In this episode of The Business Coach Podcast, Mark Blume shares his journey from leading franchise operations across 40 stores to becoming a dedicated business coach for nearly two decades. He opens up about why business coaching matters—especially when it comes to battling the loneliness many business owners face—and how structured 90-day planning sessions can transform both leaders and their teams. Mark explains the power of building self-belief step by step, the importance of consistency, and why having an outside facilitator can spark deeper engagement within a company. Through stories from his 71 quarterly planning sessions, he illustrates how breaking big annual goals into achievable 90-day actions creates momentum, clarity, and sustainable growth. Listeners will gain practical insights into strategic planning, leadership, and the mindset shifts needed to move from surviving in business to truly thriving.

Coaching is more than a job, it’s a calling. Discover how you can become a certified ActionCOACH and change lives, starting with your own. Get started by clicking here. https://lp.actioncoach.com/franchise-apply

About Mark Blume:
Mark Blume is a seasoned business coach with more than 18 years of experience helping entrepreneurs build confidence, clarity, and lasting success. Formerly the director of franchise operations for 40 stores, Mark discovered his passion for guiding business owners through growth, change, and leadership challenges. Today, he is known for his practical yet empowering approach to quarterly planning and team development. Through his coaching, he helps business leaders strengthen self-belief, design actionable strategies, and achieve freedom in their businesses. Mark’s mission is simple: to show owners that consistent planning and guided accountability can unlock results they never thought possible.

Learn more: https://actioncoach.au/find-a-coach/mark-blume

About ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH is a global business coaching firm founded in 1993 by Brad Sugars. It offers coaching services to all types of businesses, providing guidance and support in various aspects of business management, including marketing, sales, finance, team building, and systems development. ActionCOACH operates through a network of trained business coaches who work directly with clients to help them achieve their business goals and overcome challenges. The company's vision is to "create world abundance through business re-education," aiming to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to build profitable enterprises that work without them.

Learn more about ActionCOACH: https://www.actioncoach.com/
Become A Coach: https://www.actioncoach.com/

In this episode of The Business Coach Podcast, Phil Badura opens up about his entrepreneurial path and the lessons he’s learned from building businesses and guiding others along their journeys. He explores the mindset shifts required to move from simply working in a business to actually leading one with purpose and vision. Phil dives into themes of ownership, resilience, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people—whether mentors, coaches, or peers who challenge you to grow. Through candid reflections and actionable insights, he explains why clarity, discipline, and long-term thinking are the real drivers of success. Listeners will walk away inspired to rethink their own goals, embrace accountability, and play the bigger game in business and in life.

Coaching is more than a job, it’s a calling. Discover how you can become a certified ActionCOACH and change lives, starting with your own. Get started by clicking here. https://lp.actioncoach.com/franchise-apply

About Phil Badura:
Phil Badura is an entrepreneur and business mentor passionate about helping leaders step into ownership of their results. With years of experience building businesses and guiding others, he brings a blend of practical strategy and mindset coaching to the table. Known for his direct-yet-encouraging approach, Phil equips entrepreneurs to overcome limiting beliefs, clarify their goals, and take decisive action. His mission is to empower business owners to not just run companies, but to create fulfilling lives driven by purpose and growth.

Learn more about Phil Badura: https://actioncoach.au/find-a-coach/phil-badura

About ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH is a global business coaching firm founded in 1993 by Brad Sugars. It offers coaching services to all types of businesses, providing guidance and support in various aspects of business management, including marketing, sales, finance, team building, and systems development. ActionCOACH operates through a network of trained business coaches who work directly with clients to help them achieve their business goals and overcome challenges. The company's vision is to "create world abundance through business re-education," aiming to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to build profitable enterprises that work without them.

Learn more about ActionCOACH: https://www.actioncoach.com/
Become A Coach: https://www.actioncoach.com/

In this episode, business coach Kevin Stansfield reflects on his journey from chartered accountant to ActionCOACH mentor, and why he sees business as a game much like golf. Kevin shares how the thrill of building businesses led him to pursue an MBA, and ultimately discover coaching as the missing link between accountancy, consultancy, and real entrepreneurial growth. Drawing parallels between top athletes and business owners, he explains why clarity of goals, disciplined habits, and the right team-and-systems balance are critical for scaling. Kevin also highlights the honest self-reflection every entrepreneur must do: are you truly winning your game, or simply settling for less?

Coaching is more than a job, it’s a calling. Discover how you can become a certified ActionCOACH and change lives, starting with your own. Get started by clicking here. https://lp.actioncoach.com/franchise-apply

About Kevin Stansfield:
Kevin Stansfield is a business coach and former chartered accountant with over 18 years of experience helping entrepreneurs scale with clarity and purpose. After a successful career in finance and industry, Kevin transitioned into business coaching with ActionCOACH, where he brings a unique blend of corporate insight and entrepreneurial passion. Known for his love of sport—especially golf—he draws on athletic principles of discipline and performance to guide business owners. Kevin specializes in helping leaders build systems, develop teams, and define what “winning” really means for them, both in business and in life.

Learn more: https://actioncoach.co.uk/coaches/kevin-stansfield/

About ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH is a global business coaching firm founded in 1993 by Brad Sugars. It offers coaching services to all types of businesses, providing guidance and support in various aspects of business management, including marketing, sales, finance, team building, and systems development. ActionCOACH operates through a network of trained business coaches who work directly with clients to help them achieve their business goals and overcome challenges. The company's vision is to "create world abundance through business re-education," aiming to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to build profitable enterprises that work without them.

Learn more about ActionCOACH: https://www.actioncoach.com/
Become A Coach: https://www.actioncoach.com/

In this episode of The Business Coach Podcast, business coach Darien Jay opens up about his journey from running two companies to discovering the transformative power of coaching. After experiencing burnout and uncertainty in his consultancy firm, Darien found clarity and growth through the mentorship of ActionCOACH’s Tom Orchurch. He explains how shifting from “working a job” to building a business with purpose reshaped his outlook—and why concepts like exit planning, future visioning, and Jocko Willink’s principle of extreme ownership are crucial for long-term success. Darien also shares how adopting responsibility over blame, denial, and excuses can unlock breakthroughs not only in business but in life.

Coaching is more than a job, it’s a calling. Discover how you can become a certified ActionCOACH and change lives, starting with your own. Get started by clicking here. https://lp.actioncoach.com/franchise-apply

About Darien Jay:
Darien Jay is a business coach and entrepreneur with a passion for helping owners unlock clarity, purpose, and sustainable growth. After founding his first company in 2017 and later adding a property management business, Darien discovered the life-changing impact of business coaching while working with ActionCOACH. Inspired to give back, he became a certified coach and now works with a select group of clients, guiding them to take ownership of their business and personal journeys. Known for his practical insights and focus on mindset shifts, Darien helps entrepreneurs build thriving organizations that support not only financial freedom but a fulfilling life.

Learn more: https://stroud.actioncoach.co.uk/

About ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH is a global business coaching firm founded in 1993 by Brad Sugars. It offers coaching services to all types of businesses, providing guidance and support in various aspects of business management, including marketing, sales, finance, team building, and systems development. ActionCOACH operates through a network of trained business coaches who work directly with clients to help them achieve their business goals and overcome challenges. The company's vision is to "create world abundance through business re-education," aiming to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to build profitable enterprises that work without them.

Learn more about ActionCOACH: https://www.actioncoach.com/
Become A Coach: https://www.actioncoach.com/

In this episode of The Business Coach Podcast, business coach Darrick Boyes shares his journey from an entrepreneurial upbringing to becoming a passionate ActionCOACH mentor. Drawing on his experience with major corporations like Ford Canada, Darrick explains why planning is less about the document and more about thinking big and staying committed to growth. He also shares lessons from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and Jim Rohn’s advice to “work harder on yourself than you do on your job,” showing how breakthroughs come when business owners align their plans with their dreams.

Coaching is more than a job, it’s a calling. Discover how you can become a certified ActionCOACH and change lives, starting with your own. Get started by clicking here. https://lp.actioncoach.com/franchise-apply

About Darrick Boyes:
Darrick Boyes is a business coach with a lifelong entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for helping owners achieve transformational growth. A former consultant with Ford Canada, Darrick shifted into coaching after discovering ActionCOACH and realizing the power of staying with clients through every stage of change. Known for his practical approach to planning, leadership, and personal development, he specializes in guiding entrepreneurs to create meaningful breakthroughs by aligning their business strategies with their dreams. Darrick’s philosophy is rooted in continuous learning, resilience, and the belief that success begins with working harder on yourself than on your job.

Learn more: https://avid.actioncoach.com/coachdarrickboyes/

About ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH is a global business coaching firm founded in 1993 by Brad Sugars. It offers coaching services to all types of businesses, providing guidance and support in various aspects of business management, including marketing, sales, finance, team building, and systems development. ActionCOACH operates through a network of trained business coaches who work directly with clients to help them achieve their business goals and overcome challenges. The company's vision is to "create world abundance through business re-education," aiming to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to build profitable enterprises that work without them.

Learn more about ActionCOACH: https://www.actioncoach.com/
Become A Coach: https://www.actioncoach.com/

In this episode of The Business Coach Podcast, UK business coach Peter Boolkah shares his 20-year journey helping entrepreneurs break through roadblocks and build businesses that give them freedom. From marketing resilience in tough economies to the importance of self-awareness and authentic leadership, Peter reveals the common challenges that keep owners stuck—and the strategies to overcome them. If you’re ready to scale sustainably and get your life back, this episode is packed with practical insights.

Coaching is more than a job, it’s a calling. Discover how you can become a certified ActionCOACH and change lives, starting with your own. Get started by clicking here. https://lp.actioncoach.com/franchise-apply

About Peter Boolkah:
Peter Boolkah is an internationally recognized business coach with over 20 years of experience helping entrepreneurs scale, systemize, and ultimately exit their businesses. Known for his straight-talking, practical approach, Peter specializes in guiding business owners past growth plateaus by focusing on strategy, marketing resilience, and leadership development. A longtime Action Coach partner, he’s worked with hundreds of businesses worldwide, empowering leaders to build companies that create both wealth and freedom.

Learn more: https://actioncoach.co.uk/coaches/peter-boolkah/

About ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH is a global business coaching firm founded in 1993 by Brad Sugars. It offers coaching services to all types of businesses, providing guidance and support in various aspects of business management, including marketing, sales, finance, team building, and systems development. ActionCOACH operates through a network of trained business coaches who work directly with clients to help them achieve their business goals and overcome challenges. The company's vision is to "create world abundance through business re-education," aiming to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to build profitable enterprises that work without them.

Learn more about ActionCOACH: https://www.actioncoach.com/
Become A Coach: https://www.actioncoach.com/

In this episode of The Business Coach Podcast, Mel McKibbin reveals the power of building a business that works without you. A former franchise owner turned business coach, Mel shares her personal journey—from buying a local gym to facing a cancer diagnosis that forced her to step back—and how she created a team strong enough to carry the business forward. She introduces the Six Keys to a Winning Team and explains how understanding DISC profiles and learning styles can completely transform team performance. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your business instead of leading on your business, this episode is your blueprint for creating real freedom and sustainable success.

Coaching is more than a job, it’s a calling. Discover how you can become a certified ActionCOACH and change lives, starting with your own. Get started by clicking here. https://lp.actioncoach.com/franchise-apply

About Mel McKibbin:
Mel McKibbin is a passionate business coach and former franchise owner with a mission to help entrepreneurs build profitable businesses that don’t rely solely on them. With a background in learning and development and a real-world lesson in business resilience after a cancer diagnosis, Mel brings a deeply personal and practical approach to coaching. She specializes in team-building strategies like DISC profiling and the Six Keys to a Winning Team, empowering business owners to step back from operations and step into lasting impact.

Learn more: https://actioncoach.au/find-a-coach/melanie-mckibbin

About ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH is a global business coaching firm founded in 1993 by Brad Sugars. It offers coaching services to all types of businesses, providing guidance and support in various aspects of business management, including marketing, sales, finance, team building, and systems development. ActionCOACH operates through a network of trained business coaches who work directly with clients to help them achieve their business goals and overcome challenges. The company's vision is to "create world abundance through business re-education," aiming to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to build profitable enterprises that work without them.

Learn more about ActionCOACH: https://www.actioncoach.com/
Become A Coach: https://www.actioncoach.com/

In this episode of The Business Coach Podcast, Paul Roach breaks down the overlooked power of proactive financial insight. With a background in management accounting and a sharp eye for profit leaks, Paul shares how business owners can stop losing money they didn’t even realize they were missing. From weekly reporting rhythms to uncovering silent killers in pricing and labor, Paul reveals practical strategies to reclaim thousands in lost profit and boost long-term sustainability. If you’ve ever felt unsure about what your numbers are really telling you—this episode is your wake-up call.

Coaching is more than a job, it’s a calling. Discover how you can become a certified ActionCOACH and change lives, starting with your own. Get started by clicking here. https://lp.actioncoach.com/franchise-apply

About Paul Roach:
Paul Roach is a seasoned business coach and former management accountant with a unique gift: seeing numbers in 3D. After years in the trenches helping turn around loss-making businesses, Paul found his passion in empowering entrepreneurs to stop "just getting by" and start making money with purpose. Known for his practical, profit-driven approach, Paul specializes in uncovering hidden cash flow and guiding business owners from reactive to proactive financial management.

Learn more: https://actioncoach.au/find-a-coach/paul-roach

About ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH is a global business coaching firm founded in 1993 by Brad Sugars. It offers coaching services to all types of businesses, providing guidance and support in various aspects of business management, including marketing, sales, finance, team building, and systems development. ActionCOACH operates through a network of trained business coaches who work directly with clients to help them achieve their business goals and overcome challenges. The company's vision is to "create world abundance through business re-education," aiming to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to build profitable enterprises that work without them.

Learn more about ActionCOACH: https://www.actioncoach.com/
Become A Coach: https://www.actioncoach.com/