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Real Talk for CoachesReal Talk for Coaches" is a weekly podcast that helps coaches thrive by exploring industry trends, professional development, and the integration of coaching into life. Author: Reid Ready Life Coaching, LLC
'Real Talk for Coaches,' the podcast dedicated to helping coaching professionals thrivepersonally and professionally. Every week, we dive into the state of the coaching industry, explore professional development, or discuss how coaching can be integrated into various facets of life. You will find real talk and shenanigans that inspire, motivate, and hopefully make you laugh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Business of Coaching: Profit vs. Purpose (Can You Scale Impact Without Selling Your Soul?)
Episode 22
Monday, 16 February, 2026
In this episode of Real Talk for Coaches, Dr. Dawn C. Reid and Coach William get real about a topic many coaches avoid: money.If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable charging for your services, worried about sounding “salesy,” or struggled with the tension between helping people and making a profit, this conversation is for you.They break down the difference between the business of coaching and a coaching business, how hustle culture and “get rich quick” coaching scams harm the industry, and why integrity, transparency, and realistic expectations are the foundation of long-term success.This episode also dives into what ethical marketing looks like, how to avoid buyer’s remorse for clients, and why coaching doesn’t have to mean entrepreneurship—you can still build a meaningful coaching career through platforms and organizations.🔎 Episode Notes / What You’ll LearnThe difference between the business of coaching vs. a coaching businessWhy “50 clients in 30 days” marketing fuels mistrust (and scams)The real danger of hustle culture in coachingHow to price ethically without feeling “car-salesy”Why transparency builds trust (and pressure kills it)How to reduce client buyer’s remorse through clear offers and boundariesWhy you don’t have to start your own coaching business to be successfulHow profit and purpose can coexist—with structure and integrity🎧 Best ForNew coaches building a practiceCoaches struggling with pricing or self-promotionCoaches burned out by “hustle” cultureCoachees trying to spot ethical vs. scammy offersAnyone balancing impact, income, and integrity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
