How do I find a business coach?
I am the solo founder of my startup HiringPlus. We developed the technology which helps hiring managers find culturally fit candidates. It matches the company's values with a candidate's personality and helps avoid bad hires.
My team and I are working on this platform from more than a year. We came out of beta 3 months back.
Now I am focusing on finding early customers. Being from an engineering background, sales and marketing have not been easy for me.
I have learned a lot so far and now looking for some help.
Before starting my company, I had a life-coach from TonyRobbins. She was great and helped me overcome my personal issues. I understand how beneficial having the right coach can be. But it is hard to find one.
That's why I am turning to this community. If you know a coach or worked with a coach who produced the result for you, please let me know.
TLDR: Would you refer a business coach who can produce great results?
You can learn more about HiringPlus at https://hiringplus.co
Best,
Himanshu Yadav
Hey Himanshu, I assume you've long found a coach by now and perhaps even finished your sessions with them.
But if you're interested in on-going peer groups to continue discussions/brainstorming with similar staged / like-minded peers who are building similar businesses, then you should check out what we're creating over at https://hellofacet.com.
"Having a coach who has done something similar"
If you looking for someone who's done it you are probably looking for a mentor. A coach is a person who would help you find your own solutions rather than share their experience.
Recently there was a thread with mentoring recomendations. Maybe you'll find something useful there
https://www.indiehackers.com/forum/ask-ih-where-can-i-find-a-mentor-6875aff707
Thank you. Do you think a coach should have some experience running her own company?
There is no simple answer to that question. The best way is to try many coaches and see which one resonates with you and capable to provide value to you.
There are both pros and cons when the coach is SME. The fact that he would have similar background will help build connection, you will also share the similar vocabulary which would save some time.
But the downside would be that it will be harder to keep the coach position. It is harder not to give advice when you know 'how it should be'.
Make sense. Thanks.
No worries. Feel free to get in touch with me if you have any questions regarding coaching.