The Financial Coach Academy® Podcast
By Kelsa Dickey
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Episodes: 188
Superb!
Jan 13, 2023
What a fantastic podcast! Anyone who is potentially aspiring to be a financial coach, give this a listen. It's top-notch!
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The Financial Coach Academy Podcast is a weekly show for financial coaches and practitioners who believe that doing great work is the best business strategy there is. Hosted by Kelsa Dickey, founder of SpendFirst, Financial Coach Academy, and Money Made Human, each episode explores what it actually takes to build a coaching practice that lasts — from how we show up in sessions to how we think about our businesses. New episodes every Thursday.
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What You Need (and Don't Need) to Be a Financial Coach
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May 21, 2026 |
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153. The 4-Stage Client Journey Every Financial Coach Needs to See
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May 14, 2026 |
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152. The Framework That Changed How I Coach
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May 07, 2026 |
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151. Inside the Session: Three Things to Notice in a Real Coaching Session
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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150. A Real Coaching Session on Prioritizing Financial Goals (Part 1)
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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149. How to Make Financial Progress Visible
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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[The Client Seat] When Your Emergency Fund Creates More Stress Than Relief
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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148. The Three Rhythms Your Client's Money Actually Follows
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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147. What I've Learned About How Practitioners Actually Grow
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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How to Take Feedback
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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146. How to Talk About What You Do So People Actually Want It
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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145. What Your Client is Really Telling You When They Say “I Just Need to be More Disciplined”
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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144. Holding Big Goals Without Making Them Your Identity
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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143. How Confidence is Actually Built
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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142. [Inside the Session] Targeted Focus That Changes Your Coaching
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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141. [The Client Seat] Coaching Through When Life Changes the Rules
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Five Strategies for Getting Out of Debt
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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140. How to Take Feedback
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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139. How to Be a Financial Coach and Work Full-Time
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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138. How to Be a Financial Coach in 2026
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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137. [Announcement] Evolution of The Plan Ahead Method™ to SpendFirst®
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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First Paid Sessions: Creating an Experience Clients Remember
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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136. How to Tackle This Real-Life Coaching Scenario
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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135. The MeaningFirst Method™: Financial Goals You Want To Follow Through On
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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134. Inside the Session: “I Thought I Was Doing Everything Right” - Client Seat Recap
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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133. [The Client Seat] When Your Emergency Fund Creates More Stress Than Relief
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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132. How to Create Buy-in: The Framework for Lasting Financial Change
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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131. The Missing Piece of Financial Change: The Conative Mind Explained
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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130. Why People Don’t Take Action With Money (and How to Fix It)
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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14 Simple Marketing Tactics to Grow Your Financial Coaching Business
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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129. From Information to Transformation: Why Your Clients Aren't Following Through
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Bonus | Raising the Standard: The Future of Financial Coaching
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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128. Why Financial Coaches Should Talk About Transformation (Not Just Coaching)
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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127. Should You Add More Services to Your Financial Coaching Business?
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Tackling Imposter Syndrome: A Financial Coach's Guide
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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126. Why Your Great Q&A Calls Are Ending in Crickets (And How to Fix It)
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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125. Fear of Failure Is Sabotaging Your Coaching Business: Break the Cycle & Take Action
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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124. Should You Start a Group Coaching Program? Here's How to Know If You're Ready
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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123. The 4 Missing Ingredients That Separate Thriving Financial Coaches From Those Who Struggle
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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122. Why Conference Fears Are Actually Reasons Financial Coaches Should Attend
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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121. How to Attract Your Ideal Clients by Being Authentically Yourself
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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120. How to Help Your Clients Build Their Financial Power Team
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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119. Growing Your Financial Coaching Business Without Breaking the Bank
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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118. Why AI Makes Financial Coaches More Essential, Not Obsolete
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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117. From Content Creator to Coach: How Clear Invitations Transform Your Business
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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116. When Support Systems Shape Financial Success
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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115. Should You Coach Friends and Family? The Truth About Mixing Business with Personal Relationships
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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114. When Clients Call You Their “Financial Therapist”: Setting Professional Boundaries
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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113. Why Doing More Marketing Isn't the Answer (And What to Do Instead)
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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What Gives Coaching a Bad Name
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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112. How to Stop Controlling Your Financial Coaching Clients (And Why It's Hurting Their Growth)
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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111. Finding Your Authentic Voice: Why Being Yourself is Your Greatest Business Asset
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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110. Difficult Conversations: Tough Talks That Build Trust
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May 29, 2025 |
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109. Why Leverage Email Marketing Over Social Media
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May 22, 2025 |
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Behind the Scenes: A Real-Life Financial Coaching Session
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May 15, 2025 |
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108. From Hesitant Accountant to Confident Coach: How Amber Joy Pietrangelo Found Her Way
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May 08, 2025 |
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107. Beyond Goodbye: How to Transform Past Clients into Your Biggest Growth Engine
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May 01, 2025 |
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106. 5 Essential Systems to Streamline Your Financial Coaching Business and Reclaim Your Time
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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105. The One Marketing Strategy All Financial Coaches Need
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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How to Spend Your Time as a Financial Coach
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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104. Finding Purpose Beyond Wealth: Key Insights from Dr. Jordan Grumet
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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103. 7 Steps to Effectively Train Your Assistant and Focus on Coaching Clients
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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102. Making Your First Paid Coaching Sessions Amazing
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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101. Website Essentials: Building Your First Coaching Website
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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All the Ways You Can Make Money as a Financial Coach
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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100. Building a Coaching Business: Celebrating 100 Episodes with Real Questions
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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99. Delighting clients: Creating that Memorable First Impression
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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98. Taking Action Over Perfect Planning with Billy Hofacker [Success Stories Series]
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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97. Working On Your Business vs Working In It: A Complete Guide for Financial Coaches
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Real Talk on Social Media for Financial Coaches
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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96. From Solopreneur to CEO: How to Hire Your First Team Member (Without Losing Your Mind)
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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95. The First 7 Days: How to Make New Coaching Clients Feel Confident They Made the Right Choice [Delighting Clients Series]
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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94. How to Build Trust to Attract Financial Coaching Clients
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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93. Marketing Without the Noise: A Fresh Approach to Client Conversations with Nora Sudduth
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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92. Building a Seasonal Financial Coaching Business to Fit Your Life [Success Stories Series]
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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91. How to Raise Your Financial Coaching Rates: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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90. Setting Goals That Make Your Palms Sweat: A Real Guide for Financial Coaches
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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89. The Real Potential of Your Financial Coaching Business
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Why Niching Down is So Scary
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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88. Adopting Sustainable Systems: A Beginner’s Guide
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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87. Understanding ADHD and Business Success
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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86. How to Become a Financial Coach: A No-Fluff Guide to Starting Your Practice
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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85. Financial Coaching: 5 Essential Skills You Need (No Finance Degree Required)
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Your Success Path as a Financial Coach
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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84. From Debt to Coaching Success: Haley and Justin Brown-Woods' Financial Coaching Journey
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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83. From Corporate Finance to Coaching: Emily Maclin's Journey [Success Stories Series]
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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82. From Financial Anxiety to Thriving Coaching Business [Success Stories Series]
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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81: From Passion to Profit: The Rich’s Path as Financial Coaches [Success Stories Series]
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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Is Financial Coaching Different Than Financial Advising?
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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80. From Money Tips to Clients: How to Market Yourself as a Financial Coach
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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79. How Financial Coaches Can Talk About Investing Without Crossing the Line
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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78. From DMs to Dollars: 6 Tips for Coaches to Convert Online Chats into Real Clients
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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77. Handling Pricing Objections: A Financial Coach's Guide
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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Financial Coaching 101: Your Framework for Coaching Clients
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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76. Crafting Your Coaching UVP: A Deep Dive into Client Beliefs and Emotions
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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75. Your Unique Value Proposition: A Financial Coach’s Guide to Standing Out
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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74. The Financial Wheel of Life: A Practical Tool for Customizing Your Coaching
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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73. Gaining Financial Knowledge Alongside Coaching Clients
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Navigating Sales Conversations Without Being Pushy
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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72. What You Really Need to Know About Money to Be a Financial Coach
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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71. Using Self-Assessment Tools in Your Coaching Practice
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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70. Proven Coaching Techniques to Enhance Your Financial Coaching Business
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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69. Financial Coaching Models Cheat Sheet: Elevate Your Coaching Skills
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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How to Become a Skilled and Sought-After Financial Coach
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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68. Strategically Grow Your Financial Coaching Business Without the Overwhelm
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May 30, 2024 |
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67. 5 Essential Ingredients for Financial Coaches to Master Sales Conversations
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May 23, 2024 |
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66. 14 Simple Marketing Hacks to Grow Your Financial Coaching Business
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May 16, 2024 |
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65. The Art of Coaching Married Couples: Transforming Finances and Strengthening Relationships
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May 09, 2024 |
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Key Decisions and Skills to Develop on Your Way to 6-Figures
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May 02, 2024 |
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64. Empowering Business Clients to Pay Themselves
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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63. Separating Business and Personal Finances: A Financial Coach's Guide
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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62. Financial Coaching for Small Business Owners: Achieving Financial Clarity
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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61. The Power of Proximity: How Bryan Stevenson Shaped My Financial Coaching
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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Coaching Clients to Celebrate Financial Wins
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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60. Your Clients’ Financial Progress Number (and Savings Rate)
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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59. How to Spend Your Time as a Financial Coach
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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58. How to Price Your Periodic Financial Coaching Program
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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57. Coaching on Student Loan Forgiveness: What to Know
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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6 Figures and Beyond as a Financial Coach
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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56. How to Use YouTube as a Marketing Strategy with Psy
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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55. What Gives Coaching a Bad Name
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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54. The Low-Down on Financial Coaching Trends in 2024
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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53. How to Get More Referrals from Your BNI Membership
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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Vision-Planning for Your Financial Coaching Business
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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52. Real Talk on Social Media for Financial Coaches
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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51. Mapping Out Client Next Steps
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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50. The Financial Coaching Program: What’s Next?
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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49. The Power of a Financial Coaching Program
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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[BONUS] Behind the Scenes: A Real-Life Financial Coaching Session
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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48. Hosting the Discovery Session for Financial Coaches
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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47. Prepping for the Discovery Call in Financial Coaching
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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46. Before the Discovery Session for Financial Coaches
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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How Do I Get Clients as a Financial Coach?
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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45. The Ultimate Growth Guide for Financial Coaches: Part 1
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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44. Identify & Craft Your Why for Financial Coaches
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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43. How to Get More Coaching Clients from Social Media
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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Why Aren't You Getting More Clients?
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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42. I Failed...Learn From Me!
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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41. What Failure Looks and Feels Like
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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40. Teaching Clients to Identify and Overcome Spending Triggers
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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How Much do Financial Coaches Make?
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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39. Your Financial Crystal Ball - Introducing the Plan Ahead Method™
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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38. Coaching Clients to Celebrate Financial Wins
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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37. Coaching Clients on Financial Goal Setting
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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Niching Down 101
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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36. Your Blueprint for Financial Coaching Success
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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35. How to Use Sales Psychology to Help Your Future Clients Decide to Hire You
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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34. How to talk about what you do as a financial coach
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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How Does Financial Coaching Differ From Financial Literacy?
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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33. I hired a financial coach when I had no money
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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32. How to overcome imposter syndrome
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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31. Why you should start with 1:1 coaching
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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How do I get clients as a financial coach?
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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30. AMA: Answering Financial Coach’s Questions
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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29. Scenarios coaches dread and how to tackle them
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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28. Why Aren’t You Getting More Clients?
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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All the Ways You Can Make Money as a Financial Coach
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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27. The Stages of Learning
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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26. What is the Gains Financial Decision-Making Model?
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May 25, 2023 |
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Bonus Episode: Speaking your ideal client's language
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May 23, 2023 |
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25. The Trust Triad: How to Earn the Trust of the People You Want to Serve
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May 18, 2023 |
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Is There a Demand for Financial Coaches?
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May 11, 2023 |
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24. What You Actually Need (& What You Don’t) to be a Financial Coach
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May 04, 2023 |
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23. Five strategies for getting out of debt
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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22. What if Paying Off Debt Isn’t The Client’s Goal?
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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What is a financial coach?
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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21. What you think of tithing doesn’t matter, Coach
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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20. 5 Reasons I Believe Dave Ramsey is Not a Financial Coach
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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19. How to Become a Skilled and Sought-After Financial Coach
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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18. Financial Coaching 201: Your Coaching Model
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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17. Financial Coaching 101: Your Framework for Coaching Clients
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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16. 6-Figures and Beyond
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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15. Key Decisions to Consider on your way to 6-figures
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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14. Your Success Path as a Financial Coach
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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13. Reflect on Your Year To Create a New Vision, Goal(s), and Plan
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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12. How to niche down
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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11. Why niching down is so scary
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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10. Niching Down 101
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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9. How do I get clients as a financial coach?
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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8. How Much do Financial Coaches Make?
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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7. Can People Afford to Pay for Financial Coaching?
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Dec 29, 2022 |
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6. All the Ways You Can Make Money as a Financial Coach
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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5. Can I Make a Living as a Financial Coach?
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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4. Is Financial Coaching Different Than Financial Advising?
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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3. How Does Financial Coaching Differ From Financial Literacy?
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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2. Is There a Demand for Financial Coaches?
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Nov 24, 2022 |
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1. What is a financial coach?
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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Welcome to the Financial Coach Academy Podcast!
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Oct 27, 2022 |