Getting started
You have a service idea or trade experience and want a plan for what to offer, who to serve, and how to find your first customers.
BUSINESS COACHING · RELIABLE RENOVATIONS
Good at the work.
Get clearer on
the business.
Practical, one-to-one guidance for people starting or running a renovation, painting, or other local service business.
WHO IT’S FOR
For the owner
doing the work.
This is a fit for people who want to turn business questions into actions they can try, review, and improve.
Working on your own
You’re already taking jobs and want more confidence with estimates, follow-up, scheduling, and understanding job costs.
Leading a small crew
You want clearer responsibilities, better client communication, and repeatable ways to manage inquiries and projects.
WHAT WE WORK ON
Your priorities.
A practical focus.
Select the topics that matter to you in the application. We’ll use them to shape the conversation.
Starting a business
Turn an idea into a practical starting plan: choose your services, identify your customers, and decide what to work on first.
Finding customers
Think through your offer, local marketing, referrals, and follow-up so you can approach potential customers with a clear message.
Pricing jobs & profit
Work through labor, materials, overhead, and project scope. Understand what goes into an estimate and how to review a job’s costs.
Projects & client communication
Plan the work, organize your schedule, explain estimates, and handle customer updates and changes to the agreed scope.
Hiring & managing a crew
Talk through when you need help, how to evaluate experience, assign responsibilities, and set clear expectations on a job.
Growth & business systems
Identify what is slowing you down and build repeatable ways to track inquiries, plan jobs, manage your time, and review progress.
PRACTICAL TOOLS. MORE TIME FOR YOUR BUSINESS.
Tools to help you
save time and money.
Reliable Renovations will connect you with practical tools and resources to help you save time and money. We’ll focus on options that fit your business, your budget, and the way you work—and help you understand where to start.
- Estimates & job costsOrganize your numbers and compare planned costs with actual costs.
- Scheduling & customer follow-upKeep track of jobs, inquiries, and the next person you need to contact.
- Invoices & everyday adminExplore ways to reduce repetitive tasks and keep business information in order.
CHOOSE YOUR SUPPORT
A focused session.
Or a plan to keep going.
Choose the level of support that fits your next step. All sessions are one-to-one, by phone or video. Apply first so we can confirm fit and availability.
ONE PRIORITY
Focused business session
$199 one time
Work through one question or decision that is holding you back.
- One 60-minute phone or video session
- A focused conversation about one priority
- A short written action list
BUILD YOUR PLAN
Business starting plan
$499 total
Turn your service idea into clear priorities and a practical starting plan.
- Three 60-minute sessions over six weeks
- Define your service offer and customers
- Work through pricing and finding customers
- A plan for putting your next steps into practice
KEEP MOVING FORWARD
Ongoing owner coaching
$399 per month
Make time to review progress, work through obstacles, and decide what comes next.
- Two 60-minute sessions each month
- Review your progress and update your action list
- Up to two brief email follow-ups per month between sessions
Every option includes guidance on practical tools that fit the business questions you bring. Not sure which package fits? Choose “Help me choose” in the application. Applying does not book a session or commit you to a package.
HOW COACHING WORKS
Bring your questions.
Leave with next steps.
Each conversation centers on the decisions in your business. You bring the context; together, we work through the options and the next actions.
- 01
Tell us where you are
Complete the application with your business stage, priorities, timing, and goals. Choose a focused question, a starting plan, or ongoing guidance.
- 02
Agree on the right support
Reliable Renovations reviews your answers and confirms the package, priorities, and available session times with you. Sessions take place by phone or video, with the details agreed before you book.
- 03
Work through real decisions
Bring an estimate, a customer challenge, a schedule, or another example. Focus the session on your priorities and identify actions you can put into practice.
- 04
Put the plan to work
Try the agreed steps in your business. If you choose further sessions, use them to review progress, address obstacles, and decide what comes next.
Your application is the first step.
Choose a package above, or ask us to help you choose. Submitting an application does not book a session or commit you to a package. We’ll confirm fit and availability with you before booking.
Complete the coaching applicationCOMMON QUESTIONS
Before you apply.
Do I need to have an established business?
No. The application includes people exploring an idea, preparing to launch, working independently, or running a crew. Tell us your stage so the guidance can start in the right place.
Can I focus on one problem?
Yes. Choose “One specific question or project” and describe the decision you want help with. We’ll discuss what can reasonably be covered before booking.
What should I bring to a session?
Bring your main question and a real example: an estimate, your job schedule, a lead follow-up process, or your service list. Remove customer names and private information from any examples you share.
How much does coaching cost?
A focused 60-minute session is $199. The business starting plan is $499 for three 60-minute sessions over six weeks. Ongoing owner coaching is $399 per month for two 60-minute sessions and up to two brief email follow-ups per month. Compare what each package includes.
Will you help me find tools for my business?
Yes. We’ll connect you with practical tools and resources to help you save time and money, based on the priorities you bring. That could mean organizing estimates, tracking job costs, scheduling work, following up with customers, or simplifying invoicing. We’ll consider your budget and how comfortable you are with the tools.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Build a business
with a clearer plan.
Tell Reliable Renovations about your business, your priorities, and the support you’re looking for. Choose a package or ask us to help you choose. We’ll review your goals and confirm fit and availability before you book.
412-650-0052