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Grow Your Business Through Personalized Coaching with Chase’s Coaching For Impact Program

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That’s where Chase for Business Coaching For Impact comes into play – a program dedicated to paving the way to help entrepreneurs achieve their business goals. From personalized coaching with a Chase Senior Business Consultant to on-demand education, Coaching For Impact is a resource for any small business owner. “The fact of the matter is that most entrepreneurs don’t have a business background.” says Branden Morris, a Senior Business Consultant at Chase in Houston. “They’ll be making money, they’re seeing clients, and they’re having some success, but then they get to a point where they wonder, how do I take my business to the next level?” By participating in the Coaching for Impact program and working with a Senior Business Consultant like Branden, business owners have the opportunity to be exposed to a robust network of services aimed at building social and financial capital. “The program itself is very dynamic,” says Branden. “We see hundreds of businesses a year and often put business owners in touch with experts who can help scale their business or provide strategic solutions to problems.” Chase will also help business owners find networking events and get the right certifications.

Small businesses and the determined entrepreneurs who run them are a treasured cornerstone of the American economy. But for many small business owners, knowing how to navigate the business world and build the infrastructure they need to succeed can be a challenge.

“Your bank is more than just the building that’s on the corner in your neighborhood,” Branden says, pointing out that the program can help small business owners partner with local chambers of commerce and professional development organizations to XYZ. New to the city of Houston, Prudence Allen joined the Coaching For Impact program hoping to break into the local market with her drug testing company Rapid Labs. Brandon was there to help her make a smooth transition to Houston while preparing Prudence to make bids with larger companies. Branden encouraged her to step into leadership roles in select groups, enhancing her professional influence to help establish connections and drive growth. “She quickly started to get some traction,” Branden said, adding that it was Prudence’s determination to go the extra mile that made all the difference. “When you participate, are committed and make yourself available, that type of visibility goes a long way with building her business.” Now Rapid Labs has successfully entered the Houston marketplace and bid on contracts with larger companies. “It’s all about helping the small business community, and making sure business owners know that they have the infrastructure to help them achieve their business goals.” Applying for Coaching For Impact is simple, and can be done through their website. You don’t need to be a Chase customer to take advantage of the program or view resources which include templates for business plans and cash flow models. “The resources that we offer are helpful even if you’re just thinking of starting a business,” Branden says.

Whatever industry you're in, Houston’s local business landscape is vibrant and rapidly expanding each day. For Branden, it’s an exciting time to be involved, helping entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. “What we like to make sure our clients understand is that Houston has a first class dynamic small business community.” If you're interested in learning more about entrepreneurship and hearing from other small business owners, check out “The Unshakeables,” a podcast from Chase that features relatable stories about the grit and passion it takes to be a successful business owner. To learn more about the Coaching for Impact program visit chase.com/coachingforimpact.