James Mayo
Small business coach in northern California
| Hourly rate range | $160 to $290 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Based in | Lodi, California, United States |
| Credentials | CTA Certified Coach |
| Practice | Coaching California |
James Mayo is a small business coach in northern California. He helps small business owners grow their companies, with a focus on marketing and operations. He runs Coaching California, the organization he started. Before coaching, he owned a tutorial center for 12 years, so he knows what it takes to start and keep a business going. He coaches instead of consulting, and helps clients find their own strengths.
What James helps with
James works with small business owners on growing their businesses. He focuses on marketing and day to day operations.
- Growing a small business
- Marketing a small business
- Running business operations
- Starting a new business
- Sustaining a business over time
- Finding and using personal strengths as an owner
Who James works with
James works with small business owners in northern California. His clients are people who are starting or running a business and want to grow it. He treats each client's own experience as a strength to build on.
Background and qualifications
James is a CTA Certified Coach. Before he became a coach, he owned a tutorial center for 12 years. That gave him firsthand experience with starting and sustaining a small business. He later started Coaching California to help small businesses grow. He is based in Lodi, California.
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The CoachVouch take
A former owner of a tutorial center for 12 years, he coaches small business owners instead of consulting for them.
Best for small business owners in northern California who want to grow by building on their own strengths.
Common questions
How much does James Mayo charge?
Coaching with James runs $160 to $290 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does James Mayo help with?
James Mayo helps with growing a small business, marketing a small business, running business operations and starting a new business.
Is James Mayo certified?
James Mayo lists: CTA Certified Coach.
Does James Mayo consult or coach?
James coaches and does not consult. He helps clients find their own strengths and experience instead of handing them answers.
How do I contact James Mayo?
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