All The Tools You Need To Build A . . .
Million-Dollar Business
Successfully coaching business owners to develop the skills they need to create a sustainable business, Darlene Ziebell, MBA presents a short 5 minute video portraying major lessons all startup owners must learn to achieve success.
Why you should work with me
Only 15% of all small business startups in the United States survive beyond year five. I beat these odds throughout my extensive entrepreneurial career! My goal is to empower business owners by sharing my unique blend of knowledge developed from my diverse group of successful businesses and as a former management consultant.
Schedule a private one-on-one session with me today. Allow me to show you how I build a business plan for profitability and sustainability. Create a Million-Dollar Business Plan for success.
What is a Million-Dollar Business Plan?
A methodology I designed for the small business owner to get the most out of their investment. It's a complete picture of where you are today and where you want your business to be one year from now. It includes steps you need to take to reach your goals.
Whether you launched your business years ago or yesterday, this method will work for you.
Through private one-on-one coaching sessions, I will show you how I built and grew my own successful companies. I strive to reach a million dollars in sales in less than 24 months. In one of them, sales reached over $40M throughout its life.
I will teach you how to design the process and direction for your million-dollar business strategy. It identifies how to make decisions, allocates the proper resources, and determines how priorities are set. It may also include a marketing and sales plan, financial management processes, and ways to measure success.
More than 40% of businesses fail due to no or limited market. I will personally work with you to determine if there is and how to integrate into a new market.
There are three personal one-on-one types of coaching sessions I offer:
- Kick-Start Session.
- Month to Month Checklist. Are you on track?
- Business Strategy Annual Committment
A Kick-Start Session is a great place to start. In 60 minutes together we will aim your business in the right direction.
Month to Month Checklist is a great program that helps keep your business growing. Together we can review your progress and revise your tactics accordingly. I can help you stay on track!
In the Create a Business Strategy program, you commit to working with me for one year. Together we will keep your business on track.
Free Downloadable Action Planning Guide
Choose 1 of 3 Convenient Coaching Sessions!
Key benefits working with me . . .
There are many online coaching and training options available for you to choose from. You can purchase self-directed online training courses, you can join in online group lessons or you can go it alone. One thing I learned; no two businesses are alike.
Throughout my successful consulting career I learned there is no one-size-fits-all business strategy. Each business is unique. Why not work with me where I can help you create a customized business plan for you to succeed?
- I will teach you the same techniques I used to launch my own successful businesses.
- You will benefit from the tactics I learned consulting to large corporations.
- Learn how to develop a plan on how to reach more customers.
- You will receive a guide to follow along to build a plan customized for your needs.
- Do you have partners in your business? They should join in our sessions. No extra charge.
- We meet each session through a recorded Zoom meeting. These recordings will be available to you after the session.
Here is a list of some of the topics we may discuss during our coaching sessions:
- Startup Strategies
- Where are you in your startup planning phase? Challenges?
- Marketing Strategies
- Are you getting the number of customers you expected?
- Are they paying what you expected for your products or services?
- Operational Strategies
- Are you able to handle the operational challenges you're experiencing?
- Are you surrounded by the right people to help take your business to the next level?
- Are you experiencing struggles with alliances, partnerships and other members of your support team?
- Financial Challenges
- Do you have cash flow issues?
- How are you measuring growth and profitability?
- Have challenging banking and lending relationships?
- Social Media and Digital Footprint
- What is your online reputation?
- Issues with maintaining digital marketing?
- Exit Strategies
- Are you at a point where you're thinking of leaving your business for your next venture?
Hurry, I can only handle a few private clients. Once all of my available coaching hours are booked, I will not be able to handle more new entrepreneurs.
Working with me for the first time? Sign up for the introductory session today. During this session you will learn the techniques I use to build a 12-month business plan.
Every business owner should know where they are today and where they plan to be a year from now.
Testimonials . . .
Kathy Ameche
"Why didn't I meet you earlier? Darlene has helped me focus on my value proposition, identifying customers and most importantly how to make money. Regardless of the level of business ownership you are at, her no nonsense approach is of great value. She has a global connection with owners through her site Center for Women Business Owners."
Newell Anderson
"Darlene is an exceptional businesswoman who has tremendous foresight, credentials and experience. Her work, commitment to excellence, and character make her one of my most valued professionals to work with and I always look for ways to get my network in front of her. She is a good friend and colleague and I strongly recommend Darlene to anyone who demands the top level professionals."
Jonathan Mraunac
"Our start-up company retained Darlene to provide consulting services related to fund raising, marketing, business-modeling, and web development. She went out of her way to meet at a location most convenient for us and provided several key pieces of useful, professional advice which clearly demonstrated her experience and expertise. I would recommend Darlene to any company in a similar situation."
What if I have to cancel a session?
What do I expect to accomplish?
Will I have a successful and profitable business?
How long does it take to become a success?
More Testimonials
Katheryn Weidman, Ph.D.
"Darlene has MUCH to offer small business owners, regardless of whether they are just starting out or have been around for years. She has owned several types of businesses herself and has both broad experience and a unique approach to offer. Moreover, her style is refreshing. She doesn’t waste your time! She zeroes-in on the issues and talks-turkey to help the business owner confront the barriers to greater success. Darlene was a board member for two nonprofit organizations that I served as a consultant. I’ve seen her work in numerous settings and absolutely trust her judgment."
John Frank
"Darlene Ziebell is an experienced and thoughtful consulting professional, as well as a business owner and advisor who knows "the right thing to do" for both clients and employees. She also injects fun into work by always having a positive outlook and using humor to create a relaxed and productive work environment. I will always consider Darlene my colleague and friend."
Mark Seven
“Darlene has a remarkable instinct for business strategy of not only knowing WHAT improvements to make, but WHEN and HOW to implement them. In the 20+ years I’ve known her, she has always provided us with useful management advice including accounting methodology, personnel and legal issues, contemporary marketing foresight, even spot-on location suggestions. Darlene is a true professional, honest and straight forward, whose insights have guided us through nearly 25 years of success as a growing national entertainment company.”
