You Do Not Need Every Answer Before Asking for Help

John Johnson pictured in the Futurist client archive. Photo: Futurist client archive.

Try writing down the decisions you are carrying for your gym. Separate the ones you are comfortable making from the ones you keep postponing, revisiting, or researching late at night. That second list is a reasonable place to start a consulting conversation.

John Johnson recalled an initially unexpected partnership while developing Crimper’s Climbing Gym. His testimonial in Futurist’s client archive recognizes Timy and Ernest’s support:

“I had not considered working with a consultant until I met Timy and Ernest of Futurist. They both went beyond the extra mile to help me create something truly special.”

John Johnson, Crimper’s Climbing Gym. Owner/GM at the time of the testimonial.

We do not think an owner needs a fully formed assignment before asking for another perspective. Start with the decision, the information you have, and what remains unclear.

Then define the work together. What question needs an answer? What would a useful deliverable look like? Which responsibilities stay with you, and where would additional support help?

Keep the engagement connected to something you need to accomplish. The point is not to hand over ownership of the business.

Bring the question that keeps coming back. Let’s work out what kind of support would be useful.