When the word “funnel” makes you want to vomit
One of the most commonly asked questions in my Facebook group is around funnels: "How do I set up a funnel?" "How long does it take to create a funnel?" "How complicated does a funnel have to be?" "How do I resist the urge to throw my laptop out the window while...
Building a client-getting funnel
On today’s episode of "Natural Born Coaches", I had Greg and Ashley from AttractWell back on the show to talk about funnels for coaches. In this episode you’ll hear: How to eliminate the complexity of funnels through AttractWellThe number one issue that coaches have...
Can I help you?
This week was March Break in my part of the world, and I got out to do some activities with my little guy. The nice thing about running an online coaching business is it gives me the flexibility to do that, when there are lots of people who are working 9-5 jobs that...
The undrinkable bottle of champagne
On a recent mastermind call, one of the members shared a huge win with the group. She smashed a goal that she set for her launch, and I said; "Make sure to treat yourself with something!" I speak from experience - when I hit a goal, I tend to look for the next...
Six Degrees of Rob Goyette
There's a theory/game called "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon", that says that any actor or actress is connected to Kevin Bacon by a maximum of six degrees of separation. (Go ahead and give it a try, it's impossible to find an exception …) Well, Rob Goyette is the Kevin...
A content creation secret from one of the best creators I know
Content creation is something that a lot of coaches struggle with. A member of my mastermind group told us earlier this week that she's been struggling with getting hers out consistently, so I shared something with the group that I'll pass along here: There's a coach...
If you’re in danger of drowning …
I was once on vacation somewhere warm and came across a scary scene on the beach: A drunk college kid was swimming out into the ocean while he was being egged on by a group of his friends on the shore. The waves were crazy and powerful on that day, so it probably...
You’re only as good as the people around you
When you're surrounded by good people, you'll get better results. Consider the world of hockey: Back in the 1980's, Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers were the team to beat. They won five Stanley Cups in the decade (including 1990), and the 1984/85 Oilers are...
It’s all about relationships
A new episode of Natural Born Coaches just went live, and Paul Edwards is my guest. Paul is a professional ghostwriter for faith-based influencers, thought leaders, entrepreneurs and executives. He's also the host of the "Influencer Networking Secrets" podcast, and...
Short term gain, long term pain
Yesterday I shared a story from Mike Tyson's book ("Iron Ambition") about his trainer Cus D'Amato, and here's another one that coaches should keep in mind … D'Amato was always picky with the fighters that he worked with, and also had a cautious approach when it came...