All it takes is one good idea
Over the years I've invested in a lot of online programs. Some were amazing. Some were kinda "meh" But you know what? I've pulled a good idea or two out of even the so-so programs, which makes them worth the investment. All it takes is one idea to change your...
The Natural Born Coaches podcast turns two years old today!
The Natural Born Coaches podcast is celebrating two years of being on the air today (time flies ...) I chose November 17th, 2014 as the date to launch the show since November 17th has a special meaning for me. It's the day that day that my grandfather passed away back...
Should you fake it ’til you make it?
There's a debate raging in Coachland about whether you should "fake it 'til you make it" ... Here's my two cents: You should never lie in your marketing and promotion ... However, you can't be afraid to blow your own horn! So don't be one of the cheezy guru-wannabes...
A mission to stop suicide
I love coaches who have big missions, and Carly Evans is one of them. Carly is a coach in Australia who has a background in mental health. She saw the devastating impact of suicide, and couldn't turn a blind eye. She's passionate about helping to solve this problem,...
Rom coms got it wrong
I'm not a huge fan of Hollywood romantic comedies. I'm more of a superhero/horror movie kinda guy. But I know that a lot people are into them. How many Nicholas Sparks books have been made into movies? 174 by now? I can't fault those who enjoy that type of movie, but...
How Sheriff Rick saved his town (and how you can save yours)
There's an episode from The Walking Dead (in season 6, I think) that shows the importance of having a good funnel. There's a giant horde of zombies walking towards our heroes' town, which has been fortified with a wall that isn't meant to withstand thousands of...
I have a confession …
I used to hate the word "funnel". After a few (bad) attempts at implementing one to get more coaching clients, I was tired of hearing the word. I was getting approached constantly by people wanting a lot of money to create a funnel for me. I stopped responding after...
What are you fighting for?
It's November 11th, and I'm reflecting on the sacrifices that people make. Soldiers left their loved ones and many gave up their lives so others would have freedom. Those that were lucky enough to make it back home were forever changed, and had to live with the...
No cats were harmed in the writing of this email
The cool thing about growing a coaching business is there's not just one way to do it - you can structure it however you want. There's more than one way to skin this cat. You can choose a model that fits your ideal schedule, your goals, and gives your clients the best...
Coaching hobby vs coaching business
Too many coaches aren't charging for what they're doing. Or they're not charging very much, at least. . This is a big problem in our industry at the moment. It's simple: if you don't charge for what you do, you have a hobby ... not a business. I shot a Facebook live...