Questions & Answers
fresh new focus financial coaching
Why do you have citrus (lemon) as your company logo?
It is true that lemons tend to symbolize something negative in our culture. For instance, one may purchase a “lemon.” However, lemons are biblically symbolic of hope, happiness, and prosperity. Furthermore, the yellow color is symbolic of optimism. And, lemons are also a natural stress reliever which can purify and heal. With coaching from a Fresh New Focus, you get much more than effective money management. You get skills and advice that can change your life. You get the possibility of hope, happiness, and prosperity which is synonymous with the lemon.
Why do you offer Financial Coaching?
I offer coaching with the heart of a teacher. I care for you and your success. I have been managing money and marriage for decades. I have extensive knowledge and experiences to share with you. I did not learn good money management at home. My parents divorced when I was a teenager in large part due to money fights and money problems. My wife and I married early and brought these poor habits and behaviors into our marriage too. We created quite a mess. A good coach helped us to change our life and our money. These are skills that you learn for a lifetime. I love to teach and can help you to experience peace, joy, hope, happiness, and prosperity as well.
When and where can we meet for coaching sessions?
Most clients enjoy meeting on-line (zoom) from the safety and convenience of their own home. I do offer in-person coaching in and around Medina, Ohio. I will travel to you up to a 25-mile radius (please note that a small fee for time and travel may apply). We meet for coaching for one hour scheduled sessions from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, 7:00 to 8:00 pm, or 8:00 to 9:00 pm EST (Monday to Thursday).
If I'm already in debt, how can I afford to pay you?
The skills that you are going to learn through coaching are an investment and will last a lifetime. In fact, if you have children these skills can be multi-generational. During coaching, we are going to create a spending plan and can incorporate the fee for your coaching. Many share that they feel like they actually received a raise when we begin the process and actually put numbers on the planning template. Let’s talk and let me help you to find a way to experience this professional coaching experience.
Are financial coaches and financial planners the same thing?
No. As your Financial Coach, I am going to help you with the skills, habits, behaviors, and decisions affecting your life and your money. We are going to glance at the past while we focus on the future. You are going to learn to effectively manage your money. On the other hand, a Financial Planner is going to help you to invest your money into ETF’s and Mutual Funds for example. You start your journey with a Coach and end the journey with a Planner. We are going to work together, maximize your income, and eventually tap into the expertise of a Financial Planner.
Do you offer discounts?
Yes. Not only do we offer professional coaching at a discount for our military and first responders, but we also offer such discounts for ministry staff and single parents as well. We call this our Recognition Program and I want to sincerely thank you for your service to our country and to our community.
What qualifies you as a "Financial Coach"?
I am not only a trained Financial Coach but have also been managing money and marriage for decades. I have been a Corporate Executive and Leadership Coach since 2003. I have been teaching Finance Classes since 2012. I launched my individual and small business coaching business in 2017. I completed the Financial Coach Master Training Program and am proud to have served hundreds of clients.
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