The words “coach” and “mentor” are often used interchangeably. Yet business coaches and mentors are not the same thing. If you have been considering hiring someone to provide some advice or guidance, it helps to understand the differences. Then you can decide which is best for you.

Definitions

A business coach is someone you hire to help you improve your performance. If you work for an organization, you may already have an official coach in the form of your manager....

A coaching membership site can be the center of your program or just a place to put some support materials. In both cases, what you put on your site will determine how well your customers learn and whether you have provided the value that they expected from you.

Questions to Ask Yourself First

Before you pick which direction you want to go in, think about the following questions:

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