Tired of selling hours? Build a paid community. In this episode, community-builder, Carol Tice (ex-owner of a 1,500-member paid community she later sold) shares her secrets on launching and growing a profitable, low-burnout community—from pre-marketing and audience surveys to hitting critical mass, setting pricing, and choosing the right platform.If you’ve been debating a community for your coaching or solopreneur business, this episode is for you.🔗 Connect with Carol / Join Community Growth Academy (affiliate link)
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⏱️ TIMECODES:00:00 The Intro02:59 From Layoff to 1,500 Member Paid Community Launch06:36 Getting Ready to Sell My Community08:56 New Niche, Same Playbook: Community Growth Academy - CGA10:44 Why Community is a Great Model13:30 How Do You Get People to Join Your Community17:13 Critical Mass Problem / Audience Building Jetpack22:04 Anti-Burnout Stack: Moderators, Guest Speakers, Accountability Buddies, and Don't Answer Strategy!27:28 The Real First Question when You Decide to Start a Paid Community31:07 Know Who You Serve and Give Them What They Want35:59 What About a Free Community37:44 Trust Recession Reality and Solution39:02 Community Platforms and Why Skool42:32 The Number One Mistake to Avoid44:23 The Number One Thing You Should Do if You Want to Build and Grow a Paid Community46:30 How to Find Carol Online
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Coaches don't quit because they are bad at coaching. So why do so many talented coaches quit?
In this episode of C2C – Coach to Coach Central, I sit down with Tim Brownson (The Fully Booked Coach) for a brutally honest conversation about the realities of building a coaching business. If you’ve ever wondered why the majority of coaches quit before year 3, this episode is your wake-up call. Coaching isn’t the problem — business is.
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⏱️ TIMECODES:
0:00 Episode trailer
1:07 Meet Tim Brownson (20 years coaching)
3:10 From corporate stress to coaching
4:31 The $20K certification trap
6:20 Blogging & SEO then vs now
7:40 The number one reason coaches stay broke
11:09 Coaching isn’t the problem—business is
12:50 The real stats (survivorship bias)
20:06 Why many coaches won’t hire a coach
26:05 The trust crisis: scams & red flags
41:09 AI as a non-negotiable for coaches
50:01 Will AI replace coaches? How to survive
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"Is getting clients and building a coaching business seem hard? Good! Because it is hard". In this episode of Coach-to-Coach Central, I had a raw and honest conversation about building a coaching business with Michael Serwa. Michael Serwa coaches the elite using his signature no-bullshit approach. Since 2011, he has built the most successful personal coaching practice in the UK.He is the author of From Good to Amazing and has been featured in numerous media outlets, including GQ, The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Times, BBC, and Sky.🔗 Connect with Michael Serwa
🔥 Clear, actionable, and stress-free path to paying clients:
The 30-Day Client Boost. The Ultimate T.R.U.S.T. Method Blueprint for Coaches Who Are Done Waiting
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Welcome to another episode of #C2CCentral: Honest coach-to-coach conversation about building a coaching business.Today, Lidia speaks with Jeremy Basset, CEO & Founder of SuperBenji–an AI service that can help you get warm leads.
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The 30-Day Client Boost. The Ultimate T.R.U.S.T. Method Blueprint for Coaches Who Are Done Waiting
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🎉 Welcome to another episode of #C2CCentral: Honest coach-to-coach conversation about building a coaching business.Today, Lidia speaks with Roy Coughlan.
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Struggling to grow your coaching business despite constant hustle? In this episode of Coach to Coach Central, Jordan Tait reveals the honest truth about building a profitable coaching practice—without spammy tactics or fake promises.
Jordan shares his personal journey from struggling coach to thriving professional, emphasizing the power of authentic conversations, real-world networking, and mastering one key platform.
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The 30-Day Client Boost. The Ultimate T.R.U.S.T. Method Blueprint for Coaches Who Are Done Waiting
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Welcome to another episode of C2C Central: Honest coach-to-coach conversation about building a coaching business. Today, Lidia speaks with Robin Waite, the Fearless Business Coach.
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The 30-Day Client Boost. The Ultimate T.R.U.S.T. Method Blueprint for Coaches Who Are Done Waiting
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🎉 Welcome to another episode of C2CCentral: Honest coach-to-coach conversation about building a coaching business.
Today, Lidia speaks with Limor Bergman Gross, who helps women in engineering progress to leadership roles through structured career coaching. In this transparent conversation, Limor shares her journey from corporate to coaching, including how she leveraged her consulting experience as a stepping stone. She offers valuable insights about niching down and finding your authentic path in the coaching industry.
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The 30-Day Client Boost. The Ultimate T.R.U.S.T. Method Blueprint for Coaches Who Are Done Waiting
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🎉 Welcome to our new C2CCentral: Honest coach-to-coach conversation about building a coaching business. Lidia speaks to coaches at different stages of their careers, and they share transparently about working strategies to grow financially sustainable businesses and challenges on their journey.
Lidia's guest today is Scott Maderer - a stewardship coach, who can help you with time, treasure, and talent.
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The 30-Day Client Boost. The Ultimate T.R.U.S.T. Method Blueprint for Coaches Who Are Done Waiting
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Dive into the world of professional coaching with this insightful interview. Learn how to identify clients, balance coaching with your job, and overcome career challenges. Our guest shares valuable experiences, common pitfalls, and strategies for success. Whether you're an aspiring or established coach, discover practical tips for building a thriving coaching practice and managing personal growth.
Today, Lidia's guest is Harsh Budholiya, who helps tech professionals create thriving lives and careers.
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The 30-Day Client Boost. The Ultimate T.R.U.S.T. Method Blueprint for Coaches Who Are Done Waiting
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