Maurice Chism
Business strategist and consultant for entrepreneurs and business owners
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Credentials | Certified Master Entrepreneurship Coach; Certified Master Life Purpose Coach; Certified Entrepreneur Coach |
Maurice Chism is a business strategist and consultant who works with entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals. He helps them close the gap between an idea and the decisions needed to act on it. He is an author and hosts the That Will Nevr Work Podcast. He uses a three-step process called Where, Why, Next. His current focus is business consulting, and he is not selling coaching services right now.
What Maurice helps with
Maurice helps people who have a business idea or direction but stall on the decisions that move it forward. He focuses on honest assessment, clear priorities and practical next steps.
- Choosing a direction for a business
- Comparing competing business ideas
- Turning an idea into a plan
- Making clearer business decisions
- Setting measurable goals you can act on this week
- Following through on plans
- Defining purpose so business and choices line up
Who Maurice works with
Maurice works with entrepreneurs and business owners who are choosing a direction or weighing competing ideas. He also works with professionals who want to make better decisions and turn potential into measurable progress.
How Maurice works
Maurice uses a process called Where, Why, Next. First, assess where the business stands, including strengths, constraints and priorities. Second, clarify why the direction matters. Third, identify practical actions. Clients leave with a written next step to act on that week. His Well Why Not Workbook supports this work. The WYN Inner Circle is a group where people apply the method together and keep each other moving.
Background and qualifications
Maurice D. Chism, Sr. is a business consultant, strategist and facilitator. He is an author and the host of the award-winning That Will Nevr Work Podcast. He holds Certified Master Entrepreneurship Coach and Certified Master Life Purpose Coach credentials. His current service focus is business consulting, and he is not currently selling coaching services.
Maurice Chism pricing
Programs and services
- Business consulting
- Well Why Not Workbook
- WYN Inner Circle
- Free discovery call
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The CoachVouch take
Maurice built his work around the Where, Why, Next method and a written workbook that ends with a next step you can act on within a week.
Best for entrepreneurs and business owners who are stuck on a business decision and want a clear next step.
Common questions
How much does Maurice Chism charge?
Coaching with Maurice runs $80 to $175 an hour. Message Maurice from this page for an exact quote.
What does Maurice Chism help with?
Maurice Chism helps with choosing a direction for a business, comparing competing business ideas, turning an idea into a plan and making clearer business decisions.
Is Maurice Chism certified?
Maurice Chism lists: Certified Master Entrepreneurship Coach; Certified Master Life Purpose Coach; Certified Entrepreneur Coach.
Is Maurice Chism currently selling coaching services?
No. His current service focus is business consulting, and he is not currently selling coaching services.
What is the Where, Why, Next method?
It is Maurice's three-step process. Clients assess where the business stands, clarify why the direction matters, and identify practical actions.
How do I contact Maurice Chism?
Send Maurice a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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