Fort Worth Business Coach ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ on Economic Recovery

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Fort Worth Business Coach ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ on Economic Recovery
‘Business Barometer’ Indicates Subtle Signs of Uptick

Fort Worth, Texas – As economists continue to state the recession’s end is rapidly approaching, the business coaches at The Growth Coach® tend to agree and remain cautiously optimistic in their outlook on economic recovery. The Growth Coach is the only pure business coaching franchise system throughout North America with the single purpose of helping drive the success and balance the lives of small business owners. As such, these business coaches have their fingers on the pulse of the small business community and are ideally suited to provide economic insights.

Tim Fancher, owner of The Growth Coach franchise in Fort Worth, recently participated in the ‘Business Barometer’ survey, a random study completed by 40% of the business coaches (Growth Coach Franchise Owners) across the U.S. The Growth Coach corporate headquarters conducted the survey to capture a snapshot of the “economic mindset” of the thousands of small business clients their coaches serve.

The most commonly chosen response among all the certified business coaches surveyed, including Fancher, is that an economic uptick will begin over the next 3-6 months. This sense of prosperity is based on the feedback, attitudes and actual experiences of the small business clients these coaches serve in their respective local markets.

“While the recession has clearly hurt this city and its citizens, one positive trend I am now starting to see is the willingness of business owners to once again add talent to their companies. They are also beginning to invest more in their sales and marketing efforts to gain greater market share. Most of my small business clients are expecting improved sales results over the next 6 months and are gearing up for that, said Fancher.

“Since these small business clients have been in our on-going coaching and accountability process, they have weathered the economic storm by facing reality, making tough decisions early on, developing focused actions plans, and allowing themselves to be held accountable for getting critical things done. I now see and feel optimism return to the small business community. That is encouraging since this vital sector is the economic growth engine for Fort Worth”, stated Fancher.

The Growth Coach defines business coaching as the art and science of guiding entrepreneurs to reach their objectives and overcome obstacles and limitations that keep them from reaching optimal success in business, and in life. The company utilizes its signature Strategic Mindset® group coaching process, one-on-one coaching, tele-coaching, and other related services to help small business owners, franchisees, and self-employed professionals. All services come with a money-back guarantee. The coaching process includes examining the current reality of both their business and personal lives and developing a road map to help them achieve their goals.

For more information from the local business coach, please visit www.TheGrowthCoach.com/tfancher or call 817-301-9982.


About The Growth Coach
Founded in 2002, The Growth Coach is the only pure business coaching franchise system with the single purpose of helping drive the success and balance the lives of business owners. Their goal is to help clients gain greater leverage and focus so they can work less, earn more and enjoy more fulfilling lives. Clients include small business owners, franchisees, self-employed professionals, high-end sales and financial services professionals and managers from businesses of all size. Through an expanding national accounts program, The Growth Coach serves franchise systems, dealer networks and associations. With a presence in more than 150 markets across North America, The Growth Coach encourages diversity within its franchise system, as well as the development of small business and franchising worldwide. Currently, The Growth Coach is a member and/or affiliated with the following professional organizations: International Franchise Association, SBA Franchise Registry, VetFran, Minority Fran and is listed in Bond’s Minority Franchise Guide. For more franchise opportunity information, visit http://www.thegrowthcoach.com/.

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