“Should I hire a coach inside or outside my industry?”With so many coaches available, this question comes up a lot. Industry-specific coaches can help you nail down the systems and processes of your business while outside coaches can help you develop the business concepts and mindset that engineer growth.As owner of an interior designing business, Amanda Arcone felt she needed support and perspective from a professional who wasn’t in the industry. So she called me and got to experience first-hand how an outside coach can provide clarity and flexibility to really grow a business in a way that feels right personally.In this episode of the She Thinks Big podcast, you’ll learn why hiring a coach outside your industry might be the smartest move you make. As Amanda and I discuss her journey, we’ll dive into the tricky parts of running a business that industry-specific coaches don’t focus on and talk about why your mindset is just as important as the business systems you use.5:18 - Amanda’s introduction and how parts of her professional background translated into her business9:16 - Why Amanda transitioned from commercial banking to an interior design business10:51 - How location and her own personality informed Amanda’s niche and approach to doing business14:08 - Why Amanda sought coaching outside of the interior design industry and a crucial difference between industry-specific versus outside coaches20:33 - Experimenting with pricing and what feels good and how your money mindset impacts your confidence with clients27:26 - Tangible changes in Amanda’s business that have contributed to growing her bottom line32:10 - What Amanda wants to be doing three years from now (and one thing she hated about her corporate career)35:25 - The importance of really getting in touch with yourself as a business owner, understanding your financials, and having a planConnect with Amanda ArconeAmanda Arcone is the owner of New England Home & Interiors. She fosters deep connections with first and second homeowners in northern New Hampshire to help them create beautiful, meaningful spaces that reflect their needs and emotions. As a certified interior designer through Designer Society of America, she’s also a certified Color Expert and Residential Designer and an NH Home Builders Association member. Prior to building her thriving interior design business, Amanda had a 30-year corporate career in commercial banking working with various industries.New England Home & Interiors | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | LinkedIn Mentioned Why You Should Hire a Coach Outside of Your Industry with Amanda ArconeDesigner Society of AmericaGet the She Thinks Big bookAndrea’s LinksSubscribe to Andrea’s newsletterUntangle your time, reset your role, and build systems that don't depend on your every move. No more white-knuckling your way through success because you're not just scaling your business, you're scaling yourself.Get the clarity and capacity to lead differently and ascend to your next level. Learn how and join us at andrealiebross.com/ascension.

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