Natural Born Coaches

Henry Mittelman is a certified professional business coach, a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, the author of “Get Your Business UnSTUCK for Good!”, a keynote speaker, and a 1% most viewed profile on LinkedIn. In this episode, we talk about something that coaches need to have … accountability! What You’ll Hear In This Episode: -Henry’s background building and selling several huge businesses in various fields. -The importance of accountability, strategic planning, and marketing in business. -The effectiveness of Henry’s "OnTRACK Friday" program, which increases accountability and chances of achieving business goals. -The details for how Henry runs his accountability program, so it gets the best results for participants without taking up too much time for him or his people. - Why you should prioritize tasks and focusing on one task at a time rather than trying to work on multiple tasks simultaneously. - A sneak peek at Henry’s upcoming executive roundtable, where he’ll dive into the subject of accountability and how you can use it to break through the growth ceiling!

There’s a reason why Jay Fairbrother is known as “The Mastermind Guy”, having been involved in, run, and taught others about masterminds for decades. In this episode, he shares what it takes to create a profitable mastermind that gets results for your members!   What You’ll Hear In This Episode: - How belonging to a mastermind saved Jay while he was going through a dark period in his life. - The difference between a true mastermind and a hybrid model. - Creating a clear structure, agenda, and culture for your mastermind. - Advice for choosing the right members, and red flags to watch out for. - Why confidentiality is essential for a mastermind group, and a cautionary tale  about a past mastermind of Jay’s that disbanded due to a breach of confidentiality at a holiday party!

Troy Broussard, a former Navy nuclear engineer and best-selling author, shares his journey from a lower middle-class background to mastering options trading. He explains the fundamentals of options trading and reveals that his students enjoy an impressive 98% win rate. Troy discusses how starting with a modest investment can yield significant returns and emphasizes the importance of discipline and compliance in trading. With practical insights, he showcases how entrepreneurs can efficiently manage their finances while maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

Cloris Kylie helps her clients build authority, grow their email lists, and boost their revenue by collaborating with influencers. In her 3rd appearance on the Natural Born Coaches podcast, she shares the missing piece to attracting your ideal client! What You’ll Hear In This Episode: - The importance of collaboration, differentiation, and understanding the ideal client's needs in business. - Why a smaller, curated list of influencers is more effective than a large one. - The first step to take if you don’t know what your messaging should be. - How to call out your ideal clients (and what you can do for them) - How to craft the perfect answer to the question; “What do you do?” - Cloris’ opinion about the “Dream 100” list!  - How to warm up relationships with you ideal clients. 

Cameron Herold, founder of COO Alliance, shares his extensive experience in coaching and business management, and in this episode, he talks about the importance of effective delegation and hiring a second-in-command to manage your projects! What You’ll Hear In This Episode: -Cameron’s extensive experience in coaching and business management, starting with College Pro Painters in 1989 where he recruited and trained 800 students as franchisees. -His coaching of Elon Musk's brother Kimball, and his cousin, who later founded SolarCity. -Why leaders should focus on core roles without giving away big titles early. - Why he recommends hiring a fractional executive assistant first, then a director-level second-in-command to manage projects. -The best way to handle an EA to “buy back your time”. -Cameron’s memories of his friend, the late John Ruhlin (author of “Giftology”)

In this discussion, Jeanne Omlor, a high-ticket coach, challenges the narrative that high-ticket coaching is fading. She emphasizes the importance of transparency and compliance in maintaining a successful business. Jeanne shares her strategies for improving existing offers and warns about the pitfalls of negative marketing rumors. With concerns about AI's impact on jobs, she highlights the need for authentic human connections in coaching. Plus, she reveals her plans for a low-cost platform to reach more clients while staying true to her coaching principles.

Michael Stevenson is the founder of Transform Destiny, a top Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) training institute and a best-selling author, success coach and international speaker who specializes in how to use the power of the mind to its' fullest potential. What You’ll Hear In This Episode: -Michael’s experience transitioning from traditional hypnotherapy to NLP - His non-traditional approach to teaching NLP to others - The process of mastering NLP and the origins of modeling - The challenges and benefits of being an introvert in business, and how Michael has built a successful business as an introvert - Strategies for increasing customer referrals and Michael’s "Guaranteed Referral System" - The capabilities of AI technology in creating realistic audio recordings for sales and marketing purposes

In this episode, David Ralph (host of the Join Up Dots podcast) shares his insights on business evolution, social media and podcasting. You’ll also hear what David did after an important social media account of his was deleted, and advice for what to do if that happens to you! What You’ll Hear In This Episode: -              How David’s Facebook account was removed due to “copyright infringement” during Covid-19 … and how that curveball led to more business for him! -              The importance of being open to change and not being afraid to pivot when necessary -              An important (and counterintuitive) strategy from author Robert Greene about making it harder for people to reach you -              Book recommendations to improve your focus and productivity -              The challenges of podcasting and some current scams in the industry!

For this special 900th episode of Natural Born Coaches our guest is Bob Burg! The co-author of the best-selling phenomenon “The Go-Giver” (over a million copies sold), Bob has helped companies, sales leaders, and teams sell at higher prices with less resistance for over 30 years. This interview gives valuable advice for your coaching business, check it out! What You’ll Hear In This Episode: -              The importance of providing value to others in business exchanges (“money is an echo of value”) and the need to set boundaries in professional relationships -              How to build genuine relationships with others -              Bob's referral-asking process, including using bridge phrases and funneling down client's networks into small, identifiable groups -              A proven strategy for dealing with “brain-pickers” -              Timeless advice from Tom Hopkins, legendary sales book author!

Erik K. Johnson is the premiere coach when it comes to the art of podcasting, and is a nationally recognized talent coach, on-air personality and radio program director. In this episode, you’ll learn why podcasting is such a powerful marketing tool for coaches! What You’ll Hear In This Episode: -      The growth and changes in podcasting since 2009 -       How to create content that addresses your listeners’ pain points -       The benefits of appearing as a guest on other podcasts -       The common reasons for podcast failure and the importance of consistency in podcast production -       What podcasters can learn from radio personalities like Dave Ramsey, Rush Limbaugh, and Howard Stern -       Four ways that your podcast can get you more business!