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Making Of A CoachGet Over Yourself and Press Record: Owning Your Brand on Video | With Mike Faraci of Red Button MediaI’ll just say it—if you’re still not showing up on video in 2025, you’re leaving opportunity, brand equity, and straight-up money on the table.
In this episode, I sat down with my good friend and video wizard Mike Faraci, founder of Red Button Media (and author of Rethink Everything), to talk about why most people struggle with video—and how to finally get over it.
We cover:
Why looking and sounding "weird" on camera is totally normal (and backed by science)
How to remove every single ounce of friction b...2025-07-161h 20
Making Of A CoachThe Truth About Financial Coaching: Why Most Financial Advice Fails the Middle Class | With Uzrad Lew of YOUNITYFor Coaches, Entrepreneurs, and Anyone Living Paycheck to Paycheck:
What if your money problems aren’t about money at all?
In this episode, I sat down with Uzrad Lew — former Israeli intelligence officer, investment banker, and founder of YOUNITY — to unpack why America’s middle class is collapsing… and what he’s doing to stop it.
This isn’t another budgeting app.
It’s a ground-up revolution in financial coaching, driven by AI and rooted in soul-crafting.
Episode Highlights:
Why most financial literacy tools fail — and what actually works
The...2025-07-091h 42
Making Of A CoachWork You Love, Life You Design: The Power of Career Ownership | With Jamie Allen of The Entrepreneur’s SourceWhat if the solution to your career frustration… isn’t a new job?
Most people aren’t actually burned out.
They’re misaligned.
Trapped in a career that doesn’t reflect who they are — or who they want to become.
This episode with Jamie Allen of The Entrepreneur’s Source offers a powerful alternative:
Career Ownership™ — and the coaching that gets you there.
Episode Highlights:
The 3 biggest reasons people feel stuck in their jobs
Why franchising isn’t just a business model — it’s a pathway to freedom
The role of clarity coaching...2025-06-251h 31
Making Of A CoachDon’t Apply. Get Invited: Mastering Career Positioning | With Penny Pearl of 2Actify, Strategic Career NetworkingTired of sending out 100 résumés and hearing nothing back?
Here’s the truth no one tells you:
The best jobs aren’t posted.
They’re unlocked through strategy, clarity — and bold outreach.
In this episode of The Making of a Coach, I sat down with Penny Pearl, founder of 2Actify, to unpack the hidden rules of career growth — and how the top 15% play a very different game than everyone else.
The #1 reason executives stall out — and how to break through it
Why your network is your net worth (and how to build one t...2025-06-1859 min
Making Of A CoachFrom Stuck to Scaled: A Real-World Blueprint for Coaching Success | With Ken Freire of Solo:ScaledYou don’t need a louder voice. You need a clearer message.
Ken Freire knows what it’s like to be stuck behind the scenes.
From helping grow Michael Hyatt’s coaching empire to launching his own AI-powered company, Solo:Scaled — Ken has always been the guy behind the growth.
Until he finally stepped out front.
In this episode, Ken shares what it really takes to build a coaching business that lasts:
-The mindset shift every new coach must make
-Why most programs fail (and how to build one that doe...2025-06-041h 13
Making Of A CoachFrom Achievement to Awakening: The Inner Work That Success Can’t Give You | With Austin Mao of CeremoniaCan you build an empire… and still feel empty?
Most high achievers are chasing a feeling — not just a goal.
But what if that feeling never comes?
In this episode, Austin Mao (entrepreneur, spiritual guide, and founder of Ceremonia) shares how he went from leading one of the largest Airbnb operations in Vegas... to sitting in the jungle, reliving the trauma he had spent decades avoiding. And how that single moment became the turning point that changed his life forever.
How to recognize the moment your “success” story starts to crack
The 3 real reasons...2025-05-281h 00
Making Of A CoachFaith, Freedom, and Profit: Building a Christian Business | With Doug Greathouse of The Profitable Business ProgramAre you drifting through your calling — or building it on purpose?
Most people don’t fail because they dream too big.
They fail because they drift too small.
In this episode, Doug Greathouse shares how he walked away from "safe success" — and followed God into something greater:
The 3 types of capital every entrepreneur must build
Why drifting is the enemy’s secret weapon
How your spiritual walk directly fuels business growth
Why purpose-driven profit isn’t sinful — it’s sacred
If you feel God pulling you toward more — but you’re stuck drifting — you nee...2025-05-2159 min
Making Of A CoachTake the Leap: Finding Clarity in Career Transitions | With Lynell Shattls of Leap of Faith Coaching“I don’t tell my clients what to do. I give them space to figure out what they already know.” – @LynellShattls
In Episode 12 of The Making of a Coach, Lynell shares:
Why career transitions feel so heavy
How she uses the Pain-Gain Model to help clients find clarity
Why so many leaders are stuck in meeting hell & how to escape it
What every coach needs more of: listening without bias
Whether you’re a leader, an HR pro, or just wondering “Should I stay or should I go?” — this one’s for you.
Tune in now. Your...2025-05-1447 min
Making Of A CoachThe Self-Led Business Life: Leading with Presence, Not Pressure | With Dr. Martin Kettelhut of Listening Is The KeyLess doing, more being.
Dr. Martin Kettelhut spent years in academia... until one conversation changed everything.
He realized real transformation comes through listening, presence, and being — not more effort, hours, or hustle.
In this episode of The Making of a Coach, we explore:
The ‘self-led business life’ philosophy
Why so many high-achievers are unfulfilled
The key to sustainable success: becoming that version of you first
This isn’t mindset fluff. It’s the foundation of effective leadership.
Stream now – link in comments or bio.
Connect with Dr. Kettelhut on...2025-05-071h 02
Making Of A CoachCrafting Your Authentic Career Narrative | With Brad Wiens of Echo Canyon Career CoachingTired of ghosted resumes and lifeless job apps?
The problem isn't your experience — it's your story.
In this episode of The Making of a Coach, I sit down with career coach Brad Wiens from Echo Canyon Coaching to talk about:
Crafting your Authentic Career Narrative
Why motivation > qualifications in the eyes of hiring managers
How to create your dream job description (before it exists)
A 3-step system to land high-impact roles — even before they’re posted
Brad has recruited for companies like Intel, IBM, and NXP… and he’s seen what separates the hired from the g...2025-04-3051 min
Making Of A CoachEvolving on Purpose: Leadership, Loss, and the Power of Self-Awareness | With Mark Myers of Evolve Connection PartnersSuccess isn’t the goal. Fulfillment is.
Mark Myers had the career, the respect, the life. Then it all changed.
After the loss of his wife, he was forced to confront a truth most men run from:
Feelings matter. And you can’t lead others until you learn to lead yourself.
This episode is a straight shot to the heart of what real leadership looks like:
Why self-awareness is a superpower
The “evolution” that men are terrified to talk about
How to redefine success on YOUR terms
Why emotional intelligence isn’t so...2025-04-231h 09
Making Of A CoachThe Universal Truth of Leadership | With Guest Thomas Cox of Transformative Leadership LabEver felt like leadership wasn’t in your DNA? That you weren’t “naturally” cut out for it?
This week's guest, Thomas Cox, reverse-engineered what great leadership actually looks like. He spent 20+ years decoding leadership like a scientist. What he found? Not more fluff, but a universal truth that actually holds up.
This episode is a MASTERCLASS in real leadership — the kind you can learn, practice, and embody. Whether you’re running a business, managing a team, or coaching clients… this is the framework you didn’t know you needed.
Leadership that starts with YOU.
High perfor...2025-04-161h 06
Making Of A CoachFrom Ministry to Coaching: Reinventing Purpose After the Pulpit | With Guest Bernie McGrawWhat happens when a worship pastor walks away from 38 years of ministry… to become a coach?
In this raw and powerful episode, I sit down with Bernie McGraw, who lost 75+ pounds, rediscovered his identity, and found the courage to start over — at 59 years old.
We talk about:
Why transformation starts in the body… but never ends there
How food became the “acceptable sin” in the church
Why most pastors have no one to talk to — and what that’s costing them
The hard truth about leading others when you're not leading yourself
And how Bernie is crea...2025-04-091h 06
Making Of A CoachBeyond the Burn: Changing the Game in Online Fitness Coaching | With Guest Johnny ElsThis is for the coach who's thinking about doing their own thing — but hasn't taken the leap yet.
Johnny Els was a personal trainer working in gyms — until COVID hit and he had no choice but to go all-in online.
Fast forward: he's built TruFit Academy, helped 100+ clients drop 2,500+ pounds combined, and now coaches high performers full-time.
We talk: → Starting your own coaching business from scratch
→ Why motivation doesn’t matter (and what does)
→ How to actually help people change — and keep the weight off
→ Why your “why” has to be deeper than just wan...2025-04-0255 min
Making Of A CoachBreaking the Mold on Personal Branding | With Guests Charissa Higgins and McKenna DodgeMost people think “branding” is just a cute logo and some Canva graphics.
It’s not.
It’s your identity.
It’s who you are and what you stand for.
And if that’s unclear? You’re building a brand that no longer fits.
I sat down with Charissa Higgins and McKenna Dodge from Unbound Branding — two women who are on a mission to blow up the BS around personal branding.
They don’t sell “pretty.”
They reflect truth.
They hold a mirror up to you — and show you what’s really there...2025-03-261h 17
Making Of A CoachGrowth Without the Chaos: Scaling Your Business the Right Way | With Guest Nathan SchockCoaches, consultants, business owners—this episode is for YOU.
Nathan Schock is the owner of FiveFour, a company that helps businesses scale without the chaos. And trust me, this guy KNOWS what he’s talking about.
Why most leaders get stuck and how to break through
The real reason your business isn’t growing (hint: it’s not what you think)
How to simplify your business so you can scale faster
The mindset shifts that separate struggling entrepreneurs from thriving ones
Tactical frameworks for coaching and consulting success
If you’re tired of spinning your wheels, th...2025-03-1954 min
Making Of A CoachFrom Trainer to CEO: How Fitness Coaches Can Scale to Six Figures | With Guest Tobias YoungFitness coaches, LISTEN UP—episode 3 of The Making of a Coach Podcast is a masterclass.
Tobias Young took his own fitness business to six figures before most people even knew what online training was… and now he helps trainers do the same.
How Tobias built a thriving online coaching biz (before it was even a thing)
The biggest mistake fitness coaches make when trying to stand out
The 3 pillars every coaching business must have to succeed
Why more leads won’t fix your business (and what will)
The power of frameworks—and why you NEED one
If you...2025-03-121h 02
Making Of A CoachBuilding a Coaching Business: Success, Failure, & What It Really Takes | With Guest George BryantThis episode hits different.
On The Making of a Coach podcast, we go deep into the world of coaching, success, and personal development.
Whether you're a coach, consultant, entrepreneur, or just someone hungry for more, this show is about the real stories, strategies, and hard-earned lessons from those who've been in the trenches.
Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode on your favorite streaming platform.
In this episode we’re talking with George Bryant. And this convo? It’s raw, real, and packed with straight-up TRUTH about what it really takes...2025-03-121h 21
Making Of A CoachThe Truth About Coaching: 4 Meta Frameworks That Will Change Your LifeWhat does it really take to win - not just in business, but in life?
On The Making of a Coach podcast, we go deep into the world of coaching, success, and personal development.
Whether you're a coach, consultant, entrepreneur, or just someone hungry for more, this show is about the real stories, strategies, and hard-earned lessons from those who've been in the trenches.
Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode on your favorite streaming platform.
Hosted by Joshua M Jurkovich. Our missi...2025-03-1135 min
The Profitable Christian Business PodcastScaling Smart: The Agency Whisperer’s Guide to Business Growth With Joshua JurkovichIn this episode of The Profitable Christian Business Podcast, I sit down with Joshua M. Jurkovich, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and business consultant known as the "Agency Whisperer." Joshua helps coaches and entrepreneurs scale their businesses with his proven ‘Big Domino’ formula—a strategic method designed to optimize growth by focusing on the right actions at the right time. We dive into: ✅ The Big Domino Formula—what it is and how it helps businesses scale ✅ The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make (and how to avoid them) ✅ The secret to overcoming challenges in business and staying resilient...2025-03-061h 15entrepreneurjourneyScaling Smart: The Agency Whisperer’s Guide to Business Growth With Joshua JurkovichIn this episode of The Profitable Christian Business Podcast, I sit down with Joshua M. Jurkovich, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and business consultant known as the "Agency Whisperer." Joshua helps coaches and entrepreneurs scale their businesses with his proven ‘Big Domino’ formula—a strategic method designed to optimize growth by focusing on the right actions at the right time. We dive into: ✅ The Big Domino Formula—what it is and how it helps businesses scale ✅ The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make (and how to avoid them) ✅ The secret to overcoming challenges in business and staying resilient...2025-03-061h 15
Business RoundtableUnlocking Business Growth with Josh from Xtract MediaWelcome back to the Business Roundtable podcast! In this episode, your host, David Carr of Steward Your Business, sits with Joshua Jurkovich from Xtract Media. Josh is a seasoned business growth strategist and a mentor who has guided numerous coaches, consultants, and business owners to success.What You'll Learn:Frameworks for Growth: Discover the essential frameworks that Josh uses to help businesses navigate different stages of growth.Journey Framework: Learn about the "Journey Framework" and how to apply it to your business for sustained growth.Avoiding Shiny Object Syndrome: Understand how to stay focused on...2024-08-2956 min