The $100 MBA Show MBA2723 Q&A Wednesday: How Do I Find A Business Coach?
Dec 31, 2025
Discover the secrets to choosing the right business coach for your entrepreneurial journey. Learn how a great coach can accelerate your success while a poor fit may hinder your progress. Hear about essential steps to find coaches with real experience, rather than just a strong social media presence. Omar shares personal insights and practical strategies, including leveraging your network and attending industry events. Finally, he emphasizes that while coaches guide you, it’s up to you to drive your own success.
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Hire Someone Who's Done It
- Find a coach who has actually done what you want to do, not just someone who knows business generally.
- Prioritize lived experience over theory so you get practical, repeatable guidance.
How Dan Martell Helped Prepare An Exit
- Omar describes hiring Dan Martell because he built and sold three SaaS companies and guided them toward making their company sellable.
- That real experience let Dan show exact steps for growth, systems, hiring, and preparing for acquisition.
Find Your Sherpa, Not Any Guide
- Treat a coach as a Sherpa who has climbed your exact mountain and can point out pitfalls, tools, and shortcuts.
- Seek someone who's repeatedly navigated your specific challenges, not just any successful person.