Business Growth Lab

Are you a coach who feels like your expertise isn't translating into the sales it should be? 
Do you find yourself struggling to stand out in a crowded marketplace, wondering how to ignite your business and unlock your full potential? 
In this episode, Melanie Benson sits down with Samantha, the host of the Profitable Coach Summit, to explore the untapped opportunities that await coaches who are ready to leap forward and create the business of their dreams. 
Together, they explore the current landscape of the coaching industry, shedding light on the challenges that many coaches face in their pursuit of business growth and client impact. 
Samantha shares valuable insights into the untapped opportunities that await coaches who are ready to take their businesses to the next level. 
Samantha shares her vision for an event that stands apart from the rest. She discusses how the summit brings together a carefully curated lineup of expert speakers who deliver both depth and foundational business insights, creating a unique learning experience for attendees.
Get ready to dive into a thought-provoking discussion that will challenge your perceptions, inspire your journey, and equip you with the strategies you need to become a truly profitable coach.
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Achieving outward success while inwardly feeling unfulfilled and stressed is a common paradox many entrepreneurs face. We strive to reach goals that promise happiness, only to end up drained, overwhelmed and wondering if there is a better way.
In this episode, Liam Naden shares a refreshing new paradigm for effortless success by understanding how to harness the full power of the brain. He draws from his diverse life experience that ran the gamut from self-made millionaire to homeless and back again to rebuild success more sustainably.
If you feel stuck in struggle mode or wonder "is this all there is?" - this episode will give you a whole new perspective on achieving success by understanding how to use your powerful brain tool in the way nature intended.
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Do you want more people to know who you are?  If so, podcast guesting is a great way to build your authority, and grow your audience.

But how do you get booked on more shows?

In this episode of Influence By Design, Samantha Riley chats with Renée Warren, a public relations and media expert.

They dive deep into the world of podcast pitching and discuss the immense value of being a guest on podcasts. Renée explains why podcast interviews offer unparalleled access to engaged audiences, allowing you to build relationships and establish expertise like no other platform.
Renée provides tangible tips for crafting compelling podcast pitches, emphasising the importance of captivating subject lines and targeted, relevant angles for the host's audience. They walk through an actual example pitch which secured Renée an appearance here on Samantha’s show.
Key elements include researching the show, keeping emails concise yet personalised, linking to credible websites and relevant, active social profiles, and highlighting frameworks or concepts that demonstrate thought leadership. 
Essentially, Renée stresses relentlessly focusing on serving podcast audiences with your unique perspective, versus merely promoting yourself. This organic relationship and trust-building fuels podcast and publicity success over time. The key is persistently adding value versus chasing immediate sales.
Samantha and Renée explore the mindsets, messaging, and visibility required to become recognized industry authorities. This helps pave the way for exponential reach and impact for your business.
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There are potentially thousands of people who do what you do.  So how do you stand out in a sea of noise?  
Having your own frameworks make your content unique and help you stand out in your industry. No matter how busy or noisy your field is, a solid framework can earn you phenomenal reviews and revenue for your business. 
In this episode of Influence By Design, Samantha speaks with Amanda Walker, certified Master Coach and creator of the Best Damn Coach Podcast, about the power of frameworks.
Amanda explains that having a framework elevates you to “purple duck status,” so you stand out from the “yellow ducks” in your industry who all look and sound the same. Frameworks position you as an expert and build confidence in your unique expertise.
She shares that frameworks start with clearly identifying your client’s end goal. Then, reflect on your own experiences overcoming challenges to develop signature content for each framework step. The final piece is creating a simple visual representation and infusing the framework throughout your brand and content.
Frameworks build trust and make the coaching process feel more practical and achievable for clients. When clients see others who have succeeded with your framework, they gain confidence that they can also achieve success by following the proven process.
Ultimately, frameworks boost confidence and clarity for both the coach and the client. Having a clear, unique process to share makes it much easier to articulate your offer and value.
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Business success doesn't happen by accident. Yet many owners fall prey to thinking overnight wins could happen at any moment. In reality, sustainable growth requires patience to build foundations properly, then precision to course-correct issues before catastrophe hits.
In this episode, Samantha and Tim pull back the curtain on navigating business with intention. Sparked by the TV show The Profit, they talk about the early warning signs across three culprit areas - people, profits, and processes.
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Do you spend enough time nurturing your relationships? If you don’t, you are missing a seemingly simple strategy which can drastically change the trajectory of your business.
In this episode of Influence By Design, Samantha Riley chats with Esther Kiss, a public relations and media expert and the founder of Born to Influence. 
Samantha and Esther share generous tips on how to ask for introductions and recommendations to grow your network. They remind us that when crafting pitches, we must emphasise angles tied to broader audiences and publications versus merely promoting ourselves. They also encourage sharing impactful and relevant stories that can evoke emotions in your audience — this establishes expertise while indirectly showcasing the business.
They also explore overlooked publicity opportunities, such as speaking in Facebook groups, partnering with payment processors serving your niche, and contributing bite-sized value to large sites like GoDaddy. 
Essentially, Samantha and Esther stress the importance of constantly focusing on providing value, expressing gratitude, and nurturing connections. These organic relationship-building efforts fuel exponential publicity success over time. The key is to prioritise relationship-building over immediate commercial goals.
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Is there something holding you back from confidently raising your rates? If you’ve been waiting for that much-needed push to go for it, this episode will give you the tools and confidence you need.
In this episode of Influence By Design, Samantha and Tim have an interesting discussion about pricing and how business owners can charge more while actually doing less.
They explore the mindset issues entrepreneurs constantly deal with, including lack of clarity in their messaging, not knowing who their ideal client avatar is, not being able to articulate their program offer clearly, and a fear of delivery. Building confidence in these areas is key.
They also emphasise that pricing is not based solely on costs, but more importantly, on the transformation and value the business delivers. They share insightful tips on how to set more appropriate rates, such as simplifying your offers, exploring different target markets that could benefit even more from your skill set, and outsourcing.
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Did you know writing a book can help you grow your business exponentially? If you’ve been thinking about publishing your own book, this episode will give you insights about how to use it to sign more clients, before you actually put pen to paper. 
In this episode of Influence By Design, Samantha talks to Chris Benetti, founder of Smart Author Media about strategies for leveraging your book to grow your business. They explore how a book serves as an excellent "front end" offer by allowing you to provide tremendous value, build authority, and attract high-quality leads for your "back end" business services. 
Chris outlines various platforms and funnels you can use to get your book into the hands of more of your potential clients. He contrasts marketing on Amazon to maximise volume and royalties versus implementing a full sales funnel on Facebook to capture contact data and continue engaging ideal prospects.
Chris also shares tips for crafting compelling book sales pages, emphasising articulating customer problems, and then positioning your book as the perfect solution. 
Overall, Chris highlights the value of thoughtfully mapping out the journey you want to take your potential clients on, and then cementing it with a sales funnel that matches the vision. Do this, and your book will undoubtedly be highly instrumental in expanding your business.
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If you’re considering taking your first steps toward scaling your business, you’ve come to the right place. This episode will let you in on the secrets of growing and scaling your business, so you can be better informed before taking this major step in your entrepreneurial journey. 
In this episode of Influence By Design, Samantha and Tim talk about two distinct business concepts — growing and scaling. Growing a business involves increasing revenue, whereas scaling requires efficiency and profitability as revenue grows. While growth feels positive, scaling balances revenue and expenses. Understanding this distinction between the two concepts is crucial. 
Samantha and Tim emphasise the value of measuring business metrics related to your team, technology, and client acquisition costs and explain why tracking staff utilisation, productivity hours, and time off is essential. 
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As entrepreneurs and business owners, finding clarity around who you serve and the unique value you offer, is crucial yet challenging to navigate. Having crystal clear clarity on your niche while also positioning yourself as an industry leader requires courage and conviction.
In this episode, Samantha talks about an issue central to growing your business - what is the difference between niching and positioning, and why is it important to do both deliberately?
Understanding this distinction provides the blueprint for communicating your purpose and building trust with ideal clients. However, inner doubts and societal pressures often discourage coaches from embracing their expertise and stepping into thought leadership.
Samantha provides real-life examples across multiple industries and breaks down common obstacles that keep visionaries playing small. By illuminating these barriers to entry, she offers actionable advice for claiming your authority confidently.
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