Questions for References of Local Business Coach Services

<img src="https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/dcr-apis/wp_contents/uploads/DCR-ADMIN/AdobeStock_522929332.webp" alt="undefined" style="height: ;width: "/> It’s best to choose among Diamond Certified business coaching services because all certified companies have passed an <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/ratings-process/" target="_self">in-depth rating process</a> that most other companies can’t pass. If you want quality from a business coaching service, you can have confidence choosing a Diamond Certified company. Diamond Certified reports are available online for all certified companies. And you’ll never be fooled by fake reviews because all research is performed in live telephone interviews of actual customers. If you can’t find Diamond Certified business coaching services within reach, you’ll have to do some research on your own. If you do, it’s wise to call some references provided by your business coaching services. Keep in mind, though, that references provided to you by business coaching services are not equal in value to the large random sample of customers surveyed during the Diamond Certified rating process. That’s because references given to customers from companies are cherry-picked instead of randomly selected from all their customers. So local business coaches will likely give you a few clients to call that they know are satisfied. If you do call references on your own, specifically ask for a list of the business coaching company’s 10 most recent clients. This will help avoid them giving you the names of only customers they know were satisfied. Then call those clients and learn more about the services they received and how they evaluate the business coach you’re considering hiring. <ul> <li>Were you satisfied with the business coaching services from the company?</li> <li>What was the type and scope of services they provided to you and your company?</li> <li>Did they do what they promised to do in their initial assessment?</li> <li>Did they communicate clearly and effectively with you and your staff?</li> <li>Were there unexpected costs? What were they for and were they avoidable?</li> <li>Did the business coach charge any travel fees or additional service fees beyond their usual fees?</li> <li>Was this business coach reliable and trustworthy?</li> <li>Would you hire this company again in the future if you needed further business coaching, management coaching or other business consultation work?</li> <li>Would you recommend this company to other businesses</li> <li>What was the best part about working with this business coach?</li> <li>Is there anything you wish you would have known before or while working with this company?</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/" target="_self">Use Diamond Certified Resource to find top rated companies.</a> Related Articles <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/Guide/Business-Services/" target="_self">The Essential Guide to Business Services</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/find-expert-advice/" target="_self">Get Expert Advice From Owners of Top Rated Local Companies</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/membership/" target="_self">Become a Diamond Certified Preferred Member (Always Free)</a>