Process
My Coaching Process
I offer a fee-based service with a few different options as described below. You'll need to send me your financial information prior to our first session so that I can prepare my recommendations and I can spend our time together explaining them instead of asking you endless questions.
My standard coaching subscription service consists of an initial 2 (ish) hour session, and then regular monthly 1 hour sessions, all via online video conference. I also throw in brief check-up meetings if needed, especially during the first month or two while you're just getting started, and unlimited (within reason) emails, text and phone calls in between sessions. We will focus on developing and implementing your household budget and working your way through the Baby Steps, the financial habits and behavioral issues that have been hindering you in the past, as well as covering other issues like insurances, wealth building and estate planning as necessary. The minimum commitment is 6 months, but the total number of sessions needed will be determined as you progress, with most clients needing about 9 to 12 months.
A VIP coaching session is available for isolated cases that meet certain criteria, and consists of a single session that generally runs about two to three hours. This is geared primarily for those in the later baby steps, who are experienced budgeters but who want to discuss single issues, for example, whether you can retire early or become a stay-at-home mom, what to do with an unexpected windfall, or you need to decide whether to buy or sell some property. I will gather and analyze all of your financial data beforehand, meet with you to discuss all of the options and ramifications, and prepare a written recommendation following our meeting. This option is ideal for my previous clients who could just use an annual review to make sure they are staying on track with their plan.
NEW!! LONG TERM WEALTH MENTORING!
If you're debt free, and already good at budgeting, this program allows for us to focus on long term wealth building, dream casting, asset protection, tax avoidance, estate planning and creative giving, among other things. Includes six 1.5 hour sessions spaced out over a period of a year, when it suits you (no more than one in a calendar month though).
Ready to take the next step? Here's how.
1. INITIAL CONSULTATION
(Schedule a specific day and time for your consultation here.)
Just call me at 724-448-6730. We'll talk by phone or schedule an online video call, so we can get acquainted with each other. I want to get a feel for the nature of your situation and take an initial look at your numbers, and you can ask whatever you want about me. Don't worry, this initial consultation is entirely FREE, and I can evaluate your issues, recommend which type of coaching session seems most appropriate for you, and give you some perspective, some hope, and probably even a timeline to reach your goals. If you'll send me this Financial Snapshot form ahead of time, we can save some time on questions I'll need to ask you.
2. INFORMATION GATHERING
Once we both agree that coaching is a good fit, I'll send you an in-depth form for you to provide me all your relevant financial data, which I will analyze and then email you any remaining questions I may have. Once my questions have been answered, and payment information is received, we can schedule your first appointment.
3. COACHING SESSION
We'll get together by online videoconference (Zoom). At the end of each meeting we will agree on your "homework" to complete before the next session, which you can schedule online here on my website. After our meeting, I will follow up to provide any additional information I may have promised during our meeting, and you likewise will update me on your progress. I will monitor your use of your new budget fairly closely, especially at first, to keep you on the straight and narrow. We'll deal with any urgent issues that way as they come up, so we can talk about meatier issues during our next session.
