrew Leach · Insperity
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 Signs Five Clients in One Day Using Proven BlueprintsGeorgia Brown utilized Living Light’s Perfect Practice Mentorship to transform her functional medicine business. By implementing the program’s modules and marketing blueprints, she achieved a significant milestone, signing five new clients in a single day. Br…Georgia Brown · 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
WatchMastering the Mental Framework to Handle Pressure and Achieve Success Beyond StatisticsBrian Miller, an airline pilot and veteran, credits Centerfield Coaching & Consulting for providing a mental framework to handle high-pressure environments. By focusing on process over outcome and 'success beyond statistics,' Miller learned to identify compet…Brian Miller · Centerfield Coaching & Consulting
WatchTransforming From Overworked Clinician to Unique Leader in Precision WellnessJocelyn Hill, a board-certified health and wellness coach, credits Impact LIVEs 2025 with shaping her into the practitioner she is today. By attending the event, she gained the mindset and strategy to differentiate her practice in a cluttered market, successf…Jocelyn Hill · Impact LIVEs 2025
WatchOvercoming Founder Isolation Through Deep Local Connections and Actionable Business HacksMarni Hale, a fractional executive reviewing Speakeasy Mastermind, reports that the group eliminated her business isolation through small, committed local chapters. She achieved significant professional clarity and growth by accessing specific AI prompts, app…Marni Hale · Speakeasy Mastermind
What they doubted first
- “You gotta be worried about growing your business.”Andrew Leach
- “So the great thing about the Perfect Practice Mentorship is they gave us the blueprint, so they gave us the modules and everything, and then we were able to customize it and make it our own, which is what I really loved, because honestly, I hesitated to do so…”Georgia Brown
- “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 business coaching worth the investment for a medical professional?
- Ashley Eskew describes it as the best investment an entrepreneur could make, stating the value was invaluable and paid itself back 100 times over. She found it improved not just her professional life, but her interpersonal relationships as well. — Ashley Eskew
- How does Darren Frank help with work-life balance?
- Ashley Eskew noted that Darren helped her at every level, specifically in advocating for herself regarding work-life balance and securing additional support staff from the ground up. — Ashley Eskew
- What happens in the initial meeting with Darren Frank?
- Ashley Eskew explains that Darren approaches the initial conversation with integrity and sincerity, asking thoughtful questions that reframe your thinking in ways you wouldn't have considered otherwise. — Ashley Eskew
- How does a new business owner handle payroll without a professional system?
- Before implementing Insperity, Andrew Leach managed payroll using spreadsheets and paid employees via Venmo or Zelle. He described this manual process as a 'nightmare' and a significant headache that distracted from business growth. — Andrew Leach
- Is Insperity easy for a small business owner to understand?
- Yes, Andrew Leach noted that Insperity provided a clear plan and made their system easy to understand. He described the platform as a 'simple, clean system' for executing payroll and HR tasks. — Andrew Leach
- What is Insperity's customer support like for technical issues?
- Andrew Leach praised Insperity for being 'very, very good with communication.' He specifically mentioned that when he encountered a problem, the support team fixed it immediately. — Andrew Leach