Scaling Therapist Podcast: More Income, More Independence, More Impact (Not More Hours)

STP 131 | What If Community Is the Shortcut and Going Alone Keeps you Stuck?

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What This Episode Is About

If you're a therapist, coach, or mission-minded helper who feels like you're supposed to do it all on your own—this one’s for you.

I share a deeply personal story about what pretending to be “fine” cost me in marriage, and what it revealed about how I was building my business. This episode isn’t about hustle. It’s about getting honest.

What if community is the thing that gets you unstuck?

As a course creation coach for therapists, I’ve seen over and over again that support—not solo hustle—is the real catalyst for growth. Let’s talk about how to find it and why it matters.

Top 3 Reasons to Listen
  • You’ll hear what “fake peace” really looks like in a marriage—and a business.
  • You’ll learn why being stuck isn’t a capacity issue—it’s often a community issue.
  • You’ll walk away with one practical step to stop building your online offer alone.
    • Timestamped Highlights
    • 00:00 – I open with this truth: Support is not a crutch. It’s a catalyst.
    • 02:10 – The story of me and my wife walking into a group while silently falling apart.
    • 06:45 – Why we say “we’re fine” in business—and why that’s keeping us stuck.
    • 08:40 – Naming the Solo Myth: The lie that you have to do this alone.
    • 10:00 – Donald Miller's advice: Why coaches need community too.
    • 11:20 – My basement remodel: a story of drywall, fear of power tools, and how 10 friends did what would’ve taken me years.
    • 14:00 – LinkedIn accountability: how a weekly group helped me start showing up consistently.
    • 16:45 – Fun Financial Fridays: how community made money tasks less overwhelming.
    • 19:30 – Being authentic: why showing the cracks builds trust with your ideal client.
    • 21:00 – A reflection: What about your real life would help your audience connect?
    • 22:30 – Final invitation: You’re not stuck because you can’t. You’re stuck because you’re doing it alone.
      • Resources and Mentions
      • Book: Coach Builder by Donald Miller → https://businessmadesimple.com
      • Want help planning your next 90 days? Book a free call with me → https://tidycal.com/360z043/custom-goal-setting-interview-m829oov
      • Ready to grow without burnout? I'm a therapist online course business coach—learn more here →  https://www.coursecreationstudio.com/
        • Before You Go

        You don’t need more grit. You need more people who believe in what you’re building.

        If someone came to mind while you listened, text them. Ask for 15 minutes. Swap ideas. Or reach out to me and let’s plan your next 90 days together.

        If this helped you see things differently, share it with a friend.
        We go further faster when we don’t go alone.

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