The Coaching Equation
Being an extraordinary coach doesn’t make you a profitable one and no matter how hard you wish, the client fairy isn’t coming to drop clients in your lap. Building, growing, and scaling a coaching business isn’t about the shiny object marketing tactic, the slick sales script, or a two hour morning routine. It’s about learning and applying tried and true business strategies that are the foundation of the most successful entrepreneurs and businesses on the planet.
The Coaching Equation
Fast Five for Friday: Cultivating Energy, Giving When It’s Hard, and Back to Fundamentals
Episode Highlights
- [00:00] Hard Conversations & Real Leadership
Ryan reflects on a week of tough conversations—and how great leaders grow by receiving feedback instead of resisting it. - [02:30] Are You Managing or Leading?
A powerful quote from Leaders Eat Last sparks the question: Are you just managing your team, or are you actually leading them? - [04:52] Give When It’s Hard to Give
A quote from Jay Shetty’s monastery days hits deep: “God doesn’t see what you give. God sees what you hold back.” Ryan unpacks what that means for generosity and leadership. - [08:11] Cultivating Energy Through Action
Sick, drained, and jet-lagged—but still went to the gym. Ryan explains why we don’t “wait for energy,” we create it with intentional habits. - [11:00] Back to Marketing Basics
A story from Ryan’s fitness coaching days reminds us that mastering fundamentals always outperforms flashy tactics—especially in marketing.
🔗 Links Mentioned:
- Book: Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek