Beki Darlin

The average Return on Investment (ROI) for executive coaching varies across studies, typically ranging from 500% to 700%. Notable findings include: MetrixGlobal Study: Reported a 788% ROI (7.88x) for executive coaching, considering factors like productivity and employee retention. Manchester Consulting Group: Found an average ROI of nearly 5.7x the initial investment in executive coaching. International Coach Federation (ICF): Indicated that organizations investing in coaching experienced an average ROI of 7x the cost. These studies highlight the substantial financial returns organizations can achieve through executive coaching, alongside qualitative benefits such as enhanced leadership skills, improved team dynamics, and increased employee engagement. When you combine Executive Coaching with 👉 Peak Performance/Flow State Coaching, 👉 Fractional CMO experience, 👉 Value Acceleration, 👉 Exit Planning, and 👉 Conversational Hypnosis - You get my Growth Acceleration Program, which has ROIs like this 👇 I don't care who your mama is - an average ROI of 427x is a good investment any day. What could you do with that kind of ROI? 🤔

Could be a good opportunity for a fellow Houstonian.

@spann_sbm There are *always* skeletons in the closet. It's but a matter of "if", but "when & where" Especially in those businesses that seem perfect

Buying a business can be smooth or rough, but it never comes without surprises once you close on it

I demand to know who leaked this

@QuoteJung The answer isn't binary. There's a lot of good stuff & a lot of crap. Some was due to the knowledge/ culture available at the time... some was personal bias/ blind spots. Even being wrong is valuable as it prompts others to figure out what's really true.

@QuoteJung Naw. What I go through has nothing to do with them & vice versa. We all have our unique purpose & path... which sometimes doesn't include deeper awakening. There's no reason to resent someone for not experiencing something that's not theirs to experience.

@RobertMSterling F & it's not even close. I don't care who your mama is.

You can only eat food from one region’s favorite gas station chain. Which one are you choosing?

@SMB_Attorney But what about Bill S Preston, Esq. ?

Guys, do not do this. This is having the opposite effect you think it’s having 😂

@HambrechtJason @SMB_Attorney Yeah, you know me Who's down with OPP? Come on, come on, come on Let me show you what it's all about

I've been quiet lately due to being deep in due diligence on a double-acquisition that is the foundation of what will be a revolutionary roll-up in industries where this "just isn't done". The journey to get to this point has been a bingeworthy Netflix limited series in the making. More soon

Women in M&A: The Ultimate Strategic Advantage For Exponential Growth! Join us May 3, 2025, in Houston, TX for The M&A Launchpad Conference, featuring: @BekiDarlin | @KrystalAmos | @ShaunaD_CPA | @CamillaTurner | @MeganNeel 🎟 Get tickets: MALaunchpad.com

For better to come, good must stand aside.

Your M&A funding roadmap: term sheet, underwriting due diligence, commitment letter, contracts, funding and closing. A term sheet is not a commitment letter. A term sheet is an overview of rates; a commitment letter is the bank's commitment to fund the loan if certain requirements are met. And you need to add those requirements to your closing checklist so the deal can be funded. P.s. Review those repayment terms - details matter. Watch our detailed videos on this topic and more in our course, Acquisition Insights: lauradifrancesco.co/acquisitionins… #ETA #CorporateLaw #MandA

Client Testimonial from my Growth Acceleration Program 🔥

I got an email recently that I wrote to myself last year, & it upset me... When I wrote it, I was in a hotel room in Houston with Spawn, an elderly doggo, & twin calico kittens. No clear next steps - just the knowledge that I'd gotten us to Texas, and that was a start. Progress can be subtle in the day-to-day. It's easier to see when you look at the before & after 12 months apart. That's why I write this email to my future self every year - a simple list of where I am right now in every area of my life, followed by where I envision myself in 12 months. Usually, rereading these emails gives me a huge dopamine boost - holy crap, I exceeded my expectations by a LOT! Go me! This year hit different. 24 things on the list -> zero dopamine. It felt like I hadn't moved forward at all. In fact, several entries made me feel like I was worse off than a year ago. The cognitive dissonance was real because 2024 felt HUGE in terms of growth and expansion, both personally & professionally. Sure, I didn't hit the list items - but I did a LOT of great stuff that wasn't on the list. Then it hit me: I was looking through the wrong lens. I wanted 2024 to be a year of transformation. After 40+ years of living in survival mode, I thought I was ready to crush all my goals & build empires. Except you can't sustainably leap from surviving to thriving without making space to process what wasn't safe to express before. 2024 was that necessary transition period for me. It forced me to get painfully clear on the quality of life I'm creating for myself and my kid. It presented opportunities that weren't the right fit to test if I could recognize what's NOT for me. (Stories are coming soon...) It challenged whether what I thought my main business needed to be was really what it needed to be. Spoiler alert - it wasn't. It was like a wildfire that burns away all the excess nonsense that stifles new growth & enriches the soil. Going through the fire hurts like hell, but you emerge stronger. Here's what I learned: 🌿 Growth doesn't always come from expected sources 🌿 It doesn't happen on some predetermined timeline 🌿 The levers you need to pull often seem completely unrelated to your goals You have to create the space for growth to happen - create an environment where it's possible - then keep nurturing it while nature takes its course. I've seen the effectiveness of this in my Growth Acceleration Program clients as well. This is how we achieve such insane ROIs together. I think about where 2023 Beki was when she wrote the email to herself. She didn't have a ton of extra cash - but she did invest in herself & it paid off. If you're at that sticking point - where you can see your next level but can't quite reach it on your own - and you're ready to create real, sustainable growth, then let's talk. I have one spot left in my Growth Acceleration Program at 2024 prices, available until 11:59 pm Central today (Dec 30, 2024). DM me to claim it. ✨

@Mikethelummox The greatest present you can give your kids is presence. You can model good work ethic & still be there when it matters. Spawn knows that I work hard because I want her to have a great life. She also knows I'm never too busy for her. You'll find the right balance. 💚

@RickParmiter They're only good animal style.

Love In-N-Out burgers, but I gotta be honest… In-N-Out fries taste like cardboard. What say you?

Been running operations and businesses for years, but I just had a major realization: Management is largely about managing ENERGY. Metrics matter, but ENERGY is what truly drives a company forward or holds it back... I noticed it during our team meetings. Some people consistently sparked momentum, while others... well, the room felt heavier when they spoke. That's when it clicked. Great management isn't just about KPIs and deliverables - it's about managing energy. Here's a framework I've been using that's transformed how I think about leadership... The core idea: Look at who's adding positive energy vs who's depleting it. Energy shows up in accountability, operational improvements, and individual performance. - Energy producers drive progress through proactive problem-solving, consistent delivery, and lifting team morale. They're your momentum builders. - Energy detractors create friction. Not always intentionally - sometimes they're just misaligned or struggling. Identifying them is key to addressing underlying issues. 👉 Pair energy producers with those who are struggling. Strong energy can be contagious when channeled correctly. But watch the balance - don't burn out your high performers. Think of yourself as an energy conductor. You can: - Enable positive flows - Add friction to negative patterns - Direct momentum - Shape culture through energy alignment You'll also notice different types of energy: - Big picture thinkers - Detail oriented executors - Innovation drivers - Process optimizers The key is matching these energy types to the right responsibilities and creating balanced teams. Yes, this takes time. You need to be in the daily mix, sensing shifts and planning moves. But the ROI is incredible: - Higher performance - Better culture - Increased innovation Stronger execution Want better results? Stop just managing tasks and start managing energy. Watch how your team transforms when you get the energy flows right. Small business owners: look at your team tomorrow through this lens. You'll be amazed at what you notice. What energy patterns do you see?

@vividvoid I fervently believe in the human capacity to be extraordinary by choice. I believe entrepreneurship/business ownership is one of the most potent amplifiers of subconscious belief systems that exists. The rest of the conversation requires more characters than X permits. 🙃

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