The Growth Coach in the News

The Growth Coach Media Room is your quick reference source for information published on The Growth Coach as well as important coaching industry news and developments.

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Business Coach’s Rebate Incentive Program Designed to Spur Growth

The Growth Coach Offers Cash Rebate to New Franchise Owners Up To 100 Percent of the Initial Franchise Fee. With all the talk about economic stimulus and job creation plans due to the lingering effects of the recession, The Growth Coach is cranking up their expansion plans, confronting “start-up fears” and “tight credit” in the marketplace head on. This business coaching franchise is now offering a unique rebate program designed to attract high-caliber franchise candidates and provide them with a compelling incentive to start a business now.
(February, 2010; News Release)

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Survey: Small Businesses Make Noticeable Post-Recession Changes

The Growth Coach Franchise `Business Barometer’ points to specific behavior modifications.  A majority of U.S. small business owners have changed the way they think about and operate their companies as a result of the recent recession, according to a survey conducted by The Growth Coach, a business coaching franchise system which serves several thousand small business clients annually in more than 150 markets across North America.
(January 4, 2010; dBusinessNews Cincinnati)

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The Growth Coach Named to Entrepreneur’s 2010 Franchise 500®

The Growth Coach, business coaching franchise system, has been named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, ranking #239 in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500®. Up 71 spots from its 2009 ranking, this is the fifth consecutive year The Growth Coach has been included on the Franchise 500 list.
(December 29, 2009; dBusinessNews Cincinnati)

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The Growth Coach Business Coaching Franchise System Named Industry ‘AllStar’

The Growth Coach, the only pure business coaching franchise system in North America with the single purpose of helping drive the success and balance the lives of business owners, ranked # 139 in an overall comprehensive listing of the nation’s top 300 franchise companies by AllBusiness.com.
(December 18, 2009; dBusinessNews Cincinnati)

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Growth Coach Awards Star Owners at Annual Convention

The Growth Coach recently presented seven deserving franchise owners with awards ranging from Coach of the Year to Outstanding Owner in a New Market to the Spirit Award. Each owner was presented with the honor at the company’s annual franchisee convention in Lincolnshire, Illinois on October 14, 2009.
(October 28, 2009; dBusinessNews Cincinnati)

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The Growth Coach Franchise System `Business Barometer’ Indicates Subtle Signs of Uptick

A random survey conducted by The Growth Coach of their small business coaches across the country reveals that 60 percent of those surveyed agree with economists that the recession is rapidly coming to an end, overall expressing a “cautiously optimistic” approach to economic recovery.
(October 1, 2009; dBusinessNews Cincinnati)

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Nation's Fastest Growing Business Coaching Franchise on Bond's Top 100 Franchises List

The Growth Coach, the only pure business coaching franchise system with the single purpose of helping drive the success and balance the lives of small business owners, has coached its way to the top, earning a spot on the acclaimed 2009 edition of Bond's Top 100 Franchises.
(May 28, 2009; Franchising.com)

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The Growth Coach® Signs Newest National Account with The Little Gym International

Children’s Fitness Franchise Offers Business Coaching and Accountability Process to Franchisees
(April, 2009; New Release)

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Franchises Turn to Business Coaches for Boost

During challening economic times, franchisors and franchisees are seeking help from business coaches to become more focused, effective and strategic.
(March, 2009; IndUS Business Journal)

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Ask The Expert: "How can I focus on being strategic during tight economic times?"

Dan Murphy, President of The Growth Coach, shares expert advice to help business owners stay focused on being strategic leaders for their business even when resources for their operations are tight.
(February, 2009; New York Enterprise Report)

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The Growth Coach® Keeps on Growing…

The Growth Coach, one of the world’s fastest-growing business coaching franchises with a presence in more than 155 markets, has been ranked in the highly coveted 2009 compilation of Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®. The recent ranking marks the fifth consecutive year The Growth Coach has been featured on the Franchise 500®.
(December, 2008; News Release)

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Beyond Training and Support

Business coaching fosters franchisee leadership, accountability and growth.
(November, 2008; Franchise Update)

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Putting Business Coaching to the Test

In these tight economic times, many multi-unit franchisses and area developers are focusing less on continuing the remarkable unit growth they've enjoyed the past five years, and more on improving performance of their existing units.
(November, 2008; Multi-Unit Franchisee)

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Mastering the Inner Game of Franchise Ownership

Daniel M. Murphy, Co-Founder and President of The Growth Coach, offers insights to franchise owners to take their business and personal life to a higher level by mastering the inner game of business.
(November 20, 2008; ResourceNation.com)

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Interview with Daniel M. Murphy on Strategic Business Ownership

PMA Senior Editor Jennifer Kruger interviews Daniel Murphy, president and founder of The Growth Coach, on the keys to balancing business and personal success.
(November 5, 2008; AIE Imaging Executive podcast; Run-time: approximately 20 minutes)

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The Growth Coach(R) Signs Newest National Account with Fresh Coat

Fast-growing painting franchise seeks out business coaching franchise to achieve optimal system-wide success & satisfaction.
(October 31, 2008; Franchising.com)

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Coach's Coach

Dan Murphy, Co-Founder and President of the Growth Coach, talks about his passion for helping business owners be more successful and his calling to be a business coach.
(October 1, 2008; Xavier University)

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Coaching Franchisees to Success in a Challenging Economy

The tough economy has invaded every aspect of the business world.  In franchising, the softening of the economy is serving as a loud wake up call to franchisors.  Daniel M. Murphy shares approaches and "Smart Tips" with franchisors to help them assist their franchisees in surviving and thriving in a challenging economy.
(September 2008; Article published in Franchising World)

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Work & Life: Getting Help From a Coach

A growing number of small companies are turning to coaches to hone their leadership skills and achieve a better work-life balance.
(August 6, 2008; Published by SmartMoney.com)

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New National Account -- The Growth Coach to Empower Home Helpers Franchisees to Greater Success

The Growth Coach recently announced a nationwide partnership with Home Helpers, the #1 Senior Care franchise in North America, to help guide their franchisees to even greater success and satisfaction as business owners.
(June 24, 2008)

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Coaching Business Grew Big by Catering to the Little Guys

Growth Coach named among the top US franchises.  Daniel M. Murphy, co-founder and president of The Growth Coach talks about his passion for empowering business owners to solve their own problems and seize their own opportunities and how that passion lead to the launch of The Growth Coach franchise system.
(June 8, 2008)

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Get Out of Your Recession Stupor

Daniel M. Murphy, co-founder and President of The Growth Coach, offers insights to business owners for MASTERing business during recessionary times.
(June 3, 2008; Posted by Eve Tahmincioglu on YOUR BIZ on MSNBC.com)

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The Growth Coach® Emerges as Leading Player in Expanding Franchise Segment

Doom, Gloom … Boom - Business Coaches Rise to Occasion in Troubled Economy
(May 2008; Article published by FranchiseOpportunities.com)

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The Growth Coach Reaches Five-Year Milestone, Celebrates Franchising Success

The Growth Coach celebrates its continued franchising success in more than 140 markets across North America. Built on the foundation of empowering small business owners to survive and thrive, the purely business coaching concept has grown to become the second largest business coaching franchise in the world since opening its doors in 2002.
(May 2008; Article published by FranchiseOpportunities.com)

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Company Helps Small Businesses Grow

Daniel M. Murphy, co-founder and president of The Growth Coach is interviewed on the impact of and opportunity for business coaching.
(May 14, 2008)

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Business Coaching Blog Launched!

Daniel M. Murphy, co-founder and president of The Growth Coach launches The Business Coaching Blog to share his insights and expertise with business owners on achieving greater success in their businesses and balance in their lives.
(April 3, 2008)

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The Growth Coach® Recognized

as an Industry-Leader

 

Click below to watch Daniel M. Murphy,
Growth Coach President and Founder,
talk about The Growth Coach opportunity.

As produced by the Zone Communication Group, reporter Brian Patrick interviews Daniel Murphy, president and founder of The Growth Coach, on The Growth Coach's mission to drive success and balance lives. (May 2, 2008; production of Zone Communication Group; Run-time: approximately 2:25 minutes)

 
Learn about our local Growth Coaches,
their various articles and helpful insights.

Local Coaches
Looking Forward

Jonathan Goldhill, The Growth Coach, Agoura Hills, California (December 31, 2009)

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Business Coach Pushes Companies to Grow

Jim Wyrostek, The Growth Coach, Fort Wayne, Indiana (November 20, 2009)

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Job Coach Helps to Ease the Lives of Business Owners

John Stahl, The Growth Coach, Albany, New York (November 13, 2009)

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Auroran Uses Inner Strength to Power Businesses

Pamela Neely, The Growth Coach, Aurora, Illinois (September 17, 2009)

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Beyond the Downturn; Growth Coach Helps Small Ventures Think Bigger, Better

Steve Larsen, The Growth Coach, Sioux Falls, South Dakota (October 27, 2009)

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Staying Afloat in a Sinking Economy

George Hase, The Growth Coach, Scottsdale, Arizona (September 2009)

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Business Owner Profile

Natasha Donerson Bowen, The Growth Coach, Memphis, Tennessee (September 17, 2009)

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Growth Coach Helps Clients See the Light

Steve Larsen, The Growth Coach, Sioux Falls, South Dakota (August 26, 2009)

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Business Spotlight

Keith Boudreau, The Growth Coach, Burlington, Massachusetts (August 6, 2009)

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Touchdown! Former Navy Coach Scores with The Growth Coach

Ingar Grev, The Growth Coach, Washington, DC (August, 2009)

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From War Zone to Franchise Zone

How Growth Coach Ross Paterson of Fort Worth, Texas is shaping a new future for businesses in Afghanistan. (August 2009; Entrepreneur Magazine)

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The Growth Coach Attracts the Spiritually Motivated

The Growth Coach is seeing a trend of pastors and others with faith-based, spiritual values becoming business owners within their franchise system. These franchise buyers are seeking greater fulfillment in their professional lives through serving and helping others. (Growth Coaches Ross Paterson of Fort Worth, Texas and Mark Harris of Tucson, Arizona)
(June 8, 2009)

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Growth Coach to Offer Biz Advice

Lou Gomez, The Growth Coach, Hampton Roads, Virginia (December 13, 2008)

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Iraq Tour Led to Business

Lou Gomez, The Growth Coach, Hampton Roads, Virginia (December 13, 2008)

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The Growth Coach is Educating School Officials via Strategic Educational Leader Program

Fred Kusch, The Growth Coach, La Crosse, Wisconsin (November 19, 2008)

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Hey, Coach, Help Me Save Time and Cash

Jared Polak, The Growth Coach, Houston, Texas (November 9, 2008)

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Business Coach Helps Small Companies Realize Potential

Jared Polak, The Growth Coach, Houston Texas (November 7, 2008)

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The Growth Coach: Like Having a Personal Trainer for Your Business

Theresa Valade, The Growth Coach, Valparaiso, Indiana (August 25, 2008)

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Owner Finds His Business Issues Similar to Others

Bryan Nelson, The Growth Coach, Tumwater, Washington  (June 9, 2008)

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Growth Coach Takes Businesses to New Level

Chuck Chrissis, The Growth Coach, Southwestern, Pennsylvania (May 29, 2008)

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Coach Helps Small Business Owners Find Balance Between Life and Work

Dave Ferguson, The Growth Coach, Chicago, Illinois  (May 16, 2008)

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The Means to a Beginning for Independent Business Owners

Terry Bieberley & Tom Hymer, The Growth Coach, Wichita, Kansas  (May 13, 2008)

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Don't Cut Marketing in Tighter Economy

John S. Benjamin, The Growth Coach, Greeley, Colorado  (April 20, 2008)

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Mentor Coaches Clients Through Business Hurdles

Terry Bieberley, The Growth Coach, Wichita, Kansas
(October 14, 2007)

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Interview with Real Live Business Coach

Dave Auker, The Growth Coach, Sarasota, Florida  (August 2007 interview by StartUp Nation; Run-time: approximately 15 minutes)

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