Natural Born Coaches

What if the revenue you've been looking for has been sitting right under your feet the whole time? Marc's guest today is Hamzah Sadiq, an expert at helping coaches and online entrepreneurs turn dormant assets into fresh revenue. Hamzah reveals a faster and leaner alternative to the traditional big launch, why auctions are one of the hottest models in the coaching space right now, and how to use human psychology to let your audience tell you exactly what they want to buy!

Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships, and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/!

This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist, and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too.

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

• Why auctions are one of the fastest ways to do a pulse check on the market and find out what your audience is ready to pay for before building anything.

• How the auction model differs from a traditional launch, and the pitfalls of the other (common) way of doing it.

• The poll-first approach Hamzah uses to move past audience skepticism and get people willingly revealing their biggest pain points before the auction even starts.

• How auction pricing is determined by the bidders themselves, and why a 24-hour window is often all it takes to generate serious revenue.

• The bonus stacking strategy Hamzah uses to drive bids higher by solving not just the current problem but the next one that comes after it.

• The single biggest mistake coaches make when running an auction, and why assuming what your audience wants is the fastest way to kill your results.

LINKS:

Connect with Hamzah on Facebook!

Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell

Gary Halbert's Hamburger Stand Story

This is Marketing by Seth Godin

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What does a truly free coaching business actually look like, and how do you build one on purpose rather than by accident? Marc's guest today is Luisa Zhou, online business coach and mentor who has helped over 4,000 people build their businesses and do just that!. In this episode, Luisa reveals why freedom has to be systematized, how she scaled past 7-figures while working just 20 hours a week, and the concept of "fun signals" that could help you find the right business idea without ever looking outside yourself!

Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships, and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/!

This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist, and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too.

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

• How Luisa scaled her coaching business past 7-figures while keeping her work week to around 20 hours.

• Why freedom in business is never an accident, and the intentional decisions Luisa made from day one that set her up for the time and income she wanted.

• The shift she made from a once-a-year launch model to an evergreen program, and how those early launch years gave her what she couldn't have built any other way.

• Why there's no one right way to build a coaching business, and the reminder that you don't have to follow a model just because someone told you that you should.

• How Luisa keeps her team lean by choice and the way systems do the heavy lifting so her team only steps in where it counts.

• What "fun signals" are and why they might be a better starting point than following your passion …

LINKS:

Get Luisa's Proven Step-by-Step Plan to Replace Your Salary…and Leave Your 9-5 Job on Your Terms

Her YouTube Channel & Fun Signals Video

Radical Honesty: How To Transform Your Life By Telling The Truth by Brad Blanton

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You don't have to agree with an author 100% to get something valuable from their book, and that is exactly the theme of today's episode! Marc shares five more books he recommends coaches and entrepreneurs check out, ranging from a brand-new Jim Collins release to a radical honesty deep dive, to a year spent living completely off the grid with zero technology. There is something for everyone on this list!

Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships, and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/!

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What You'll Hear In This Episode:

• Why the odds of getting through life without a major setback are close to zero, and what one of the most well-known post-presidential legacies teaches us about comebacks at any age.

• How pigeonholing yourself into one thing forever is a trap, and the examples in one book prove it is never too late to pivot into something completely different and thrive.

• What one legendary comic book writer says about boredom in the creative process, and why it matters more than ever for coaches creating content in the age of AI.

• Radical honesty and the way it can lead to better health and less stress. [11:25]

• How standing your ground against haters was the most important ingredient in one media empire's success.

• What a man who spent over a year in the Irish countryside with zero electricity, no running water, and no phone can teach the rest of us about our relationship with technology.

LINKS:

What to Make of a Life: Cliffs, Fog, Fire and the Self-Knowledge Imperative by Jim Collins

Push the Wall: My Life, Writing, Drawing, and the Art of Storytelling by Frank Miller

Radical Honesty: How To Transform Your Life By Telling The Truth by Brad Blanton

Cancel Me If You Can by Dave Portnoy

The Way Home: Tales from a life without technology by Mark Boyle

Episode #980: Marc's Reading List That Covers Mindset, Power, Beating Burnout (And More)

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What if you could get 10 to 15 hours back every week without sacrificing the quality of your coaching? Today's episode features John Quirk, co-founder of CoachOps.ai, who joins Marc to talk about the platform built specifically to handle everything that is not coaching - so you can spend more time doing what you actually got into this business for!

Want to see CoachOps.ai in action? John is hosting a free live demo on Wednesday, September 23rd at 4 PM Eastern, where he will walk you through the entire platform and show you how to get up and running in just 10 to 15 minutes. Head to www.coachops.ai/demo to save your seat!

Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships, and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/!

This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist, and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too.

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

• What CoachOps.ai actually does for coaches, and why it was built to handle everything that is not coaching so you can focus on what matters most.

• The reasons the uniquely human part of coaching can never be replaced by AI, and how CoachOps.ai was designed to protect and create more space for it.

• The way the platform adapts to your coaching style, your methodologies, your terminology, and even your voice so nothing feels generic or off-brand.

• A full look at what coaches see inside the platform, from branded dashboards and call guides to action items and a client portal that keeps everything in one place.

• What John means when he says the goal of the technology is not to automate the coaching relationship.

• How the client portal keeps communication clean, replaces scattered emails, and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks between sessions.

• What you can export from the CoachOps.ai free live demo happening September 23rd at 4 PM Eastern.

LINKS:

Save Your Seat For the CoachOps.ai FREE Live Demo!

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What is really holding your coaching business back, and why is it probably not what you think? Today's episode features returning guest JV Crum III, founder of Conscious Millionaire, award-winning author, and host of a podcast heard in 190 countries.

In this episode, JV joins Marc to dig into the hidden constraints that keep coaches stuck, why identity might be the biggest one of all, and what to do when the person closest to you is not exactly cheering you on!

Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships, and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/!

This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist, and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too.

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

• Why the constraints holding most coaches back are hidden beneath the surface, and why solving the wrong problem keeps so many stuck for years.

• The money beliefs coaches rarely admit out loud, and the journaling exercise JV recommends to start uncovering what is really driving your financial results.

• Why your identity might be the single biggest constraint in your business.

• The reason that removing a constraint does not just solve a problem.

• How to handle a partner who is not fully on board with your coaching business, and the reframe that changes everything about how to approach that conversation.

• A free 5-minute audio JV created to reprogram your mind and start unlocking the internal permission and drive to perform at a higher "ultra" level.

LINKS:

Get JV's Free Audio Gift as a Listener!

JV's Website & Podcast

Marc's Appearance on His Show

Previous Episodes of Natural Born Coaches (099, 525 & 838) with JV

The Boron Letters by Gary Halbert

The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

Thick Face, Black Heart by Chin-Ning Chu

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What if AI could take over the tasks that frustrate you most and free you up to actually coach? Today's episode features Rob Goyette returning to Natural Born Coaches to go beyond the scenes on the AI-powered tools he has built to run his coaching business, including a focus board, a podcast pitch system, and a call prep tool that keeps him fully present with every client and prospect.

If this sounds good to you, you can watch Rob's FREE webinar, How Coaches Are Using A.I. To Get Clients, Create Content, And Build A Business That Runs Itself now at www.robwebinar.com/!

Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships, and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/!

This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist, and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too.

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

• Rob's number one piece of advice for coaches who want to start using AI effectively, and the two lists he recommends building before anything else. [1:16]

• The Fast Revenue Focus Board Rob built to stay locked in on what matters most, and why he has it running on a second monitor every single day. [3:28]

• What vibe coding is and how Rob uses it to build custom apps without writing a single line of code. [5:03]

• The podcast tool Rob built to find shows, research hosts, and send a three-email pitch sequence automatically without ever impersonating anyone or tricking a host. [6:10]

• Why transparency matters so much when using AI for outreach.[9:24]

• A look at his tool that pulls together past conversations, emails, and transcripts so Rob walks into every call fully prepared and fully present. [11:59]

• Why getting started with AI tools is never as hard as it looks. [14:28]

• Rob's free automated webinar covering the 7 steps coaches need to use AI to get clients, create content, and build a business that practically runs itself. [19:13]

LINKS:

Watch Rob's Free Training for Coaches!

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Are you spending more time on social media than you are actually coaching? Today's episode features Polly Pollock, founder of Neuropreneur Rising, who joins Marc to introduce a concept she may have accidentally coined, explain why social media is becoming less effective for coaches, and lay out a smarter, more sustainable way to fill your client roster without being glued to your phone all day!

Ready to build a coaching business that does not revolve around social media? Grab Polly's Anti-Social Media Marketing Kit for free! Head to www.neuropreneurrising.com/antisocial and use the promo code NATURAL at checkout to get instant access at no charge!

Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships (with a special summer offer), and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/!

This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist, and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too.

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

• What capacity conscious marketing actually means, and why so many coaches are burning out trying to keep up with a social media strategy that was never built for them. [1:16]

• A direct challenge to the skeptic who thinks building a coaching business without social media just is not realistic. [4:57]

• How social media is losing its effectiveness for coaches, and the trust-based alternatives that are quietly outperforming it. [5:59]

• The three-part podcast pitch formula Polly used to land this very interview with Marc. [14:40]

• Why the human element has to be the driving force behind your marketing, and what happens when coaches outsource too much to AI in the name of being "strategic." [20:15]

• The specific steps Polly recommends for building a capacity conscious marketing ecosystem. [22:27]

LINKS:

Grab Polly's Anti-Social Media Marketing Kit for free! Head to www.neuropreneurrising.com/antisocial and use the promo code NATURAL at checkout to get instant access at no charge!

Her Website & Podcast

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What's the difference between a $10K, $25K, and $100K coaching offer, and why should every coach have one? Today's episode features Sheryl Plouffe, CEO of ICONMAKER, who joins Marc to break down the anatomy of high ticket offers, explain a results-linked payment model that flips the traditional guarantee on its head, and make the case that coaches should start with high ticket from day one rather than working their way up!

ICONMAKER Live is happening August 26th to 28th and your ticket can be completely free! Head to www.iconmakerlive.com/ and use promo code JUNGLE100 at checkout to grab your spot at no charge!

Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships (with a special summer offer), and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/!

This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist, and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too.

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

• What strategic risk reversal is, and why it creates a completely different dynamic between coach and client than the guarantees most people are used to seeing. [5:14]

• What should be included in a $10,000 offer, and the way that the margin at this price point shapes everything about how it should be structured. [6:27]

• Why linking client payments to results changes the game for both the coach and the client. [9:48]

• The reason screening, qualifying, and awarding people into your offer matters more than most coaches realize. [11:08]

• How the right-fit client avatar, not just the structure of the program, should be driving the price point decision. [16:47]

• The 5-stage framework behind ICONMAKER's high ticket offers and what separates a $100K offer from the ones below it. [17:17]

• A free ticket to ICONMAKER Live, a three-day event covering the full system for building and selling 10K, 25K, and 100K offers with AI. [21:12]

LINKS:

ICONMAKER Live is happening August 26th to 28th and your ticket can be completely free! Head to www.iconmakerlive.com/ and use promo code JUNGLE100 at checkout to grab your spot at no charge!

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Could AI actually make you a better coach without replacing you? Today's episode features Brittany Wilson, founder of Loop Up, who joins Marc to talk about the agentic era, why coaches will never be replaced by AI, and how her platform helps clients maintain momentum between coaching sessions so their progress doesn't stall the moment the call ends!

Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships (with a special summer offer), and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/!

This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist, and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too.

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

• Why human connection isn't just a "nice to have" and why no AI agent will ever replicate what happens between two people in a coaching relationship.

• The reason that getting some foundational knowledge of AI matters more right now than jumping on every new tool that comes out.

• Why AI is a great place to start asking questions but not the place to stop.

• How you don't have to be an early adopter, but why waiting to educate yourself on AI could cost you more than you think.

• The ways that Loop Up fills the gap between coaching sessions, helps clients maintain momentum, and creates an evidence stream that makes taking the next step feel less daunting.

• How Brittany built Loop Up as a self-described low-tech person using AI and why she still treats AI like a brand new intern.

LINKS:

Loop Up's Website

The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman

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What does your health have to do with the quality of your coaching? Everything, according to today's guest! Brian Parana, founder of the Call to Rise 100-Day Fat Loss Challenge and host of the Driven for Health podcast, joins Marc to talk about why so many coaches are running on empty, the four things every busy entrepreneur needs to prioritize, and why taking care of yourself isn't a luxury, but a business strategy!

Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships (with a special summer offer), and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/!

This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist, and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too.

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

• Why coaches are more likely than they realize to be running on fumes, and the warning signs that your body's "check engine light" is on and being ignored.

• Why coaches are especially prone to neglecting their health, and the four core areas every busy entrepreneur needs to focus on right now.

• The thinking behind the 100-Day Fat Loss Challenge, how it bridges the trust gap with new clients, and what the continuation phase looks like for lasting results.

• Why Brian says that there is actually no magic number of days to form a habit, and the one simple but game-changing question he uses with his clients.

LINKS:

Brian's Call to Rise | 100-Day Fat Loss Challenge

His Website & Podcast

Episodes 2, 79 & 117

Why Stephen Bartlett (Diary of CEO) Quit Drinking

Alex Hormozzi Video (If You Don't Want To Go, Don't Go)

LinkedIn Lunatics (Reddit)

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