Dave Labowitz

Business Details

Business Coaching for Entrepreneurs

I am Dave Labowitz, a seasoned business coach dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and leaders start, scale, and lead successful businesses. With over 15 years of experience as a four-time small business executive, I have guided companies through growth phases, including three successful exits. My approach combines hands-on operational expertise with leadership development, focusing on aligning business strategies with personal values. I hold an MBA from a top-tier institution and have studied leadership extensively through Vistage, Insight Seminars, and the University of Santa Monica.

My clients benefit from my direct yet empathetic style, which emphasizes problem-solving, accountability, and fostering intentional company cultures. Testimonials highlight my ability to provide actionable insights, improve decision-making, and deliver measurable results. I offer flexible coaching tailored to individual needs, including a risk-free first session.

Services

START Business Coaching SCALE Business Coaching LEAD Business Coaching Leadership Development Culture Building Financial Strategy Team Management Exit Planning Salary Surveys Vision Alignment

Highlights and features

We offer 15+ years of experience scaling venture-backed startups.
Our coaching combines operational expertise with emotional intelligence.
We provide a risk-free first coaching session with no obligation.
Our clients include CEOs of exited companies and high-growth startups.
We focus on actionable strategies for culture, leadership, and growth.

Associations and certifications

Vistage

What people say

Wealth of expertise Great investment Fresh perspective Actionable strategies Authentic approach

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Services

START Business Coaching

Guidance for entrepreneurs launching new businesses. Focuses on foundational strategies, market positioning, and operational setup. Helps founders avoid common pitfalls through personalized mentorship and actionable plans.

SCALE Business Coaching

Strategies for scaling established businesses beyond $500k revenue. Addresses team management, financial optimization, and data-driven decision-making. Designed to reduce owner workload while accelerating growth.

LEAD Business Coaching

Development of executive leadership skills. Covers team dynamics, difficult conversations, and organizational culture. Combines emotional intelligence with practical HR best practices.

Culture Building

Framework for creating intentional company cultures. Includes core values, operating principles, and team alignment tools. Helps transform abstract mission statements into actionable behaviors.

Financial Strategy

Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and investor relations. Assists with fundraising, cash flow management, and scaling financial systems for growing businesses.

People

Dave Labowitz

Business Coach

Four-time small business executive with 15+ years of experience scaling startups. Holds an MBA from a top school and studied leadership at Vistage and the University of Santa Monica. Specializes in guiding entrepreneurs through growth phases.

Questions

What services do you offer for new entrepreneurs?

I provide START Business Coaching to help launch new ventures, including market validation, business plan development, and operational setup guidance.

How can coaching help scale an existing business?

My SCALE Coaching addresses growth challenges like team management, financial optimization, and strategic decision-making to accelerate revenue growth while reducing owner workload.

Do you work with solopreneurs or only large teams?

I coach pre-entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and leaders of growing teams across various industries and business stages.

What is your coaching style?

I combine direct feedback with empathetic listening, focusing on actionable solutions. Sessions include goal-setting, problem-solving, and accountability frameworks tailored to client needs.

Is there a risk-free trial available?

Yes, I offer a free 30-minute discovery call with no obligation to continue, allowing you to experience the coaching process firsthand.

Reviews (4)

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Liz Profumo

Mar 03, 2021 Report

Finding Dave has been a stroke of very good luck (and a testament to his SEO skills). I run a boutique law firm and do not have a strong business or finance background. Dave has been able to educate me - in a way that is very easy to understand - about basic financial concepts, which financial reports are important and why, how to read them, and how to use them to predict and create revenue and profit. Dave has taught me about the importance of financial modeling, which has allowed me to make business decisions based on numbers and not just on instinct - which is how I had made decisions in the

Shlomit Bard

Dec 08, 2020 Report

Dave is a wonderful coach. He is a great listener who is non-judgmental, and has an innate ability to really home in on the most important issues that need to be addressed first. He has helped me formulate actionable steps to take in my business, and his varied background really gives him an understanding of many areas, including online, consumer, and B2B. In addition he's simply a genuine, down to earth, nice human. Very happy to be working with him!

Michael Gallagher

Jul 09, 2020 Report

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Dave was a pleasure to work with! He had so many great ideas and was very easy to talk to. Genuine, relatable, but also very wise and experienced. After working with him, he even continued to stay in touch and offer advice which is incredible! Definitely recommend!

Lisa Klein

Oct 30, 2019 Report

I have been a Speech Language Pathologist for 20 years, working in a variety of settings. I recently moved into an office in March, hired 3 therapist and a full time office manager. I went from being a therapist to a business owner over night. This was a big change for me, and one i was unsure of how to approach. I started working with Dave, and his guidance, and approach are unparalleled. Prior to meeting Dave i was overwhelmed, had no real plan or goals. I always felt like i was on the go and not getting anything completed. Dave has helped me manage my time, set attainable goals, and has guided