First off, let's address the elephant in the room. We've all seen those flashy ads and success stories claiming that hitting the 100k mark is a breeze. But is it really?

Coaching, like any profession, requires dedication, skill, and a lot of hard work.

While a tiny percentage of coaches might hit that 100k mark, those are often exceptions, not the rule.

Don’t get me wrong, I am ambitious and love a big goal and I would encourage you to set a big goal too.

But I also want to share honest information so you don’t beat yourself up about not achieving this financial goal which is supposedly a piece of cake.

The 27th episode introduction [00:00:00] Introducing the podcast episode and discussing the challenges faced by coaches when entering the coaching arena.

The myth of earning 100k per year [00:00:38] Exploring the misconception that earning 100k per year as a coach is easy and discussing the factors that contribute to financial success in the coaching industry.

The impact of experience, credibility, marketing, and identity [00:10:16] Highlighting the importance of experience, credibility, effective marketing, and self-belief in achieving financial success as a coach.

The challenge of wearing too many hats [00:12:29] Discusses the challenge of coaches taking on multiple roles and the importance of focusing on the right tasks to reach their income goals.

The reality of the 500k coach [00:13:41] Explains that the income number associated with being a 500k coach may not reflect the actual profit due to expenses, and encourages coaches to be realistic and kind to themselves.

The journey of reaching 100k [00:14:57] Emphasises that reaching the 100k mark as a coach is possible but requires dedication, time, and continuous learning, and encourages coaches to focus on their own growth and success rather than comparing themselves to others.

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