Matthew Fairshter

About Matthew Fairshter

As businesses seek to thrive and adapt, the demand for coaching is surging, with 43% of individuals seeking coaching aiming to enhance individual or team performance, 39% to improve communication skills, and 38% to increase productivity. The rising number of online searches for business coaches and life coaches (1.5 million per month) is an indicator of growing need and driven demand. Business owners and management now look at Coaching as an essential service because they increasingly recognize the need for coaching at all levels and are seeking to utilize experienced and competent professional coaches. In general, a business coach will help an executive or owner focus on the here and now, where their business is in reality. Further, the business coach helps owners and executives establish goals on where they want the business to be and how to bridge that gap. It\'s about asking the right questions that empower understanding. Only then can focused advice and answers be figured out. We are looking to achieve specific deliverables for you to take away.Data shows that 68% of entrepreneurs who hired a business coach were able to make back their investment, with the median ROI of 7x the investment! A big part of this is that business coaching introduces a level of accountability that’s crucial for maintaining momentum. The pressure to handle everything—from strategic planning and decision-making to scaling, marketing, and managing finances—can be daunting. Add to that the challenge of staying adaptable in a constantly changing market, and it’s no wonder that many entrepreneurs feel stretched too thin.Matthew’s focus is on helping business owners develop their skills, achieve their goals, and grow their business. He can help with a variety of areas, including strategy, leadership, and accountability.

Experience

1. Business and Executive Coach

   Vica Coaching

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Vica Coaching is a Thought Leadership business focused coaching organization devoted to helping businesses and business leaders. Business owners and management have become very aware that they must spend substantial time working ON their business and not just IN their business. Coaches play a pivotal role in the success and growth of organizations in today\'s competitive landscape. Owners and management are looking for focused help, especially for small and medium businesses. At Vica Coaching, “We’ll help you get there.”Matthew’s focus is on helping business owners develop their skills, achieve their goals, and grow their business. He can help with a variety of areas, including strategy, leadership, and accountability. Personalized guidance, accountability, skill development, an objective perspective, confidence building, and strategic planning collectively make Vica Coaching an essential resource for entrepreneurs striving to achieve their business goals.Matthew is a professional who helps business owners and leaders develop strategic plans, identify and address challenges, and achieve business goals by leveraging his expertise, experience and network.Vica Coaching can help focus on such challenges as:Business Plan Formation, Validation and ExecutionSupply Chain, Vendor, and Supplier strategic development and managementHuman Resources-Team Building, Management, Hiring, Training and RetentionIT-security, email, websites, lead generation, CRMCustomer Service-Organized and PlannedOrganizational DevelopmentBusiness Processes-Management ChallengesFinancial Operations-Accounting, Payment Systems, Banking, Budgeting, revenue, DebtTax strategy-Use of Pre-Tax monies, Capital Expense Write-offsContract Management-Development and ExecutionHiring Outside Professionals (Lawyers, Accountants, Bankers, IT)-Managing themRisk Management-Insurance, safety programsMarketing Plans-Formation and ExecutionSuccession P••••••••@gmail.com

Education

• University of San Diego School of Law

  Juris Doctorate, Corporate and Business Law

• UC San Diego

  Bachelor of Arts, Poitical Science; Minor in Diplomatic History

Skills

• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Venture Capital
• Corporate Development
• Strategy
• Private Equity
• Risk Management
• International Business
• Investments
• Management Consulting
• Business Model Development
• Management
• Risk Assessment
• M&a Experience
• Organizational Development
• Due Diligence
• Foreign Trade Zone
• International Business Experience
• Business Planning
• Acquisition Integration
• Restructuring
• Strategic Planning
• Finance
• Business Model Innovation
• Business Strategy
• Turn Around Management