In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Jill Kaufman, a therapist and the founder of Divorce Coach Jill. Jill shares her powerful journey from a career in finance to becoming a guiding light for individuals navigating the tumultuous process of divorce. Her own difficult experience with divorce became the catalyst for her business, driving her to create a support system she felt was missing. She explains the crucial distinction between her therapeutic work and her goal-oriented coaching practice, which is designed to help clients manage their emotions, make clear-headed decisions about their future, and ultimately build a new, fulfilling post-divorce life.

Jill delves into the core of her business model, which includes individual coaching, group programs, and digital resources. She emphasizes the immense value of the group setting, where clients find camaraderie and realize they are not alone in their struggles. Looking ahead, Jill discusses her strategy for growth, which centers on scaling by bringing other divorce coaches onto her team to expand her group program offerings. She also shares key lessons on the importance of delegation and automation, revealing how tools like an AI assistant have been game-changers in freeing up her time to focus on the parts of the business she is most passionate about.