Straight Talk Mentoring - Business Coaching for You
Running a business can leave you with plenty of responsibility and very little time to step back and work out what is actually going on.
Straight Talk Mentoring provides practical business coaching and mentoring for business owners who want greater clarity around cash flow, business structure, strategy and day-to-day decisions.
You bring the real problems. We have a focused conversation about what is happening, what needs attention and what you can do next.
With weekly 45-minute sessions via Zoom, you get consistent guidance, practical support and someone who will challenge you to stay focused and take action.
Ready to get your business sorted?
Book a free 10-minute call with our business coach and let’s see if Straight Talk Mentoring is the right fit for you.
40+ years of experience
50+ satisfied clients
normal price of $595 + GST / month
special offer of $395.00 + GST / month
How Can You Benefit From Business Coaching?
Business owners are often expected to understand everything from finances and marketing to technology, people and strategy. Yet most people were never taught how money works or how to make confident decisions.
Straight Talk Mentoring is designed to help you make sense of the areas that can leave you feeling stuck or out of control.
Depending on what your enterprise needs, business coaching sessions can focus on:
Understanding your business numbers and cash flow
Business structure and practical strategy
Budgeting and planning
Marketing that fits your business and market
Understanding how AI technology can be applied to your business
Goal setting and time management
Developing a healthier money mindset
Navigating change and modern business pressures
Referrals to trusted professionals where needed (accounting, legal, systems, etc.)
The aim of business coaching is straightforward: help you understand what is happening, make better decisions and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Who Is Straight Talk Mentoring For?
Straight Talk Mentoring is for service-based business owners who are doing the work, making sales and still feel as though they are chasing their tail.
You may have a team. Your enterprise may be turning over hundreds of thousands. Yet your numbers may not make sense, cash flow may continue to create stress, or you may simply feel that you have lost control of the bigger picture.
This business coaching and mentoring service is particularly suited to enterprise owners and leaders who want to understand their numbers, improve their approach and take a more deliberate role in leading their company.
Consultations take place online, making our business coaching available to Australian businessmen and other English-speaking entrepreneurs who are looking for practical guidance.
How Does Our Business Coaching Work?
We keep the process simple. You have a 45-minute session each week via Zoom with your business coach. You bring the issues that are affecting your company, and the session focuses on working through those issues in a practical way.
There are no complicated models or unnecessary jargon. The conversations are customised around what you actually need help with.
You do the work. The coach guides, explains, questions and helps you stay focused.
Your mentoring includes:
One 45-minute Zoom session every week with your business coach
Simple tools and templates to support the sessions
Direct email contact for urgent questions between calls
It is an ongoing process rather than a one-off conversation: we offer practical guidance across business, financial & strategic issues and you have regular time to review what is happening, address problems and determine what needs to happen next.
Who Is Your Ideal Business Coach?
Michael Palmer has worked as a business advisor for over 40 years, helping companies in Australia and internationally navigate financial stress, strategic change and growth.
His approach to mentoring is shaped not only by professional experience but also by lessons learned personally. Michael spent years in school and university without being taught practical lessons about money and says that he did not learn those lessons until he was nearly 40. That experience informs his approach today.
Michael’s focus is helping business owners understand their situation, make better decisions and regain a sense of control over their company and their peace of mind. Straight Talk Mentoring is deliberately free from buzzwords, unnecessary jargon and glossy presentations. The focus of business coaching is on getting to the heart of what is happening and finding a practical way forward.
How Is Michael Different From Other Coaches?
Straight Talk Mentoring is built around straight, practical conversations rather than complicated frameworks or business jargon. The approach is grounded in real company challenges: cash flow, numbers, strategy, structure, marketing, technology, time management and decision-making.
You are not simply handed generic advice and left to work it out alone. The weekly format of working with your business coach provides an opportunity to bring your current challenges to the conversation, work through them and stay accountable to the actions that follow.
This is business coaching and mentoring for owners who are ready to act, not another layer of complexity.
What Are Michael’s Clients Saying?
Choosing a business coach is a personal decision. You want to know that the person you work with understands the challenges involved and can provide guidance that is relevant to your situation. It might be easier to make up your mind if Michael Palmer is a good fit for you after checking the reviews below:
Time to Get Your Business Sorted!
You do not have to keep trying to work everything out on your own. All you need is a good business coach.
If cash flow, business structure, strategy or simply the pressure of running your business is keeping you stuck, let’s have a straightforward conversation.
Fill out the form to book a free 10-minute call with Michael Palmer to see if he is your ideal business coach.
FAQs
How to find a business coach?
Look for a business coach whose experience and approach match your needs. Consider what you actually want help with, whether the coach has relevant business experience and whether their working style suits you. Straight Talk Mentoring offers a free 10-minute call so you can discuss your situation and determine whether there is a good fit.
What does a business coach do?
A business coach helps business owners think through challenges, clarify goals, examine their decisions and identify practical actions. Sessions conducted by Michael Palmer can cover areas including business strategy, cash flow, budgeting, marketing, AI, time management and money mindset.
What is a business coach?
A business coach provides structured guidance and an outside perspective to help company owners work through challenges and make more informed decisions. The role can involve questioning, explaining, challenging assumptions and helping the owner stay focused on agreed actions.
What is business coaching?
Business coaching is a process in which a business owner works with an experienced coach to examine challenges, opportunities, goals and decisions. Rather than simply providing answers, a coach can help the owner understand the situation and determine practical next steps.
How much does a business coach cost?
Straight Talk Mentoring pricing starts at $595 + GST per month, with a special introductory offer of $395 + GST per month. The service includes one 45-minute Zoom session each week, supporting tools and templates, and direct email contact for urgent questions between calls.
Is hiring a business coach worth it?
It depends on your circumstances and what exactly you need from this service. Business coaching may be valuable if you want an experienced outside perspective, greater clarity around your numbers and strategy, or regular support to stay focused on taking action.
How are business coaches different than mentors?
The terms can overlap, and the exact role depends on the individual professional. Generally, coaching focuses on helping you examine challenges, decisions and goals, while mentoring can draw more directly on the mentor’s own experience and lessons. Straight Talk Mentoring combines practical guidance, questioning and business advisory experience to help owners work through real business challenges.
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