The Growth Coach

The Growth Coach: From Franchisee to President and the Future of Coaching

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Brad Schneider, president of The Growth Coach, discusses his path from franchisee to president and explains how coaching will shape the next decade of entrepreneurs.

Building a Business and a Life With The Growth Coach

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Artificial intelligence has gone from buzzword to boardroom conversation almost overnight. ChatGPT and tools like it are making content faster, cheaper and easier to get than ever before. So, if you're an entrepreneur, especially one running a service business like coaching, you're probably asking yourself: How does this change things for me? Should I be worried? Is this a cheat code? Is a robot going to take my job?For&nbsp;<a href="https://growthcoachfranchise.com/">The Growth Coach</a> and its franchisees, the truth is a lot simpler and way more hopeful. Instead of worrying about AI weakening coaching, the brand sees it as a way to make what coaching has&nbsp;always focused on even stronger: changing behavior, staying accountable and connecting as people.“What is really interesting about AI is that it’s not all that different from 15 years ago, in some ways,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/growthcoachbrad">Brad Schneider</a>, president of&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/thegrowthcoach/info">The Growth Coach</a>. “What it really brought to the forefront is that content is inexpensive. But we’ve always needed coaches because just because there is good content out there, none of that makes a difference if somebody doesn’t change their behaviors.”<h2>Content Has Never Been the Problem</h2>Today's entrepreneurs are just buried in information: podcasts, blogs, videos — all those fancy frameworks and prompts. The real problem isn't figuring out&nbsp;what to do. It's actually doing it — sticking with it, especially when the pressure is on and life is just messy.“Coaching at the end of the day is about behavior change,” Schneider said. “Having a system and a tool to help provide accountability and support, that’s still a person’s job. Until the robots fully take over, it doesn’t matter where the content is coming from. People still need help figuring out how to apply it in their world and their specific situation.”That belief has shaped how The Growth Coach evaluates every new technology. The question isn’t whether AI can generate insight. It’s whether it can help clients&nbsp;apply insight.“How do you use AI to help support behavior change and help clients navigate their journey?” Schneider said. “That’s the angle we’ve been taking.”<h2>Using AI to Make Coaching More Precise, Not More Generic</h2>As part of that approach, The Growth Coach works with&nbsp;<a href="https://cloverleaf.me/">Cloverleaf</a>, an AI-powered coaching platform designed specifically to reinforce human development rather than replace it.“The Growth Coach has a content partner that has an AI coaching tool called Cloverleaf that synthesizes traditional behavior data,” Schneider said. “We use tried-and-true assessments like DISC, the Enneagram and Myers-Briggs. What’s changed is how we apply that data.”Instead of long, abstract walkthroughs, coaches and clients are now practicing asking better questions of the data itself.“What people really want are specific ways to apply this data to solve problems in real time,” Schneider said. “This is where the AI coaching tool is powerful. I can use it in a more surgical fashion, using the data, as opposed to the old ways.”That kind of accuracy is really important. It helps coaches focus on specific behaviors that their clients can actually change and stick with, while also showing them how those habits pop up when they're in meetings, giving feedback or making big decisions.<h2>Why AI Can’t Replace the Coach</h2>From Cloverleaf’s perspective, the goal has never been automation for the sake of it. “AI should never try to replace the human relationship,” said Shelby Bolinger, Director of Marketing with Cloverleaf. “That’s where trust, nuance and real growth happen.”Where AI shines, they explained, is in the space between coaching sessions. “Most development is episodic,” said Bolinger. “A great session happens, people feel clear, and then Monday arrives with meetings, pressure and old habits. AI can support the moments between sessions by helping leaders prepare for the conversations they are actually about to have and reflect right after they happen.”That reinforcement helps in practical ways, whether it’s helping people understand how a teammate is likely to receive a message, reducing defensiveness before a conversation goes sideways or reinforcing what a coach is already teaching in real leadership moments.“When AI is designed this way, it does not compete with the coach,” Bolinger said. “It reinforces the coach’s work and makes behavior change easier to sustain. Coaches know when to probe, when to pause and how to help someone sit with discomfort long enough to grow. Technology helps by revealing patterns people don’t always see in themselves or others.”<h2>Scaling Impact Without Sacrificing Trust</h2>For The Growth Coach franchisees, this approach has&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/thegrowthcoach/a-lifestyle-business-why-top-tier-professionals-are-finding-autonomy-and-purpose-with-the-growth-coach-franchise-2731024#featured">real implications for their business as well</a>.“This really helps from a marketing standpoint,” Schneider said. “It shows that we have the ability to coach in this cutting-edge environment. Because we’re on the front end of these advances, we can add value very quickly to clients.”It’s that ability to give quick, helpful ideas that really lets coaches build stronger relationships and go beyond just one-on-one sessions. “Instead of just working with one individual, we’re working with whole teams or organizations,” Schneider said. “That opens up better revenue opportunities while delivering more impact.”Cloverleaf also emphasizes that trust remains non-negotiable in that equation. “Participation is opt-in and transparent,” Bolinger said. “Data is consent-driven and never used for evaluation. The coach remains a trusted relationship. Cloverleaf functions as the infrastructure that keeps coaching themes active, relevant and actionable between sessions.”<h2>Why This Matters for Entrepreneurs and Franchisees</h2><a href="https://1851franchise.com/thegrowthcoach/top-5-reasons-to-invest-in-the-growth-coach-franchise-2730645#featured">For entrepreneurs considering the coaching space</a>, The Growth Coach’s approach is well-positioned for the future. “Clients still need help figuring out how to apply what they’re learning,” Schneider said. “If anything, AI is making more opportunities because coaching is more accessible and more relevant. We’re doing things other coaching franchises aren’t. We’re applying technology in ways that deepen relationships and drive them further. And we’ll continue to be on the front end of these advances.”In a world where information is everywhere, The Growth Coach is betting on something harder to automate. Human behavior. Human accountability. Human connection.For more information on franchising with The Growth Coach, visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/thegrowthcoach/info">https://1851franchise.com/thegrowthcoach/info</a>.

The Growth Coach uses AI tools like Cloverleaf to deepen client relationships and speed up behavior change by offering precise, real-time behavioral insights between sessions.

How The Growth Coach Is Using Technology to Deepen Coaching, Not Replace It

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<a href="https://growthcoachfranchise.com/">The Growth Coach</a>, a leading business and sales coaching franchise backed by&nbsp;<a href="https://strategicfranchising.com/">Strategic Franchising Systems</a>, is ending the year with record-setting momentum. Fueled by unprecedented franchise development performance, major innovation in coaching technology, strong owner retention and growing demand from corporate clients, 2025 stands as the brand’s most successful year in more than half a decade.“It’s been a very good growth and expansion year,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/growthcoachbrad/">Brad Schneider</a>, president of&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/thegrowthcoach/info">The Growth Coach</a>. “We have had a better sales year than we’ve had in the last seven years. From a franchise development standpoint, this is our best year since 2019, and we are super excited about that.”The Growth Coach sold nine new territories this year, a 125 percent increase over recent years, and expanded internationally with its first territory in Hong Kong, showcasing the brand’s growing global relevance. The brand also hit a milestone in owner retention, demonstrating the strength and longevity of its model.“We had ten territories up for renewal this year with coaches who came to their agreement,” Schneider said. “So it’s a lot of good news on the growth and retention side of things. New blood coming in, and keeping and motivating existing owners as well.”In a business environment marked by economic and political uncertainty, more professionals are turning to coaching, both as clients and as franchise owners. Schneider says the current climate is accelerating demand.“For us, uncertainty for everyone else is a great thing for our service, whether it be political or economic,” he said. “All of those things are contributing to people joining The Growth Coach.”The brand continues to lead the coaching space with a proven, scalable model, low overhead, high-value support, lifestyle flexibility and a franchisee-first leadership approach — all key draws for new operators looking for meaningful work with strong earning potential.One of the most significant developments this year was the introduction of The Growth Coach’s new AI coaching tool, which enhances both franchisee and client experience.“We launched an AI coaching tool this year, so now we have the ability to do just-in-time coaching with all clients and owners,” Schneider said. “It’s a partnership we have with a vendor who has developed marketing strategies and coaching tools. This is a huge differentiator in the marketplace. Owners can use those AI tools to add that coaching layer alongside the Strategic Mindset coaching.”While The Growth Coach remains well-known for its work with small business owners and entrepreneurs, the brand has also seen increasing demand from mid-sized and large corporations seeking leadership development.“We’re seeing a lot of growth and expansion with corporations doing leadership development work,” Schneider said. “Because we’ve been coaching business owners for 20 years, we have easy entry into some well-paying clients by taking our expertise into larger organizations and showing them what entrepreneurs do on a regular basis.”Internal enhancements also played a major role in this year’s momentum. The Growth Coach completed a comprehensive overhaul of its training program and knowledge base, with an emphasis on video learning and peer-to-peer expertise.“We’ve been featuring the top performers in the network who are sharing their best practices on video,” Schneider said. “We still have an aggressive program to help owners, but now they can hear from the superstars in our network as well.”On the operational side, the brand is currently redesigning its client-facing website to enhance messaging, improve conversion capabilities and generate stronger leads for owners.“We are really putting effort into enhancing capabilities and developing new leads for our owners,” Schneider said. “We are refining our messaging to better reflect how the market views coaching, allowing us to speak the language of prospects, attract the right clients and clearly show how coaching fits into their business.”After closing its strongest year in more than seven years, The Growth Coach is gearing up for even greater expansion. “We’re hoping to add 16 to 20 new owners next year,” Schneider said. “There is so much opportunity ahead of us.”

The business coaching franchise saw its best year since 2019, fueled by a 125 percent increase in franchise sales, the launch of AI coaching and more.

The Growth Coach Closes Record-Breaking Year, Marking Major Gains in Franchise Sales and Corporate Expansion

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After decades in the corporate world — spanning insurance, real estate, and mergers and acquisitions —&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhroberts">Jeff Roberts</a> knew exactly what he wanted his “next act” to look like: something meaningful, something flexible and something that allowed him to prioritize his most important role: being a grandfather.That clarity led him directly to&nbsp;<a href="https://growthcoachfranchise.com/">The Growth Coach</a>, the business coaching franchise designed for professionals who want to use their expertise to help others thrive while enjoying the freedom to live life on their own terms.“I made the decision that I didn’t want another big business — I wanted a lifestyle business,” Roberts said. “I’ve got the revenue to a level where I am comfortable and can enjoy this stage in my life. I take Fridays off. I don’t put in 10-hour days like I used to. I can build and execute the business around who I am and my strengths.”Today, Roberts represents exactly what&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/thegrowthcoach/info">The Growth Coach</a> was built for: seasoned professionals who want to turn decades of knowledge into a flexible, purpose-driven coaching business.<h2>A Career of Helping Small Businesses</h2>Before franchising, Roberts spent his career working closely with entrepreneurs through insurance, real estate and M&amp;A work. That experience made him uniquely tuned into what small business owners need — and the impact a good coach can have.“I loved helping small business owners grow,” he said. “I was in a corporate setting and was ready to get in my own business again, after having had it for several years. That’s when I found The Growth Coach.”But this time, he didn’t want to start from scratch.“Having had my own businesses, I knew how much of a lift it is to do the branding, marketing and sales yourself,” he said. “What was most appealing about the franchise is that all of that is already in place. You already have tools you can take and modify and make your own. It’s a really fast on-ramp to get the business up and going.”<h2>Why The Growth Coach Was the Right Fit</h2>Roberts immediately connected with the franchise’s culture, support system and flexibility.“I really liked the culture of The Growth Coach,” he said. “It was a smaller franchise and you could really know the leadership. I liked that there was collaboration among the coaches and a plan to help initiate your startup. The basics were there — you can be up and running fairly quickly.”He also appreciated&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/thegrowthcoach/the-growth-coach-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-for-2025-2730271">The Growth Coach’s unique model</a> — one that allows owners to scale&nbsp;or stay lean based on lifestyle preference.“The most significant thing for me was that you can make it your own within the franchise,” Roberts said. “Every franchisee has the freedom to determine where they put their energy and focus. I really liked that freedom to leverage my strengths.”This flexibility is rare in franchising—and one of the biggest appeals of The Growth Coach. Franchisees can choose to operate solo, build a larger enterprise or create a hybrid model.“There’s no right or wrong way,” he said. “It depends on what stage you are at in your life.”<h2>Freedom, Flexibility and the Ability To Control Your Schedule</h2>For Roberts, the most powerful aspect of being a franchisee with The Growth Coach is the ability to design his business around his life, not the other way around.“I wanted the freedom to control my own schedule, work as hard or not as hard as I want,” he said. “I have total control over it. I love being able to work from home, for example. That freedom has been a significant part of what I love about this franchise.”Many owners of The Growth Coach value the flexibility and efficiency of the business model, which allows for no required office space, no employees needed and low overhead, all while engaging in high-impact work with true schedule autonomy.Roberts launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thegrowthcoach.com/northwest-arkansas/">The Growth Coach of Northwest Arkansas and Missouri</a> in 2020, right as the COVID-19 pandemic began. He grew his business in a new community, then relocated it again years later to be closer to family.“That is another perk of the franchise,” he said. “You can move if there isn’t already another The Growth Coach [in the market]. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it, but it is definitely doable.”That kind of portability is almost unheard of in traditional business ownership and makes the model especially appealing to people entering a more flexible season of life.<h2>Purpose-Driven Work That Makes a Real Impact</h2>Some franchise owners are drawn to The Growth Coach for the flexibility. Others for the income potential. For Roberts, purpose is at the heart of it.“I love how fulfilling it is. I feel like I have purpose with my clients and I am truly helping people,” he said. “If I didn’t find purpose in what I was doing, I wouldn’t be fulfilled. Seeing my clients accomplish their goals is where the real value is.”<a href="https://www.thegrowthcoach.com/what-we-do/strategic-business-mindset">The Growth Coach’s proprietary Strategic Mindset Process</a> doesn’t just give franchisees a proven system. It transforms lives and businesses through accountability and behavior change.Roberts also emphasizes an important reality: franchising isn’t magic. It still requires work, especially in the early days.“Too many people go into business ownership without realizing how much hard work it is,” he said. “Just because you have a cool logo and a cool website doesn’t mean people are going to start paying you. You have to sell yourself.”For Roberts, the franchise provides tools, resources and a foundation, but success still comes down to the owner’s effort and dedication.“If people don’t have a good work ethic, it's not the franchisor’s responsibility to make it successful. It’s on that individual to get out there and bring value,” he said.<h2>A Legacy Built on Experience and Intentional Living</h2>Today, Roberts enjoys a highly fulfilling career that gives him the income, schedule autonomy and freedom he wants, while allowing him to stay close to his family and enjoy being present for his grandchildren.“I wanted a business that let me focus on my main priorities, time to travel and spend time with my wife, being a grandfather, and enjoying my favorite pastimes of fly fishing and pickleball.” he said. “Through The Growth Coach, I’ve been able to do this successfully.”For anyone seeking the same combination of purpose, flexibility and lifestyle freedom, The Growth Coach may be the next move that transforms not only a career, but a life.For more information on franchising with The Growth Coach visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/thegrowthcoach/info">https://1851franchise.com/thegrowthcoach/info</a>.

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