Life, Business, and Mistakes: Lessons from Tabatha Thorell’s Coaching Career

My guest for Episode #276 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Tabatha Thorell, a multi-faceted entrepreneur with a background in fitness coaching, real estate investing, life coaching, and more. Tabatha, a native of rural Nebraska and mother of five, shares her inspiring journey of resilience and success across various industries. With nearly two decades of real estate experience alongside her husband, Tabatha has continually pushed herself to grow, all while helping others achieve their dreams through coaching and her podcast, What Went Wrong?

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We discuss Tabatha’s "favorite mistake," which involved investing in an expensive coaching program that didn’t align with her needs. Despite her initial frustration and the lack of a refund, she turned the experience into a valuable learning opportunity. In the episode, she explains how this mistake helped her develop a stronger sense of self-reliance and taught her the importance of finding value, even in failure.

Tabatha also opens up about the challenges of balancing risk-taking with caution, how she approaches business coaching, and the lessons she's learned across her diverse career path. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a coach, or simply interested in stories of persistence, Tabatha’s insights are sure to inspire. Tune in for a candid conversation about learning from mistakes and turning setbacks into opportunities.

Questions and Topics:

• What's your favorite mistake from your career journey?
• After your bad coaching experience, was it hard to trust another program?
• Do you ever consider disputing the charge with your credit card company in that situation?
• How do you find the balance between taking risks and not being overly cautious?
• What’s the best thing you've learned from transitioning across different careers?
• When do most people seek business coaching — before or during a crisis?
• How do you respond when people say they can’t afford coaching because of cash flow issues?
• Tell us about the origin and theme of your podcast, What Went Wrong?