When most entrepreneurs think about growing their business, the first thing they type into Google is business coach. And don’t get me wrong—there are plenty of amazing coaches out there who can help you with mindset, goal-setting, and accountability. But here’s the truth: if you’re building a courier or logistics business, a general business coach can only take you so far.
That’s where a logistics mentor comes in.
The logistics industry, especially the medical courier space is unlike any other. It’s fast-paced, heavily regulated, and full of opportunity for those who know how to navigate it. If you’re searching “how to start a medical courier business” or “how to get courier contracts,” what you really need isn’t just someone to motivate you. You need someone who’s been there, built it, scaled it, and knows the ins and outs of growing a courier company from the ground up.
That’s what makes a logistics mentor different.
Business Coach vs. Logistics Mentor: What’s the Difference?
A business coach focuses on general strategies, things like building a vision, setting goals, improving your mindset, and creating accountability structures. That’s all valuable. But if your business lives and breathes deliveries, routes, and contracts, you need more than general advice.
A logistics mentor doesn’t just talk about business in theory—they show you exactly:
- How to price courier services (without leaving money on the table).
- Where to find high-paying medical courier contracts.
- What to put in your contracts so clients respect your business.
- How to onboard and manage drivers so your company can scale.
- How to bypass load boards and middlemen so you keep the profits.
In short, a logistics mentor helps you avoid costly mistakes and gives you a blueprint to grow faster, smarter, and stronger.
Why the Logistics Industry Needs Specialized Mentorship
The courier and logistics industry isn’t like real estate, coaching, or retail. You can’t just “wing it” and hope you land clients. Logistics is a high-stakes business where one late delivery can mean losing a contract or worse, putting someone’s health at risk in the medical courier space.
I’ve watched countless entrepreneurs burn out because they tried to figure it out on their own. They hired a general business coach who knew nothing about dispatch, route optimization, or compliance and months later, they were still stuck asking, “How do I actually get contracts?”
The truth is, logistics has its own language, challenges, and opportunities. A mentor who’s already built a courier business can cut your learning curve in half.
A Personal Example
When I started Express Errands & Courier back in 2012, there weren’t mentors in the logistics space. I had to figure it out the hard way—late nights, trial and error, contracts I underpriced, and lessons I learned the painful way.
Looking back, if I’d had someone who could say, “Roslyn, don’t take that contract, here’s why” or “Here’s how to set your pricing so you don’t lose money,” I would have avoided years of unnecessary stress.
That’s why today I mentor others. I don’t want you to waste years in confusion. I want you to go straight to building a business that actually makes money and gives you freedom.
The Medical Courier Opportunity
One of the fastest-growing areas in logistics right now is medical courier services. Hospitals, labs, pharmacies, and healthcare facilities are desperate for reliable delivery partners. But this is also where mistakes can cost you big.
With a logistics mentor, you’ll learn things like:
- The exact steps to start a medical courier business legally.
- How to get the right insurance and compliance in place.
- How to position yourself as a professional company (not just a driver with a car).
- Where to find and pitch clients in the medical space.
If you’ve been asking Google, “How do I start a medical courier business?” this is where a logistics mentor saves you from spinning your wheels.
Why Mentorship Shortens the Journey
Here’s the truth: you can spend the next 12–18 months piecing together free information, YouTube videos, and trial-and-error mistakes. Or you can work with someone who’s already built a successful courier business and is willing to hand you the playbook.
That’s the power of mentorship.
- It saves you time.
- It saves you money.
- And it helps you build confidence faster because you’re not guessing—you’re executing proven strategies.
Resources to Help You Right Now
If you’re ready to take the next step, here are a few ways I can support you:
- Routes to Revenue: The Blueprint for Securing Contracts → A live workshop where I teach you how to land direct courier contracts without middlemen. (No replay, so don’t miss it!)
- The Courier Pro™ → My 8-week group coaching program that takes you from startup to building a six-figure courier company. If you’re serious about turning your courier hustle into a business, this is where you need to be.
- How to Be a Medical Courier → Read this blog here to learn more about breaking into the industry.
- From Gig Worker to Boss → Read this blog here if you’re tired of apps and want to build a real courier business with contracts.
Final Thoughts
Hiring a business coach is great if you need motivation and accountability. But if you’re serious about building a courier or logistics business, especially in the medical courier space, you don’t just need a business coach. You need a logistics mentor.
A mentor can give you the step-by-step blueprint, warn you about the pitfalls, and help you create a business that’s profitable, sustainable, and scalable.
The difference between staying stuck as a driver and growing into a CEO often comes down to one thing: having the right mentor by your side.
If you’re ready to stop searching “how to start a courier business” and actually build one, let’s make it happen.
Coach Roslyn
P.S. The doors are officially open for my group coaching (Driven For Success Network). Check out the details here
