

The Obvious Choice
Jonathan Goodman
Forget becoming an influencer.
This podcast is for people searching for a simpler way to make more money, help more people, and have more freedom.
No matter who you are and no matter what you sell, your customer is a human. And yet, marketing these days feels so (in)human.
Filled with frameworks, entertaining stories, and admittedly bad-Dad jokes, The Obvious Choice is a much-needed recalibration and, at times, a refreshing slap for a business generation that’s lost its way.
New episodes ship out Mondays along with short, business hotseats every Wednesday.
This podcast is for people searching for a simpler way to make more money, help more people, and have more freedom.
No matter who you are and no matter what you sell, your customer is a human. And yet, marketing these days feels so (in)human.
Filled with frameworks, entertaining stories, and admittedly bad-Dad jokes, The Obvious Choice is a much-needed recalibration and, at times, a refreshing slap for a business generation that’s lost its way.
New episodes ship out Mondays along with short, business hotseats every Wednesday.
Episodes
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Sep 9, 2024 • 46min
270 | When Clients Leave - Stay Top Of Mind
We can take it personally when a client decides to leave. Instead of wondering if you did something wrong or lighting the match to burn the bridge, try creating an offboarding experience that keeps you top of mind. Not being a Stage 5 Clinger when clients decide to leave How to turn a client leaving into a celebration (and into more clients) Creating a positive offobarding experience -- Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now available for preorder on Amazon in Hardcover, Kindle, and Audio. Click here to preorder your copy today. -- FREE GIFT - Get a free copy of the Wealthy Fit Pro's Guide to Getting Clients and Referrals (digital and audio. Sells for $22.99 on Amazon.) HOW - Rate / review this podcast, take a screenshot, and send it to obviouschoicepod@gmail.com -- Hosts: @itscoachgoodman @fitnessjonestraining @amberreynolds.me -- Join 72,000+ trailblazers, leaders, and coaches who fuel up with our low-stress, high-impact 5 REPS FRIDAY newsletter at www.5repsfriday.com. The Obvious Choice podcast is presented by QuickCoach - free, professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that elevates the value of what you do. Join 35,000+ coaches and get your account today at www.quickcoach.fit.

Sep 6, 2024 • 23min
269 | Creating Systems & Tools For Setters (HOT SEAT)
Most coaches feel understandably stressed about hiring the right setter. To make the role work, you'll need to know what traits make for a good setter, what systems to have in place, and what tools they'll need to succeed. Your setter can, and should, do more than set up calls Supporting your setter beyond typical business conversations Creating a way for setters to add a personal touch from you -- Please dm Jon the word "mentor" at @itscoachgoodman on Instagram to learn more and begin the process of applying for the Online Trainer Mentorship -- Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now available for preorder on Amazon in Hardcover, Kindle, and Audio. Click here to preorder your copy today. -- FREE GIFT - Get a free copy of the Wealthy Fit Pro's Guide to Getting Clients and Referrals (digital and audio. Sells for $22.99 on Amazon.) HOW - Rate / review this podcast, take a screenshot, and send it to obviouschoicepod@gmail.com -- Hosts: @itscoachgoodman @fitnessjonestraining @amberreynolds.me -- Join 72,000+ trailblazers, leaders, and coaches who fuel up with our low-stress, high-impact 5 REPS FRIDAY newsletter at www.5repsfriday.com. The Obvious Choice podcast is presented by QuickCoach - free, professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that elevates the value of what you do. Join 35,000+ coaches and get your account today at www.quickcoach.fit.

Sep 4, 2024 • 50min
268 | Self Publishing Vs Traditionally Publishing Your Book
After publishing and selling books every way known to man - Jonathan has an insight or two on choosing whether to self-publish or traditionally publish your book. The difference in trust when you self-publish vs traditionally publishing your book Why you should self-publish even when traditional publishing is objectively better The best way to sell a book and how to find a literary agent -- Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now available for preorder on Amazon in Hardcover, Kindle, and Audio. Click here to preorder your copy today. -- FREE GIFT - Get a free copy of the Wealthy Fit Pro's Guide to Getting Clients and Referrals (digital and audio. Sells for $22.99 on Amazon.) HOW - Rate / review this podcast, take a screenshot, and send it to obviouschoicepod@gmail.com -- Hosts: @itscoachgoodman @fitnessjonestraining @amberreynolds.me -- Join 72,000+ trailblazers, leaders, and coaches who fuel up with our low-stress, high-impact 5 REPS FRIDAY newsletter at www.5repsfriday.com. The Obvious Choice podcast is presented by QuickCoach - free, professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that elevates the value of what you do. Join 35,000+ coaches and get your account today at www.quickcoach.fit.

Sep 2, 2024 • 42min
267 | The Warning Signs of Mediocrity
Learning from successful people we admire is helpful, but we can also learn a lot from those who seem to have all of the right ingredients but are stuck at being mediocre. The fundamental principle that all successful business people understand How you handle an invite might be the predictor of how successful you are The hard question you need to ask yourself and the silver-lining shake up Covid-19 gave the fitness industry -- Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now available for preorder on Amazon in Hardcover, Kindle, and Audio. Click here to preorder your copy today. -- FREE GIFT - Get a free copy of the Wealthy Fit Pro's Guide to Getting Clients and Referrals (digital and audio. Sells for $22.99 on Amazon.) HOW - Rate / review this podcast, take a screenshot, and send it to obviouschoicepod@gmail.com -- Hosts: @itscoachgoodman @fitnessjonestraining @amberreynolds.me -- Join 72,000+ trailblazers, leaders, and coaches who fuel up with our low-stress, high-impact 5 REPS FRIDAY newsletter at www.5repsfriday.com. The Obvious Choice podcast is presented by QuickCoach - free, professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that elevates the value of what you do. Join 35,000+ coaches and get your account today at www.quickcoach.fit.

Aug 30, 2024 • 44min
266 | Finding & Using Your Geek Flag (HOT SEAT)
You're great at what you do, but you need your ideal clients to notice you in order to turn them into paying clients. You can make it easier for them to find you by waving your geek flag and using it wisely. Finding your weird connetion with everyone you meet Four ways to generate leads with an interview-style podcast A fun, easy way to generate content your ideal clients will love -- Please dm Jon the word "mentor" at @itscoachgoodman on Instagram to learn more and begin the process of applying for the Online Trainer Mentorship -- Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now available for preorder on Amazon in Hardcover, Kindle, and Audio. Please preorder your copy today. -- FREE GIFT - Get a free copy of the Wealthy Fit Pro's Guide to Getting Clients and Referrals (digital and audio. Sells for $22.99 on Amazon.) HOW - Rate / review this podcast, take a screenshot, and send it to obviouschoicepod@gmail.com -- Hosts: @itscoachgoodman @fitnessjonestraining @amberreynolds.me -- Join 72,000+ trailblazers, leaders, and coaches who fuel up with our low-stress, high-impact 5 REPS FRIDAY newsletter at www.5repsfriday.com. The Obvious Choice podcast is presented by QuickCoach - free, professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that elevates the value of what you do. Join 35,000+ coaches and get your account today at www.quickcoach.fit.

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Aug 28, 2024 • 55min
265 | Alice Lemee - Creating Opportunities For Luck To Strike
Alice Lemee, an expert in creating opportunities and self-love, shares her transformative journey from NYC to Bali. She emphasizes the power of saying 'yes' to new experiences and how it fosters personal growth. The importance of networking and serendipity in professional success is highlighted, along with her insights on freelance writing's challenges. Alice also reflects on personal risks, emotional growth from a scooter accident in Thailand, and the joy of connecting with others, encouraging listeners to embrace their own 'Summer of Yes'.

Aug 26, 2024 • 44min
264 | Stop Playing The "Look At Me Shirtless" Game
It can feel like in order to get attention on social media that you need to go shirtless or sexy. If that's the game you want to play - awesome! If not, there is another way. Deciding which game you want to play, are qualified to play, and feels good to you How not to be rich with likes but poor with dollars The reason why you're probably hating social media and how to fix it -- Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now available for preorder on Amazon in Hardcover, Kindle, and Audio. Please preorder your copy today. -- FREE GIFT - Get a free copy of the Wealthy Fit Pro's Guide to Getting Clients and Referrals (digital and audio. Sells for $22.99 on Amazon.) HOW - Rate / review this podcast, take a screenshot, and send it to obviouschoicepod@gmail.com -- Hosts: @itscoachgoodman @fitnessjonestraining @amberreynolds.me -- Join 72,000+ trailblazers, leaders, and coaches who fuel up with our low-stress, high-impact 5 REPS FRIDAY newsletter at www.5repsfriday.com. The Obvious Choice podcast is presented by QuickCoach - free, professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that elevates the value of what you do. Join 35,000+ coaches and get your account today at www.quickcoach.fit.

Aug 23, 2024 • 59min
263 | Become The Well Connected Person (HOT SEAT)
How much time have you spent trying to get into that room with those people? Instead of trying to swing an invite to that room, create the room the people you want to meet want to be in. Laying the groundwork to ask for a big favor from someone you admire Forge connections by creating your own "Bibles and Biceps" The one thing that separates successful online coaches from others -- Please dm Jon the word "mentor" at @itscoachgoodman on Instagram to learn more and begin the process of applying for the Online Trainer Mentorship -- Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now available for preorder on Amazon in Hardcover, Kindle, and Audio. Please preorder your copy today. -- FREE GIFT - Get a free copy of the Wealthy Fit Pro's Guide to Getting Clients and Referrals (digital and audio. Sells for $22.99 on Amazon.) HOW - Rate / review this podcast, take a screenshot, and send it to obviouschoicepod@gmail.com -- Hosts: @itscoachgoodman @fitnessjonestraining @amberreynolds.me -- Join 72,000+ trailblazers, leaders, and coaches who fuel up with our low-stress, high-impact 5 REPS FRIDAY newsletter at www.5repsfriday.com. The Obvious Choice podcast is presented by QuickCoach - free, professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that elevates the value of what you do. Join 35,000+ coaches and get your account today at www.quickcoach.fit.

Aug 21, 2024 • 1h 12min
262 | Nick Mitchell - The 90% You Don’t See In Business Success
In this conversation, Nick Mitchell, the Founder of Ultimate Performance, dives deep into the hidden elements of business success. He emphasizes how relentless focus and a high-quality product trump social media hype. Nick reveals that admitting faults can actually attract more clients and that a world-class product doesn't necessarily require world-class practitioners. The discussion also touches on the importance of relationships and authenticity in business, highlighting the complexities that often accompany success.

Aug 19, 2024 • 46min
261 | Peeling Back The Sales Onion
The key to sales isn't being clever or persuading someone to buy - it's curiosity. The mindset shifts that make sales calls feel less icky and more productive 10 Sales 101 and 6 Sales 202 questions you can pull from to peel back the onion The 2-second trick to let clients talk themselves into a sale -- Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now available for preorder on Amazon in Hardcover, Kindle, and Audio. Please preorder your copy today. -- FREE GIFT - Get a free copy of the Wealthy Fit Pro's Guide to Getting Clients and Referrals (digital and audio. Sells for $22.99 on Amazon.) HOW - Rate / review this podcast, take a screenshot, and send it to obviouschoicepod@gmail.com -- Hosts: @itscoachgoodman @fitnessjonestraining @amberreynolds.me -- Join 72,000+ trailblazers, leaders, and coaches who fuel up with our low-stress, high-impact 5 REPS FRIDAY newsletter at www.5repsfriday.com. The Obvious Choice podcast is presented by QuickCoach - free, professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that elevates the value of what you do. Join 35,000+ coaches and get your account today at www.quickcoach.fit.