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I Used to Think Emotional Content Was Manipulative. Here's What I Got Wrong.

I Used to Think Emotional Content Was Manipulative. Here's What I Got Wrong.

For years, I avoided emotion in my marketing. I thought it was manipulative. Cheap. The kind of thing that sleazy marketers use to trick people into buying shit they don't need. I was a strength coach... ...more

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February 21, 20264 min read

The 6-Month Rule Nobody Talks About (And Why Most Coaches Quit Too Early)

The 6-Month Rule Nobody Talks About (And Why Most Coaches Quit Too Early)

I used to think social media was broken. Three months of consistent content. Zero clients. Crickets in the DMs. Meanwhile, some 23-year-old with a certification they got last Tuesday is posting bicep ... ...more

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February 14, 20264 min read

Why Reaching Out to Your Network Isn't 'Bothering People' (And What to Say Instead)

Why Reaching Out to Your Network Isn't 'Bothering People' (And What to Say Instead)

I remember staring at my phone for twenty minutes trying to write a single message to an old training buddy. I had just started coaching and needed clients. He needed a coach, but I couldn't hit send.... ...more

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February 07, 20264 min read

The Content Framework I Wish I Had 10 Years Ago: Emotion → Problem → Solution → Evidence

The Content Framework I Wish I Had 10 Years Ago: Emotion → Problem → Solution → Evidence

A big mistake I see many coaches make is treating social media like a textbook. Post educational content, share research, and explain methodologies. You think, “If I just provided enough value, people... ...more

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January 31, 20264 min read

Stop Selling Features, Start Selling Feelings

Stop Selling Features, Start Selling Feelings

I used to think listing all my credentials and services would convince people to hire me. Two master's degrees, CSCS, 18 years of experience, call access, weekly check-ins, macro breakdowns—I put it a... ...more

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January 24, 20264 min read

The Recession of Connection: Why Your Clients Are More Informed But Less Trusting

The Recession of Connection: Why Your Clients Are More Informed But Less Trusting

Here's something I've noticed working with high-performing professionals over the last few years: they come to me knowing more about macros, periodization, and progressive overload than coaches did a ... ...more

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January 17, 20264 min read

The 3-Day Onboarding System That Stops Client Confusion Before It Starts

The 3-Day Onboarding System That Stops Client Confusion Before It Starts

I used to think personalized onboarding meant reinventing the wheel for every client. Then I realized I was creating inconsistency and calling it customization. ...more

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January 10, 20264 min read

Stop Building a Business That Requires Split Shifts

Stop Building a Business That Requires Split Shifts

I had a mentorship call last week with a coach who's been following the right advice, and for all intents and purposes, she’s crushing it… the issue? It’s not sustainable. She’s absolutely gassed and... ...more

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January 03, 20264 min read

The 3 Strikes Rule: When to Fire a Client

The 3 Strikes Rule: When to Fire a Client

I remember the first time I had to fire a client. I'd bent over backward for months, ignored red flags, and sacrificed my own energy trying to make it work. When I finally ended the relationship, I fe... ...more

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December 27, 20253 min read

How To Raise Your Prices 25% Without Losing a Single Client

How To Raise Your Prices 25% Without Losing a Single Client

Pricing your services is a really tenuous discussion… It’s this delicate negotiation You have to ease clients into it, apologize for it, maybe even grandfather everyone in at old rates forever becaus... ...more

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December 20, 20255 min read

You Are Not Your Client's Saviour (And Why That's Actually Good News)

You Are Not Your Client's Saviour (And Why That's Actually Good News)

I used to think my job was to make sure every client succeeded. Not just provide great programming. Not just show up with energy and accountability. I mean, make sure they got results. Like it was my ... ...more

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December 13, 20255 min read

The Four Leadership Positions Every Coach Needs to Master (And When to Use Each One)

The Four Leadership Positions Every Coach Needs to Master (And When to Use Each One)

I used to think leadership meant being the loudest voice in the room. Three years ago, I sat across from a mentee who was burning out his entire roster. Every client felt micromanaged. His retention w... ...more

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December 06, 20254 min read

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