How to choose the right business growth consultant
You know you need help growing the business. But the market is full of coaches, mentors and consultants who all promise results.
Some give you strategy. Some give you slides. A few will roll up their sleeves and help you actually get things done.
Here’s how to spot the difference and choose the kind of support your business actually needs.
Look for substance, not hype
A lot of growth consultants can talk the talk. But what happens when things get messy?
Look for someone who understands operations as well as strategy. Someone who has worked with real businesses, not just theory. Flashy websites and frameworks mean nothing if they can’t adapt to your reality.
Ask how they deliver results
A good consultant doesn’t just give you advice and walk away.
They help you implement. They challenge your thinking. They make things clearer and move the work forward. Ask what their process looks like, how they work with teams and what actually changes when they come in.
Make sure they understand your stage
Growing a founder-led business is not the same as scaling a corporate or a startup with funding.
You need someone who gets the pressures of a small team, the gaps in structure and the reality of leading while doing. Find someone who has done it at your stage, not just talked about it.
Watch how they listen
The best consultants don’t show up with all the answers. They ask better questions.
If they’re not listening properly from the start, they won’t spot the real problems. You want someone who gets under the surface quickly and speaks plainly about what needs to change.
Ask for real examples
What kind of businesses have they worked with? What changed as a result?
Don’t get lost in the buzzwords. Ask for specific examples. How they helped a team improve delivery. How they supported a founder stepping out of the weeds. How they fixed broken systems.
Final thought!
The right growth consultant will make things feel clearer, lighter and more structured. They’ll help you get out of the weeds, build momentum and lead with confidence.
At Inpurpose, that’s exactly what we do. If you want practical support, not just advice, we should talk.