Lancaster Business Coach: Build a Life, Not Just a Business

Being a business owner isn’t easy. It can feel like you are climbing a mountain. If you started your business for the purpose of flexibility and freedom, but instead are feeling trapped, you came to the right place. We want to help you break free, move forward, and achieve every one of your business goals.

THE BUSINESS BREAKTHROUGH BLUEPRINT

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WHY

DO COACHES MAKE THE DIFFERENCE?

You’re in the trenches of your business and life. Day after day you trudge along. You’re a slave to what people need of you, not who you are. Where has your inspiration gone? How much longer can you continue on this path?

IT’S ABOUT FREEDOM

You started a business to be free. Your work should produce freedom, time and money. Higher Impact is a Lancaster, PA business and life coaching company focused on helping entrepreneurs and leaders to reach their full potential. This is your life you are building. Why not make it a life worth remembering?

IT’S ABOUT BEHAVIORS

True success is not defined by someone falling into a lucky streak, but from the small behaviors that they repeat consistently over time. The greatest people of all time had a strong “WHY” behind them, a hefty dose of failing forward and small behaviors that they knew would lead to success.

IT’S ABOUT LEGACY

Your legacy is the only thing that can stand long after you’re gone. Money fades, Power Fades, but how people remember you by the impact you had in their lives can stand for eternity. If you don’t know your life legacy statement then it’s about time you defined it with purpose and clarity.

RESULTS OF COACHING

IT IS ABOUT LIFE PURPOSE

Your greatest shortcomings no longer need to weigh you down and hold you back. You truly can overcome any obstacle if you have the right people and systems around you. Everyone on the planet needs a coach, because we all have tunnel vision. We all get stuck. The question is, have you given up trying to build a self managing company or defining your life legacy? If you are ready for an outside perspective then it is the right time to hire a coach.

VISION

Gaining clarity on where you want to be, why it’s important and how you’re going to get there.

ACCOUNTABILITY

To get the things done that you need to. Stop procrastinating when working on your business and your life so that you can become a greater leader.

FREEDOM

>Disconnecting from work to live your life in freedom. Do you have to respond to business emails and phone calls on vacation because you cannot trust anyone else with pressing decisions?

TIME

Time is not replaceable. Do you feel like you spend too much time managing your business instead of leading your business? We help you gain back as much as 40% of your time.

TOOLS

THAT BRING CLARITY AND PURPOSE

Developed with meticulous care and precision from business leaders and entrepreneurs all over the world. These tools have been developed and honed with specificity and tested over time to challenge us as individual leaders but also to provide clarity of the specific steps of how to move to the next level. The categories of tools are: Foundational Business Principles and Systems, Inspirational, Leadership Development, Time Management, Spirituality, Vision Casting and Corporate Structure.

"In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision."

- Dalai Lama

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Building a plan, clarifying your vision, having clear actionable steps

"Vitality shows in not only the ability to persist but the ability to start over."

- F. Scott Fitzgerald

BUSINESS OPERATING SYSTEM

Working on your business, not in your business

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."

- John Quincy Adams

COACHING CULTURE

Leading through your actions, raising up other true leaders

"Lost time is never found again."

- Benjamin Franklin

DELEGATION PLAN

Getting everything done that you need to, feeling released to NOT work

Karl N. Diffenderfer

COACH OF COACHES AND EXECUTIVE BUSINESS COACH

Mission
Karl Diffenderfer is a Certified Master Business Coach. Karl’s life mission is to bring church to the workplace so that people can experience Christ’s love.

History
From the ground up, Karl built an award-winning marketing firm that generated over $100 million for its customers. At age 32, he decided to sell the company to transition into coaching. Since then, he has spent 15+ years coaching business owners and leaders.

Core Focus
Karl’s core focus is mentoring Kingdom-minded business owners, eliminating issues that leave many owners feeling trapped and alone. Karl creates sustainable 2x growth through his business operating system that creates control and massive growth in a business.

Future Vision
Karl has taken on a new focus of coaching coaches. He is growing a team of 127 coaches with two key goals:

Coaches who teach business owners how to live out their Kingdom calling while building a high-performing successful business
Teaching his coaches how to build their own successful 6-digit coaching practice.

Duplicatable Process
Karl’s duplicatable business operating system, curriculum, and profit acceleration software gives Kingdom coaches the ability to make 6-digits in less than 10 hours a week. Karl’s heart is to create coaching revenue streams for missionaries, pastors, business owners, and people who have a vision for God’s Kingdom.

Global Impact
As a serial entrepreneur with many business ventures, Karl founded a company that provides jobs to the faith community in the Philippines. His company is called Virtual Assistants Company and currently employs 5 people in the Philippines.

Personal
On a personal level, Karl’s walk with his Heavenly Father is his top priority. Karl’s life mission is to bring church to the workplace so that people can experience Christ’s love. You will often find him offering to pray for people in public spaces. Karl’s pride and joy in life is his lovely wife, Jillian, his four amazing children, and his grandson. He is an avid classical pianist and worship leader.

What Clients Say

4.9 stars on Google

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★★★★★

Meeting Karl and having him coach my husband and I has been such a blessing. Our marriage and personal life has grown immensely!

— Husband & wife, coaching clients

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★★★★★

I’ve been working with Karl for over 3 years and it was one of the best decisions I could have made for my business.

— Business owner, client of 3+ years

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★★★★★

He helped me see that I was taking responsibility for things that I didn’t need to! He then helped me gather the courage to … start a business of my own.

— Founder, custom automation machinery company

Read our Google reviews

Client Results

Trades company

Multi-million-dollar, owner-led

Revenue passed the entire prior year with two months still to go, on pace to grow from about $7.1M to $8.3–8.5M, roughly 17–20% in a year. The company built a cash reserve of more than $1M and used AI to take most office administration off the team’s plate, so the owner leads the business instead of running its daily operations. The next goal: $10M.

Hardscaping and landscaping company

Fast-growing, owner-operated

After growing from about $130K to about $600K in revenue in a single year, the owner brought in coaching to make sure profit kept pace with growth. In the first months he corrected underpriced labor (billed near $36/hour against a $45–75 market rate), put a disciplined profit-allocation system in place, and built about $160K in booked work heading into winter. He’s now automating estimates and bookkeeping before taking on a $60–80K hire.

Where We Coach in Lancaster County

Our offices are in Lancaster and Elizabethtown. We meet with business owners in person across Lancaster County, and coach by video when travel doesn’t fit the week.

Lancaster City and nearby: Lancaster, Lititz, Manheim Township, Millersville, and Willow Street
Northern and western Lancaster County: Ephrata, Manheim, Mount Joy, Elizabethtown, and Columbia
Eastern Lancaster County: New Holland, Leola, Strasburg, and Gap

Leaders outside the county work with us through Higher Impact, our statewide and national practice.

Questions Lancaster Business Owners Ask

How do I choose the best business coach in Lancaster, PA?

Look for a coach who has built and led a business, has a track record you can verify, and will hold you accountable. Karl Diffenderfer, Certified Master Business Coach, built and sold his own business and has led 10,000+ documented coaching sessions over 15+ years. Higher Impact holds a 4.9-star rating on Google.

Do you meet in person in Lancaster County?

Yes. We have offices in Lancaster and Elizabethtown and meet with clients across Lancaster County. Many clients mix in-person and video sessions.

What does business coaching in Lancaster cost?

Coaching engagements are $2,500 and up per month, and Platinum engagements are $5,000 and up per month, on a 12-month commitment. See the full breakdown →

What kinds of Lancaster businesses do you coach?

Owner-led companies, family businesses, trades and service companies, and leadership teams, from new startups to companies with over a thousand employees. The common thread is a leader serious about growth.

Do you coach family businesses through succession?

Yes. Family businesses, succession, and preparing the next generation are a core part of our work in Lancaster County.

How do I get started?

Schedule a complimentary 20-minute conversation. We will talk about what you are leading through and whether we are the right fit. Schedule now →

ENTREPRENEURIAL TIME SYSTEM

MASTER COURSE

If you reach the end of your work day and wonder what you got done, this tool is for you. The Harmony Time System is designed specifically for entrepreneurs to regain control over their most valuable asset: their time.

BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

REVIEW

Would your business run without you? What does it take to create a self-managing company? The Business Vitality System is designed specifically for entrepreneurs like you. Are you ready to achieve the ultimate goal? Let’s create a profitable business that runs without you.

THE LIFE PURPOSE

TOOL

Discover your true calling, define your legacy, and build a life of meaning and impact. Align your passions with your purpose to create a lasting heritage. Embrace clarity, confidence, and fulfillment by uncovering the unique path you’re meant to walk. Start building your legacy today!

SERVICES

FINDING THE SERVICES THAT FITS FOR YOU

During your first free complimentary consult, we provide a health assessment on your business through our business operating system framework, we assess your future vision and goals to ensure you know where you want to go once your business is self-managing. We also build a roadmap of how you are going to get there. These three things combined, give us the opportunity to decide if coaching is right fit for you. By the end of the last free session(s), we have a clear picture of how coaching will impact your business and how fast we should see the results. What’s keeping you from you and your business’s true potential?

ONE-ON-ONE COACHING

Personalized Coaching for Your Growth and Success

Coach Karl has completed more than 10,000 documented coaching sessions over 15+ years, and he built and sold his own business before coaching others. His expertise in performance coaching empowers individuals and organizations to achieve their personal and professional goals. Whether you’re looking to enhance leadership skills, boost productivity, or discover your true purpose, Coach Karl offers tailored one-on-one coaching that delivers measurable results. In addition to his coaching, Karl integrates Profit Growth Software, Business Automation Software, and a powerful Business Operating System into your strategy. Karl also helps build a Coaching Culture Framework within your business to ensure sustainable growth and success.

Time Balance System
Business Acumen
Business Flow Improvement
Business Operating System
Business Dashboard
High-Level Processes
Process Perfection
Full System(s) Overhaul
Leadership Development
Focus & Clarity
Improved Self-Discipline
Delegation Plan(s)
Tool Library
Sales & Marketing Automation

PEER ADVISORY GROUPS

Build Relationships, Unlock Growth, Thrive Together

Engage with like-minded professionals through our peer advisory groups. Whether you’re part of the Kingdom Warriors mastermind or the Sales and Marketing Growth Machine group, you’ll collaborate, share insights, and learn from others at your own pace. These mastermind groups provide a supportive network focused on accountability and goal achievement, helping you stay on track and reach your personal and business objectives. Access the community anytime, anywhere through our mobile app, and gain valuable advice, actionable strategies, and the motivation to elevate your life and business.

Accountability
Team Unity
Team Engagement
Sales & Marketing Development
Sales & Marketing Automation
New Business Development
Strategic Planning
Risk Assessments
Delegation Plan(s)
Tool Library
Communication Improvement
Accountability to Behaviors

RETREATS, EVENTS, AND TRAINING

Ignite Purpose, Elevate Potential, Create Lasting Change

Unlock your full potential with Coach Karl’s transformative business training. From mastering time management and setting powerful goals to discovering your kingdom purpose, our leadership retreats, business courses, and goal-setting workshops are designed to inspire lasting change. Experience personal and professional growth with actionable strategies that elevate your life and business.

Life & Business Purpose
Self Development
Focus & Clarity
Leadership Development
Self Awareness
Life Legacy & Purpose
Accountability
Tool Library
Time / Life Balance
Life Goal Development

FREE ONLINE COMMUNITY WITH MOBILE APP

Connect, Learn, and Grow with a Community of Peers

Join our free online business community, where you can connect, learn, and grow alongside like-minded professionals. Share insights, access resources, and collaborate with peers to elevate your career and business. Available through our mobile app, the community is designed to give you the flexibility to engage anytime, anywhere, with continuous learning and networking opportunities at your fingertips.

Many Mastercourses
Time / Life Balance
Accountability to Behaviors
Leadership Development
Team Engagement
Sales & Marketing Development
Risk Assessments
Sales & Marketing Automation
Tool Library
Schedule My Complimentary Consult
Delegation Plan(s)
Team Unity

PROGRAMS

BREAKTHROUGH, RESULTS & TRUE POTENTIAL

For six and seven-figure business owners, mastering the business lifecycle is about gaining control over your results and finding freedom from the daily demands of your business. With our proven Business Operating System and framework, we help you streamline operations, establish a coaching culture within your team, and create the foundation for accelerated growth. This balanced approach empowers you to scale your business strategically, focus on high-impact priorities, and enjoy the freedom to lead without being tied to every detail. Whether you’re scaling for future expansion or preparing for a successful exit, our business coaching and consulting solutions provide the tools to achieve sustainable growth and lasting success.

THE BUSINESS OPERATING SYSTEM

It’s about control and putting a framework in place taht creates structure.

This program is for business owners who want to be more in charge of their business and life. Maybe you need more time, more accountability, more focus, discernment, leadership capabilities, decision making help or a myriad of other things. We work with you to build a roadmap and define the specific things that we need to work on over the next 12 months.

Time Balance System
Accountability
Sales & Marketing Development
Self Development
Focus & Clarity
Process Development
Life & Business Purpose
Leadership Development
Business Acumen
Tool Library

SCALABILITY & ACCELERATE GROWTH

Scalable, profitable and predictable growth.

This program gives you the coaching and accountability you need as a business owner, but also enables you to get your team involved. Maybe you need to work on specific systems or processes, build team unity, improve sales closure rates, hire the right employees, find more customers, or have a better marketing plan. All of these things, we collaborate on and develop together.

Business Vitality Dashboard
Business Flow Improvement
High-Level Processes
Time Balance System
Accountability
Delegation Plan(s)
Sales & Marketing Automation
Team Unity
New Business Development
Leadership Development
Tool Library

ESTABLISHING A COACHING CULTURE

A coaching culture ensures that the team is committed to accountability and top performance.

This level of coaching jump-starts your whole company to a whole new level. As a team, we define the specific measurable results and build the plan that is going to achieve success. We build the timeline and also define the risks. This is the Cadillac of coaching. In this level, you are committing to making specific changes in your business to achieve the maximum and fastest results.

Strategic Planning
Full System(s) Overhaul
Process Perfection
Delegation Plan(s)
Sales & Marketing Automation
Business Vitality Dashboard
New Business Development
Leadership Development
Team Engagement
Risk Assessments
Time Balance System
Tool Library

LEADER’S EDGE

Calling leaders to greatness by moving them into their true potential and top performance.

Life and career coaching clients go on a journey. It is a journey of discovery. First, we understand who you are, then we understand where you want to be, after that we build the plan, and finally, we strategize on how to complete that plan. Obviously, each person is unique, so this system varies from person to person. Some people just want to get their inspiration back, while others want to move into a future version of themselves that they can truly get excited about.

Time / Life Balance
Life Goal Development
Accountability to Behaviors
Improved Self-Discipline
Self Development
Focus & Clarity
Life Legacy & Purpose
Self Awareness
Leadership Development
Communication Improvement
Tool Library

TESTIMONIALS

OTHERS SPEAKING FOR US

Testimonials are worth their weight in gold. They speak to the fact of how impactful this coaching could be for your future. Coaching has the potential to give you 180-degree turn to put you on the right track for your future success. You don’t have to take our word for it though, read below…

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Business Consulting
Executive Coaching
Events & Retreats
Coaching the Coaches

Jack Dyson

Business Owner

Kathryn Pearce

Owner of Veleska Jewelry

Brett Shoffner

Business Owner

Michael Witterman

Business & Life Coach

Randy Miller

Business & Life Coach

Jay Hassman

Business Owner

Scott Gray

Regional Director for Convene

John Sisto

Business Owner

Doug Groff

CCS Building Group - Business Development

Bob Ellis

RBE Corporation - Business Owner

Tim Mummert

Mummert Training - Business Owner

Grant Elrod

Grant Elrod Designs - Business Owner

Rebecca Fisher

Life Coach Rebecca Fisher - Business Owner

Mike Matus

Tower Marketing - Business Owner

Steve Schmucker

Cedars Woodworking - Business Owner

Dustin Keener

DLK Construction - Business Owner

PROCESS

ACTIVE LISTENING ASKING GOOD QUESTIONS AND MASTERY OF LEARNING

You can’t do it alone. You need timeless proven tools and techniques created by the wisdom of ages that will guide you through specific actionable steps. You need a discerning eye and an insightful mind to ask the right questions to you that define your future with clarity. At the end of the day, it’s not about making more money. It’s about freedom to live your life the way you truly desire. Here is our process for achieving this…

Learning

We define the specific places you need to learn the most. Some might call these areas weaknesses, we call them opportunities. Mastery of Learning is the first step to moving into the greatest version of you.

Discovery

Now that you have enlightenment, we ask you the right questions to disseminate the information and find the morsels of value and true impact. We walk with you on the journey to discern what the success factors are for you and how you are going to quantify your success.

Systematize

So now you know what you need but you don't know how to build it. We help you systematize it so you can spend as little time as possible stuck doing the mundane details. What's the point in creating success factors if they are too cumbersome to achieve?

Maintain

We give you inspiration to start and maintain the momentum so that you are truly moving into a new paradigm. Repetition will cause it to become a long-lasting behavior and pattern in your business and life.

CONTACT

KEEP IN TOUCH

Part of Higher Impact

Lancaster Business Coach is the Lancaster practice of Higher Impact, a business coaching and leadership development firm founded by Karl Diffenderfer, Certified Master Business Coach. Every client here is backed by the full Higher Impact team, tools, and standard.

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