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Marc Mawhinney is all about helping you grow a successful coaching business! Listen in as he interviews guests like John Lee Dumas, Rich Litvin and Steve Chandler (from "The Prosperous Coach"), Jill Stanton, Larry Winget and more who spill the beans on how to be the best coach you can be!

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November 9, 202611 min

Episode #999: Marc Solo - Stop Feeling Icky About Money!

Is "money" a 5-letter word you're afraid to say out loud? In this episode, Marc tackles one of the most taboo topics in the coaching world and makes the case that having a healthy relationship with money is not just good for your bank account. It's also essential to building a coaching business that lasts and makes a real impact! Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships, and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/ ! This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist , and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too. What You'll Hear In This Episode: Why most coaches are afraid to admit they want to make money and what that reluctance is costing them. Why being a coach and being an entrepreneur aren't two separate things - and what happens when coaches try to separate them. The reason Marc coined the phrase "you can't coach on an empty stomach" and what financial stress does to your ability to show up for clients. Why making more money isn't the opposite of making an impact and the story of a billionaire author that puts it all in perspective! LINKS: How to Get Rich by Felix Dennis Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! http://www.thecoachingjungle.com Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! http://www.myjunglevip.com If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them: http://www.jvwithmarc.com

November 2, 2026Episode 99826 min

Episode #998: Paul Gordon: Choose Your Own Adventure and Build a Life and Business On Your Terms

What do national judo championships, a pie shop in Pie Town New Mexico, salmon fishing in Alaska and performing on David Letterman's show have in common? They are all part of the story that led today's guest to where he is now. Paul Gordon, globe-touring performer and coach with a worldwide audience of over 2 billion, joins Marc to talk about getting out of your own way, why authenticity without guidance is just boring and what it really takes to find your voice and say what you truly mean in business and in life! Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships, and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/ ! This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist , and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too. What You'll Hear In This Episode: How life is a "Choose Your Own Adventure" book and the daily choices that either fill you with zest and inspiration or quietly drain it away. Value that money can't buy, and why the people most revered for their craft rarely put money first. Why everyone tells you to just be authentic but almost nobody teaches you how to be authentic without being boring!. The gradual process of stepping into your own voice, abandoning the scripts and templates and letting confidence build from the inside out. Why the compound effect of getting just a little better every day is one of the most underrated forces in business and the golden rule one tennis star uses that puts it all in perspective. LINKS: Paul's Website Get His Book, Mean It and Card Deck, Mean It: The Deck David Ralph's Podcast (Join Up Dots) Eric Bischoff: Controversy Creates Cash Push the Wall: My Life, Writing, Drawing, and the Art of Storytelling by Frank Miller Tin Cup (Kevin Costner) Movie The 54% Rule (Roger Federer) Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! http://www.thecoachingjungle.com Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! http://www.myjunglevip.com If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them: http://www.jvwithmarc.com

October 26, 2026Episode 99727 min

Episode #997: Dannella Burnett: Three Ways To Get Paid From The Stage (And Which One Is Right For You)

Could speaking be the missing piece in your coaching business right now? Today's episode features Dannella Burnett, founder of The Authority Agency and co-owner of SpeakerTunity, who joins Marc to talk about why speaking is one of the best ways to build trust with potential clients in today's shaky economy, the three pathways to getting paid from the stage and what newer coaches should be doing right now to start getting booked! Ready to get on more stages and start building your authority? Dannella is hosting a free three-day event called Authority Event Live from Wednesday November 4th through Friday November 6th. Head to authorityeventlive.com and use promo code DANNELLA to grab your free ticket! Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships, and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/ ! This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist , and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too. What You'll Hear In This Episode: Why speaking opportunities are one of the most underused tools coaches have for building the trust factor that converts to clients. The three pathways to making money from a stage, before, during or after, and how to know which one is right for where you are in your business. The most common and accessible stage opportunity for coaches and when it makes sense to ask for the sale. Whether booking agencies are still necessary in 2026 and how the landscape has shifted since pre-COVID. The difference between virtual and in-person events and one of the most common mistakes Dannella sees coaches make. The first steps a brand new speaker should take to start getting booked. Four things every speaker needs today to build a consistent and profitable authority ecosystem. LINKS: Grab Your Ticket to Authority Event Live (Happening Nov 4th - 6th). Ticket is Free with Promo Code "DANNELLA"! Connect with Dannella on LinkedIn The Authority Agency SpeakerTunity Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! http://www.thecoachingjungle.com Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! http://www.myjunglevip.com If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them: http://www.jvwithmarc.com

October 19, 2026Episode 99623 min

Episode #996: Candy Motzek: The Simple Survey That Sparked 50 Conversations (And a Full Coaching Practice)

What if the fastest way to grow your coaching business was simply to start asking better questions? Today's episode features Candy Motzek, host of the She Coaches Coaches podcast, who joins Marc again to share a simple survey experiment that led to over 50 conversations, new clients and unexpected opportunities, and why getting genuinely curious about your dream clients might be the most underrated business strategy in coaching right now! Want to know where your next three clients are coming from? Candy has a free 26-minute masterclass that walks you through a simple path to creating conversations that lead to clients. Head to www.candysfreeclass.com to watch it anytime at your own pace! Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships, and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/ ! This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist , and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too. What You'll Hear In This Episode: How Candy used a simple survey to uncover what coaches were really struggling with and what the data revealed that surprised even her. The shame coaches carry around admitting they want to make money and why getting honest about that is actually the first step to making more impact. How to build genuine curiosity into your surveys so people feel comfortable enough to share what they are actually experiencing. Why keeping the barrier to entry low is the key to getting people into conversations and what happens when you make it too hard. Why building a coaching business is best treated as an experiment and the mindset shift that makes the inevitable ups and downs a lot easier to navigate. Why so many coaches face silent struggles with getting clients and the importance of finding community as a professional coach. LINKS: Watch Candy's Free 26-Minute Masterclass Now! Candy's She Coaches Coaches Podcast Episode #819: Candy Motzek: 5 Things That Hold New Coaches Back Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! http://www.thecoachingjungle.com Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! http://www.myjunglevip.com If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them: http://www.jvwithmarc.com

October 12, 2026Episode 99531 min

Episode #995: David C. Barnett: What Your Coaching Business Is Really Worth (And Whether Anyone Would Buy It)

Ever wonder what your coaching business is actually worth, and could you ever sell it? In today's episode, Marc brings back his friend David C. Barnett, private transaction advisor and author of the brand new book, Business and Asset Values , to help answer these two key questions. David reveals why value is never just a number, what coaches need to understand about selling a business before they start building one to sell, and the hard truth about what a solopreneur coaching business is actually worth on the open market! Grab David's new book, Business and Asset Values , on Amazon, and if you read it, please leave a written review! David C. Barnett speaks at conferences and professional events about understanding business value, evaluating businesses and their assets, and making better buying and selling decisions. Explore his business valuation speaking topics at https://www.bookdavidcbarnett.com/business-valuation-speaker . Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships, and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/ ! This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist , and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too. What You'll Hear In This Episode: Why all value is subjective and tied to a relative order of desire and the hotdog metaphor that makes it impossible to think about money the same way again. The principle of substitution and why the value of anything you own is always determined by what else is available in the market at the same time. What buyers of small businesses are looking for when they evaluate a deal, plus the two questions every buyer asks before they will even consider writing a check. How transferable the value in your business really is and why personal brand businesses are some of the hardest to sell to a stranger. The honest truth about how sellable a solopreneur coaching business is and what it would actually take to build something a buyer would pay serious money for. LINKS: Business and Asset Values by David C. Barnett David's YouTube Channel & His 2025 XMAS Eve Special Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! http://www.thecoachingjungle.com Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! http://www.myjunglevip.com If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them: http://www.jvwithmarc.com

October 5, 2026Episode 99423 min

Episode #994: Hamzah Sadiq: Turning Dormant Assets Into Fresh Revenue Without Lifting a Finger

What if the revenue you've been looking for has been sitting right under your feet the whole time? Marc's guest today is Hamzah Sadiq, an expert at helping coaches and online entrepreneurs turn dormant assets into fresh revenue. Hamzah reveals a faster and leaner alternative to the traditional big launch, why auctions are one of the hottest models in the coaching space right now, and how to use human psychology to let your audience tell you exactly what they want to buy! Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships, and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/ ! This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist , and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too. What You'll Hear In This Episode: Why auctions are one of the fastest ways to do a pulse check on the market and find out what your audience is ready to pay for before building anything. How the auction model differs from a traditional launch, and the pitfalls of the other (common) way of doing it. The poll-first approach Hamzah uses to move past audience skepticism and get people willingly revealing their biggest pain points before the auction even starts. How auction pricing is determined by the bidders themselves, and why a 24-hour window is often all it takes to generate serious revenue. The bonus stacking strategy Hamzah uses to drive bids higher by solving not just the current problem but the next one that comes after it. The single biggest mistake coaches make when running an auction, and why assuming what your audience wants is the fastest way to kill your results. LINKS: Connect with Hamzah on Facebook! Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell Gary Halbert's Hamburger Stand Story This is Marketing by Seth Godin Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! http://www.thecoachingjungle.com Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! http://www.myjunglevip.com If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them: http://www.jvwithmarc.com

September 28, 2026Episode 99324 min

Episode #993: Luisa Zhou: The Freedom Business Blueprint That Took Her To 7-Figures (Working Just 20 Hours A Week)

What does a truly free coaching business actually look like, and how do you build one on purpose rather than by accident? Marc's guest today is Luisa Zhou, online business coach and mentor who has helped over 4,000 people build their businesses and do just that!. In this episode, Luisa reveals why freedom has to be systematized, how she scaled past 7-figures while working just 20 hours a week, and the concept of "fun signals" that could help you find the right business idea without ever looking outside yourself! Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships, and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/ ! This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist , and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too. What You'll Hear In This Episode: How Luisa scaled her coaching business past 7-figures while keeping her work week to around 20 hours. Why freedom in business is never an accident, and the intentional decisions Luisa made from day one that set her up for the time and income she wanted. The shift she made from a once-a-year launch model to an evergreen program, and how those early launch years gave her what she couldn't have built any other way. Why there's no one right way to build a coaching business, and the reminder that you don't have to follow a model just because someone told you that you should. How Luisa keeps her team lean by choice and the way systems do the heavy lifting so her team only steps in where it counts. What "fun signals" are and why they might be a better starting point than following your passion … LINKS: Get Luisa's Proven Step-by-Step Plan to Replace Your Salary…and Leave Your 9-5 Job on Your Terms Her YouTube Channel & Fun Signals Video Radical Honesty: How To Transform Your Life By Telling The Truth by Brad Blanton Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! http://www.thecoachingjungle.com Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! http://www.myjunglevip.com If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them: http://www.jvwithmarc.com

September 21, 2026Episode 99223 min

Episode #992: Marc's Book List: Comebacks, Radical Honesty, Haters, and Going Off The Grid

You don't have to agree with an author 100% to get something valuable from their book, and that is exactly the theme of today's episode! Marc shares five more books he recommends coaches and entrepreneurs check out, ranging from a brand-new Jim Collins release to a radical honesty deep dive, to a year spent living completely off the grid with zero technology. There is something for everyone on this list! Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships, and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/ ! This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist , and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too. What You'll Hear In This Episode: Why the odds of getting through life without a major setback are close to zero, and what one of the most well-known post-presidential legacies teaches us about comebacks at any age. How pigeonholing yourself into one thing forever is a trap, and the examples in one book prove it is never too late to pivot into something completely different and thrive. What one legendary comic book writer says about boredom in the creative process, and why it matters more than ever for coaches creating content in the age of AI. Radical honesty and the way it can lead to better health and less stress. [11:25] How standing your ground against haters was the most important ingredient in one media empire's success. What a man who spent over a year in the Irish countryside with zero electricity, no running water, and no phone can teach the rest of us about our relationship with technology. LINKS: What to Make of a Life: Cliffs, Fog, Fire and the Self-Knowledge Imperative by Jim Collins Push the Wall: My Life, Writing, Drawing, and the Art of Storytelling by Frank Miller Radical Honesty: How To Transform Your Life By Telling The Truth by Brad Blanton Cancel Me If You Can by Dave Portnoy The Way Home: Tales from a life without technology by Mark Boyle Episode #980: Marc's Reading List That Covers Mindset, Power, Beating Burnout (And More) Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! http://www.thecoachingjungle.com Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! http://www.myjunglevip.com If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them: http://www.jvwithmarc.com

September 14, 2026Episode 99117 min

Episode #991: John Quirk: Save Time, Coach More and Stop Drowning In Admin With CoachOps.ai

What if you could get 10 to 15 hours back every week without sacrificing the quality of your coaching? Today's episode features John Quirk, co-founder of CoachOps.ai, who joins Marc to talk about the platform built specifically to handle everything that is not coaching - so you can spend more time doing what you actually got into this business for! Want to see CoachOps.ai in action? John is hosting a free live demo on Wednesday, September 23rd at 4 PM Eastern , where he will walk you through the entire platform and show you how to get up and running in just 10 to 15 minutes. Head to www.coachops.ai/demo to save your seat! Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships, and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/ ! This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist , and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too. What You'll Hear In This Episode: What CoachOps.ai actually does for coaches, and why it was built to handle everything that is not coaching so you can focus on what matters most. The reasons the uniquely human part of coaching can never be replaced by AI, and how CoachOps.ai was designed to protect and create more space for it. The way the platform adapts to your coaching style, your methodologies, your terminology, and even your voice so nothing feels generic or off-brand. A full look at what coaches see inside the platform, from branded dashboards and call guides to action items and a client portal that keeps everything in one place. What John means when he says the goal of the technology is not to automate the coaching relationship. How the client portal keeps communication clean, replaces scattered emails, and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks between sessions. What you can export from the CoachOps.ai free live demo happening September 23rd at 4 PM Eastern. LINKS: Save Your Seat For the CoachOps.ai FREE Live Demo! Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! http://www.thecoachingjungle.com Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! http://www.myjunglevip.com If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them: http://www.jvwithmarc.com

September 7, 2026Episode 99026 min

Episode #990: JV Crum: The Hidden Constraints Keeping Coaches Broke (And How To Blast Past Them)

What is really holding your coaching business back, and why is it probably not what you think? Today's episode features returning guest JV Crum III, founder of Conscious Millionaire, award-winning author, and host of a podcast heard in 190 countries. In this episode, JV joins Marc to dig into the hidden constraints that keep coaches stuck, why identity might be the biggest one of all, and what to do when the person closest to you is not exactly cheering you on! Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships, and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/ ! This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist , and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too. What You'll Hear In This Episode: Why the constraints holding most coaches back are hidden beneath the surface, and why solving the wrong problem keeps so many stuck for years. The money beliefs coaches rarely admit out loud, and the journaling exercise JV recommends to start uncovering what is really driving your financial results. Why your identity might be the single biggest constraint in your business. The reason that removing a constraint does not just solve a problem. How to handle a partner who is not fully on board with your coaching business, and the reframe that changes everything about how to approach that conversation. A free 5-minute audio JV created to reprogram your mind and start unlocking the internal permission and drive to perform at a higher "ultra" level. LINKS: Get JV's Free Audio Gift as a Listener! JV's Website & Podcast Marc's Appearance on His Show Previous Episodes of Natural Born Coaches ( 099 , 525 & 838 ) with JV The Boron Letters by Gary Halbert The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Thick Face, Black Heart by Chin-Ning Chu Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! http://www.thecoachingjungle.com Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! http://www.myjunglevip.com If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them: http://www.jvwithmarc.com