EP. 374 - Can You Make Money As A Coach?

EP. 374 - Can You Make Money As A Coach?

March 25, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 374

About this episode

The episode discusses the realities of making money as a coach and the journey from skill to business.

In today’s episode, Erica and I sat down to have a really honest conversation about a question we hear all the time: Can you actually make money as a coach? We didn’t hold back in this one. We talked about the real journey—from feeling called to help people, to realizing that coaching isn’t just a skill… it’s also a business. I shared from my own experience of building multiple businesses over the years and how coaching eventually became the expression of both my calling and my entrepreneurial wiring. Erica brought such a grounded perspective as well, especially around what sustainability can look like in different seasons of life. We explored the difference between simply having coaching skills and actually building something that generates income. Because the truth is—those are two very different things. We also talked about: Why most coaches need more than one income stream How your season of life impacts your business model What “full-time” really means today The importance of investing in yourself as a coach And why you don’t have to have it all figured out to start One thing I want you to hear clearly: Yes, you can make money as a coach. But it’s not a one-size-fits-all…

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