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"In 70% of small business failures, a key factor was the owner not recognizing or ignoring weaknesses, and then not seeking help." - SCORE / US Bank survey of failed small businesses


Many entrepreneurs commit hours and dollars to physical fitness programs, personal trainers, yet invest nothing to help them to become and then remain "business fit."

Amazon says the AVERAGE annual family expenditure for books is just over $40 – and MOST of those are purchased as GIFTS! So few people spending so little time to get smarter, to make themselves better business people. It’s OK though, since that just makes it easier on those of us who DO spend that time.

Did you start your business with the goal of being “average”?

Few people do, but they settle into it in many cases because they don’t push themselves to learn, to achieve. They get what the world hands them that day. Do you think the “average” entrepreneur, business owner or salesperson has a coach? Not likely.

I offer group coaching, and the highest level sessions are supplemented by individual assistance where you receive undivided attention. However…

Individual attention is what most people really want.

Don’t get me wrong: group coaching can be very effective. However, there are things that some won’t say in a group setting. As a result, I have added a limited number of individual coaching sessions where we can discuss, troubleshoot, brainstorm, strategize, debug and otherwise flog any business issue you want to work on.

For business owners in Montana’s Flathead Valley, we can meet at your office, though an out-of-office location (even a coffee shop) works much better due to a lack of interruptions. Outside of the Flathead Valley, we’ll meet by phone, and use a screen sharing tool so we can see each other’s computer screens, when necessary.

Everyone has a different appetite for help.

I offer the Trusted Adviser service in different lengths depending on your needs: 1 hour a week, 1 hour every other week, or 90 minutes per month (1 session). This time is dedicated to you and will not be interrupted by me taking calls, emails etc.

Your investment in your success is your choice.

  • 1 hour a week $495 / month
  • 1 hour twice a month $325 / month
  • 90 minutes per month $250 / month

In addition to our scheduled call times, you can email or fax me whenever you like. My assistant will gather and group your items together in the order they arrive. Using the same schedule that your calls are on (weekly, twice a month, monthly) , I’ll go over what you’ve sent, and providing a detailed response, regardless of topic.

If you have materials that you want me to see or critique during our call or meeting, be sure to get those to me at least 72 hours in advance of the call so that I have sufficient time to go over them and can be prepared for your session.

Worried about the size of your investment?

Here’s another way to decide whether this is right for you. Ask yourself:

  • How many new clients or patients do I need to acquire each month in order to pay back my investment? 
  • How many additional products or service sales do I need to make in order to pay back my investment?
  • What’s the cost of 1 unsuccessful ad?
  • How many hours per week do I need to save to make this pay off?

Ready to go? If you haven’t already filled out my New Client Questionnaire (you would remember if you had), I will provide you with one to be filled out before our sessions start.

I’m looking forward to helping your reach your business goals. Send in your reservation form today and we’ll get started.

Mark Riffey

PS: Expect to be held accountable for your progress each month. It’s one of the biggest hidden benefits of a program like this.
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