At ActionCOACH, we’re not just consultants; we are catalysts for growth, guiding businesses towards unprecedented success.
In the following Success Stories Business Owners and Directors share testimonials of how ActionCOACH became a pivotal part in their journey, offering not just business strategies but a holistic approach to leadership, team dynamics, and personal growth. These success stories illustrate that beyond the bottom line, ActionCOACH empowers clients to realise their business dreams and exceed their own expectations.
These Success Stories span diverse sectors, from small enterprises to established corporations, reflecting the universal impact of ActionCOACH’s methodology. Each success story represents the effectiveness of the ActionCOACH approach, tailored to meet the unique needs and aspirations of every client.
Mark Bidewell, MD of Made by Bison
Mark felt lost and was playing catch up after being derailed by the global pandemic. He wanted help to get his business back on track. Simon Marshall of ActionCOACH provided the sounding board Mark was looking for to help him focus on strategies to move the business forward as well as asking challenging questions and holding him accountable.
Mark is now winning more business and has a clearer direction for the future and how to get there. More importantly he is able to spend more time with his family.
Steve Pailthorpe, founder and Chief Executive of Iconic Digital
Having worked with ActionCOACH for 10 years and more than 4x his return Steve, understands the benefits of having an ActionCOACH.
In addition to the benefits of business growth, having a plan, being held accountable and implementing systems and structures that have released Steve from working ‘in’ the business so he can work ‘on’ the business Steve has found a complementing benefit in the collaboration the ActionCOACH community brings.
Steve has found other businesses being coached by ActionCOACH share a similar mindset in working together to get results for mutual clients that benefits all.
Jo Howton, Co-Founder and Operations Director of Invetex Solutions Ltd
Jo felt lost and was near breaking point. She was “peddling fast but not getting anywhere”, feeling frustrated mentally and physically. With the guidance of Simon Marshall, of ActionCOACH, she has created a clear vision for her business and a plan of how to get there.
With Jo’s hard work and Simon keeping her accountable and on track revenues have grown 300% in the last 12 months. Her knowledge and mindset are also growing. Jo feels calmer and is enjoying time with friends and family. The future is exciting…
Jamie Smart, MD and Co-Owner of Acorn Builders Ltd
“Everything was fire fighting we weren’t planning and forecasting how we wanted the business to run and where we wanted to go. You don’t get taught how to run a a business you just have a business and run it.”
“My first reaction was I don’t need a business coach because I’ve got a business it’s got money coming in and we’ve got jobs coming in – why do I need someone to coach me how to do that? ”
“I’m six months in now and if someone had told me at the start where I would be now I wouldn’t have hesitated at all”
Adam Sutton, MD & Owner of Wealden Country Landcraft Ltd.
“Made me aware there were certain gaps in the business. My business had been running for nearly 20 years at the time.. I was employing people, I thought everything was ok. It became apparent that the foundations of the business particularly business systems were not really in place”
“Making me accountable for my actions, giving me some pointers along the way to make a steady improvement on our operations”
“Since being coached various benefits particularly the planning, the setting of the tasks you don’t procrastinate on getting perfection in the business you are getting progress all the way through”
Heidi Lawley, MD & Owner of Heidesigns
Heidi admits she is a creative person, making stunning flower displays with faux flowers, but didn’t know much about the business side of things which made her feel vulnerable. She felt overwhelmed and described her business as chaotic and tough, a lot of work and not much play and with no real vision.
Heidi describes working with Simon Marshall, of ActionCOACH, as life changing. Simon has brought a fresh pair of eyes and helps Heidi look at things differently. Being a business owner can be lonely but Simon is someone to share things with.
She now feels in control, is more organised and is managing her time better. She is now able to do things she was not previously able to do and feels on the right track with more clarity and is looking towards the future.
Things are on the way up!
Rachel Kanek, MD & Owner Spiff & Spruce Commercial Cleaning Experts
“I highly recommend it and I know at times people may be thinking I don’t need a business coach and I was one of those people but without Simon I don’t think I would be where I am today”
“Turnover and profit increased about 30% [in the first 5 months] working with Simon]”
Phil Usher, MD & Owner Usher Motors Ltd & Usher Motor Sport Ltd
“Made me aware there were certain gaps in the business. My business had been running for nearly 20 years at the time.. I was employing people, I thought everything was ok. It became apparent that the foundations of the business particularly business systems were not really in place”
“Making me accountable for my actions, giving me some pointers along the way to make a steady improvement on our operations”
“Since being coached various benefits particularly the planning, the setting of the tasks you don’t procrastinate on getting perfection in the business you are getting progress all the way through”
Ian Walton, MD & Owner T&I Engineering Ltd.
“We went through a turbulent time a couple of years ago and had to downsize the business so we used it as an opportunity to fix the problems that we inherently had”
“It’s allowed me to understand there is more to working on a business rather than just sorting out the day to day”
“Allowed me to grow in both confidence and my ability to recognise how things need to change, how I need to change but mostly it’s the desire and hunger it creates for wanting to learn”
James Kitchen, Director of City Contractors Ltd
Business Coaching has transformed the business explains James. One of the complementary benefits James experienced was working with two other businesses being coached by ActionCOACH, Made by Bison and Iconic Digital.
A shared business understanding and mindset built a really quick and good relationship between the companies resulting in a rebranding and digital marketing strategy to support the continued growth of the business.
Sarah Bennett, Commercial Photographer
Cale Sinfield, Kangaroo Connections
“I now have a vision for my business. I feel more buoyant than I have done in ages.”
Fostering a Business Community
As well as the benefits of business coaching being a member of ActionCOACH is being part of a community of likeminded businesses, fosters collaboration and creates business opportunities.
Mark Bidewell, Managing Director of Made by Bison, Steve Pailthorpe, founder and Chief Executive of Iconic Digital and James Kitchen Director of City Contractors share how being members of ActionCOACH has resulted in a mutually beneficial relationship.
Coached Businesses Create Confidence
Working with ActionCOACH to grow his business, Mark Bidewell, MD of Made by Bison, has developed relationships with other businesses being coached.
The likeminded community Mark is now part of enables Mark to speak to people who share common experiences whether it be in the same or different industries. He’s also built up a network of businesses that share a similar outlook and common values that he has the confidence and comfort to introduce his clients to.
