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Sarah D.

Vienna, Austria

$50/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Are you a Business Coach or Consultant with qualified leads that aren't converting into paying clients? I'm a Sales Manager and Head of Sponsoring with a sum up of 14 years of experience in closing deals (up to โ‚ฌ100,000) in various industries. Combined with my coaching experience & degree in psychology, I understand both the sales process and the mindset behind client decisions. My background: Cold Acquisition: Extensive experience reaching out to prospects for premium offerings High-Value Deals: Successfully closed sponsorships and partnerships up to โ‚ฌ100.000 Coaching Perspective: Psychologist & Coach โ€“ I understand transformation-selling, not just transaction-selling Commission-Based: Open to pure commission or base + commission structures What I need from you: - A product/service I believe in (I won't sell what I can't stand behind) - Clear commission structure in writing - Access to your existing CRM/VoIP system (or willingness to use free tools if needed) What you get: - Professional, experienced sales support without fixed costs - Rigorous lead qualification โ€“ you only speak with serious buyers - Transparent communication and regular reporting Let's discuss how we can turn your qualified leads into revenue. I'm ready to start immediately.

  • Business Coaching
  • Coaching
  • Cold Calling
  • High-Ticket Closing
  • Lead Qualification
  • Sales
  • Price & Quote Negotiation
  • Business Consulting
Gurgen B.

Gori, Georgia

$100/hr
4.9
332 jobs

๐Ÿ† Get 10X more investor meetings๐Ÿ† $๐Ÿ—๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ๐Œ+ ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ญ๐จ๐ฉ ๐•๐‚๐ฌ: ๐’๐ž๐ช๐ฎ๐จ๐ข๐š, ๐š๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”๐ณ, ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐  & ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ฒ, ๐€๐œ๐œ๐ž๐ฅ, ๐€๐ง๐๐ซ๐ž๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ง ๐‡๐จ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ณ ๐ŸŒŸ+10 years capital markets experience ๐Ÿฅ‡ Top 1% on Upwork worldwide. ๐ŸŸข ๐–๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง ๐ข๐ง๐ฏ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ'๐ฌ ๐œ๐ก๐ž๐œ๐ค๐›๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ฌ? Let's keep it real here. ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐จ๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ ๐ž๐ญ ๐Ž๐๐„ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ข๐ง๐ฏ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ, one wrong move in this process, and poof! All your hard work and time? Down the drain. ๐ˆ'๐ฏ๐ž ๐œ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐š ๐ฐ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ-๐จ๐ข๐ฅ๐ž๐ ๐ฆ๐š๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ญ: ๐Ÿ“ข Gets you ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐— ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ž investor meetings ๐Ÿ“ข Saves your TIME by raising ๐Ÿ’๐— ๐…๐€๐’๐“๐„๐‘ ๐Ÿ“ข ๐’๐“๐Ž๐๐’ ๐˜๐Ž๐”๐‘ ๐’๐“๐‘๐”๐†๐†๐‹๐„๐’ and allows you to focus on your core business My clients have a LOT to say about me: โœ… ๐‘พ๐’† ๐’˜๐’๐’“๐’Œ๐’†๐’… ๐’˜๐’Š๐’•๐’‰ ๐’‚๐’ ๐’Š๐’๐’—๐’†๐’”๐’•๐’Ž๐’†๐’๐’• ๐’ƒ๐’‚๐’๐’Œ ๐’‡๐’๐’“ ๐’๐’—๐’†๐’“ ๐’‚ ๐’š๐’†๐’‚๐’“ ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐’๐’†๐’—๐’†๐’“ ๐’ˆ๐’๐’• ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’๐’–๐’•๐’„๐’๐’Ž๐’† ๐’•๐’‰๐’‚๐’• ๐‘ฎ๐’–๐’“๐’ˆ๐’†๐’ ๐’‘๐’“๐’๐’—๐’Š๐’…๐’†๐’… ๐’‡๐’๐’“ ๐’–๐’” - AI founder with $200M raised + 3 exits + 1 IPO โœ… ๐‘ด๐’š ๐’˜๐’‰๐’๐’๐’† ๐’•๐’†๐’‚๐’Ž ๐’˜๐’‚๐’” ๐’†๐’™๐’•๐’“๐’†๐’Ž๐’†๐’๐’š ๐’Š๐’Ž๐’‘๐’“๐’†๐’”๐’”๐’†๐’… ๐’˜๐’Š๐’•๐’‰ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’˜๐’๐’“๐’Œ ๐‘ฎ๐’–๐’“๐’ˆ๐’†๐’ ๐’‘๐’“๐’๐’…๐’–๐’„๐’†๐’… -Series A founder who raised $12M in 10 weeks โœ… ๐‘ฉ๐’†๐’”๐’• ๐’…๐’†๐’„๐’Œ ๐‘ฐโ€™๐’—๐’† ๐’†๐’—๐’†๐’“ ๐’”๐’†๐’†๐’! - Lead investor of a Fintech business (ex-JP Morgan) โœ… ๐‘ฐ ๐’”๐’†๐’๐’• ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’‘๐’Š๐’•๐’„๐’‰ ๐’…๐’†๐’„๐’Œ ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐‘ฐ ๐’“๐’‚๐’Š๐’”๐’†๐’… ๐’๐’—๐’†๐’“ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’‘๐’‰๐’๐’๐’† ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’๐’†๐’™๐’• ๐’…๐’‚๐’š! ๐‘ฎ๐’–๐’“๐’ˆ๐’†๐’ ๐’Š๐’” ๐’Ž๐’‚๐’ˆ๐’Š๐’„! - $20M raised with multiple VC backing in 8 weeks (Oversubscribed) Sound like a fit? Next steps: ๐Ÿ“บ Watch the video on my profile and check out my portfolio ๐ŸŸข Press '...' button then โ€˜Send Messageโ€™ button in the top right-hand corner

  • Presentation Design
  • Pitch Deck
  • Pitchbook
  • Business Plan
  • Financial Modeling
  • Investor Overview
  • Startup Consulting
  • Venture Capital Consulting
  • Venture Capital
  • Management Consulting
  • Fundraising
  • Investor Roadshow
  • Business Presentation
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Business Writing
Muhammad F.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$75/hr
4.8
154 jobs

With over 15 years of experience and recognition as a Top 1% Expert-Vetted Freelancer on Upwork, I am your trusted partner in turning visions into victories. From crafting compelling business plans to building financial models that investors can't ignore, I specialize in delivering results that matter. ๐ŸŽฏ Hereโ€™s What I Bring to the Table: - Strategic business planning that drives growth. - Feasibility Studies/Market Research - Investor-ready pitch decks that captivate and persuade. - Tailored business proposals designed to win. - Financial Modeling - Expert Virtual CFO services for seamless financial leadership. Having empowered over 200 companies worldwide, Iโ€™ve consistently transformed ideas into success stories, setting benchmarks for excellence along the way. Let's create something extraordinary together! ๐Ÿš€ What sets me apart? Beyond the top-tier ranking, I hold the prestigious Expert-Vetted status on Upworkโ€”an accolade whispered about in large enterprises. It's an exclusive nod to my prowess, visible only to those seeking the absolute best. I don't just crunch numbers; I orchestrate financial symphonies, turning complexities into opportunities. โ€”let's redefine success together.

  • Business Analysis
  • Market Research
  • Business Proposal Writing
  • Business Services
  • Business Planning & Strategy
  • Startup Consulting
  • Business Plan
  • Financial Analysis
  • Executive Summary
  • Feasibility Study
  • Financial Model
  • Financial Modeling
  • Pitch Deck
  • Business Plan Writing
  • Pitchbook
Maria E.

SAN PEDRO LAGUNA, Philippines

$4/hr
4.9
262 jobs

"If you want to grow as an entrepreneur, youโ€™ve got to learn to delegate." โ€” Richard Branson Weโ€™ve all wished for more hours in a day, more days in a weekโ€”just to tick off everything on our to-do lists and handle all the unexpected tasks that pop up. But time is limited, and trying to do everything ourselves can lead to burnout. Thatโ€™s where I come in. As a Virtual Assistant, I offer the same support as a traditional assistantโ€”only in a more efficient, cost-effective, and tech-savvy way. No need for office space or daily face-to-face check-ins; weโ€™ll connect through upwork message, email, Skype, and other digital tools. Itโ€™s simple, seamless, and convenient. Why hire a Virtual Assistant? a. Do you spend too much time managing your inbox? b. Is updating your blog or social media falling through the cracks? c. Could your time be better spent on growing your business rather than on data entry or research? d. Do you need consistent support with administrative tasks? Are you a busy entrepreneur, startup founder, or online business owner? If you answered yes to even one of these, a Virtual Assistant could be exactly what you need. Iโ€™ve been working as a VA since 2010, supporting startups, non-profits, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and currently, primarily business coaches. Over the years, Iโ€™ve developed a broad skill set, and my typical daily tasks include: a. Managing emails b. Handling social media accounts c. Scheduling blog posts and newsletters d. Messaging and following up with contacts e. Setting appointments and calls f. Data entry and research g. Customer Service h. Image Annotation Let me take these off your plate so you can focus on what truly mattersโ€”growing your business. Your success is always my success! Delivering quality services remotely! Integrity and Transparency at all times! Interested in working together? Feel free to send me a message here on Upwork. Iโ€™d love to discuss how I can support you and your business.

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data Entry
  • Lead Generation
  • Google Blogger
  • Shopify
  • Business Development
  • Data Mining
  • WordPress
  • Dropshipping
  • Business Innovation
  • Article Writing
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • CMS Product Upload
  • Project Proposal
  • Canva
  • Image Annotation
  • Nursing
  • Nursing Management
Happiness A.

Owerri, Nigeria

$10/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Struggling with unanswered DMs and lost leads? Iโ€™m a DM Appointment Setting expert turning conversations into qualified prospects, booked calls, and consistent sales. Most coaches, entrepreneurs, and service providers miss revenue daily not because leads arenโ€™t coming in, but because thereโ€™s no time or system to prospect leads, follow-ups, and inbox conversations properly. Thatโ€™s where I come in. I help you transform your social media inbox into a structured sales pipeline where prospects are nurtured, qualified, and guided seamlessly toward booking a call. How I Help You Grow โœ” DM Appointment Setting across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn & TikTok โœ” Cold & Warm Prospect Engagement โœ” Follow-Up Sequences that increase response rates โœ” Prospect Qualification before calendar booking โœ” Inbox Management & Lead Tracking โœ” Re-engagement of ghosted or inactive leads My role isnโ€™t just replying to messages, itโ€™s building trust, creating real conversations, and moving prospects naturally toward becoming paying clients. Results You Can Expect โ€ข More booked calls with high-intent prospects โ€ข Consistent flow of qualified leads โ€ข Faster response times to inbound enquiries โ€ข Structured follow-ups that reduce drop offs โ€ข Organised inbox and CRM tracking โ€ข Predictable client acquisition through DM outreach Who I Work Best With. I specialise in supporting: Business & fitness coaches Consultants & service providers Course creators & infoproduct sellers Agencies & marketing teams Personal brands scaling high-ticket offers If your business closes clients through conversations, I step in to manage, nurture, and convert those conversations into revenue. My Approach No spam. No robotic scripts. Every message is personalised, brand-aligned, and designed to spark genuine engagement while driving lead generation and securing more booked calls. The goal is simple: Turn your DMs into a consistent pipeline of qualified leads ready to buy. Ready to stop losing opportunities and start scaling through expert DM appointment setting? Click "Invite to Job" or send me a message and letโ€™s build a system that fills your calendar with qualified sales calls.

  • Lead Generation
  • Sales Lead Lists
  • Telemarketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Health & Fitness
  • Appointment Setting
  • Email Communication
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • CRM Software
  • Communications
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Lead Nurturing
  • Data Entry
  • Cold Calling
Loretta O.

Lagos, Nigeria

$10/hr
5.0
6 jobs

Booked 4โ€“5 qualified calls in a single week while supporting coaching businesses through structured DM conversations, lead qualification, and follow-up. I'm Loretta, a DM Appointment Setter who helps coaches and service-based businesses turn conversations into qualified appointments. I manage the entire journey from initial outreach to booked call, ensuring warm leads don't go cold due to delayed responses, missed follow-ups, or disorganized inbox management. What I Help With โœ” DM Appointment Setting โœ” Lead Qualification โœ” Follow-Up & Re-Engagement โœ” Inbox Management โœ” CRM & Pipeline Tracking โœ” Calendar Booking Recent Experience Supported fitness and dating coaches with appointment setting and lead qualification Managed 12+ conversations daily across Instagram and other communication channels Booked 4โ€“5 qualified calls in a single week through strategic follow-up and conversation management Maintained lead tracking systems to ensure prospects moved efficiently through the pipeline Handled both inbound and outbound prospect conversations My Approach I don't treat DM setting as simply replying to messages. I treat it as managing a sales pipeline. Every lead is tracked, qualified, followed up with, and guided toward the next step. This creates a smoother experience for prospects while helping business owners focus on sales calls and client delivery rather than inbox management. Tools GoHighLevel Notion Calendly Google Sheets Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Industries Fitness Coaches Dating Coaches Service-Based Businesses Agencies Why Clients Hire Me Because opportunities are often lost in the follow-up. I help ensure every conversation receives attention, every qualified prospect is identified, and every warm lead has a clear path toward booking a call. If you're looking for someone who can manage conversations professionally, maintain your brand voice, and consistently move prospects toward qualified appointments, send me an invite and let's discuss your goals.

  • Appointment Setting
  • Lead Generation
  • Lead Qualification
  • Social Media Lead Generation
  • Direct Sales
  • CRM Software
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn Lead Generation
  • Facebook
  • Customer Acquisition Strategy
  • Conversion Rate Optimization
  • Sales
  • Scheduling
  • Google Sheets
  • Notion
  • Calendar Management
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Lead Nurturing
  • Call Scheduling

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How to Hire Top Business Coaches

How to hire business coaches

Feeling overwhelmed? Setting goals but not seeing the results youโ€™re looking for? Wish you had someone to talk to and motivate you to grow your business? These are all signs you might need to hire a business coach. 

So how do you hire business coaches? What follows are some tips for finding top business coaches on Upwork. 

How to shortlist business coaching professionals

As youโ€™re browsing available business coaching consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the contractors you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Industry fit. You want a business coach who understands your industry so they can understand your challenges and help you reach your goals. 
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for evidence of business success.
  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what itโ€™s like to work with a particular business coach.

How to write an effective business coaching job post

With a clear picture of your ideal business coach in mind, itโ€™s time to write that job post. Although you donโ€™t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if theyโ€™re the right fit for the project. 

An effective business coaching job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From business coaching to content generation, list all the deliverables youโ€™ll need. 
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
  • Background: If you prefer experience working with certain industries or software, mention this here. 
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

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BUSINESS COACHES FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is business coaching? 

Business coaches motivate entrepreneurs and professionals to set goals, face fears, and focus on personal growth. They can serve as an accountability partner to ensure you stay on the path to achieve your goals. 

Hereโ€™s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in business coaching consultants:

  • Business coaching
  • Strong written and verbal communication 
  • Motivational speaking
  • Industry-specific expertise (e.g., digital marketing, social media management)

Why hire business coaches?

The trick to finding top business coaches is to identify your needs. Do you personally need help formulating growth strategies that will allow you to reach your business goals? Or are you in the self-help and coaching space yourself and could use some business coaches to assist in the creation of content, products, or services? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life. 

How much does it cost to hire a business coach?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions. 

  • An experienced business coach may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their business coaching services more competitively. 

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