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Business Coaching

Helping Busy Business Owners Scale With AI & Automation (The Right Way).

Strategic AI and Systems Integration for Scaling Businesses

Matt Harmsworth
 
 

Unlock Your Full Potential: Why Business Coaching is Your Key to More Profit, Balance, and Growth

As you navigate through the complexities of growing your business while maintaining a personal life and family, understanding the true value and transformative power of effective coaching is more crucial than ever.

I am the founder of the Stability Strategy, I started this project with a deep desire to help people who are in the same position I found myself in ten years ago.

Struggling with your business, trying to keep family life on track, overwhelmed and no cash in the bank to show for all the effort.

Throughout my career, I've encountered numerous charlatans in the business coaching space. This inspired me to write the Stability Strategy. My goal is to equip you with the knowledge to make an informed decision when choosing a business coaching service.

Maybe you've found yourself feeling constantly overworked, struggling to find even a moment for yourself or your loved ones, despite your business consuming all your time and energy. This overwhelming workload often leads to a life that feels more like a relentless grind than the fulfilling entrepreneurial journey you envisioned.

Maybe you've watched your family gatherings and personal milestones pass by, your presence often missing, as your business demands more and more of your time. The guilt and regret from missing these precious moments can be crushing, yet the fear of your business faltering without your constant oversight traps you in this cycle.

Or maybe you've even reached a point where despite all the long hours and hard work, the expected financial rewards just haven't materialised.

You started your business to have more time and money right?

The financial strain, coupled with minimal cash flow, leaves you feeling stuck and doubting your business decisions.

And look, I get it, it's not fair.

The truth is, you’re not alone. It seems most business owners are becoming victims of their own success, bound by the very enterprises they’ve created, which were supposed to bring them freedom and prosperity.

That feeling of frustration, exhaustion, and isolation can be overwhelming. You're battling not just for profitability but for your own well-being and family time, feeling like every step forward in your business is a step away from the life you aspire to live.

Here’s what most don’t realise: the root cause of these frustrations often lies not in the business model or the market conditions, but in the lack of strategic guidance and mentorship that only seasoned business coaching can provide.

Over the last ten years, I have invested £500,00 of my own money in business coaching and mentorship - I tried it all.

I would have you consider the possibility that by continuing to operate in this stressful mode, you risk not only your business's future but also your health and personal relationships. Without intervention, the cycle deepens, leading to burnout or even business failure.

It seems most are left in a state of perpetual anxiety, wondering if the dream of entrepreneurial freedom was just a mirage. The fear of failure looms large, casting a shadow over both professional and personal lives, leaving many feeling hopeless about ever achieving the balance they crave.

The Stability Strategy is designed to navigate these turbulent waters and offer a lifeline through proven strategies that have transformed my businesses and life alike.

The Perpetual Loop of Entrepreneurial Despair

In the life of a business owner, a vicious cycle often ensues—a perpetual loop of despair that many like you have unknowingly entered. This cycle captures the essence of your deepest business desires and pain points, leading you through a maze of frustration and fleeting hope. As we explore this cycle, you'll recognize the stages where your aspirations to build your business, balance your life, and bank more profit turn into a repeating pattern of agony and disillusionment.

Trigger Point Perhaps you find yourself at a stage where the demands of your business completely overshadow your personal life. You're overworked, your family time is shrinking, and your life balance is non-existent. This initial pain point is where the cycle ominously begins, setting off a chain reaction of stress and reactive decisions.

You might think, "If I just work harder now, things will settle down and I'll make up the time later." But as the pressure mounts, the next phase inevitably kicks in.

Quick Fixes In response to the overwhelming pressure, you might start looking for quick solutions. Maybe you hire a temporary consultant or decide to implement a new tactic that promises to streamline operations. Initially, these solutions appear to be the answer to your prayers, providing a brief period of relief and a glimpse of hope.

However, these are merely temporary patches that fail to address the underlying issues in your business. The relief is short-lived, leading you directly into the next phase of the cycle.

Recurring Problems Just when you think you've turned a corner, old problems resurface or evolve into new challenges. The cash flow improvements are not as significant as anticipated, or perhaps the new tactics are not integrating well with your business processes. The stress returns, possibly even more intense than before.

This resurgence of problems often brings a deeper sense of despair and inadequacy, making you question your capabilities and decisions as a business owner.

Desperate Measures Feeling cornered, you might take more drastic steps. Perhaps you overextend your budget on an expensive marketing campaign or a high-stakes partnership, hoping that this big gamble will pay off and set everything right.

This phase is characterised by high risk and high stress. You're betting big, not just with your business's money, but with its very survival, hoping against hope that this will be the solution you need.

Illusory Success Initially, your bold move seems to pay off. You see a spike in sales, receive positive feedback, or perhaps win a lucrative contract. Finally, it feels like you're on the verge of real, sustainable success.

However, this success is often built on unstable foundations—a risky gamble that may not provide long-term stability or growth. As this realization sets in, the initial problems that triggered the cycle return, often with compounded interest, plunging you back into the first stage.

It just goes to show, you would be wise to do something different to achieve your desires and stop the pain and frustration.

Many business owners believe that seeking business coaching signifies a failing or underperforming business. This misconception stems from the notion that help is only needed when things are going wrong.

However, this couldn't be further from the truth. Business coaching is not a lifeline but a rocket booster designed to propel successful businesses to even greater heights. It's about fine-tuning strategies, uncovering hidden opportunities, and addressing small issues before they become significant problems. Engaging in business coaching when your business is already doing well sets a foundation for learning and adaptation that can lead to breakthrough growth and innovation. It’s about building on what’s working, not just fixing what isn’t.

Business Coaching Takes Too Much Time

Time is a precious commodity, especially for overworked business owners who struggle to balance professional and personal life. The belief that business coaching is time-consuming and may detract from operational responsibilities is a common barrier. However, effective coaching is actually a time-saver. Coaches help streamline processes, improve efficiency, and eliminate wasteful practices. By investing a few hours each month into coaching, you gain insights and tools that save you time daily, making your entire operation more efficient and giving you more quality time to spend outside of work.

Business Coaching is Too Expensive

The cost of business coaching can appear prohibitive at first glance, especially for businesses watching every pound of cash flow. However, considering it an investment rather than an expense changes the perspective significantly. Good coaching delivers a return on investment through increased profits, reduced costs, and strategic growth. It’s an investment in the business’s future profitability and sustainability. By leveraging professional guidance, businesses often find financial leaks and areas of untapped potential that far exceed the cost of coaching services.

I Can Do It All Myself

Self-reliance is a common trait among business owners, but it can also be a trap that leads to burnout and stunted business growth. The belief that asking for help is a sign of weakness is deeply ingrained in some entrepreneurial minds. However, the most successful leaders know they don't have all the answers and understand the value of outside perspectives. Business coaching provides fresh insights, accountability, and support. It’s about enhancing your capabilities, not replacing them. Leveraging the expertise of a coach doesn’t diminish your achievements; it amplifies them.

So with that all said, if you're thinking about having your business coaching, I'd urge you to consider these recommendations.

Strategic AI and Systems Integration for Scaling Businesses

I work with established businesses ready to scale sustainably, without falling for the latest AI and automation trends that leave them with a mess.

Instead of chasing tools, I help you build a rock-solid foundation with strategic systems and processes where AI supports your business, not the other way around.

I’m not here for free advice calls, free webinars, or quick fixes. This is for serious business owners who want to streamline, scale, and create long-term clarity, confidence, and freedom.

Step 1: Business Systems & AI Audit

A focused, 90-minute session where we (together):

  • Review your current business processes, systems, and AI use (if any).

  • Identify hidden gaps and inefficiencies costing you time, money, and sanity.

  • Highlight immediate opportunities for strategic AI integration, no shiny tools, but foundational improvements.

  • Deliver a tailored Audit Report outlining action steps you can take, whether or not you continue into coaching.

Investment: £495 + VAT

Step 2: 3-Month Strategic Integration Program

For businesses ready to move from chaos to clarity, this program offers:

  • Month 1: Audit & Diagnosis

    • Deep dive into your systems, processes, and team structure - so that I can undersatnd the bottlenecks.

    • Custom roadmap to align operations with your scaling goals - so that we ensure your plan is bespoke.

  • Month 2: Implementation & AI Integration

    • Practical implementation of streamlined processes and AI where it adds value so that we can identify what you should be using.

    • Support and feedback to ensure successful adoption - so that you have accountability and take action.

  • Month 3: Optimisation & Sustainability

    • Review what’s working, adjust what’s not so that we ensure you save time, money and headaches.

    • Build confidence in the new systems, with a clear plan for ongoing success - so that you understand how it all works AND can manage the systems moving forward.

Includes:

  • Fortnightly check-ins and support.

  • Access to my video 'how to's' and recommended products

  • Practical, no-nonsense advice grounded in real business needs.

Investment: £3,450 + VAT

Why Work with Me?

  • I’m not selling the latest tool or trend, I’m delivering strategy, clarity, and results.

  • You get direct, personalised advice and a clear path forward.

  • This isn’t about replacing humans with AI; it’s about making your systems so effective that your people can focus on what they do best.

  • It is certainly not about scaling your brand in an inauthentic way that whilst may get short term results, will certainly do long term harm

Optional Ongoing Support

For businesses looking for ongoing clarity, I offer a Quarterly Review and Strategy Session to ensure your systems and AI integrations continue to support your growth.

You’ll have more time, more profit, and a business that doesn’t crumble when you take a day off.

This isn’t a course. It’s a done-with-you transformation.

Stop spinning your wheels. Start scaling to 7 figures.

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— Tony Robbins