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    Coaching Inc with Tom Krol

    Are you a coach, consultant, or expert, struggling to generate consistent leads, make more sales, and earn more income? Are you tired of wasting your time on old and outdated marketing strategies that just don’t work? Do you spend hours and hours creating content that doesn’t attract paying clients let alone build an audience? Are you starting to think that building a coaching business just might not be for you? Well, if you answered YES to any of those questions, you’re in the right place. I’m Tom Krol the founder of Coaching Inc and host of this Podcast. I’ve helped thousands (yes thousands) of people achieve massive success and generate mountains of revenue using my proven methods. I don’t say this to brag, it’s just a fact and it’s part of why I launched this Podcast. I see too many incredible coaches struggling to make money in this business and it truly breaks my heart. Well that stops TODAY! I want to show you how to (finally) get paid what you’re worth and start generating the income you deserve. And I want to teach you how to do this without spending hours creating content that doesn’t work, and without doing webinars, seminars, or building complicated funnels. The goal of this podcast is let you peak behind the curtain of some of the most successful coaches in the industry, so you can emulate their strategies and tactics and start getting immediate results, putting revenue in first position. This podcast isn’t about theory and it’s not filled with a bunch of fluffy words to make you feel good. I’m putting these incredible business builders in the hot-seat and getting them to share all of their biggest secrets, bam! If what you’ve been doing isn’t working and you want to get to revenue fast, this podcast is for you. If you follow folks like Alex Hormozi, Ed Mylett, Andrew Huberman, Russell Brunson, and Tony Robbins, welcome home. Twice a week, you’ll discover the most current strategies and tactics that are getting results and making people money in today’s online environment. We’ll be covering everything from choosing the right niche, to pricing your programs and services, to generating more leads than you can handle, and how to convert those leads into real income, right now. It’s about taking massive, imperfect action and adopting a “progress not perfection” attitude. Think of this podcast as having a mentor in your back pocket. If you’re willing to join me on this great adventure, and you’re a go-giver who is willing to step outside your comfort zone and do the work, this podcast is your lifeline. Let’s charge Rhinos! BAM!

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    CIP - S2 - 038 - How We Built Multiple 7-Figure Businesses From Scratch - Step by Step with Darrin Bentley Jul 17, 2025
    Show notes

    What happens when two entrepreneurs stop following the rules and start writing their playbook?

    In this episode, Darrin Bentley, Co-Founder of Coaching Inc., joins Tom Krol to break down the real, raw steps they took to build multiple seven-figure coaching businesses from scratch. No ads. No list. Just pure execution, contagious enthusiasm, and smart, principle-based decisions.

    If you have ever felt stuck in overthinking, undercharging, or waiting for the perfect moment, this is the wake-up call you need.

    You'll Learn How To:

    • Seven things to consistently generate significant amounts of revenue
    • Use enthusiasm as a sales weapon
    • Tell your origin story in a way that creates a connection
    • Apply real-world business rules like “Revenue in First Position”
    • Break out of fear-based pricing and double your income

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    • (03:36) How Darrin and Tom reverse-engineered success
    • (08:42) Why authentic, contagious enthusiasm outperforms any script
    • (11:07) How to use your origin story to magnetize the right people
    • (12:41) Reminder: no one’s life is perfect—so stop selling perfection
    • (13:32) Rule #1 in 88 principles in business: Revenue in first position
    • (17:49) Focus on your strengths and double down on what brings income
    • (19:00) Make many sales, double your prices
    • (20:49) Why fear-based thinking kills your revenue potential
    • (23:21) Be loud about your uniqueness, it’s your advantage
    • (24:09) Know exactly who you're speaking to and why it matters
    • (26:46) Darrin’s free methods for driving organic traffic that converts
    • (29:06) Why getting around real people boosts your energy and clarity
    • (33:01) Explosive success in the beginning explained
    • (34:27) Rule #9 of the 88 principles in business: Know the rules of marketing
    • (36:29) Motivation is optional; discipline is not
    • (40:10) Future pacing: how to get your prospects to see their next chapter
    • (43:20) Progress, not perfection: why preparation is often just procrastination

    Who This Episode is For:

    • Coaches stuck under $10K/month and ready for real growth
    • New entrepreneurs are second-guessing every move
    • Business owners are tired of theory and hungry for traction
    • Anyone who needs a fire lit under their “start now” mindset

    Why You Should Listen:

    Darrin and Tom don’t just talk about scaling; they built it from the ground up, with zero fluff. This episode is a no-excuses breakdown of what it takes to create a wildly profitable business using nothing but heart, hustle, and principle-based action.

    Read Tom Krol’s 21 Must-Read Books for Entrepreneurs: https://coachinginc.com/21books/

    Connect with Darrin Bentley:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdarrinbentley/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamdarrinbentley/

    CIP - S2 - 037 - The Secret to Building Challenge Funnels That Print Money with Sam Hodgett Jul 14, 2025
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    What if you could generate sales for a $5,000 program without getting on a single sales call?

    In this behind-the-scenes masterclass, Sam Hodgett, marketing strategist behind Joe McCall and other top performers, reveals the exact strategy for building challenge funnels that convert on autopilot. Whether you are running ads, working with warm traffic, or launching your first challenge, this episode is loaded with tactics to help you build belief, drive conversions, and scale fast.

    You'll Learn How To:

    • Design a 5-day challenge funnel that turns leads into buyers
    • Sell high-ticket coaching without doing 1:1 sales calls
    • Use VIP upgrades, breakout sessions, and bonus days for higher conversions
    • Structure your content to build belief, not just teach
    • Launch with confidence even if it’s your very first challenge

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    • (03:01) Evergreen challenge funnel walkthrough: 3,600 leads, 83 sales, 2.3% conversion
    • (05:35) Sam’s belief-first framework for all conversion campaigns
    • (07:14) The goal of the campaign is to get them to take the next step
    • (08:32) The mechanisms and framework of a funnel that turns leads into buyers
    • (10:44) Influences from Bill Allen, Russell Brunson, Pedro Adao, and more
    • (15:30) The 5 Leads in 5 Days challenge that worked like magic
    • (16:04) Day 1 = Mindset
    • (16:07) Days 2–4 = 3 Secrets
    • (16:09) Day 5 = Transformation
    • (19:25) Using breakout sessions to present your pitch in a no-pressure way
    • (21:24) Recap and bonus sessions: when and how to pitch again
    • (22:55) VIP upgrades: $7 access that converts 27% of buyers
    • (26:24) Traffic temperature makes a huge difference in a funnel
    • (30:35) What kind of offer fits best with this model? (Hint: not recurring)

    Who This Episode is For:

    • Coaches and experts selling high-ticket programs
    • Launchers looking for a scalable, no-sales-call sales strategy
    • Funnel builders ready to add a powerful conversion campaign to their stack
    • Course creators with a validated offer who want better conversion rates

    Why You Should Listen:

    This episode is not about a theory; it is exactly how Sam and his clients have generated millions using structured 5-day challenges that sell hard without being pushy. If you wonder how to combine automation with human connection, this is the blueprint.

    Follow Sam Hodgett here:

    • Sam Hodgett LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelhodgett/
    • Sam Hodgett Email: sam@sajomediagroup.com

    Want to build your own challenge funnel that prints money?

    Join Coaching Inc.’s mastermind at https://coachinginc.com/ and learn directly from the people doing it at scale.

    CIP - S2 - 036 - How to Make $300k to $400k in 3 Days with Live Events with Jay Conner Jul 10, 2025
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    Do you think live events are outdated? Think again.

    In this episode, Tom Krol and Darren Bentley sit down with Jay Conner, the king of six-figure live events, to break down how he consistently closes $300K–$400K in just three days, without paid ads, massive teams, or complicated funnels.

    Whether you are brand new to live events or looking to scale an existing one, Jay delivers the exact blueprint, from filling the room to creating a buying atmosphere that converts without pressure. If you have been struggling to close clients or want a cash-generating machine that builds real connections, this episode is a must-listen.

    You'll Learn How To:

    • Fill live events with qualified buyers—without running ads
    • Use affiliates, podcasts, and VIP upgrades to fill in seats
    • Create a warm, conversion-driven culture from the moment attendees walk-in
    • Offer high-ticket coaching programs
    • Build unforgettable experiences that make people thank you for selling to them

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    • (02:18) Pre-qualifying attendees in live events
    • (03:38) Why do live events still work so well in today's digital age?
    • (04:42) How Jay pulls $300K–$400K in three days consistently
    • (06:33) Why affiliates are the secret to qualified room-filling
    • (09:38) Getting conversions from the qualified leads that are in the audience
    • (10:45) Podcasting as a major lead gen channel
    • (13:56) One big mistake people make when promoting live events
    • (16:16) VIP upgrades and why every event must have them
    • (19:08) How to convert six figures plus at these events
    • (22:21) The secret weapon: members of the welcoming committee
    • (24:50) How to drive VIP upgrades after they walk in the door
    • (29:05) What makes this coaching event feel different from all others
    • (33:12) Panels, property walkthroughs, and private lenders on stage
    • (35:31) VIP experience: receptions, premium food, and exclusivity
    • (39:22) Be careful what you give your attendees in print
    • (43:29) Group coaching lunches as the first mini-conversion moment

    Who This Episode is For:

    • Coaches and course creators who want a high-converting sales model
    • Real estate or financial educators looking to monetize in-person events
    • Entrepreneurs are tired of funnels that don’t convert or ads that burn cash
    • Anyone interested in launching a 1-day or 3-day live experience

    Why You Should Listen:

    Jay has been doing this for 14 years and has mastered the art of running live events that not only inspire but also convert. It’s the step-by-step system used to generate real, repeatable revenue with a small room of the right people. If you want to build intimacy, trust, and high-ticket buyers in just a weekend, this episode is your game plan.

    Connect with Jay Conner:

    • Website: https://www.jayconner.com/
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privatemoneyauthority
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jay.conner.marketing/
    CIP - S2 - 035 - How Top Coaches Get a Flood of Referrals Without Asking with Tom Krol Jul 07, 2025
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    Are you tired of begging for referrals, offering weak incentives, or hoping your clients just tell their friends? In this episode, Tom Krol breaks down the exact referral systems top coaches use to create predictable word-of-mouth growth without sounding desperate or salesy.

    From rewriting your SOP to reframing the way your clients introduce others, Tom shows you how the best in the business create community-driven marketing that fuels itself.

    You'll Learn How To:

    • Create a referral SOP that builds community and momentum
    • Celebrate, reward, and spotlight the behaviors you want more of
    • Reframe the referral ask so it empowers clients instead of pressuring them
    • Understand the real reason most referral channels dry up
    • Make your business sellable by building systems and relationships, not just products

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    • (00:00) Start here: write a referral SOP
    • (03:16) Most successful coaching clients and best salespeople do not work in the office
    • (04:40) Where to find high ticket closers?
    • (06:05) Why you are one relationship away from your next income breakthrough?
    • (07:11) Processes and people, not products and programs
    • (08:22) Rule #27: Recognize, reward, and celebrate behaviors you want more of
    • (08:51) A checklist for celebrating every referral inside your community
    • (10:24) Framework shift: Don’t say “This company can help you”… instead, say “You can help this company”
    • (12:09) The exact referral language that gets people excited and not awkward
    • (12:49) Rule #6: When everyone is part-time, the project will fail
    • (14:24) A business reduces your suffering by reducing the suffering of other people
    • (16:02) The best business is a sellable business
    • (16:57) Preview of the October Nashville event and who are coming

    Who This Episode is For:

    • Coaches who rely too heavily on cold traffic or inconsistent lead gen
    • Community builders who want referrals to flow naturally
    • Entrepreneurs who are ready to scale their business beyond their efforts
    • Anyone building a coaching business that can eventually run and sell without them

    Why You Should Listen:

    This episode delivers the foundational systems and mindset shifts that the best coaches in the world are already using to grow referral-based businesses. If you ever felt like referrals are out of your control or random, this episode shows you how to build them into your process, on purpose.

    Resources:

    • Apply now for Coaching Inc.’s private mastermind at coachinginc.com
    • Join us in Nashville on October 27–29 for the only room where 100 of the top coaches, consultants, and creators will be building and implementing together.
    CIP - S2 - 034 - Zero Ads. Zero Spend. $100K Closed. Here’s How He Did It with Belmont Locker Jul 03, 2025
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    Can you hit $100K without spending a single dollar on ads? Belmont Locker did! In this episode, he breaks down exactly how.

    Tom Krol sits down with Belmont Locker, a sales pro turned coach, to reveal the precise steps he took to grow his business from scratch using zero ad spend, no fancy systems, and pure consistency. If you are still posting into the void or struggling to close sales, this is the real-life playbook that works now.

    You'll Learn How To:

    • Get your first $100K in coaching with $0 ad spend
    • Turn free content into booked calls and closed deals
    • Write CTAs that trigger action without sounding salesy
    • Keep your sales calls short, clear, and high-converting
    • Overcome objections and still close deals fast

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    • (02:45) Why the Revenue in First Position rule matters most
    • (06:06) How he did $100K from coaching and what he did differently
    • (07:58) PPSO Method: Person, Pain, Solution, and Outcome
    • (08:55) The core offer he started with and how it evolved
    • (10:24) Creating phone calls with the prospects
    • (11:12) From zero to 100K views/month with just 2–4 posts per day
    • (13:46) Nothing more powerful than an in-person meeting
    • (15:41) What Belmont does on his social media
    • (18:53) Getting haters in business is a badge of honor
    • (22:06) CTA strategy: how Belmont uses DMs + Calendly to close
    • (25:37) Tools, trips, tricks, and strategies to close more deals
    • (29:04) His 15-minute sales call framework that converts
    • (33:07) How to handle objections like "I need to think about it” or “That’s a lot”
    • (35:56) Pushing people into the price objection
    • (42:04) Preparation can be a form of procrastination. Take massive imperfect action!

    Who This Episode is For:

    • Coaches with no budget who want to start now
    • Sales professionals transitioning into coaching
    • Course creators stuck below $10K/month
    • Anyone trying to generate clients without paid ads

    Why You Should Listen:

    This is not a theory; it is execution. Belmont Locker walks through exactly how he built a coaching business that hit six figures using nothing but free tools, simple sales conversations, and a deep commitment to consistency. If you are serious about getting real results without guesswork, this episode is a must-listen.

    Apply to join Coaching Inc.’s elite mastermind at CoachingInc.com and get access to real-time coaching from the top names in the industry.

    CIP - S2 - 033 - Fix Your Price, Fix Your Sales – A Live Call Every Coach Needs to Hear with Ashley Lorraine Jun 30, 2025
    Show notes

    Still, struggling to close clients? Feel like your price point is sabotaging your success? In this episode, Ashley Lorraine, a former school principal turned seven-figure real estate investor, sits down with Tom Krol to fix what’s broken in most coaching businesses: the mindset around pricing and selling.

    From setting the right offer to structuring better calls, this episode is a masterclass for every coach who is tired of discounts, delays, and disappearing leads.

    You'll Learn How To:

    • Set a price that reflects real value and converts
    • Stop “mothering” your clients and start leading them
    • Use the “pivot question” to move from help to the close
    • Break big results into small, sellable steps
    • Design your modules so clients don’t stall or ghost

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    • (03:07) Ashley’s journey from school principal to real estate and coaching
    • (05:22) Shifting from high-level execs to average earners
    • (06:25) The mistake of not giving your clients a chance to take action
    • (08:09) Why your clients might be stalling (and how to fix your modules)
    • (09:15) Why your vocabulary may be too complex for your audience
    • (13:31) The 5 golden rules of organic marketing
    • (13:34) Rule #1: Copy somebody's style that you can agree with
    • (14:10) Rule #2: Make it big
    • (14:29) Rule #3: Consistent
    • (14:45) Rule #4: Singular
    • (15:53) Rule #5: Fast response
    • (20:31) Get attention, hold attention, monetize attention
    • (24:38) How to find people who are willing to pay
    • (28:23) Why a single primary offer can out-convert complex programs
    • (30:35) Coaching business revenue stages: 10K → 40K → 100K/month
    • (33:00) What makes someone say yes: conviction, clarity, and contagious belief
    • (35:51) Three things you want to sell to your male audience
    • (38:22) Coaching business is a people business

    Who This Episode is For:

    • Coaches who are tired of chasing leads and discounting offers
    • Aspiring educators transitioning into the coaching space
    • Entrepreneurs struggling to create a scalable offer
    • Women in coaching who are ready to lead with confidence

    Why You Should Listen:

    If your price feels “off,” your conversions are lagging, or your clients aren’t taking action, this episode will show you what’s happening under the hood. Ashley and Tom break down the emotional and strategic layers that separate coaches who get stuck from those who scale up.

    Resources:

    Start a great adventure and an awesome journey in coaching. Don't miss the Nashville event! Visit coachinginc.com and fill out an application form.

    Follow Ashley here:

    • Ashley’s Instagram: @ashleylorrainemed
    • Ashley’s Facebook: Ashley Lorraine, M.Ed.
    • Ashley’s Tiktok: @ashleylorraine.med
    • Ashley’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashleylorrainemed
    CIP - S2 - 032 - Alex Hormozi’s Advice on How to Grow a Community - And How Michael Used It Jun 26, 2025
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    What does it take to build a thriving community and keep it growing without burning out?

    In this episode, Tom Krol sits down with Michael Mnatsakanian, founder of Super Investors, to talk about what it means to grow a purpose-driven community with real staying power. Inspired by advice from Alex Hormozi, Michael shares his framework for scaling coaching and investing communities the right way that is grounded in service, simplicity, and sustainability.

    You'll Learn How To:

    • Define success beyond money and why it matters
    • Build a paid community with real clarity and alignment
    • Use free value to attract your ideal members
    • Balance scalability with authenticity
    • Avoid the common traps of chasing cash over congruence

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    • (00:00) Why success is peace, not just wealth
    • (02:28) The wealthiest people are not always the most successful
    • (03:15) Put a cap on your financial aspirations to protect your joy
    • (03:36) What happens when your finances are finally handled
    • (06:31) Michael's focus: Helping people, creating cool stuff, and leading awesome training
    • (10:24) What passive income means in real business
    • (12:19) Why no business is truly 100% passive
    • (12:55) Michael's definition of a lifestyle business
    • (14:45) Generational wealth through compound interest
    • (16:25) Rule #7: Strive to be the best, not the biggest

    Who This Episode is For:

    • Coaches and community leaders who are building paid memberships
    • Investors scaling their brands into educational programs
    • Entrepreneurs balancing wealth-building with life goals
    • Creators who value trust, service, and substance over hype

    Why You Should Listen:

    If you ever feel like you are chasing growth at the cost of your life or are unsure how to scale your coaching program without losing your values, this conversation is for you! Michael shares a grounded and inspiring approach to building not just a business, but a movement.

    Apply for Coaching Inc.’s mastermind at coachinginc.com and get access to the top ecosystem for coaches, creators, and consultants.

    You can also get free investing calculators and amazing stuff about Super Investors on Michael's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelmnat

    Follow Michael here:

    • Michael's Website: https://superinvestorsrei.com/
    • Michael's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SuperInvestorsREI
    CIP - S2 - 031 - Why YouTube Will Outperform Every Platform in 2025 — And How to Win Now with Aleric Heck Jun 23, 2025
    Show notes

    Still, sleeping on YouTube? This episode is your final wake-up call.

    Tom Krol sits down with Aleric Heck, founder of the 8-figure agency AdOutreach and one of the top YouTube growth and ad experts. Aleric has helped coaches, consultants, and course creators generate hundreds of millions in revenue... using nothing but YouTube.

    If you are a coach who wants more leads, authority, and impact, this masterclass will give you everything you need to dominate YouTube in 2025 and beyond.

    You'll Learn How To:

    • Build a YouTube channel and start a coaching business
    • Come up with catchy names for your YouTube channel
    • Write YouTube video scripts trained in your voice using AI
    • Optimize titles, thumbnails, and descriptions for discovery
    • Maximize the use of AI in filming and editing your video
    • Combine organic and paid YouTube to create a revenue flywheel

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    • (04:20) Start of Aleric's career, and what does he do
    • (05:01) How Aleric grew his first channel to 500K subs as a teenager
    • (06:08) Building a business helping coaches run YouTube ads
    • (08:54) How to set up your YouTube channel the right way
    • (11:01) Personal brand vs. business brand: what to name your channel
    • (12:32) Creating videos that your ideal client is already searching for
    • (18:02) Frameworks: Hooks, open loops, and calls to action
    • (22:14) How to use your iPhone or webcam to film high-quality content
    • (23:43) Editing tips for beginners
    • (25:07) What to write in your title, thumbnail, and description
    • (26:12) How to do subtle CTAs without sounding pushy
    • (31:46) The 3-step formula to YouTube ads: Hook, Educate, CTA
    • (34:53) Real reasons coaches fail
    • (41:58) Using in-feed ads to grow your channel fast

    Who This Episode is For:

    • Coaches, consultants, and course creators who want more high-ticket clients
    • Podcasters and content creators who want a long-term strategy
    • Anyone new to YouTube who wants to launch the right way

    Why You Should Listen:

    If you are not building on YouTube, you are missing a great opportunity to scale up! In this episode, Aleric breaks down the exact playbook his 8-figure clients use to dominate YouTube without needing a studio, big audience, or ad budget.

    Download Aleric’s free 19-page YouTube Ads Strategy PDF at adoutreach.com/gift

    Join the best mastermind for coaches at https://coachinginc.com/

    Aleric’s tool suggestions for setting up your first YouTube account:

    • Keyword Search
    • YouTube Content Ideas

    Connect with Aleric Heck:

    • Website: https://aleric.com/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alericheck
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlericHeckYT
    CIP - S2 - 030 - 5 Reasons Your Podcast Sucks (and How to Fix It NOW) with Darrin Bentley Jun 19, 2025
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    So you launched a podcast… but no one's listening, no leads are coming in, and your downloads look like your old Myspace profile.

    In this episode, Darrin Bentley, the podcasting powerhouse behind some of the most successful coaching and expert-led shows, breaks down exactly why your podcast is underperforming and how to fix it. Whether you’ve already launched or you are just thinking about it, this is your no-fluff guide to turning your podcast into a powerful client-generating machine.

    You'll Learn How To:

    • Identify the five critical elements missing in your podcast
    • Craft a clear, compelling podcast premise
    • Define your ideal listener with laser precision
    • Be authentic and create deeper connections
    • Optimize your podcast description for search and discovery
    • Launch (or relaunch) your podcast the right way

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    • (01:34) Why your podcast isn't broken—your strategy is
    • (02:17) Podcasting is the most powerful marketing channel for coaches
    • (02:28) Podcast creates a high level of intimacy with your audience
    • (04:37) The 5 most common mistakes and how to fix them
    • (04:49) Mistake #1: No unique premise
    • (06:33) Mistake #2: You don’t know who your audience is
    • (07:06) The perfect listener framework
    • (08:10) Mistake #3: You’re not being real—ditch the radio voice
    • (10:59) Why your struggles are your most magnetic stories
    • (11:43) Mistake #4: You're not optimizing your podcast description
    • (12:20) How to use Apple’s 4,000-character limit to boost SEO and visibility
    • (15:00) Mistake #5: You have no launch plan
    • (16:49) The 300-person “wedding list” strategy for launch
    • (20:25) Bonus Tip: Consistency is the ultimate game-changer

    Who This Episode is For:

    • Coaches, consultants, and course creators with a podcast that’s underperforming
    • Anyone thinking of launching a podcast in the next 6 months
    • Entrepreneurs using content but struggling to generate high-ticket leads
    • Experts who want to build trust and grow an audience without paid ads

    Why You Should Listen:

    This episode is a free masterclass for which most podcast consultants charge thousands. Whether you are new or seasoned, if you want your podcast to drive business, you need to hear this. One tweak from Darrin’s list could change everything.

    Need help launching or fixing your podcast?
    DM Darrin Bentley on his social media accounts for support.

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdarrinbentley/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamdarrinbentley/
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrinbentley/

    Ready to build a high-converting podcast?
    Apply for Coaching Inc.’s elite mastermind at CoachingInc.com and learn from the best.

    CIP - S2 - 029 - The Moment That Could Have Crushed Tom Krol (And What He Did Instead) Jun 16, 2025
    Show notes

    What happens when everything you’ve built—your audience, reach, and marketing—vanishes overnight?

    In this powerful solo episode, Tom Krol opens up about a real-time challenge that would have ended most businesses: losing access to his entire Facebook account after 11+ years. But instead of crumbling, Tom pivots fast and shows you what it means to be a professional entrepreneur.

    If you ever relied too heavily on one platform or strategy, this episode will shake you up, ground you, and help you build a resilient business.

    You'll Learn How To:

    • Respond to setbacks with power and speed
    • Diversify your lead gen beyond one platform
    • Make fast decisions under pressure
    • Implement the “Progress, Not Perfection” mindset in chaos
    • Rebuild better with real gratitude and long-term thinking

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    • (02:20) Tom’s entire Facebook account disappears after 11 years
    • (03:40) Why this is good news—and a lesson in resilience
    • (04:02) The power of your network in a crisis
    • (05:13) The move to Instagram and LinkedIn (and how he does it)
    • (10:36) What the life of an entrepreneur is
    • (13:19) Perspective: Your setbacks are opportunities to be better
    • (14:09) The game of entrepreneurship is money management
    • (15:42) Profit First principles to weather any storm
    • (17:36) Contagious enthusiasm: Why joy and grit win every time

    Who This Episode is For:

    • Coaches who feel too dependent on a single platform
    • Entrepreneurs who want to build real resilience
    • Creators or marketers going through a major pivot
    • Anyone who feels like they just lost it all

    Why You Should Listen:

    This is a real story, not a highlight reel. If you want to know what separates amateurs from pros—it is this. The ability to adapt, stay calm, and rebuild smarter. Learn what Tom did and how you can turn setbacks into momentum.

    Follow Tom Krol here:

    • Tom Krol Facebook
    • Tom Krol Instagram
    • Tom Krol LinkedIn
    • Coaching Inc Website: https://coachinginc.com/

    Follow Jon here:

    • Jon Bentley Instagram


    Follow Anthony here:

    • Anthony Simonie LinkedIn
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