Meet The Denver Business Coaching Team
Coaching For Business Owners, From Business Owners
WHY WORK WITH DENVER BUSINESS COACH
We’re Not Just Business Advisors. We’re Entrepreneurs, Too.
At Denver Business Coach, we get it.
Our top-rated team of executive coaches and leadership advisors have all run businesses from start-up to exit, so we don’t just understand the issues that you’re facing right now, we’ve worked through them ourselves.
Since 2011, we’ve coached hundreds of business owners just like you, helping them build valuable businesses that deliver time, freedom, and financial success.
We’re committed to helping you reach your goals and build a stronger, self-sustaining business.
The process is simple:
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Act Strategically
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Provide Support
Consider us your not-so-silent partner. We’ll hold you accountable to completing the work that will lead you to your goals.
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Build Value
When you work with a Denver Business Coach, you’ll get:
Clarity in direction and decision-making
Improved leadership effectiveness
Scalable systems and delegation
Work-life balance for long-term sustainability
Meet the Team Behind Denver’s Most Trusted Business Coaching Company
We’re not just coaches—we’re business owners, strategists, and growth partners committed to helping you scale smarter.
Walt Boylan 
Business Coach | Business Strategist
- Executive coaching
- Founded multiple businesses
- 40+ years of experience with small businesses
Drawing on his diverse experience in multiple industries including software, construction, and manufacturing, sales, engineering, and executive management, Walt works with owners to help them address the important issues that often take a back seat to the everyday challenges that leaders face in operating a small business.
He will actively listen to your priorities then help you craft a plan to address each area of concern. Outside of business, he spends his time with his family, cycling, playing softball, and volunteers as a Board member for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Cindy Carrillo, MSW
Leadership & Executive Coach
- 45+ years business experience
- Expertise in organizational development
- B2B specialty
With experience in private enterprise, retail, non-profit, and government sector work, Cindy can help you develop your leadership and management skills, build strong fiscal management and fine-tune your organizational development. She excels at business coaching, mentoring, meeting facilitation and public speaking.
Prior to coaching, Cindy was the founder and CEO of Work Options Group for 23 years, then sold to a major competitor. She now lives on a 35-acre ranch in beautiful Ridgway, CO, bringing all of her business, leadership, mentoring, and ranching work ethic to each coaching session.
Jeff DeGarmo
Business Coach | Acquisitions Specialist
- Leadership advisor
- Franchise consultant and business broker
- Specialty in health/fitness and marketing/advertising
Utilizing 28+ years of leadership, military service, entrepreneurship, consulting, and coaching experience, Jeff provides management and executive-level coaching services to start-ups, small businesses, and entrepreneurs. Whether you’re starting a business, ready to scale, or looking to optimize, he’ll help you analyze business problems, research viable options, and develop creative solutions.
Jeff also has extensive experience with franchising, helping you to create efficient processes and systems to build additional value for their business or scaling by franchising their concepts. He is also passionate about health, wellness, fitness, and nutrition to support a balanced life.
Sharon Moskowitz, MS. Ed.
Value Growth Advisor
- Team leadership coach
- 20 years in human performance
- “People-first” philosophy
Sharon draws from a diverse, high-performance leadership coach and strategist background. Nationally recognized for her expertise in health and lifestyle topics, Sharon is dedicated to working hand-in-hand with you to identify problems and find collaborative solutions. Her expertise includes mentoring, coaching, guiding sustainable change, and facilitating thought leadership discussions.
Personally, Sharon is solar-powered and active. She believes your work can only match the commensurate quality of your rest, overtime. She has purposefully built a life that allows her to call many places home: traveling, hiking, and splitting her time between Europe, North Carolina, and Colorado.
Certifications
Trisha Mitchner
Business Coach | Performance Coach
- Certified High Performance Coach
- Group Coaching
- C-suite and Executive Coaching
Trisha’s passion for business started in 2013 when she co-founded a series of licensed, community-driven fitness studios in NJ. Since selling the business, she’s been a passionate coach and business consultant in a number of industries, providing business development and executive-level coaching services to small businesses, start-ups, and professionals ready to shift gears.
Trisha’s coaching style is rich with a unique background in performance, neuro-linguistics, process improvement, and strategic planning. Outside of business, she enjoys being active outdoors, hiking, biking, and playing any game that involves aim. She’s a huge dog- and bird-nerd and will forever bleed maize and blue. She resides in Michigan.
Certifications
Ed Sadler
Business Coach | Performance Coach
- Business Valuation
- Small Business Advisor
- Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional
Ed enjoyed a 34-year international banking career living and working in a variety of cities and countries across Asia, the U.S., Middle East, and Europe. In 2021, he established a Sunbelt Business Brokers franchise in Denver to guide and assist owners in selling their small and medium sized businesses to the right buyers.
As a DBC Coach, Ed sees an outstanding opportunity to work with owners of small and medium- sized businesses who, over the next 1-3 years, want to grow and prepare their business for an eventual sale at a much higher valuation than exists today. Ed has been married to Susan for 29 years and they have 26-year-old twin boys. Ed enjoys the outdoor Colorado lifestyle it offers; he skis, hikes, and participates in various ultra and endurance events.
Certifications
Annie Groth
Business Coach | Executive Coach
- Executive, Business, and Individual Coaching
- Certified Professional Coach
- Small business advisor
Annie is a dedicated Certified Professional Coach, Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner, and Speaker committed to empowering individuals and organizations. With expertise in business and human behavior, she navigates personal and professional challenges, fostering growth and transformation. Annie’s empathetic coaching style creates a safe space for self-discovery, goal-setting, and actionable plans.
As an ELI-MP, Annie utilizes the Energy Leadership Index assessment to guide clients in understanding their energy patterns, enabling conscious choice for fulfilling lives. With a diverse clientele, Annie stays at the forefront of coaching techniques, embodying mentorship, motivation, and advocacy for professional and personal growth. Beyond coaching, she champions mental health awareness and volunteers for local community initiatives. Annie is a guiding light for those on a transformative journey toward purpose and vitality.
Certifications
Lisa Bard
Value Growth Advisor
- Strategic business planning
- Small business advisor
- Specialist in women-owned businesses
Lisa has been in the marketing and publishing industry for the agriculture sector for 30+ years as an independent business owner, running a marketing agency, and publishing 5 industry publications. She is well versed in supporting women-owned small business, construction, outdoor recreation, and trade industries.
Lisa excels in strategic planning for business owners, including addressing operations, training, marketing, and financial planning and management. She enjoys helping business owners set and achieve goals and overcome challenges that are holding them back from financial success, freedom and growth.
Michael Blandford
Value Growth Advisor
- Engineering & product development
- R&D leadership
- Operations & commercialization
Michael brings over 25 years of experience in product and brand development and more than 15 years leading complex R&D projects across industries including energy, beverages, resource reclamation, and AI SaaS. His background spans engineering, operations, and commercialization, giving him a well-rounded perspective on building and scaling businesses from concept through operational maturity.
Michael has deep expertise in resource development, particularly in water and energy systems, where he has engineered solutions for some of the most challenging environments. His work has evolved into developing scalable, resilient systems that solve real-world infrastructure and sustainability challenges. As a Principal at Spacecamp Ventures, he continues to lead initiatives that integrate technology, strategy, and execution to drive both environmental and financial outcomes.
Robert Lock, CEPA
Fractional Sales Leader & Sales Coach
After 25+ years leading sales organizations across industries, Robert Lock founded Buffalo Mountain with one clear mission — to bring the same caliber of sales leadership that Fortune 500 companies take for granted to the privately-held and family-owned businesses
that need it most. The companies that can’t find it. The companies that don’t know it exists. The companies that are stuck, stalled, or leaving revenue on the table every single day because no one has ever built them a real sales operation.
As your Fractional CSO or Fractional VP of Sales, Robert brings the full weight of his experience, proven frameworks, and executive-level leadership to your business — for a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire. You get the expertise without the overhead. The strategy without the guesswork. The leadership without the long-term commitment before you’re ready.
Steven Kohnke
Partner | CEO
- Multiple coaching certifications
- Business strategist
- Data-driven approach
A Chicago native and Buffalos Alum, Steven’s ultimate goal is to set you up for success by working with you to familiarize you with the right processes and systems you need to achieve success in your business for years to come. He believes the world is a better place when small businesses succeed – we’re changing the world, one small business at a time.
As a critical partner at Denver Business Coach, he specializes in developing valuable, transferable assets for business owners. Whether your needs are in sales and marketing, operations, analysis, leadership development, or change and implementation management, Steven will work to help you and your organization achieve the full potential of your success.
Certifications
Simon Zryd
Partner | Value Builder
- Leadership advisor
- Multiple coaching certifications
- Small business advisor
Simon founded Denver Business Coach in 2011. Since then, he has personally worked with hundreds of business owners and helped them build better, more profitable, and more enjoyable businesses. Simon understands that every owner is different and needs a different approach as it relates to strategy, accountability, clarity, and support in execution.
Simon is able to meet each person where they are at and help them gain traction with achieving their goals very quickly. Simon is a father and people person at heart. He loves the outdoor life – camping, hiking, paddle boarding, skiing, snowboarding.
Certifications
About Denver Business Coach
Q: Who are the business coaches at Denver Business Coach?
We’re a team of seasoned entrepreneurs, strategists, and certified coaches who specialize in helping small businesses grow sustainably.
Q: What experience do your coaches have?
Our coaches bring 100+ years of combined business ownership, leadership, and consulting experience across industries like SaaS, retail, and professional services.
Q: Why should I trust Denver Business Coach?
Our clients consistently report increased clarity, stronger teams, and measurable growth. We don’t give advice—we guide real change.
Q: Are your business coaching services available remotely?
Yes! We coach businesses and executives nationwide via virtual coaching sessions.
Q: What types of businesses do you work with?
We work primarily with service-based small businesses, growth-stage companies, and executive teams ready to scale intentionally.
Here For You
We use our 100+ combined years of business experience and extensive training to help you reach your goals.