In Episode 163 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we’re calling out the all-too-common reality for so many online coaches: grinding 24/7 just to scrape together $5K or $10K months—and still feeling chained to your phone like it owns you. Spoiler alert: if your “business” feels like a hostage situation, this episode is your escape plan.

We’re breaking down exactly why so many coaches get stuck in this hustle spiral (hint: no systems, no strategy, and a whole lot of spaghetti-at-the-wall tactics) and what actually needs to change so you can scale without trading every waking hour for every dollar. From fixing messy offers to building real lead generation systems and setting boundaries that don’t tank your income, this episode is packed with actionable steps to help you finally work less and earn more.

If you’re tired of feeling like your business will fall apart the second you log off Instagram, consider this your permission slip (and blueprint) to build a business that runs even when you’re not glued to your phone.

In this episode, we cover:

1) Why You’re Working 24/7 (for Mediocre Money) [0:00 - 4:52]
 -How many coaches end up working 8-10 hour days, 7 days a week, just to maintain $5K-$10K months.
 -The real reason it feels like your business collapses the second you take a day off.

2) My Burnout Story & Business Overhaul [4:53 - 9:37]
 -How 2018 forced a complete restructure that cut my work hours in half (and doubled my income).
 -Why most coaches are missing the systems and clarity needed to work smarter, not harder.

3) Stop Chasing Shiny Objects [9:38 - 14:21]
 -Why adding more (YouTube, new programs, etc.) won’t fix a messy, inefficient business.
 -How refining what’s already in place leads to better results and less work.

4) Building Real Lead Generation Systems [14:22 - 19:08]
 -Why relying solely on Instagram content or cold DMs keeps you in the feast-and-famine cycle.
 -Three to four dependable lead-gen strategies that bring in clients without constant hustle.

5) Strategic Content That Converts [19:09 - 23:55]
 -How to make every post and story pull its weight so you’re not posting aimlessly.
 -Why having a repeatable content strategy saves hours of stress (and brings in sales).

6) Selling Smarter: Offers That Scale [23:56 - 26:42]
 -How to reduce client load, raise prices, or add scalable offers without working more.
 -Why throwing together random group programs or offers rarely works (and what to do instead).

7) Boundaries That Save Your Business [26:43 - 31:10]
 -How to take weekends (and nights!) off without losing money or momentum.
 -Why boundaries + systems = peace of mind, sustainable growth, and no more burnout.

8) Final Thoughts & The Path Forward [31:11 - End]
 -Why building systems and strategy, not more hours, is the key to six- and multi-six-figure growth.
 -How private coaching inside my program helps you implement all of this without guesswork.

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