Early to Rise Radio 440 – From Stuck to Scaling: The Power of the Right Coach
Dec 4, 2025
Nolan Matthias, a YouTube consultant and former mortgage business owner, shares his transformative journey in scaling a coaching business. He highlights how coaching unveiled his blind spots, leading to significant clarity and confidence. Discussion includes the importance of candid feedback, effective routines, and raising prices to reflect value. Nolan emphasizes how impactful coaching improved both his professional dynamics and personal relationships. He advises that even busy entrepreneurs benefit from having a coach to reveal unseen challenges.
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YouTube Business Born On A Flight
- Nolan discovered YouTube in 2020 and built a coaching business he never imagined.
- Craig suggested he start the business after Nolan's Cancun presentation that Nolan created on a flight the week before.
Ask: What's My Blind Spot?
- Ask your coach directly: “What's my blind spot?” and give them full permission to answer honestly.
- Use that external perspective to surface what you already know but are ignoring and act on it.
Protect Your Deep Work Windows
- Block your highest-energy times and make them inaccessible for deep work regularly.
- Recognize that peak times can change by season and adjust your schedule accordingly.
