Success School

Six months ago, we left Australia permanently. And the question we get asked more than anything is: was it actually worth it? This is the full story. The decision, the move, the guilt, the chaos, the $30,000 we're currently fighting to get back from a landlord lol, and what life actually looks like now that we're here. We're not holding anything back. The panic attacks on the couch in Perth, the weeks we questioned everything after landing, the moment Steph’s dad passed away three weeks after we decided to leave, and how we finally told our families we were going. We also get into the stuff no one talks about: what it's like being watched while you eat by your private chef, how we justified leaving our parents behind, why our dogs were rattled for a month, and the identity crisis that comes with cutting ties to your home country. You'll hear: 0:00 - Why we were having panic attacks on the couch in our million dollar home 8:14 - The moment in a Bali pool that changed everything 12:37 - How we convinced ourselves it was the right move (even when it felt insane) 18:42 - The guilt of leaving family behind and how we got over it 24:19 - What happened when Tim's dad passed away three weeks after we decided to move 29:51 - The first two weeks in Thailand: why we both thought we'd made a huge mistake 35:28 - How we burnt out in paradise (and what we did to fix it) 41:03 - The $30,000 bond we're fighting to get back from our landlord 46:17 - What life actually looks like now: housekeepers, private chefs, and being watched while we eat 52:44 - The numbers: visas, costs, taxes, and how we actually did it If you're a service business owner and you're tired of relying on referrals to keep your calendar full, go to startsuccessschool.com and book a free Scale Session with our team. We'll look at your business, show you exactly where the gaps are, and map out what a fully booked pipeline looks like for you specifically. No fluff, no pitch fest. Just a real conversation about what's actually holding you back. We'd love to help you build something that actually works. And if you got value from today's episode, make sure you hit follow wherever you're listening. It means the world to us and it helps more service business owners find the show. You can also follow Tim and Steph over on Instagram at @timfrey__ (https://www.instagram.com/timfrey__/) and @stephgorton__ (https://www.instagram.com/stephgorton__/) for more content every week. See you next Monday.

If you’re a coach and your business is technically working, but still feels heavier than it should, you’ll recognise this straight away. Bad clients. The ones who drain your energy, question everything, push back on the work, and somehow take up more space than the clients who actually pay well. We all get them… and yes, they’ll probably always exist. But there are ways to get in front of your ideal clients, and stop the bad clients in their tracks. In this episode, we break down how to use your content to naturally repel the wrong people, pre-qualify leads before they ever get on a sales call, and confidently say no when someone isn’t the right fit (and sometimes with a genuine thank you at the end). You’ll hear: 0:00 - Our personal updates - Tim’s new car and a poop robo vacuum emergency 7:12 - Creating content that repels bad clients and gets you in front of your ideal audience 10:40 - How to get in front of premium clients without sounding like someone you’re not 13:15 - Are your ideal clients not on Instagram? Here’s how to find them 14:50 - The questions you should include in your application form to filter out the wrong leads before they book a call 17:32 - The biggest red flags on a discovery call that could predict a problem client 20:23 - How to figure out if someone is ready to commit on a sales call or just wasting your time 22:32 - Tips on ending a sales call when you know they’re not the right fit for your business 24:04 - The key behind getting quality clients that are committed to your course 25:44 - What’s the difference between premium and just straight up overpricing your business? 27:47 - Knowing when to offer a payment plan or reject a potential client 30:27 - If you’re not getting traction on your current platform, here’s what you can do next Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/m81iFi31rUM). If you're a service business owner and you're tired of relying on referrals to keep your calendar full, go to startsuccessschool.com and book a free Scale Session with our team. We'll look at your business, show you exactly where the gaps are, and map out what a fully booked pipeline looks like for you specifically. No fluff, no pitch fest. Just a real conversation about what's actually holding you back. Go to startsuccessschool.com and book your session now. We'd love to help you build something that actually works. And if you got value from today's episode, make sure you hit follow wherever you're listening. It means the world to us and it helps more service business owners find the show. You can also follow Tim and Steph over on Instagram at @timfrey__ (https://www.instagram.com/timfrey__/) and @stephgorton__ (https://www.instagram.com/stephgorton__/) for more content every week. See you next Monday.

Everyone talks about hiring VAs all the time - especially if you’re a small business. Us included. But we realised that we’ve never gone into depth about exactly what tasks VAs should be doing, how to manage them, where to find them and even how much you should be spending. So today we’re covering all of that plus a few of our own storytimes with the 90+ VAs we’ve had over our businesses. If you’ve ever been on the fence about hiring then have a listen to this one, and reach out to us with any questions @timfrey__ (https://www.instagram.com/timfrey__/) or @stephgorton__ (https://www.instagram.com/stephgorton__/). You’ll hear: 0:00 - Our personal updates: Steph’s first driving experience in Thailand and the masseuse did what to Tim?! 4:18 - The real cost of hiring a VA 5:47 - The role split for Steph and her VA (what Steph spends her time on to increase revenue in the business) 6:53 - Easy and quick tasks you should be handing off to a VA 8:23 - The differences between a $5p/h VA, $20p/h VA and an Australian based VA 13:32 - The pros and cons of hiring a VA privately or through an Agency 14:16 The best websites for hiring an overseas VA 14:46 - Our exact process for hiring VAs (job description, questions to ask + what to look for in their communications with you) 16:58 - How much should you be paying your VA 18:47 - What should daily/weekly reporting look like so you know your VA is doing what they should be 20:09 - Should you be hiring a VA full time or part time to start with? 22:00 - The time tracking websites to manage your VAs time 23:18 - How many chances should you give a VA before firing them? 27:32 - How many VAs we’ve had to fire and the reasons for it 30:15 - Listen to this if you’re on the fence about hiring a VA 31:40 - VA personal assistant business you can get in touch with in Australia www.theoeagency.co (http://www./theoeagency.co) www.www.socialfriends.net.au www.collaborativeco.com.au Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/B28Jtyw8MiE). Build Your Predictable Lead Machine: Proven frameworks for scaling coaching & service businesses beyond referrals. Join 1000+ founders building profitable, scalable businesses with Tim & Steph. Apply now: www.makemoreprofit.com And if you don’t want Tim to get fired make sure you hit follow wherever you’re listening. Got questions or want more free content? Follow us over at @timfrey__ (https://www.instagram.com/timfrey__/) or @stephgorton__ (https://www.instagram.com/stephgorton__/)

Why are some businesses stuck at 10k months while others reach $100k+? We had a look at our highest earning businesses (including one that’s earning 495k A MONTH) to see what they had in common - and we found 7 things that they’re all doing. And yes $495k is legit… We are legally required to tell the truth (otherwise our business can be sued big time). You don’t want to miss these moments: 0:00 - Our personal updates 07:31 - Lesson Number 1 10:00 - Lesson Number 2 11:10 - Lesson Number 3 13:21 - Lesson Number 4 15:23 - Lesson Number 5 17:22 - Lesson Number 6 19:00 - Lesson Number 7 20:25 - The lesson that will have the BIGGEST impact on your revenue in 2026 Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/sNdyAc07yP0). Build Your Predictable Lead Machine: Proven frameworks for scaling coaching & service businesses beyond referrals. Join 1000+ founders building profitable, scalable businesses with Tim & Steph. Apply now: www.makemoreprofit.com And if you don’t want Tim to get fired make sure you hit follow wherever you’re listening. Got questions or want more free content? Follow us over at @timfrey__ or @stephgorton__

If you want to find out: How a client went from having no calls booked at Christmas (the hardest time of year) to 15 sales calls What a client did with her ads to spend $400 and make $6000 Everything a new client did that got him 5 calls in his first week working with us Then you’re in the right place. Today we’re talking about what’s working for our clients in Success School right now. If you listen to this one, you might just leave with a few takeaways you wouldn’t get anywhere else… Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here. Build Your Predictable Lead Machine: Proven frameworks for scaling coaching & service businesses beyond referrals. Join 1000+ founders building profitable, scalable businesses with Tim & Steph. Apply now: www.makemoreprofit.com And if you don’t want Tim to get fired make sure you hit follow wherever you’re listening. Got questions or want more free content? Follow us over at @timfrey__ or @stephgorton__