Above The Business Episode 461: Scale and Profit with Coach P
From humble beginnings to national recognition, Coach P’s journey proves that leadership is a choice—and growth is a daily decision. If you're ready to lead better, think bigger, and build a business that doesn’t depend on you… this episode is your playbook.
In this powerhouse episode of The Above The Business Podcast, Bradley Hamner welcomes back a fan favorite—David Peterson, better known as Coach P. As a multi-location agency owner, business coach, and co-leader of the popular Scale and Profit Summits, Coach P brings clarity and raw honesty to the challenges business owners face as they try to grow their teams, their revenue, and themselves.
Bradley and Coach P dive deep into what it really takes to turn big dreams into real results—from the personal transformation required to lead at scale, to the mindset shifts necessary to sustain long-term growth. Whether you're stuck at $500k in revenue or pushing into multi-million territory, this episode will challenge and inspire you to recommit to the process and to your own development.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why dreaming big isn’t enough—and how to actually start the journey
- The compounding power of consistent effort over time (a.k.a. the “penny doubling” principle)
- The stages of growth Coach P experienced from 1 employee to 30+
- Why who you become is more important than any revenue number
- How to stay focused amid success and growing opportunities
- Why “being yourself” is the most underrated leadership strategy
- The role of solitude and vision in growing above the business
- How Coach P holds his team accountable without micromanaging
Coach P's 5 Key Attributes When Hiring:
- Fun
- Coachable
- Hardworking
- Trustworthy
- Not dumb (his words—not ours!)
Memorable Quotes:
“I just never stopped. That’s the difference. We didn’t slow down—we sped up.”
“You don’t have to be perfect. Just don’t miss two days in a row.”
“You can’t lead well if you don’t know who you are.”
“If I’ve got someone who’s fun, coachable, hardworking, trustworthy, and not dumb—I can teach them to win.”
Connect with Coach P:
- Follow Coach P on Instagram: @SavingWithDavid.
- Visit: CoachPConsulting.com to learn about the next Scale and Profit Summit.
Learn more about The Rainmaker to Architect Journey:
- Register for Bradley’s live Operator to Owner WebClass at https://blueprintos.com
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Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.
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