The Mothered Business

Hosted by Robyn Gooding

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242

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Nov 2026

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The Mothered Business podcast is for coaches, therapists, and other entrepreneurs looking to make money online doing what they love, while honouring motherhood. If you're a busy mom (or aspiring mama) who blends business with motherhood, this podcast is for you!

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November 10, 202630 min

Why Am I Not Getting Clients on Instagram?

Send us Fan Mail There are a few spots left for my hybrid 1:1 intimate mastermind that begins mid November. If you would like to chat with me about whether it's the right fit for you book a call here. Why am I not getting clients on Instagram when people are saving my posts, replying to my Stories, and telling me how much they love my content? In this episode of The Mothered Business , I break down why Instagram engagement can stall before it becomes a client enquiry, and how to figure out where that’s happening in your own content. If you’re a coach who gets most of her clients through referrals and wants Instagram to bring in enquiries too, this is for you. In this episode Five signs your Instagram content is getting applause while potential clients are left guessing what you offer The four jobs your content can do to help someone notice you, see herself in your work, believe you can help, and take the next step Why teaching someone how to manage a symptom can leave them unclear about the bigger problem they could hire you to solve A 12-post audit to see whether your content gives people enough reasons to work with you and enough chances to ask If you want my eyes on your messaging and how you’re getting clients, DM me on Instagram and ask me about The Mothered Business Mastermind. @robyn.gooding If you would like to learn more about The Mothered Business Mastermind, click here . Want to download the 15 minute CEO Map? If you only have 15 minutes it will tell you exactly what to work on to move the needle in your business. Click here. Please say hi to me on Instagram @robyn.gooding or take a peek at my website for more info www.robyngooding.com Click here to book your call anytime! If you loved this episode, I'd appreciate if you could leave a review or share on your socials. It truly means the world to me and helps amplify this message for other mothers desiring a supportive business for motherhood. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. The content shared reflects my personal experience and professional perspective as a coach. Any stories shared are anonymized or composite examples drawn from real experiences, with identifying details changed to protect privacy. This podcast does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or...

November 3, 202635 min

Is Hiring a Business Coach Really Worth the Money? What to Evaluate Before Investing

Send us Fan Mail Is Hiring a Business Coach Really Worth the Money? How to Evaluate the ROI Before Investing (and NO I am not spending the entire episode convincing you to hire a business coach). It’s a question I think more business owners should be asking before making a significant investment in their growth, OR delaying their growth because they’re afraid to invest in themselves or allow in support. I’ve spent years working with entrepreneurs, helping them build profitable businesses, navigate challenging seasons, make strategic decisions, and pursue goals that once felt out of reach. I’ve also invested in business coaching, mentorship, and consulting myself across the past decade. And here’s what I’ve come to believe: The value of business coaching isn’t just measured by how much money you make. It’s also measured by how much time you save, the decisions you make, the person you become, and the freedom you create. I’ve seen folks build six- and seven-figure businesses. I’ve also seen clients discover that the business they worked so hard to build was no longer the dream they wanted to pursue. Both can represent an extraordinary return on investment. But not all business support is created equal, and hiring the wrong kind of support can leave you feeling frustrated, financially stretched, and no closer to where you want to be. So let’s talk about how to determine whether hiring a business coach is worth it for you and what questions to ask yourself and THEM before you say YES. If you would like to learn more about The Mothered Business Mastermind, click here . Want to download the 15 minute CEO Map? If you only have 15 minutes it will tell you exactly what to work on to move the needle in your business. Click here. Please say hi to me on Instagram @robyn.gooding or take a peek at my website for more info www.robyngooding.com Click here to book your call anytime! If you loved this episode, I'd appreciate if you could leave a review or share on your socials. It truly means the world to me and helps amplify this message for other mothers desiring a supportive business for motherhood. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. The content shared reflects my personal experience and professional perspective as a coach. Any stories shared are anonymized or composite examples drawn from real experiences, with identifying details changed to protect privacy. This podcast does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or...

October 22, 202632 min

Imposter Thoughts and Feeling Like a Fraud

Send us Fan Mail Worry about feeling being found out as not good enough even though you *KNOW* you are competent? Imposter thoughts and feelings are hard and can get worse the bigger you get sometimes. This episode is an honest reflection of what I've seen when it comes to imposter thoughts and how to stop the nose dive. If you would like to learn more about The Mothered Business Mastermind, click here . Want to download the 15 minute CEO Map? If you only have 15 minutes it will tell you exactly what to work on to move the needle in your business. Click here. Please say hi to me on Instagram @robyn.gooding or take a peek at my website for more info www.robyngooding.com Click here to book your call anytime! If you loved this episode, I'd appreciate if you could leave a review or share on your socials. It truly means the world to me and helps amplify this message for other mothers desiring a supportive business for motherhood. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. The content shared reflects my personal experience and professional perspective as a coach. Any stories shared are anonymized or composite examples drawn from real experiences, with identifying details changed to protect privacy. This podcast does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or...

October 15, 202617 min

How to Turn Instagram DMs into Paying Clients

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Mothered Business I'm breaking down a practical step by step process for turning genuine interest into paying clients without awkward pitches, manipulative sleazy sales tactics, or feeling like you're chasing strangers down into a DM conversation. I discuss: The three DM habits that might be costing you clients (and why being a great conversationalist doesn't automatically make you great at SALES) Creating meaningful conversation starters Three diagnostic questions to ask before giving away free coaching in the DMs My framework for bridging the conversation from friend zone to sales invitation How to make the buying step ridiculously easy for your potential client without it feeling awkward or pushy If you would like to learn more about The Mothered Business Mastermind, click here . Want to download the 15 minute CEO Map? If you only have 15 minutes it will tell you exactly what to work on to move the needle in your business. Click here. Please say hi to me on Instagram @robyn.gooding or take a peek at my website for more info www.robyngooding.com Click here to book your call anytime! If you loved this episode, I'd appreciate if you could leave a review or share on your socials. It truly means the world to me and helps amplify this message for other mothers desiring a supportive business for motherhood. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. The content shared reflects my personal experience and professional perspective as a coach. Any stories shared are anonymized or composite examples drawn from real experiences, with identifying details changed to protect privacy. This podcast does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or...

October 8, 202612 min

Should You Retire Your Offer or Redesign It?

Send us Fan Mail What if the offer you keep planning to retire deserves more of your attention? You know how to sell it. Your clients get results. They come back and refer their friends. But somewhere along the way, you absorbed the idea that the next level of business means moving beyond it... whether that is into a group programme, a course, or something that needs less of you. In this ten-minute episode of The Mothered Business, we’re questioning that imaginary graduation ladder and exploring how to tell when it’s time to move on versus when your existing offer deserves a redesign. We’ll unpack: Why being good at something can make you underestimate its value The difference between outgrowing the work, its structure, and the status you associate with it What to consider about a business model beyond delivery hours. Four questions to ask before replacing an offer people already want If you’re a mother building a business within limited working hours, this conversation will help you assess your next move with more clarity and less pressure to make your business look a certain way. If you would like to learn more about The Mothered Business Mastermind, click here . Want to download the 15 minute CEO Map? If you only have 15 minutes it will tell you exactly what to work on to move the needle in your business. Click here. Please say hi to me on Instagram @robyn.gooding or take a peek at my website for more info www.robyngooding.com Click here to book your call anytime! If you loved this episode, I'd appreciate if you could leave a review or share on your socials. It truly means the world to me and helps amplify this message for other mothers desiring a supportive business for motherhood. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. The content shared reflects my personal experience and professional perspective as a coach. Any stories shared are anonymized or composite examples drawn from real experiences, with identifying details changed to protect privacy. This podcast does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or...

September 29, 202630 min

Why Your Launch Didn't Convert: Diagnosing Low Sales

Send us Fan Mail A disappointing launch or sales event can make you question your price, your offer, your marketing, and your entire business model before you’ve had time to look at what happened. In this episode of The Mothered Business , I’m walking you through how to assess a workshop, webinar, or launch that didn’t bring in the sales you hoped for. Where did the right people stop moving forward? Did they register but miss the event? Did the topic attract people who weren’t ready for your offer? Did qualified buyers understand the invitation? Was there enough follow-up for them to make a decision? We’ll talk about: Why registrations measure curiosity, rather than readiness to buy How to locate the gap between attendance, buyer fit, offer clarity, and sales conversations The four-column exercise I use to separate results from assumptions Why you should finish the follow-up before declaring the event a failure How to decide whether you want to improve this sales path or build a different one You’re allowed to be disappointed. You’re also allowed to decide you no longer want to sell through live launches, but I'm here to remind you that you owe it to yourself to look at ALL the information and make that choice intentionally versus an emotionally responsive one. If you would like to learn more about The Mothered Business Mastermind, click here . Want to download the 15 minute CEO Map? If you only have 15 minutes it will tell you exactly what to work on to move the needle in your business. Click here. Please say hi to me on Instagram @robyn.gooding or take a peek at my website for more info www.robyngooding.com Click here to book your call anytime! If you loved this episode, I'd appreciate if you could leave a review or share on your socials. It truly means the world to me and helps amplify this message for other mothers desiring a supportive business for motherhood. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. The content shared reflects my personal experience and professional perspective as a coach. Any stories shared are anonymized or composite examples drawn from real experiences, with identifying details changed to protect privacy. This podcast does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or...

September 23, 202619 min

Can You Grow a Business in 20 Hours a Week? Sustainable and Simple Business for Moms

Send us Fan Mail 20K MONTHS IN 2O HOURS WORKSHOP REGISTER HERE In this episode: Why a 20-hour workweek can still feel like work never ends The small unfinished tasks that keep taking up mental space What it means to build a business around school hours How to give work somewhere to land before you close your laptop What I hope my kids remember about the way I built my business A question to sit with: What do you want your kids to remember about the way you built your business? If you want to make your business work inside the hours you actually have, join me for 20k in 20 hours live this Friday September 25th at 1pm Pacific Time . We’ll look at what it takes to make room for the work that serves your clients, brings in new ones, and lets your workday have an ending. If you register you will also get the replay! If you would like to learn more about The Mothered Business Mastermind, click here . Want to download the 15 minute CEO Map? If you only have 15 minutes it will tell you exactly what to work on to move the needle in your business. Click here. Please say hi to me on Instagram @robyn.gooding or take a peek at my website for more info www.robyngooding.com Click here to book your call anytime! If you loved this episode, I'd appreciate if you could leave a review or share on your socials. It truly means the world to me and helps amplify this message for other mothers desiring a supportive business for motherhood. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. The content shared reflects my personal experience and professional perspective as a coach. Any stories shared are anonymized or composite examples drawn from real experiences, with identifying details changed to protect privacy. This podcast does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or...

September 10, 202621 min

Stages of Business from Zero to Seven Figures

Send us Fan Mail There are five stages of business for founder led businesses who are running their own businesses going from zero to seven figures. To read about the last two stages go to my Substack here. JOIN MY 20k in 20 MONTHS WORKSHOP LIVE HERE If you would like to learn more about The Mothered Business Mastermind, click here . Want to download the 15 minute CEO Map? If you only have 15 minutes it will tell you exactly what to work on to move the needle in your business. Click here. Please say hi to me on Instagram @robyn.gooding or take a peek at my website for more info www.robyngooding.com Click here to book your call anytime! If you loved this episode, I'd appreciate if you could leave a review or share on your socials. It truly means the world to me and helps amplify this message for other mothers desiring a supportive business for motherhood. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. The content shared reflects my personal experience and professional perspective as a coach. Any stories shared are anonymized or composite examples drawn from real experiences, with identifying details changed to protect privacy. This podcast does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or...

September 3, 202620 min

How to Think of Business Systems if Your Business Only Gets 20 Hours of You

Send us Fan Mail The term "systems" often gets thrown around in the business world, but many people don't really understand what it means or the importance of having sustainable systems in your business. Instead of just thinking about it in terms of time management, think about designing a business that requires less of you. In this episode: 5 Levels of Systems (they are not just tech and automations) Where to create obvious next steps and how to avoid decision fatigue The role of systems to support the business owner and why your business is plugging into YOU way too much You probably don't have a time management problem even if it feels like you do The mindset around letting systems evolve with seasons of life How to think about what systems you need to build out in your business if your business only gets 20 hours of you a week If you would like to learn more about The Mothered Business Mastermind, click here . Want to download the 15 minute CEO Map? If you only have 15 minutes it will tell you exactly what to work on to move the needle in your business. Click here. Please say hi to me on Instagram @robyn.gooding or take a peek at my website for more info www.robyngooding.com Click here to book your call anytime! If you loved this episode, I'd appreciate if you could leave a review or share on your socials. It truly means the world to me and helps amplify this message for other mothers desiring a supportive business for motherhood. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. The content shared reflects my personal experience and professional perspective as a coach. Any stories shared are anonymized or composite examples drawn from real experiences, with identifying details changed to protect privacy. This podcast does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or...

August 28, 202644 min

7 Questions to Find Your Bottleneck and Take Your Business from 70k a Year to 200k

Send us Fan Mail If I were to audit your business to figure out the problem we solve to scale your business to multiple six figures these are the seven questions I would ask. The pre context to these questions and the next part afterwards with redesigning your strategy can be found in this Substack here. If you would like to learn more about The Mothered Business Mastermind, click here . Want to download the 15 minute CEO Map? If you only have 15 minutes it will tell you exactly what to work on to move the needle in your business. Click here. Please say hi to me on Instagram @robyn.gooding or take a peek at my website for more info www.robyngooding.com Click here to book your call anytime! If you loved this episode, I'd appreciate if you could leave a review or share on your socials. It truly means the world to me and helps amplify this message for other mothers desiring a supportive business for motherhood. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. The content shared reflects my personal experience and professional perspective as a coach. Any stories shared are anonymized or composite examples drawn from real experiences, with identifying details changed to protect privacy. This podcast does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or...