7 Questions with Business Mentoring Expert Terri Levine
Business mentor Terri Levine specializes in helping entrepreneur-owned businesses achieve record-breaking growth. Based in Philadelphia, Terri is founder and CEO of Comprehensive Coaching U, Inc., The Professional’s Coach Training Program. She has been featured on ABC, NBC, CNBC and MSNBC, and in more than 1,500 publications.
She’s also a Platinum author on my website – you can check out her articles here.
Why did you start your business?
In my heart I had passion to help other people be successful in business. It is my way of giving back to a world that has been very good to me and given me many successful businesses. I knew I had a lot of business “secrets” and wanted to share them with others by mentoring them coaching them and consulting with them. I am taking my 30 plus years (lifetime of experience) and sharing everything I know with others and when they are successful in their business I get my joy from their success!
Who was your first customer?
I got two customers at once: A woman who I should not have taken:( She had therapy issues and I had to fire her. It was hard and a great learning for me.
The other one was a large health care facility working with the CEO all C-Level managers and the entire team. This engagement was a blast and lasted for years with them raving about the results. We are still in touch today and they are raving fans. I increased revenue, decreased expenses, and facilitated stand-up meetings and created an in-house coaching program. I also coached team members, C-Level managers and mentored the CEO.
What was the hardest challenge you had to overcome with your business?
Dissolving a partnership that I should not have entered into. Realizing I want to be in charge and could not have a partner. Again a great learning going forward.
If you were to open up a new business in a different category what would it be and why?
I would not move into any other business because I have fallen in love with mentoring others in their businesses. I am at home doing what I do.
What is your philosophy about coaching and about achieving a successful business?
I believe all coaches, consultants and mentors need to believe in what they do and walk their talk. I have a business coach and always have one. It might seem odd yet it makes sense. Even though I know how to grow businesses that have created millions of dollars in revenues I need someone who is doing billions – always have someone mentor you who is running faster or doing way more. It challenges you, it stretches you and grows you and it is THE reason for my success.
Do you feel there is a specific coaching process for business owners? And if so, could you explain the process?
I do have a proprietary process I share with my clients so I can’t share it here. Parts of the program include:
- Put in place 2 ways to increase your leads
- Put in place 2 ways to increase your conversions
- Put in place 2 ways to increase the number of transactions/customer
- Put in place 3 ways to increase the amount of money each customer spend
- Decrease your expenses
- Increase your profits
As a business coach, what is the best advice you can give to an entrepreneur?
Don’t go it alone! You don’t know what you don’t know. Every business owner needs the advice of a mentor, coach and consultant who can wear all three hats. Get someone to teach you the mistakes they made so you don’t have to waste money and time making those same mistakes. You need to learn to earn. Make the investment and hire someone who can mentor, coach and consult with you who is really far ahead of you. Pick someone you aspire to be when you grow up and make the investment. It will give you the return on investment and grow your business.
Readers, do you have any questions for Terri? Leave a comment below!
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I was really hooked up in reading this article Evan. It seems that I can relate with what Terri has to say. I am a coach too but I still need a mentor who is far ahead than me.
Wish that Terri could just spill the proprietary process though. I just love this article. I fervently hope to read more of this soon.
It’s like is that all? For me, 7 questions is not enough if I were to voice out my opinion. It should’ve been 15 or more. Better make her as my mentor then.
Everytime that I read a post here in your website, it never fails to satisfy what I’m craving for. Enticing, that’s the word. You did again Evan!
Every article here is very enticing. Especially this one Evan. Keep on making this magnificent posts! Thanks!
I could actually feel the connection of this article towards me. When I was reading it, seems as though I could feel the vast emotions therein. For the same reason that I always recommend your site to all the people that I know Evan. Thanks.
I honestly think that it’s hard to deal with someone who has a medical condition because they tend to make excuses most of the time. I feel for Terri. Wonderful post you have here.
I’ll try to do my best and follow her lead. I am trying to put up my own business and as a matter of fact, it involves coaches. Thank you very much Evan for this inspiring post.
I’m glad that you were able to interview Terri for the benefit of us all. It awakened my senses seriously. Hopefully you could do another round of questions though.
I always had a business coach and never did I regret it once. I could say that I am successful myself half of it was the contribution of my coach. Part of it was the guidance of my mentor, Evan, although I don’t know him personally, but I always make it a point to check his posts. Best regards.
Business coaches are great. They are like your best friends. That’s my own point of view.
Most entrepreneurs go to the battlefield alone. They thought that they don’t have to invest on a partner or at least have someone who will guide them to the right path. I’m telling you guys that you have to think it over and better have a business coach if your aim is to succeed.
I’ll keep in mind the parts of the program that Terri had mentioned. It will be of great help to me. Thanks Evan.
I was surprised when I read this article about Terri. I never would’ve thought that she always have a coach of her own. I guess everyone should have a coach behind their backs to sure seal the deal.
It is very hard to dissolve a partnership in a business. Most especially if they were your friend. They just have to accept the fact that it’s the way it is. One has to sacrifice the other to move forward.
If there will be a next time wherein you will have an interview with Terri, maybe I could also give you some questions? I can’t get enough of this post. Thanks again Evan.
I have fallen astray once, but good thing is I learned from it. Well of course, with the help of my business coach on the side. Great article Evan. Love it.
We can’t avoid mistakes but wouldn’t it be good to lessen them? I mean if you ought to take Terri’s advice, then your on your way. I certainly don’t want to waste money due to lack of guidance.
I make decisions hastily. It’s a very sad situtation for me that I lost money in the process. My friend who is an entrepreneur as well referred me to a business coach and I was amazed by the results.
Better to be safe than sorry then. I’m just new in this line of business and I’m exploring new grounds. I will definitely consider having a business coach.
I had a life coach once, but this is something else. I also don’t want to gamble further again. Any recommendations for a business coach Evan?
I sincerely think that Terri is very passionate when it comes to being a business coach. I am also looking up to her for her magnificent work. Thanks Evan for this fantastic post.
I always keep a close-eye for articles like this. It invigorates me to strive further. Thank you Evan.
I love the flow of this article Evan. I think everyone would love it. I will be again expecting another great article from you. Thanks.
I like this interview. I always believed that those people who succeeded in their business didn’t just do it alone but they’re also coached and they’ve learned through time. Great post!
I always look forward to reading interviews like this on your site! Really helpful! I think when we start our business, it’s important that we talk to experts that can guide and coach us.
Thanks for this interview. Been thinking of having a business coach when I start my business. I bet it’s a good way to start your business.
Thanks for sharing with us this interview. I believe having a business coach is a good investment for your business. When I put up a small business, I’d definitely have someone who will mentor and guide me. Someone I can trust that will help me succeed in my business.
That’s a really nice interview. I was not really into having a business coach before but I realized it would be a wise decision to have one.
I am glad you decided to have a business mentor. Great decision.
Great information. I see now the importance of having a business coach ALL the time.
Great to hear Pragito – I’m glad you enjoyed!
Pragito I am so glad you realize having a business mentor is really something to commit to and invest in.
Great interview Terri and Evan!
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Hi Terri:
Any advice would be appreciated…
I just started a P.R. “slash” sales position with a huge Optholmology practice. I have been hired to increase referrals from Optometrists and Internal Medicine doctors. This is a successful, established practice. They are looking to expand their referral base, and branch out to a growing nearby community. I have a broad background in B2B pharmaceutical sales, but this is very different. Not sure how to effectively increase referrals without any give-aways, samples or incentives? They have hired an additional physician who I will be introducing around in September. Yikes. Any suggestions???? Thank you.
Barbara,
Congrats on your new position! There are about 55 ways I teach that would all work so let me give you one here. Have you thought of using lunches or informative talks for the CEU’s the Optometrists and Drs need? How about inviting them on a boat trip or other trip? Use the same things you did in pharma with the samples being talks and live experiences.
Very informative! The interview made me realize why having a business coach is important. I’ll be happy to share this!
Glad you enjoyed the interview and get the importance of having a mentor to grow your business and please share and link to facebook and twitter, etc so we can serve more business owners.
That’s a good interview. Most business owners tend to forget that a business coach may be essential for their businesses. It’s good to know how business mentors do it. thanks!
Jane,
Delighted you enjoyed the interview. You are right business owners tend to go it alone and struggle when hiring a business mentor to me is the best investment to make to make the most money. It is an investment that pays off (literally!).
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This is an interview with a great content. I’m not aware that having business mentor can be that essential for business. Thanks for this. I learned from this interview!
Great to know about business mentoring. I believe it would really be a good investment.
I think business mentoring is such a good investment. I once had a business mentor when I started my first business and it did lead to me to a more successful business. Thanks for the interview!
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I learned a lot from this interview. My family’s been planning to put up a small business. I think I would suggest that we have a business mentor to guide us for the growth of the business. Thanks!
Great interview with Terri! Answered some of our questions about business mentoring! Good job!
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Always like the interviews here in your site. They’re not only informative but also beneficial. Keep it up!
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