Colleen Nichols is back with the 10th episode of Tell Me Immediately—a milestone that apparently most podcasts don’t reach (so cue the confetti 🎉). In true Colleen fashion, this episode is a mix of practical life advice, business wisdom, and a healthy dose of calling out internet nonsense.

The meat and potatoes of the episode: Why People Keep Falling for Overpriced Coaching Scams

• The rise of coaching refugees—entrepreneurs who spent $10K, $25K, even $50K on coaching that did nothing but make them feel bad.
• The problem with viral coaches selling success without proving they can replicate results for others.
• The truth about those flashy “I made $200K this month” posts (aka, let’s talk about profit vs. revenue).

Growth vs. Engagement: What Actually Makes You Money Online

• Why virality ≠ success and how chasing views can actually tank your business.
• The importance of engagement over audience size (because a room full of the wrong people = crickets, not cash).
• How to spot marketing tactics designed to impress you rather than actually help you.

Oh, and wear Colleen buys her favorite athleisure dresses for spring and summer (because, you know, priorities) 

The athletic dresses I'm talking about: 

this one

this one, too

okay, and this one

Some coaches who I think are legit AF and worth your time, energy, and money:

@abigailpeugh

@the_no_bs_newyorker

@zeeslingsby

@shannonmckinstrie

@emilyschwalbach

@shaunavanbogart

@the.jackie.richards

@contentwithelyse

@allieireeves

@danielle_onthedaily 

And @me -- because I think I'm legit AF and have the reputation to back it up. If you're ready to join DSGC, click HERE.