To grow your business, you need a Partner in Prosperity. That usually takes the form of a business coach – strategist – mentor.

We’ve heard these 3 terms (and more) used frequently. What’s the difference? Ask 5 people and you’ll get 5 different answers.

So how do you choose with whom you’d like to grow your business?

Regardless of their “title”,  your partner in prosperity boils down to the 3 “P’s” – personality + process + partnership

If you interview several candidates for your business growth partner (and you should), you’ll want to ask specific questions regarding these 3 avenues and more.

Personality – what is their personal style? Do you feel helped, guided, preached at? Are they proactive and excited to work with you? And how do you feel after a session? Inspired? Energized? Disheartened? Exhausted?

Process – are they asking you what you want to talk about, or is there a process they follow? How complicated is the process? Do you wind up with a lot of homework and little help?

Partnership – sometimes people feel as if they are being scolded or talked down to. Others report feeling as if they are no longer struggling alone – they have an accountability partner, a guide. How hands off is the expert you’re considering?

Certainly there are more things to consider – and I left out one important “P” – price. But – unless the price is oddly high or low – price should be the LAST consideration. With the best match of personality, process and partnership, your experience and your results can transcend price considerations.

How do you find a good coach/strategist/mentor?

Ask for recommendations, follow some on LinkedIn, listen to their talks, subscribe to their newsletters. More importantly, ask them for an interview, a discovery call. Ask tons of questions. Schedule a one-off strategy session. This initial session is huge – allows you to check in to experience their 3 P’s without making a long term commitment.

I’d like to invite you to schedule a discovery call with me and would look forward to a strategy session together. Let’s find out if we are the right fit. Email me at Susana@clearpathstrategy.com and let’s set up a call. Let’s connect on LinkedIn.