Natural Born Coaches

Linda Lopeke has been called a data nerd, a marketing geek, a shameless disruptor, and a visionary leader. The founder of SMARTSTART, she's committed to helping others control their destiny, create independence, and build an unlimited future for themselves through entrepreneurship. What You'll Hear In This Episode: -What led Linda to start SMARTSTART back in 2000. - The challenges faced by coaches in the digital age, especially the skepticism surrounding coaching practices. -Her experience of being copied by other coaches and the importance of having unique insights and not just copying established methods. -Why she never feels the need for a vacation from her work. -Linda's tips for consistent content creation, since she's one of the most active members of The Coaching Jungle Community!

Engel Jones is the host of #12minconvos, which has thousands of episodes released to date! In this interview, he gives his best advice for podcasters and shares how he's been able to be so consistent and disciplined in his journey. What You'll Hear In This Episode: - How Engel came up with the idea for #12minconvos, and how he got past some initial challenges. - The benefits of starting with a structure, and then evolving as time goes on. - Why hosts need to set firm boundaries and value their time. - What you should do with guests who aren't cooperative or engaging. - Engel's strategy of building an archive of episodes to attract listeners.

Ben Settle returns to the Natural Born Coaches podcast for the 4th time, to talk about profiting from trolls in the online space, surviving cancel culture, and more! What You'll Hear In This Episode: - The importance of subject lines in email marketing and how one of Ben's got him on the radar of a prominent copywriter who opened doors for him. - Ben's approach to writing emails, and whether you should write your email or subject line first. - How to profit from trolls in the online world, and an example of how Ben used a troll's attacks to run a campaign that brought in $30,000 in new sales! - A discussion about Cancel Culture, and the current shift that's happening in society where people are finally standing up and speaking out against it. - The value of learning from people you don't agree with!

Steve Werner from Hour of Champions shares the changes he made to save his life and gives concrete advice for how you can make big changes in yours as well! What You'll Hear In This Episode: - Steve's background as a stock trader in Chicago, and various curveballs he's experienced in his past. - A shocking conversation he had with a doctor that forced him to do a complete 180 with his life. - How he helped one of his clients achieve a massive transformation, including going from 256 to 192 pounds! - How Steve structures his mornings to set up the best day possible. - Why coaches shouldn't only tell their clients what they want to hear.

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.