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The Obvious Choice

Jonathan Goodman

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Forget becoming an influencer. This podcast is for people searching for a simpler way to make more money, help more people, and have more freedom. No matter who you are and no matter what you sell, your customer is a human. And yet, marketing these days feels so (in)human. Filled with frameworks, entertaining stories, and admittedly bad-Dad jokes, The Obvious Choice is a much-needed recalibration and, at times, a refreshing slap for a business generation that’s lost its way. New episodes shi ...
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Do you feel guilty about not spending enough time with your family while working on your online coaching business? Meet Cait Caserta–a former fitness director who pivoted to online coaching, all while raising young kids. In this episode, Cait shares her journey from fitness management to building her online fitness coaching business and how she nav…
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Are you struggling with the tech side of your online fitness coaching business? Online fitness trainer Ryan Cali, one of our Online Trainer Mentorship students, faces the tech woes many of us do–learning new platforms, creating streamlined client systems, and building an engaging Facebook community. But here’s the kicker: being a successful online …
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Imagine having a role as a gym director and then shifting to being an online fitness coach. How would that feel? Today’s podcast guest took the quantum leap and went all in as an online fitness trainer while building her own coaching business. With a background in kinesiology and 16 years of experience in the industry, Kaylee Bennett–one of our coa…
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Do you ever feel like you’re biting off more than you can chew–juggling a full-time job, family, and trying to grow your business? We’ve all been there. But here’s the thing: scaling your online coaching business isn’t about hiring more people immediately. It’s about reclaiming your time through smarter time management and delegation. In this week’…
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Success isn't a destination, but a conveyor belt that gets faster and demands more of your attention. If you're not careful, the sacrifices you make in order to keep up may turn into major regrets later in life. Beware of letting your ego and comparing yourself to others change who you are The importance of in-between times and what to do with them…
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We tend to make getting clients a lot more complicated than it needs to be. Complex problems don't necessarily need complex solutions, so why do we prefer complex solutions? Using The Marble Method to attract clients and how to do it Three rules to getting referrals from other businesses -- Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCo…
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One of the hardest questions we have to ask ourselves is - do my actions match what is most important to me? If the answer is no, then it's good to know how you got there and how to get back on track. "Just this once" is a misguided way of thinking The Life Satisfaction Equation Money isn't going to turn you into anything, but it will amplify who y…
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You might think that writing a book is hard, and you'd be right. But writing the book isn't the hardest past - it's figuring out the positioning of it. If you're going to write a book...write a freaking book How you should approach the branding and positioning of the book The two different types of value and the positioning mistake authors make -- …
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When you're preparing to go into a new season of focus, that doesn't mean the other areas of your life should be neglected. Creating your off-season checklist so other areas don't regress The importance of micro-interactions Creating your own calendar Dooms Day and how to rebuild your calendar -- Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by Ha…
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You've lost count of the late nights, tears, and dollars you've spent to get to the point where you feel like you're successful. You get there and all of a sudden, you don't feel like you deserve it. Why we don't feel worthy of success when things start to go smoothly You're not cheating by bringing great talent in -- Jon's next book, The Obvious C…
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Everyone knows consistency is important. However, consistency alone isn't enough to make transformational changes. Whether in your business, health, or relationships, you need consistency plus lightning strikes. If you're hardworking yet feel stuck, here's why Treating the important things like grains of sand doesn't work Boredom sucks, so focus on…
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You've been told you can have it all and it feels like no matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to get there. The truth is, you can have it all. Just not all at the same time. Letting your curiousity get the better of you We can blame Editson for our lack of personal seasons How you keep creating opportunities for burn out and how to fix it …
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The almighty price objection - "If only it were cheaper." It seems like a tough objection to manage, but there are really only two directions it can go. Deciding how you value your time Leaving the door open to come back Reconfirming how much your potential client values their goal -- Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins,…
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While there may be a lot of other coaches in the same space as you, even if it appears saturated - it doesn't mean there isn't opportunity. The real and perceived differences when you work in-person vs online Earning your Fitness Citizenship The best way to get a referral -- Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now av…
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The scariest part about raising prices is imagining the catastrophic client backlash we assume will happen. Will some clients be upset? Yes, but that doesn't mean it wasn't a good decision to raise your prices. When your business grows, it doesn't mean all of your clients grow with you Why losing clients isn't a bad thing Why raising your prices ma…
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When things are going well, you can start to worry about what could go wrong and what to do next. Set yourself up so you're prepared and not worried. Add rocket fuel to your operations using the "take two weeks in two weeks" method Use old school tools to avoid putting all of your metaphorical eggs in one Meta basket How much effort you should put …
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Life can sometimes feel like a blur, with little space to enjoy, appreciate, or rest. In the little bit of time we manage to carve out, it's not as restful as we wish it were. You may not always be able to create more moments, but you can more more out of the moments you do have. How to make an entire country happier Designing pauses and rituals fo…
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Consistency is good for things like brushing your teeth and taking your vitamins, but not so much for big growth in the things you care about most. The twin gods of Accumulation and Accomplishment Modern inventions have ruined our natural seasonality The Grass is Greener Fallacy -- Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is…
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Creating content for social media can be a lot of fun - until it's not. You've always been told to "post consistently!" so how do you manage that when you feel burnt out on content? The not-so-secret sauce to consistent content The two types of content Where to focus most of you energy besides content -- Please dm Jon the word "mentor" at @itscoach…
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Whether you're just starting or trying to grow in a new space, how you approach networking is different than when you're established. It means you'll need to be the one to make things happen if you're going to move the needle. The three principles to building your network Finding an "in" to the person you want to get to know Telling the truth backw…
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We can take it personally when a client decides to leave. Instead of wondering if you did something wrong or lighting the match to burn the bridge, try creating an offboarding experience that keeps you top of mind. Not being a Stage 5 Clinger when clients decide to leave How to turn a client leaving into a celebration (and into more clients) Creati…
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Most coaches feel understandably stressed about hiring the right setter. To make the role work, you'll need to know what traits make for a good setter, what systems to have in place, and what tools they'll need to succeed. Your setter can, and should, do more than set up calls Supporting your setter beyond typical business conversations Creating a …
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After publishing and selling books every way known to man - Jonathan has an insight or two on choosing whether to self-publish or traditionally publish your book. The difference in trust when you self-publish vs traditionally publishing your book Why you should self-publish even when traditional publishing is objectively better The best way to sell…
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Learning from successful people we admire is helpful, but we can also learn a lot from those who seem to have all of the right ingredients but are stuck at being mediocre. The fundamental principle that all successful business people understand How you handle an invite might be the predictor of how successful you are The hard question you need to a…
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You're great at what you do, but you need your ideal clients to notice you in order to turn them into paying clients. You can make it easier for them to find you by waving your geek flag and using it wisely. Finding your weird connetion with everyone you meet Four ways to generate leads with an interview-style podcast A fun, easy way to generate co…
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Most ventures in your life require a kernel of delusion to convince yourself that the thing you want is meant for you. To start taking steps to getting what you want and giving luck an opportunity to find you, start with your own "Summer of Yes". Upping the odds of getting your opportunity of a lifetime Preventing yourself from pinning your unreali…
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It can feel like in order to get attention on social media that you need to go shirtless or sexy. If that's the game you want to play - awesome! If not, there is another way. Deciding which game you want to play, are qualified to play, and feels good to you How not to be rich with likes but poor with dollars The reason why you're probably hating so…
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How much time have you spent trying to get into that room with those people? Instead of trying to swing an invite to that room, create the room the people you want to meet want to be in. Laying the groundwork to ask for a big favor from someone you admire Forge connections by creating your own "Bibles and Biceps" The one thing that separates succes…
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What drives success is rarely what we see people share. It's not social media or even most conventional wisdom, but relentless focus and staying in your lane. Why the businesses with the biggest exits have had very little social media Admitting a fault can bring in more business A world-class product doesn't need world class practitioners -- Jon's …
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The key to sales isn't being clever or persuading someone to buy - it's curiosity. The mindset shifts that make sales calls feel less icky and more productive 10 Sales 101 and 6 Sales 202 questions you can pull from to peel back the onion The 2-second trick to let clients talk themselves into a sale -- Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published…
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Running a business when you have kids means you're always flip flopping between feeling guilty about not working on your business or not being present with your kids. It's a tough line to walk, but you can find a way to make it work. Implementing an AMRAP mentality with your family and using the 3 Column Method to manage your business The Life Sequ…
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Do you ever feel like you aren't reaching your full potential and that you're meant to do more? You're not alone and you don't have to stay stuck dreaming of what could be. Toxic humility and how it's impacting your ability to sell Giving up your People Pleaser's membership card You shouldn't start with "why" and where to start instead See how Todd…
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The things we love to talk about aren't always the same things our ideal clients want to hear. You can get them to care, but you'll need to earn their attention first. Escaping FOMO when the social world you exist in makes you feel left out, even when it's not what you want The disconnect between the big ideas you want to talk about and your client…
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You'll reach a point in your business where you'll go from winging it on your own to needing to buckle down and get your systems, operations, and hiring in order. It feels overwhelming but with the right approach, it'll be a lot less stressful. The number of clients that's the breaking point for most coaches Determining where to amplify your skills…
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The number of uncomfortable conversations you're willing to have will directly correlate to the success of your coaching. They're not always easy, but they're worth building the muscle for. The powerful response for when "friends" ask for health and fitness help How to get clients on a call when they're not responding Managing conversations with un…
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Don't let monotony let you get stuck in a rut. Shake things up by adding contrast. Focusing on regrets of commission instead of omission Small constraints to better your day-to-day The benefits of getting lost -- Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now available for preorder on Amazon in Hardcover, Kindle, and Audio.…
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With so much advice about how to sell on social media, it's easy to get into methods that doesn't sound or feel like you. You can create a non-salesy sales framework that feels good for you, your audience, and that will outperform what you were doing before. How to create more authentic content that you're excited to create How to find the perfect …
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We all struggle with consistency sometimes. It can be tough to figure out why you keep falling off your routine. Learn how to improve your consistency muscle from a group of people who are the most easily distracted. The $50,000, 48-hour road trip The five core traits that the ultra sucessful ADHD'ers in business have in common that non-ADHD people…
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It's easy to get into a routine that burns you out and bores you. Life and business become a blur of monotony. By introducing contrast, you can find and create more excitement in your daily life. Looking for the yard spiderwebs in your life Creating your own Sabbath to assess your autopilot The "when I have" trap -- Jon's next book, The Obvious Cho…
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When you work to live instead of live to work, it can make you question where to take things with your business. How to determine what's enough isn't a money question Figuring out what you can be world class at How to approach social media so it's less of a drain -- Please dm Jon the word "mentor" at @itscoachgoodman on Instagram to learn more and …
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Getting publicity is really exciting - but what do you do with it? The public acknowledgment is just a small win compared to what you can do with the publicity afterwards. A PR lesson from twin chiropractors and creating a snowball effect The genius party you'll want to throw that helps others (and you) Don't sleep on local awards and the funny qui…
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Just like working out and eating healthy to keep your body healthy, there are certain things you should do to keep your business in tip-top form for the long term. To track or not track your sales - that is the question The fastest, easiest way to make more money in your business The unsexy task that will save your clients frustration and embarrass…
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Social media isn't the right choice for some coaches to grow their business. Local networking may be the better option. Using community charity events to indirectly attract your ideal client Making referrer's lives easier and using existing connections to make new ones Building a community based on the 1% that makes you different -- Please dm Jon t…
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The way to get what you want isn't always obvious. Sometimes, you have to game the system and use ideas that may not make sense on the surface. Gaming the system to get your dream house for the best price and to improve your dating life. Little ideas that reduce friction and anxiety Why anecdotal information shouldn't be ignored -- Jon's next book,…
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How you define yourself can either keep you stuck in a box or give you room to explore and grow - choose wisely. Defining the hard thing that you love to do Keeping your walking costs low Having an outlet for the thing that makes you special and sparks joy -- Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now available for preo…
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It's frustrating when you work your butt off but the return on effort just isn't there. When that happens, it may be time to look at fiwhere the kinks are in your business so you can fix them. Fixing your niche - How to niche that isn't focused on demographics only Fixing your content - the easy content tweak to dramatically improve engagement and …
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You encounter problems every day - big and small, in life and in business. You can solve the ones you care about most if you use a little design thinking. A business lesson from disrupting a dater's zombie swipe mode while on Tinder The best thinking frameworks to create a better work environment for yourself Why learning to play poker makes you a …
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Big or small, fun or serious - we all have problems that could have better solutions. The trick is to really nail down the details of the problem you're trying to solve. Finding, connecting, and coordinating with your fellow geeks Hi-jacking the Hedonic Treadmill to get more joy out of anything The best way to build rapport with someone -- Jon's ne…
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Giving yourself rules can help you get back on track when you wander off path. The importance of self-directed choices and constraints The difference between when things are going well versus not going well The 2 things to default to -- Please dm Jon the word "mentor" at @itscoachgoodman on Instagram to learn more and begin the process of applying …
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Public speaking opportunities can open doors to new connections and give you authority. Whether you're jumping on a podcast or giving a keynote, you can knock it out of the park if you keep a few things in mind. The three audiences you need to consider, what they all have in common, and what they're comparing you to Making sure your audience leaves…
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