Women’s Business Coaches: Why They Matter—and Who’s Making an Impact
More women than ever are becoming entrepreneurs—and they’re not doing it alone.
The rise of women’s business coaches isn’t a trend. It’s a strategic response to the gaps that traditional business support models have left wide open for decades: outdated advice, lack of flexibility, and frameworks that don’t reflect the real lives of women business owners.
The Numbers Don’t Lie: Women Are Building—Fast
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 42% of all businesses in the U.S. are now women-owned. That’s over 12 million businesses generating more than $1.9 trillion in revenue annually.
Yet, only 2% of women-owned businesses ever hit the $1 million mark (American Express 2022 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report). Why?
The problem isn’t starting the business.
Scaling it strategically and sustainably is.
That’s where women’s business coaches come in.
Why More Women Are Hiring Coaches Now
Running a small business as a woman isn’t just about profit margins—it’s about managing emotional labor, invisible workloads, and the tension between ambition and expectations.
A great coach helps you untangle:
- What’s actually working (and what’s noise)
- Where you’re overdelivering without return
- How to install systems so you don’t have to be “on” all the time
- How to set goals that are ambitious and aligned
Whether you’re a solopreneur, side hustler, or scaling CEO, coaching provides the clarity and momentum that many women were previously denied in traditional business circles.
What Makes Women’s Business Coaching So Effective?
Most of our clients at DeBella DeBall Designs aren’t looking for hype.
They want structure. Real-time guidance. And systems that respect their energy and bandwidth.
That’s why our coaching blends:
- Brand messaging refinement
- Offer strategy
- Visibility systems
- Operational clarity
- And the emotional permission to stop trying to do it all
We’re not here to hand you someone else’s funnel. We’re here to build a business you actually want to run.
Explore Operation Six-Figure to see how we combine strategy + support in a way that works.
5 Women’s Business Coaches Who Are Changing the Game
You know we’re systems people—but we’re not gatekeepers. Here are some women out there doing big work for entrepreneurs:
- Rachel Rodgers – Founder of Hello Seven, championing financial empowerment for women of color and founders aiming for 7 figures.
- Brooke Allison Wandling – Visibility and mindset expert helping women lead with belief and create consistent income.
- Kaitlyn Kessler – Soft power coach focused on boundaries, energy, and quiet leadership for service providers.
- Nicole Walters – Business and life strategist blending tactical business growth with brand and emotional intelligence.
- Lisa Benson (hey 👋)—Veteran, strategist, and founder of DeBella DeBall Designs, helping female service providers scale without burnout using the 9-Line Business Roadmap.
What to Look For in a Women’s Business Coach
Before you choose a coach, ask:
- Do they offer systems AND support—not just surface-level tips?
- Have they worked with your type of business (service provider, DFY, consulting, etc.)?
- Can they help you grow in a way that honors your real life—not just business goals?
- Do they provide a repeatable strategy that scales with you?
You want someone who gets it. Who gets you. And who knows how to move you from scattered to strategic.
Book a Clarity Call to see what that looks like in real time.
Final Word
Women’s business coaches aren’t just changing individual businesses—they’re reshaping the way leadership, success, and sustainability are defined in the entrepreneurial space.
You don’t have to do it alone.
You don’t have to “figure it out” in isolation.
And you don’t have to choose between building a business and building a life.
Explore Coaching with Lisa
Learn about the 9-Line Business Roadmap
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Let’s grow in a way that reflects who you are—and where you’re going.
