Starting a business has never been for the fainthearted, but some businesses require more of an investment than others — be it time, energy, or money. Many entrepreneurs who feel driven to follow their passion as creatives, service providers, or product developers may wind up feeling overwhelmed, and working too many hours without enough money to show for it. Coaching has become extremely popular not only because of the incredible value it delivers, but because running a coaching business can give entrepreneurs more money, time, and freedom!

In this juicy solo episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I answer one of the most common questions I’ve gotten over the years: why did I choose to launch and grow a coaching business?

Tune in as I share the top 5 reasons why you should consider becoming a coach, explore the practical differences between coaching and consulting, and reveal my own path to coaching (and how the title of my podcast nods to these humble beginnings!). If you’ve considered making a shift to coaching — or have already started your own coaching business — you won’t want to miss it!

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

· The lifestyle benefits of running your own coaching and consulting business

· Why coaching and consulting businesses are recession-proof — and how my coaching clients fared during the pandemic

· How to start a coaching business with minimal investment in tech

Timestamps:‌ ‌

00:33 Intro

01:34 Lifestyle

02:47 Coaching v. consulting

07:21 Low barrier to entry

10:32 Revenue potential

14:04 Endless options

19:16 Changing lives

22:27 Conclusion

Links mentioned:‌ ‌

The Business of Thinking Big #254: Manifesting your Dreams with Rebecca Lane

A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Program

Free Training Series

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When we're not fully clear on our true desires, be it in life or business, it’s incredibly difficult to know which actions we should be taking to achieve them — and instead of making progress, we can wind up feeling overwhelmed, unproductive, and stuck. To bring the joy back into our businesses and uncover the steps that will lead us further down the path to our goals, we need to get clarity on what we actually want.

The first step? Identifying the right questions to ask ourselves!

In this juicy solo episode of The Business of Thinking Big, you’ll learn WHY we become so disconnected from our desires, how to build a valuable and knowledgeable support network that can help you weather the overwhelm, and the powerful questions that will help you clarify your authentic goals and start smashing them! Let's get clear together — press play to get started.

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

• Why it’s important to take the time and space to turn inward and get quiet
• My real-life struggle with losing the spark in my business — and the conversations that helped me regain it
• Why you may be closer to your goals than you think (and your best next step for reaching them!)

Timestamps:‌ ‌

00:32 Intro

02:23 Undervaluing & misunderstanding our desires

06:09 Lost spark story

10:07 Investing in support

11:59 Make time to turn inward

16:23 Clarifying what you really want

20:28 You’re closer than you think!

24:32 Clarity myth

29:00 Conclusion

Links mentioned:‌ ‌

A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Program

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The inevitable price of success: once you begin making good money in your business, you start having to pay more in taxes. The first tax season after achieving a six-figure year can leave you reeling, but gaining a deeper understanding of your obligations and benefits can help you reduce your tax burden. In this value-packed episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I’m joined by experienced CPA and Chillbooks founder Jami Monte. Jami is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs with the financial know-how they need to succeed, and mentors CPAs while reshaping traditional firm models for a more balanced life.

Our conversation is FULL of juicy golden nuggets that will help you hold onto more of the wealth you generate as you grow and scale. Tune in as Jami shares three brilliant, safe, and legal tax strategies for lowering the amount you owe, how to avoid sending up red flags for the CRA or IRS, and when you should consider incorporating your business.

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

• What you’re allowed to write off, and how to track and optimize your spending
• How to claim home office space (even if your partner pays some or all of the rent or mortgage)
• How to create an audit-ready bookkeeping system and plan for future tax years

Guest bio: After a 7-year career as a CPA in the advertising industry, Jami Monte transitioned to entrepreneurship and launched Chillbooks™ — a fun, approachable financial education course that offers bookkeeping and QuickBooks training, along with essential financial education for entrepreneurs. As TurboTax's spokeswoman she has been featured across multiple new outlets including CP24, Globe & Mail, and BNN Bloomberg.

Timestamps:‌ ‌

00:32 Meet Jami Monte

06:02 Understanding & optimizing write-offs

09:40 Cell phone bills, rent & mortgage

10:42 CRA red flags

12:58 Home audit story

14:33 Document meals & entertainment

17:17 Systemizing your bookkeeping

21:54 Chillbooks

24:28 Tax planning

27:10 Should you incorporate?

33:40 Choosing an accountant

36:02 Final tips & conclusion

Links mentioned:‌ ‌

Jami Monte

jamimonte.com

jamimonte.com/resources/#writeoffguide

Instagram: @jami.monte

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Money is a powerfully emotional topic… and for many of us, it’s strongly tied to our feelings of self worth and confidence. Women often worry that they aren’t making as much money as they want to or “should” be, and as a result they don't feel successful. When we feel unsuccessful and anxious about our revenue, our actions may be guided by fear or even desperation — and that can have a BIG impact on our business growth.

This episode of The Business of Thinking Big dives into the concept of wealth mindset and reveals seven key things that highly successful women entrepreneurs do to increase and manage their wealth, from tapping into their “future” self to developing a more playful relationship with their money. To prepare for this conversation, I surveyed over a dozen women who know how to build wealth… and what to do with it! Listen now to learn their juiciest strategies for cultivating a healthy wealth mindset that will open the door to more abundance, impact, and success!

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

• How your expectations shape the growth you will experience in your business
• Who you should surround yourself with to maximize your potential
• How to take empowered action from a place of abundance, rather than fear or a scarcity mindset

Timestamps:‌ ‌

00:32 Intro

06:12 Expect big things

09:04 Have fun with money

10:57 Be future-minded

12:50 Manage your money

16:53 Act from power

19:41 Find your peer groups

22:20 Behave wealthy!

25:14 Conclusion

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Being a successful entrepreneur means learning new skills on a fairly regular basis — especially during those crucial first years! We often struggle to reach new heights because branching outside our comfort zone feels uncomfortable… or we don't feel ready to take on a new role. But what if we could step into the shoes of someone who's already mastered it?

My guest for this episode of The Business of Thinking Big has changed the lives of a lot of people, including Kobe Bryant, Rafael Nadal, Cristiano Ronaldo… and me! Todd Herman is a bestselling author, coach, and mentor who teaches elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and business teams how to uplevel their inner game through his actionable, no BS approach.

During this conversation, we explore the enormous power of the alter ego and how slipping into a new identity can help you step up your game in surprising ways! Listen now to learn the role that identity plays in success, how to overcome fear of failure, and how to phrase your offers in a way that attracts curiosity and clients.

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌

• How your self-perception can create blind spots — and how to find the right reframe
• Why alter egos are SO effective for building confidence
• How to create a great alter ego for yourself (and how to name it)!

Guest bio: Todd Herman has been working with the highest achievers in sports and business for over two decades. He is the creator of the multi-award-winning Leadership & Skills Development Program, 90 Day Year, and author of the WSJ bestselling book, ‘The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life’, as well as ‘My Super Me’, a children’s book to help young kids navigate tough stuff.

Timestamps:‌ ‌

00:32 Meet Todd Herman

05:30 Phrasing your offers

08:28 Fear & environment

12:54 The Alter Ego Effect

22:21 Why alter egos work

27:17 Confidence & certainty

33:30 How to build an alter ego

38:32 Different alter egos

42:40 Naming your alter ego

45:55 Role conflict & strain

49:08 Rapid-fire questions

55:11 Conclusion

Links mentioned:‌

Todd Herman

toddherman.me

upcoach.com

Instagram: @todd_herman

The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life by Todd Herman

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When we feel “stuck” in our businesses, we may believe that we lack motivation. More often, what we actually lack is the discipline to focus on what we must do in order to hit our goals. Motivation comes and goes — we can experience it more often during periods of expansion, while undergoing a rebrand, or even on a “Motivation Monday.” But while it may lead to bursts of inspired action and visionary work, it isn’t the fuel that powers long-term progress.

Discipline is what helps us take the small daily actions that lead to steady, reliable growth over time. These actions don’t always need to be perfectly done, they just need to be consistent —showing up each and every day to do the work is what will help you move the needle and see lasting results! This solo episode of The Business of Thinking Big explores the differences between motivation and discipline, and the role that each concept plays in our growth.

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

• How and why your motivation levels may fluctuate from day to day or week to week
• Real-world examples of how discipline can look in practice
• How to build consistent and effective action into even the busiest schedule!

Timestamps:‌ ‌

00:32 Intro

02:08 Motivation comes and goes

04:24 What is discipline?

05:41 Weight management example

08:26 Building consistency

10:37 Personal savings example

13:58 Forming habits

15:58 Thank yourself!

17:12 Cheerleading example

19:49 Where do you want more discipline?

22:02 How many minutes a day?

26:46 Recap & conclusion

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We all want to be given the "blueprint" to success, but there is no magical map that will work for everyone. To achieve your personal version of authentic, soul-led success, you must learn to trust your instincts and the journey — even when it doesn’t look like everyone else’s!

In this deep and soulful episode of The Business of Thinking Big, I sit down the amazing Soul Strategist, Success Coach, bestselling author, and keynote speaker Anita Rombough. Anita has carved a unique and inspiring niche for herself that truly reflects and synthesizes her deepest passions, strongest skills, and eclectic interests. During this conversation, we explore the process that helped her discover her niche, the major skill that sets good marketers apart, the biggest lessons she learned in A-Players, and how she turned the pandemic into an opportunity to shake off her corporate life and create a nourishing, heart-led career.

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

• How Anita landed on the perfect title to communicate the transformation she offers her clients
• How she identified her ideal client and successfully marketed her skills to the people she was born to serve
• What it means to achieve soulful success in your business

Guest bio: Anita Rombough is the Soul Strategist and Success Coach for those daring to live limitlessly. A seasoned therapist and exec with over 20 years in the corporate trenches and a rich tapestry of advanced degrees, Anita's your go-to for transformational results. She’s the synergy of spreadsheet savvy and spiritual depth, guiding soulful seekers, entrepreneurs and professionals to their own brand of soulful success — the sweet spot where purpose, impact, and prosperity meet.

Timestamps:‌ ‌

00:32 Meet Anita Rombough

04:06 A-Players

07:19 Choosing her niche

09:42 Marketing her skillset

13:19 Soulful success

17:27 Creating the first masterclass

23:20 Growth since A-Players

28:38 Energetics & final tips

32:15 Conclusion

Links mentioned:‌ ‌

Anita Rombough

anitarombough.com

Instagram: @anitarombough

A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Program

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When you think about your business, do you still get butterflies in your stomach? Or do you find yourself feeling “over it”? Although we may be following our passions and our callings, we can often find ourselves falling out of love with our businesses. When your business no longer feels fresh and exciting, your work can begin to feel hard, heavy, and frustrating… and you may even begin to resent your team and your clients.

And this is all perfectly normal.

The truth is that your relationship with your business is like any other relationship. It will inevitably have ebbs and flows, and you will need to put in the work to keep it healthy and fulfilling. So, how do you rediscover the joy and inspiration that had you waking up excited to serve your clients and make an impact? Tune into this solo episode of The Business of Thinking Big as I share the reasons why you may grow disenchanted with your business — and how to reignite the spark!

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

• How to spend less of your time working outside your zone of genius (and more time doing the things you were born to do)
• How to recognize and appreciate the valuable lessons that your setbacks and challenges can teach you
• Powerful resources that will help you unlock more joy, ease, and alignment in your business

Timestamps:‌ ‌

00:34 Intro

02:52 Building momentum & levelling off

05:43 Learning from our setbacks

07:53 Zone of genius

11:41 Building a Joyful Business

14:27 Your Joyful Purpose

17:49 Your Joyful Schedule

24:45 Joyful, lucrative & successful

26:52 Emotion-guided outsourcing

30:45 3 criteria recap & final tips

Links mentioned:‌ ‌

The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks

Building a Joyful Business by Lianne Kim

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