Jonathan Sherman

Business Coach

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Jonathan brings a rare blend of entrepreneurial grit, financial expertise, and marketing savvy to his role as a business coach. As a founder, investor, and strategist, he’s helped dozens of small and mid-sized businesses scale up — and as your coach, he’s committed to doing the same for you.

Jonathan launched his first company in 1994, growing LabTrader into one of the largest biotech equipment resellers in the country. Since then, he’s founded five private-label brands, built a top-rated digital marketing agency, and delivered results for clients across IT, ecommerce, SaaS, manufacturing, and professional services.

From boosting MQLs by 99.9% for a managed IT firm to helping a DTC services company become #1 in its industry, Jonathan thrives on helping business owners unlock measurable growth. His hands-on experience spans sales, operations, financial analysis, and leadership development — making him a versatile and trusted advisor for owners ready to overcome roadblocks and reach their next level.

He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from Brown University and an MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, a top 10 program. He also authored the book Artificial Awareness: Potential, Challenges and Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, published in 2024.

Clients appreciate Jonathan’s calm, analytical approach — and his ability to turn complex challenges into clear, strategic action. He brings deep empathy for the entrepreneurial journey and believes that strong businesses create strong communities.

Jonathan lives in Brentwood, TN with his wife Paula and their daughter Zoe. He’s an avid chess player, a longtime supporter of dog rescue charities, and a volunteer at local fundraising events. When not coaching or consulting, you’ll find him strength training, cooking without a recipe, or brushing up on his once-fluent Portuguese.

“Our company Justin Dorsey Plumbing has been working with Inspire Results for about 3 months and already our executive team is working better together and more efficiently. Our communication has improved and we’re working on building our company culture. I’m very excited to see where we go next.”

“Coaching helped transition the business from working with my father to being sole owner and has allowed me to hit the ground running.”

“In business and in life, we often don’t know what we don’t know.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Inspire for several years. They have given me a fresh prospective of my business and what’s important to me, my family and my team. They have helped our business grow and also helped us adapt during the periods when business has declined. They have provided direction in consolidating companies, addressing and establishing a new culture, identifying new talent and leading and developing the management team. I’ve also received advice on growing my business by pursuing new markets and better sales techniques.

Thanks to Inspire, my companies are more profitable, leaders are motivated and the future is brighter. I also have a clearer direction of my future and received the guidance provided by a board of directors for larger companies at a fraction of the cost. They have also introduced me to other business owners for advice and council.

I strongly recommend Inspire to small businesses dealing with the many challenges of running a business with limited resources.”

An Indianapolis full-service marketing firm saw remarkable results Within Six Months of attending the Inspire Results Business Coaching Growth Plan Workshop.

Take a look at the Case Study to see how Inspire Results Business Coaching Growth Plan Workshop can help you discover your growth potential.