Episode Highlights

• [00:00] Introducing Allison Hare
  Ryan welcomes Allison Hare, a podcast expert, award-winning podcaster, and longtime collaborator, as they discuss her journey from broadcasting aspirations to podcasting success.
  
  
  
• [02:52] Discovering the Power of Voice
  Allison shares how she found her passion for podcasting and why helping others amplify their voices has become her mission.
  
  
  
• [10:26] Pursuing Dreams After Setbacks
  Encouragement for those revisiting shelved dreams, with Allison offering advice on rediscovering purpose and building a meaningful podcast.
  
  
  
• [18:31] Lessons From Five Years of Podcasting
  Allison reveals her biggest lessons, from embracing imperfections to crafting authentic content that connects deeply with audiences.
  
  
  
• [28:00] Authentic Connection Through Podcasting
  Why podcasts are powerful tools for creating trust, building relationships, and engaging listeners in a meaningful way.
  
  
  
• [38:49] Busting Podcast Myths
  Allison dispels common misconceptions about the podcasting world, emphasizing its untapped potential for coaches and experts.
  
  
  
• [45:08] Introducing the Podcast Launch Program
  Ryan and Allison unveil their Podcast Launch Program, a step-by-step guide designed to help coaches and experts successfully launch their podcasts with clarity, connection, and confidence.
  
  
  

Links Mentioned:

• Podcast Launch Program Waitlist: Join the waitlist at www.profitablecoach.io/podcastlaunch

Episode Highlights:

• [00:00] Leveling Up with High Standards
  Brook shares how upgrading his headphones led to questioning where else he was settling in life and making changes to elevate his standards.
  
  
  
• [02:03] Creating Selfless Content
  Insights from Gary Vee on the importance of creating content that serves the audience rather than self-serving agendas, with a focus on value and impact.
  
  
  
• [04:50] Quiz Funnels: Interactive Marketing
  Ryan dives into the power of quiz funnels, highlighting their personalized, interactive nature and their potential to engage audiences. Inspired by his conversation with Maxwell Nee about ScoreApp.
  
  
  
• [06:52] Pursuit Over Outcomes
  Ryan reflects on the value of the journey and becoming your best self, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the pursuit rather than being fixated on big achievements.
  
  
  
• [08:45] Watering Seeds in Business
  Lessons from Chet Holmes’ The Ultimate Sales Machine and the importance of patience and persistence in cultivating relationships that lead to transformational growth.
  
  
  

Links Mentioned:

• ScoreApp: Learn more about interactive quiz funnels at https://scoreapp.com

Episode Highlights

• [00:01] Introduction
  Ryan and Brook explore how to transition from feeling drained to dynamic by cultivating and sustaining energy. They dispel myths about energy being fixed and focus on generating it intentionally.
  
  
  
• [01:37] Nutrition and Emotional Energy
  Dive into the role of nutrition, mindset, and emotional triggers in fostering peak energy levels, with tips on turning positive experiences into lasting fuel.
  
  
  
• [05:01] Prime Time Morning Routines
  Discover how intentional "prime time" routines can align your mind, body, and spirit to set the tone for a day of peak performance.
  
  
  
• [13:07] Outcome-Driven Meeting Prep
  Uncover how projecting outcomes and planning for each meeting conserves energy, enhances focus, and avoids decision fatigue.
  
  
  
• [16:11] Managing Decision Fatigue
  Ryan shares actionable strategies to minimize decision fatigue, anchor habits, and save energy for high-priority tasks.
  
  
  
• [19:06] Optimizing Evening Routines
  Tips for creating an effective evening routine to manage blue light exposure, set work boundaries, and ensure restorative sleep.
  
  
  
• [25:21] Environment and Energy
  Practical advice on optimizing your physical workspace to reduce distractions, boost creativity, and conserve energy.
  
  
  
• [39:13] Movement and the Non-Workout Workout
  Learn simple movement strategies to integrate into your day, keeping energy high and your body engaged without lengthy workouts.
  
  
  
• [42:19] Connecting to Purpose and Vision
  Ryan and Brook emphasize the critical role of aligning your daily activities with your vision to sustain energy and achieve peak performance.

[00:00] Mind as a Tool - Discover the perspective shared by Tony Robbins: your mind is a tool—how you use it determines your fulfillment and achievements.

[01:58] Believe Before You See It - Ryan shares insights on breaking the "see it to believe it" fallacy, emphasizing the importance of faith and visualization in achieving success.

[04:21] Raise Your Prices with Confidence - Hear a real-life client success story about boosting pricing, testing assumptions, and seeing immediate results with zero objections.

[05:37] Take the Risk to Achieve Greatness - Learn from Jim Rohn's quote: "If you think trying is risky, wait until you get the bill for not trying." Explore why pursuing greatness is worth the risk.

[07:20] Spend Without Guilt - Brook shares a lighthearted story about making purchases that bring joy and solve problems—and why sometimes, spending money is worth it.

Episode Highlights:

• [00:00] Recalibrating for 2025
  Kickstart the year with five actionable ways to double your sales and streamline your efforts.
• [01:25] Double Your Effort (Strategically)
  Learn how strategic adjustments, such as increasing calls or optimizing workflows, can exponentially boost your results.
• [05:48] Shorten Call Times Without Losing Quality
  Discover why trimming your sales call duration by 15 minutes can free up time for additional sessions and improve efficiency.
• [11:15] Level Up Your Skills
  Enhance your sales techniques to increase enrollment rates without adding extra hours.
• [16:22] Raise Your Prices with Confidence
  Break limiting beliefs about pricing, and learn how to confidently charge what your program is truly worth.
• [19:53] The Compound Effect
  Maximize your growth by making small, incremental improvements across six key sales areas, from leads to follow-up strategies.
• [34:48] Closing Thoughts
  Implementing multiple strategies creates exponential growth opportunities. Ryan and Brook discuss how their Close Everyone program helps coaches achieve these results.

Links Mentioned:
Close Everyone

Episode Highlights:

• [00:00] Recalibrating Morning Routines
  Learn how small adjustments to your morning routine can improve focus, alignment, and set the tone for success.
• [02:58] The Power of Specificity in Goal Setting
  Discover why setting specific, actionable goals leads to greater clarity and better results.
• [05:48] Time Management and Alignment
  Tips to prioritize your schedule, avoid burnout, and create alignment with your personal and professional goals.
• [08:47] State Over Strategy and Demanding the Best
  Understand why maintaining a positive state of mind is more critical than the perfect strategy and how raising your standards can fuel growth.
• [11:44] The Importance of Proximity and Environment
  Uncover how your surroundings and relationships directly impact your mindset, progress, and success.

Welcome to our very first State of the Podcast episode as we reflect on the first year of this show and everything we have planned for its future. We begin with assessing the numbers from 2024, and we are extremely proud of the 2,082 downloads from our 43 episodes. We unpack everything we’ve learned as first-time podcasters, the changes we’ve made due to listener feedback, how both of our histories and personalities have influenced The Coaching Equation, and what surprised us as business veterans being podcasting newbies. We’d also like to give a huge shout-out to Alison for holding down this show – it couldn’t be done without you – and after detailing what we have planned for 2025, we also remind ourselves of why they pour our hearts and souls into this podcast. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• 2024 in numbers. 
• What we learned from launching a podcast for the first time. 
• A shout-out to Alison for keeping this podcast alive. 
• Key takeaways from the feedback we received from listeners. 
• How Ryan’s running of the show inspired Brook to want to do more. 
• The way our interests and concerns influenced the direction of this podcast.  
• Understanding the value of having a solid plan with clearly defined intentions. 
• What surprised us from working on this show for a year. 
• Everything that we have planned for 2025. 
• We reminisce on why they’re here and why they give so much to this show. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Ryan Lang on LinkedIn

Brook Bishop on LinkedIn

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Happy 2025, we’re super excited to be here with you! We start the year with Fast Five for Friday as we explore various self-management strategies for improving one’s mental state and working conditions in the workplace. We discuss the impact of your mental state on your ability to create winning business strategies, what a power cabinet is and how to use it effectively, the dangers of always comparing yourself to others, and why success is best measured by personal growth. We also unpack the importance of cleaning out your closet and why this is a vital step in starting fresh, and we learn about the role of transparency in improving communication efforts among fellow employees. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• How your mental state affects your sales (and overall business) strategy.
• What it means to utilize the power of your cabinet. 
• The dangers of comparison, and why we always need to look inward first. 
• Cleaning out the closet, and why this is a necessary step for a fresh start.
• The importance of transparency and great communication among colleagues. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Jordan Peterson

Ryan Lang on LinkedIn

Brook Bishop on LinkedIn

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This is the final Fast Five For Friday of 2024! Today, we reflect on the incredible joy of seeing our coaching take root and bear fruit. Join us as we discuss the power of leading from an attitude of service and the revolution that happens when you find the right partnerships and work in them. Hear why in-person events have found relevance again, how to tap into knowing when it’s the right time to make a move, and receive an important reminder: bigger is not necessarily better! Join us for key insights on the past year and celebrate the learnings that came from 2024. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Why there truly is far more joy in giving than receiving. 
• What changes when you approach leadership as a service. 
• The incredible value of finding and creating the right partnerships.
• Why in-person events are back from 2024 leading into 2025. 
• Following your intuition when you know it’s time to make a move. 
• Understanding why bigger is not necessarily better. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Ryan Lang on LinkedIn

Brook Bishop on LinkedIn

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Welcome to another Fast Five for Friday, the holiday edition! Today, we discuss five incredible gifts you can gift yourself or ask a loved one for this festive season. Hear all about our favorite grounding items, best tech picks, incredible virtual assistants, and more! You’ll even gain insight into our favorite online checkout platform, Spiffy Checkouts. Finally, we remind you of the importance of finding a community for yourself and your business. Thanks for listening, and happy holidays! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Five things we love that you can gift yourself (or ask for) this Christmas. 
• Some unconventional picks: earthing mats, crystals, and a blue light manager. 
• Why Ryan loves his virtual assistant and how to get one for yourself! 
• A bit about Stream Deck and Ecamm.
• Reasons to try Spiffy Checkouts if you do any online checkouts. 
• The vital importance and benefit of community. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Earthing Mat

Shungite

F.lux

Coaching Assistants 

Stream Deck

Ecamm

Spiffy Checkouts

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