Cindy Flanders
Career coach · Kensington, MD · in person and virtual
Credentials they list: ICF ACC, DISC
"The Profitable Idea provides small business coaching and a workshop helping new and small business owners achieve sustainable profits" (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Profitable Idea Workshop new and small business owners |
forecasting sales and expenses · building a business forecast · instructional videos · takeaway documents · access to proprietary financial model | on request |
| The Profitable Idea Online Course startup and small business owners |
nine modules · instructional videos · takeaway documents · access to proprietary financial model · self-paced | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 8 years coaching; the median for career coaches in our directory is 14.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Build a forecast for sales and expenses · Use proprietary financial model · Evaluate profitability of business idea · Make informed decisions about business model
- Before coaching
- Vice President of Product Management and Product Development, Telecommunications (Sprint); Commercial Banking Executive, Banking (Bank of America) (34 years); Founder and CEO, Marketing Consulting and Staffing
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career direction | Weeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role. | You already have two or three target roles. | You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment. |
| Leadership | Peer groups, feedback from your manager, reading. | You have a mentor who has done the job. | A first management role or a bigger team, often paid for by the employer. |
Times are our estimates. Try Callings.
Questions to ask before hiring
- What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
- Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
What they publish
- Prices: not found on their website
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: not found on their website
- Refund or cancellation terms: yes
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