A lot of successful business owners use a coach as an advisor or sounding board.  I've been using Dave Gaynor from FR Development for several years now.  Dave runs a group called 'Power of 10', which I find extremely valuable.
The concept is simple - 10 business owners working together for a year.  Dave facilitates monthly sessions where we brainstorm business ideas and develop strategies for growth.
Some of the things we've covered so far are: Read more