Explore every episode of the podcast The Thriving Therapreneur: Transition from therapist to coach & build a profitable coaching business
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| AI For Therapists Who Want Better Marketing: How AI Copywriting, Online Coaching, and Business Systems Work Together To Save Time [Ep 103] | 24 juin 2026 | 00:14:47 | |
If you’ve ever asked ChatGPT or another AI tool to write your captions, emails, webinar copy, or launch content and the result sounded generic or disconnected from your clients, this episode will help you understand what is going wrong. In this episode, I’m talking about why generic AI keeps giving you generic content, and how better tools can help you create stronger marketing assets without building everything from scratch. You’ll learn:
If you’re a therapist who wants to use AI in a way that supports your voice, offer, messaging, and coaching business, listen in. To working smarter with better systems, Carly Join the Perfectly Profitable Niche Workshop | JULY 14 Resources from this episode: Listener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support
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| The Unglamorous Truth About Predictable Revenue: Why High Ticket Offers, Client Retention, and Breaking Founder Dependence Are the Real Work [Ep 102] | 17 juin 2026 | 00:21:49 | |
What if making more money isn’t actually the hard part? The real challenge is creating a business that continues to grow without demanding more of your time, energy, and attention every step of the way. Because at some point, the question stops being “How do I make more money?” and starts becoming, "How do I stop being the reason everything depends on me?" In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the systems, decisions, and lessons that helped me generate more than $5 million in sales and, more importantly, what it took to make that success repeatable year after year. You’ll learn:
If you've been searching for predictable revenue, smarter business scaling, and a way to finally break founder dependence, this episode is your invitation to stop pushing harder and start building smarter. To building something irresistible, Carly Join the FREE 5-Day Workshop | JUNE 22-26 (Live Experience) | Escape the Therapy Grind & Build Your Coaching Business Resources from this episode: Listener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support
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| Episode 100 Celebration! How to Grow, Brand, and Automate Your Coaching Business on Social Media (Plus Snag Social Media Mastery Free) [Ep 101] | 10 juin 2026 | 00:05:02 | |
In this special 100th episode of the Thriving Therapreneur Podcast, I’m taking a moment to celebrate this milestone with you and say the biggest thank-you for being here, listening, sharing, and growing alongside me. This is for the therapist who wants social media to feel clearer, more aligned, and less overwhelming. Inside, you’ll get support with:
Today is a celebration, but it is also a thank-you. If you’ve been here for one episode or all 100, this one is for you. To being heard and seen, Carly Join the FREE 5-Day Workshop | JUNE 22-26 (Live Experience) | Escape the Therapy Grind & Build Your Coaching Business Resources from this episode: Listener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support
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| Build a Stronger Coaching Business: 3 Things That Create an Easy Yes Before Your Coaching Sales Call [Ep 100] | 03 juin 2026 | 00:21:04 | |
You know that dream sales call where the client shows up already obsessed, and basically asking, “Where do I send the money?” That is the kind of sales experience every coach wants. But then there's the other calls. The “let me think about it” calls. The “I need to talk to my partner” calls. The ones where seems genuinely interested, then quietly disappears. And before you make that mean something about you, your coaching offer, or your ability to sell, let’s normalize something: no is part of sales. Not everyone is going to be a yes. They are not supposed to be. But when the ideal client is still hesitating, ghosting, or making price the problem, there is usually something deeper going on. In this episode, I’m breaking down what actually creates an easy yes before someone ever gets on a sales call with you. We’ll look at the 3 main drivers behind that yes: trust, messaging, and transformation, especially in the world of therapist coaching. You’ll learn:
This episode is your reminder that selling does not have to feel like convincing, chasing, or performing. To building something irresistible, Carly Join the FREE 5-Day Workshop | JUNE 22-26 (Live Experience) | Escape the Therapy Grind & Build Your Coaching Business Resources from this episode: Listener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support
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| Are You Accidentally Sabotaging Your Success? The 4 Business Fundamentals the Top 1% of Entrepreneurs Use to Sign Consistent Clients (And Get Predictable Revenue Every Month) [Ep 99] | 27 mai 2026 | 00:20:34 | |
What if the thing keeping your business stuck is not a lack of strategy, but too many strategies? If you are a visionary entrepreneur, your brain is probably always scanning for the next idea, the next offer, or the next “this is what’s working now” strategy. Visionary brains are powerful. They see possibilities before other people do. But that same gift can also become the exact thing that pulls you off course. In this episode, I break down how your visionary brain can shift from your greatest asset into your biggest distraction, and what successful therapist business coaches continue to prioritize to create lasting business growth while everyone else keeps pivoting. In this episode, you'll learn:
If you have been feeling scattered, second-guessing your strategy, or wondering if you need to burn everything down and start over because someone on Instagram said the old way is dead, this episode is your loving call-in. To being heard and seen, Carly Join the FREE 5-Day Workshop | JUNE 22-26 (Live Experience) | Escape the Therapy Grind & Build Your Coaching Business Resources from this episode: Listener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support
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| AI for Small Business: How to Use Claude to Build Business Automations and Workflows (And How I Leverage AI Productivity to Run My 7 Figure Business in Two Days a Week) [Ep 98] | 20 mai 2026 | 00:18:16 | |
Are you still carrying your business entirely in your head? If you have been watching other online coaches grow faster and wondering what you are missing, a lot of it comes down to one shift that most people keep putting off. In this episode, I share the ai for small business tools I use in my day to day workflows as a busy mom in the ai renaissance who does not spend all her time at a laptop. I talk about what using ai in business has actually changed for me, the time freedom it gave me, and what I wish I had known sooner. In this episode, you’ll discover:
If you’re ready to stop doing everything on your own, this episode will give you a tangible starting point and a clearer picture of what your business can look like on the other side of that decision. Pull up your notes app because you are going to want to write this down. To being heard and seen, Carly Join the FREE 5-Day Workshop | JUNE 22-26 (Live Experience) | Escape the Therapy Grind & Build Your Coaching Business Resources from this episode: Listener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support
What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop me a DM on Instagram - I’d love to hear from you! | |||
| Not Getting Clients Consistently? The Money Making Activities Every Therapist Coach Needs to Prioritize (And the Cash Blitz Strategy That Puts It All Into Action) [Ep 97] | 13 mai 2026 | 00:19:07 | |
What if working harder is not actually the answer to grow your coaching business? In this episode, I break down the difference between busy work and the money making actions that actually create results, and why effort alone is not leading to momentum for a therapist coach. I also share what a Cash Blitz is and how it's helped my clients achieve their revenue goals without working more hours. In this episode, you will learn:
The money making strategy we want as coaches is hidden in our calendars. This episode will offer the first step to seeing them more clearly. To being heard and seen, Carly Join the FREE 5-Day Workshop | May 11–15 (Live Experience) | Escape the Therapy Grind & Build Your Coaching Business Resources from this episode: Listener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support
What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop me a DM on Instagram - I’d love to hear from you! | |||
| Hate Selling? How to Follow Up Without Feeling Pushy and Finally Generate Consistent Revenue (So You Can Sign Clients on Repeat) [Ep 96] | 06 mai 2026 | 00:21:34 | |
When business ethics and moral values are high but entrepreneur growth is on a plateau, how does one keep a consistent revenue stream without losing sight of why they started the business? If you have ever held back from reaching out, felt uncomfortable about following up, or talked yourself out of making an offer because you did not want to come across as “too much”, this one’s for you. In this episode, I break down why so many coaches and therapists avoid DM outreach to potential clients as their sales strategy even when they deeply believe in the work they do. And a lot of it comes down to one misunderstood idea about what service-based selling really is. We look at how sales strategy and business ethics can and should work together, what non-salesy outreach looks like in practice, and why understanding what your potential clients need matters when building steady entrepreneur growth. In this episode, you’ll learn:
Selling does not have to always feel like asking people for their money. When you see it and practice it as genuine service, it will become one of the most generous ways you lead people toward the help they needed yesterday. To being heard and seen, Carly Join the FREE 5-Day Workshop | May 11–15 (Live Experience) | Escape the Therapy Grind & Build Your Coaching Business Resources from this episode: Listener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support
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| The Ultimate 4-Step Cash Injection Framework for Therapists: How to Stop the Feast-or-Famine Cycle and Land Consistent Clients This Month [Ep 95] | 29 avr. 2026 | 00:27:49 | |
What if the reason your coaching business is not growing, and your therapist income still feels unpredictable, has nothing to do with your expertise? In this episode, I share the business framework I use to help people create real momentum, and why so many therapists feel like they are doing everything right but still not seeing results with their therapist marketing. We look at what might be missing behind the scenes, where opportunities are quietly being lost across the client journey, and what needs to shift if you want more consistency without doing more. In this episode, you’ll learn:
If you have been craving a simpler way to market your work, create consistency, and build a strategy that actually leads to revenue, this episode will show you where to focus next. To being heard and seen, Carly Resources from this episode: Listener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support
What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop me a DM on Instagram - I’d love to hear from you! | |||
| Not Getting Consistent Clients? How to Fix Your Client Attraction System in 3 Steps (And Turn Content into Consult Calls) [Ep 94] | 22 avr. 2026 | 00:24:32 | |
In today’s episode, I’m breaking down what’s really keeping you from consistent clients—even if you’re doing a lot right. We’re looking at your client journey, your messaging, and why email marketing, social proof, and a simple conversion formula matter more than you think. Here’s what you’ll take away:
You can be doing all the things and still feel stuck—but most of the time, it comes down to gaps in your conversion formula. Want Part 2 of this series? Grab it here To being heard and seen, Carly Resources from this episode: Listener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support
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| From Clinician to Entrepreneur: My Journey from $18/hr Social Worker to 7-Figure Coach [Ep 93] | 15 avr. 2026 | 00:19:00 | |
What happens when your work as a therapist still matters, but your current business model no longer supports the life you want? A life of flexibility and abundance is waiting for you once you decide to evolve. There comes a point when even successful therapists realize that a full caseload is not always the answer. You can love your work and still want more space, more creativity, and more stability. That is often the moment a stronger business foundation starts to matter, because building a sustainable business requires more than working harder. In this episode, I share the “messy middle” of my own transition and the identity shift that came with it. I talk about the fears I had to face, the beliefs I had to work through, and the steps I took to protect my license while creating a legal framework that supported growth. I also walk through how I built the right legal structure so my next chapter felt solid, ethical, and fully aligned. Today, I’m bringing you into:
If something in you knows your current path is no longer enough, this episode will help you see what it takes to expand your work and create a career that fits the life you actually want. To being heard and seen, Carly Join the Workshop for Licensed Therapists | April 21 | 2:00 PM ET Resources from this episode: Listener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support
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| Ready to Stop Overthinking the Legalities of Coaching? How to Protect Your License and Scale Your Impact as a Therapist Turned Coach [Ep 92] | 08 avr. 2026 | 00:18:47 | |
Have you ever stalled your business growth because you were afraid one small gap in risk management could put your license at risk? That hesitation is more common than you think. Many clinicians stay in research mode while they try to get clear on their business structure. In today’s conversation, I will walk you through what creates license security as you build a coaching business alongside your clinical work. You will get a clear view of what needs to be in place so you can move forward with confidence and support license protection over time. We go into setting up a proper separate entity so income, services, and responsibilities stay clearly defined. There is also a walkthrough on handling global revenue in a way that stays aligned with scope, along with how strong business separation helps reduce liability risk early. I will also talk about the difference between therapy and coaching using medical necessity criteria, so it becomes easier to define what belongs inside a coaching container. With that clarity, it becomes easier to keep services separate, prevent dual relationships, and maintain strong professional boundaries. There is guidance on approaching marketing credentials in a way that reflects your clinical background without creating mixed expectations. This supports credential protection and builds trust with your audience. In this episode, you will learn:
For a therapist coach, this episode lays out a clear foundation to build from with clarity and confidence to take your next steps in your coaching journey. To being heard and seen, Carly Join the Workshop for Licensed Therapists | April 21 | 2:00 PM ET Resources from this episode: Listener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use code: Carly Explore More Support
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| Building a Coaching Business While Running a Private Practice: How This Therapist Generated $20K in 5 Months Without Taking on More Clients with Maren Londahl-Smidt [Ep 91] | 01 avr. 2026 | 00:40:41 | |
Why is it that your cash flow and clinical skills are hitting record highs, yet your personal bank account still feels like it’s stuck behind an invisible glass ceiling? If you’re ready to stop chasing revenue goals that drain your nervous system and start building a successful coaching business that actually fuels your life, it’s time to stop guessing and start mastering the financial blueprint that turns your expertise into real, usable income. In this episode, I’m joined by Maren Londahl-Smidt, an LCSW and Profit for Keeps® Certified Coach, who built a thriving business that generated $20k in just five months. We unpack how she transitioned from a full-time therapy caseload into alternate income streams without burning out or losing her identity as a clinician. We also break down the system automation tools that help you buy back your time, along with the role of niche clarity when shifting from therapist to coach. Maren shares how to move past money shame and build true financial clarity, so you know exactly what your take home pay looks like each month. If you’re ready to grow your coaching business and operate like a CEO, this conversation will give you a clear path forward. We talk about how to:
If you’ve been looking for a way to grow while protecting your energy, this episode offers a grounded and practical starting point. To being heard and seen, Carly Resources from this episode: Listener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support
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| How to Turn Your Therapist Skills into a Profitable Online Offer (and Build Confidence Faster) [Ep 90] | 25 mars 2026 | 00:29:57 | |
Ready to move beyond clinical work as a therapist? There is a path where your clinical expertise supports a profitable online program and your client acquisition becomes consistent and intentional without adding more pressure to your day. In this conversation, I’m joined by Nicholas Makris, a licensed clinician who shares how he used lead magnets and a clear brand voice to build a community for pre-licensed professionals. Nicholas and I talk about the mindset required to grow beyond the therapy room and how he moved through imposter syndrome that often shows up in the therapist coaching space. He shares the marketing strategy that helped him stabilize his coaching business after early setbacks with ads. We also walk through how he and his cousin built structure behind the scenes by refining their business workflows, allowing them to create an online coaching program in just a few hours by focusing on what their audience actually needed. He explains how he uses AI to stay consistent, apply proven copywriting frameworks, and develop aligned digital offers that support long-term growth. In this episode, you’ll learn:
This conversation will show you how to use your existing skills in a way that supports both impact and income. To being heard and seen, Carly Resources from this episode: Listener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support
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| Passive Income for Therapists: How Jenna Shaffer Expanded Beyond Therapy With a Marriage Course and Webinar Funnel [Ep 89] | 18 mars 2026 | 00:36:56 | |
Many therapists already have visibility, but growing beyond a therapy practice in a sustainable way is where most get stuck. In this episode, Jenna Shaffer shares how viral content became the entry point into relationship coaching and a more scalable model. What began as audience growth evolved into offers like marriage coaching, couples coaching, and digital resources designed for millennial couples. We then shift into how she moved beyond one to one work into a leveraged model using a strategic course launch, improved webinar funnel, and simple systems that support long term growth. You will also see how to move from service provider to business owner while staying grounded in your values, turning your expertise into a structured marriage course rooted in real client transformation. You'll learn: - How email marketing and coaching funnels support a scalable client journey - Why working with a business coach can strengthen your marketing - How to grow a coaching business beyond 1:1 services - Ways to create passive income for therapists without adding more clients - How to package your expertise into marriage advice and marriage communication skills offers If you are building a coaching business and want a clearer path to scaling your offers, this episode shows how to grow with intention while creating a model that supports both impact and sustainability. To being heard and seen, Carly Resources from this episode: Listener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support
What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop me a DM on Instagram - I’d love to hear from you! “If your audience didn’t respond, it’s feedback and not rejection.” - Carly Hill | |||
| Ready to scale your coaching business? What to do now to improve operations, support more clients, and prepare for bigger revenue [Ep 88] | 11 mars 2026 | 00:20:58 | |
Are you pushing harder toward your revenue goals while the back end of your business feels unstable? Many founders try to solve that pressure by adding more client acquisition strategies or increasing founder marketing, but the added demand often exposes deeper operational gaps. There is a way to turn clinical expertise into a strong business without overcomplicating your offers. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How to identify the stage of business scaling your company is currently experiencing • Why stronger sales training improves conversion and supports a healthier pipeline • How proactive hiring campaigns help you prepare for growth before pressure reaches the team • The role a strong company culture plays in attracting and keeping high performers • What to review in your systems to improve consistency in client fulfillment If you are exploring the shift from therapist to coach or learning how online coaching companies grow, this episode will help you move forward with clarity. Here’s to building a business that runs clean and stays strong. Carly Resources from this episode: Ready to Run a Challenge That Actually Converts? Join the 6-Figure Challenge Blueprint Masterclass on March 17, 2026 for just $27, and discover how to turn your next challenge into a premium client pipeline. Listener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support
What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop me a DM on Instagram - I’d love to hear from you! “If your audience didn’t respond, it’s feedback and not rejection.” - Carly Hill | |||
| How to Increase Revenue with a Five Day Challenge (Plus the Activation Mechanism That Leads to High Ticket Sales) [Ep 87] | 04 mars 2026 | 00:17:24 | |
What if you could drive sales and create real psychological investment in just five days instead of waiting months for high ticket sales? Most businesses are not struggling with visibility, but they are missing a strategic activation mechanism. More content does not automatically mean more revenue. Without a true conversion engine, your audience consumes, nods, and moves on. No urgency, no client conversion. A properly structured five day challenge is designed to build trust, shorten the sales cycle, and create buying momentum quickly. It shifts beliefs in real time, it positions you as the authority, and it moves people from interest to decision. In this episode, you will learn:
If you want a predictable path to client conversion without adding more content, this episode gives you the blueprint. To being heard and seen, Carly Resources from this episode: Ready to Run a Challenge That Actually Converts? Join the 6-Figure Challenge Blueprint Masterclass on March 17, 2026 for just $27, and discover how to turn your next challenge into a premium client pipeline. Listener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support
What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop me a DM on Instagram - I’d love to hear from you! “If your audience didn’t respond, it’s feedback and not rejection.” - Carly Hill | |||
| Ready to Master Email Marketing? How to Use Segmentation and Marketing Automations to Increase Sales (And Work Fewer Hours) [Ep 86] | 25 févr. 2026 | 00:14:52 | |
Are you posting consistently on social media but still struggling to create a steady revenue stream? There is a better way to build a sustainable online business without relying on social media. With a clear sales strategy, you can create steady business growth while strengthening trust building with your audience. In this episode, I break down how to build an email list that becomes a valuable asset for long term success. I cover how to create an opt-in that solves problems and how to set up a welcome sequence that builds a genuine relationship from day one. You'll learn the importance of segmentation to ensure you are always sending the right message to the right person. We are diving into: • How to use email marketing to grow your owned assets and turn a simple lead magnet into long term income instead of depending on social media. • Use marketing automation to build simple systems that capture sales without constant effort. • Write nurture emails that guide people toward a purchase without feeling pushy. • Create consistent revenue in your coaching business by leading your audience through a clear client journey. I'm here to help you build a strong, profitable business that gives you more freedom. When you stay consistent and focus on what you actually control, you can grow your work as a coach in a way that feels steady and sustainable. You deserve a business that supports your life, not one that runs it. Carly Resources from this episode: Listener Giveaway! If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly. Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support
What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop me a DM on Instagram - I’d love to hear from you! “If your audience didn’t respond, it’s feedback and not rejection.” - Carly Hill | |||
| From therapist to online coach: How to grow a profitable business without business burnout (plus 7 signs you're ready for more clients) [Ep 85] | 18 févr. 2026 | 00:25:08 | |
Does it feel like your world is about to crumble while you push for more clients? You might do everything right, yet maintaining a profitable business feels heavy instead of powerful. Often, you find yourself reaching for a new income level only to end up completely drained. When you lack a strong business foundation, smooth client fulfillment, and a steady stream of inbound lead generation, the pressure of managing your growth becomes overwhelming. This lack of structure makes it easy for an online coach to feel like the entire business will crumble if they are not personally holding every piece together. True sustainable growth requires more than just higher numbers, it depends on your internal capacity building. Business is a mirror; if there is something you need to work on, it is going to show up as you try to grow. This means you have the ability to contain the next level instead of only accessing it. In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
I am walking you through the three layers of business so you can see if you are truly ready to up-level from foundation to scalable growth. We will also discuss how this expansion naturally supports your podcast growth. Stick around to find out which parts of your business might break if you grew overnight and how to fix them before they do. Resources from this episode: Listener Giveaway! Enter The Podcast Giveaway for the chance to win one of Carly’s digital products: https://thethrivingtherapreneurpodcast.com/reviews Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support
What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop me a DM on Instagram - I’d love to hear from you! “If your audience didn’t respond, it’s feedback and not rejection.” - Carly Hill | |||
| Ready to scale your business? The ultimate 5-step guide to lead generation and reaching your revenue goals as an online coach [Ep 84] | 11 févr. 2026 | 00:25:06 | |
Do you ever feel like you should be further along by now, or wonder why things aren't clicking despite doing all the right things? It is a common myth that feeling stuck means you are failing; in reality, you have just outgrown your old ways and are on the verge of a breakthrough. Even high achievers experience this tension when they are transitioning into a new level of success. So instead of forcing your way through the frustration, we need to look at how shifting your entrepreneur mindset from busy work to making strategic decisions can support sustainable progress. In this episode, I break down exactly how to get unstuck by simplifying your business positioning and focusing on what truly moves the needle. I discuss why achieving your revenue goals requires human discernment and a clear marketing strategy that ensures your unique brand voice remains front and center. You’ll learn:
If you are ready to scale your business and regain your business momentum without losing your heart for the work, this conversation is for you. Tune in to master new growth strategies and discover how to overcome current business challenges while prioritizing your leadership growth. Resources from this episode: Listener Giveaway! Enter The Podcast Giveaway for the chance to win one of Carly’s digital products: https://thethrivingtherapreneurpodcast.com/reviews Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support
Escape the Therapy Grind in 5 Days Therapist to Coach Startup School walks you through exactly how to do it in just 5 days with clarity, structure, and support. Schedule your free consultation by February 23rd and get the Cash Infusion Playbook FREE. What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop me a DM on Instagram - I’d love to hear from you! “If your audience didn’t respond, it’s feedback and not rejection.” - Carly Hill | |||
| 3 Marketing Strategies To Scale Your Business with Ethical AI (Without Losing Client Trust) [Ep 83] | 04 févr. 2026 | 00:23:26 | |
Worried that relying on technology can undermine your client's trust? It is a common fear that using AI for coaches means sacrificing your personal touch, but the truth is that ethical AI can actually amplify your visionary leadership rather than replace it. So instead of fearing that automation will ruin your credibility, we need to look at how smart tools can support sustainable business growth without hollowing out the soul of your work. In this episode, I break down how to leverage business automation to handle the heavy lifting of your marketing strategy while ensuring your unique brand voice remains front and center. I discuss why true thought leadership requires human discernment, even when using a fractional CMO tool like Carly AI, and how to navigate the digital landscape without losing yourself. In this episode, you’ll learn:
If you are ready to scale your business and prioritize burnout prevention without losing the heart of your coaching business, this conversation is for you. Tune in to master the art of authentic marketing and discover how to produce original content that connects deeply with your audience. Resources from this episode: Listener Giveaway! Enter The Podcast Giveaway for the chance to win one of Carly’s digital products: https://thethrivingtherapreneurpodcast.com/reviews Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly Explore More Support
Escape the Therapy Grind in 5 Days Therapist to Coach Startup School walks you through exactly how to do it in just 5 days with clarity, structure, and support. Schedule your free consultation by February 23rd and get the Cash Infusion Playbook FREE. What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop me a DM on Instagram - I’d love to hear from you! “If your audience didn’t respond, it’s feedback and not rejection.” - Carly Hill | |||
| Building a Powerful Niche & Scaling with Confidence (with Jessica Ponn, LCSW) [Ep 82] | 28 janv. 2026 | 00:31:27 | |
Today’s episode is a special one. I’m joined by longtime client Jessica Ponn, LCSW, who helps parents support their adult children through addiction recovery with strategy, clarity, and confidence — not panic. Her work fills a critical gap for families navigating one of the most emotionally charged and high-stakes situations imaginable. Jessica shares her honest journey from therapist to coach — including the fear, hesitation, mindset shifts, and breakthroughs that came with betting on herself. We talk about trusting the process, building a meaningful niche, navigating business dips, and what actually creates momentum when things feel stuck. If you’ve ever wondered whether pivoting is worth it, felt scared to invest in yourself, or questioned whether you’re really cut out for the next level — this episode will meet you exactly where you are. In this episode, we cover:
About Jessica Ponn, LCSW Jessica Ponn, LCSW, specializes in guiding parents to effectively help their adult children get and stay sober. She has over 15 years of experience in the addiction field, having worked as a therapist and Clinical Director at a premier South Florida dual-diagnosis treatment center while also running a successful private practice. Jessica is deeply passionate about supporting parents who often underestimate the powerful influence they have on their child’s recovery — and who are too often left without clear guidance when making critical parenting decisions. She has empowered hundreds of parents to make strategic changes that promote sustained recovery and deter relapse. Jessica now offers her support nationwide through her one-of-a-kind virtual coaching program. Resources & Links
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| The Real Shift Required to Scale from Six to Seven Figures and Beyond [Ep 81] | 21 janv. 2026 | 00:32:56 | |
This episode is not for beginners — and that’s intentional. If you’ve already built something real, you have paying clients, consistent revenue, momentum, and you know seven figures is possible for you, this conversation is for you. Especially if you can feel that the next level is close, but you’re not quite sure what actually needs to change to get there. In this episode, I break down what truly shifts when scaling from six to seven figures — and why this stage of growth has far less to do with doing more, and far more to do with leadership, capacity, systems, and identity. This is based on my own journey scaling from zero to six figures, six to seven, and now preparing for eight figures. If you’ve ever felt heavy, stretched thin, or quietly wondered whether your effort is becoming the bottleneck — this episode will bring clarity. In this episode, we cover:
Key takeaway: Scaling to seven figures isn’t about being louder, faster, or more creative on demand. It’s about becoming steadier, clearer, and more precise as a leader. Work With Carly 💕 Looking for more support? Click here to explore different options to work with Carly 💕 What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop me a DM on Instagram - I’d love to hear from you! Quote from this episode: “Seven-figure growth isn’t about expansion — it’s about refinement.” | |||
| What I’d Do If I Were Starting Over as a Therapist-Turned Coach in 2026 [Ep 80] | 14 janv. 2026 | 00:33:25 | |
If I were starting from scratch today — not in 2018, not before AI, and not before the coaching space felt crowded — I would do less, but I would do it far more intentionally. In this episode, I break down exactly what I would (and wouldn’t) do if I were building a coaching business as a therapist heading into 2026. This is based on nearly six years in the online space, over $4M in revenue, real mistakes, real burnout, and the clarity that only hindsight brings. I walk you through the order of operations that actually works, so you can stop overbuilding, overthinking, and over preparing — and start creating momentum with clarity and confidence. If you know you’re capable but feel stuck, this episode will ground you fast. In this episode, we cover:
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| Evergreen Funnels vs Live Launches: The Hybrid Model That Actually Scales [Ep 79] | 07 janv. 2026 | 00:19:09 | |
Ever feel torn between building evergreen funnels or running live launches — like you have to choose one and commit forever? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down one of the biggest questions coaches and service-based entrepreneurs ask me: Should I go evergreen, or should I focus on live launches? The answer might surprise you — because the real magic isn’t choosing one. It’s learning how to use both strategically. I’ve built seven-figure businesses using evergreen systems and live conversion events, and in this episode, I walk you through exactly how I combine them into a sustainable hybrid model that creates predictable revenue and exciting cash infusions — without burnout. We’ll unpack what evergreen really means, why cohort-based programs often limit growth, how live launches activate warm audiences, and how to layer conversion events on top of evergreen funnels for consistent momentum. If you want stability and spikes, systems and soul — this episode is for you. Topics covered in this episode:
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| Why Your Launch Got Crickets (And What Actually Fixes It) [Ep 78] | 01 janv. 2026 | 00:22:52 | |
Have you ever launched something you believed in— only to be met with silence, low sales, or zero traction? If you’re questioning what went wrong and wondering whether it was you, your offer, or your audience, this episode is exactly what you need to hear. In today’s episode, Carly breaks down why your launch failed, even when your offer was solid. She walks through the biggest misconceptions coaches and clinicians have about launching, the difference between visibility and readiness to buy, and how unclear messaging quietly sabotages even the most well-planned launches. If you’re planning to relaunch—or launch anything in the future—this conversation will help you reframe failure, refine your messaging, and build a launch strategy that actually converts. Give this episode a listen before you try again. Topics covered on Why Your Launch Got Crickets:
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| This Is How a Million Dollar Year Actually Begins [Ep 77] | 24 déc. 2025 | 00:25:52 | |
What if a million dollar year isn’t defined by numbers but by who you become? Have you ever felt like you’re doing “all the right things” but still waiting for your life to shift? In this episode, I shared what a million dollar year truly means, how it’s focused on identity shifts, decision-making, discipline, self-trust and alignment before the external results show up. It is true that success is often delayed, why consistency matters more than motivation and how internal growth always precedes financial or career breakthroughs. If you’re in a season where results feel slow but your inner work feels heavy, this episode is for you. Give this a listen if you’re ready to redefine success and step into the version of you that can actually sustain it. Topics covered on Having a Million Dollar Year
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| The Money & Motherhood Episode Every Woman Needs to Hear [Ep 76] | 17 déc. 2025 | 00:18:53 | |
Are you a mama building a business, in-between identity shifts or wondering how motherhood fits into your ambition, wealth goals and vision? If you’ve ever feared that becoming a mother would slow you down or shrink your dreams, this episode is your proof that the opposite can be true. In today’s episode, I share the raw, honest truth about running a multimillion-dollar company while getting into new motherhood, spit-up, pumping breaks, unwashed hair and all. I talk about the identity expansion that motherhood forced me into, how it softened me while sharpening me and why becoming a mom didn’t make my business crumble… it made it skyrocket. If you’ve ever felt like you had to choose between ambition and nurturing, success and softness or business and babies… this episode will rewrite that story. You were never meant to choose because you were meant to hold both. Topics covered on Money and Motherhood:
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| How I Turned My Facebook Group Into a Money-Making Machine (Even After Starting at Zero) [Ep 75] | 10 déc. 2025 | 00:21:19 | |
If you've been avoiding Facebook because you think it’s “dead” or your ideal clients aren’t there, this episode will change your mind. I used to hate Facebook too but now it’s one of the highest-converting assets in my entire business. In this episode, I show you how to turn a free Facebook group into a lead-generating and client-getting machine that can help you hit consistent 10K months even if you’re starting from zero. You will learn why groups convert faster than your public feed, how trust builds inside a community, and the step-by-step process of growing, nurturing and monetizing your group. If you’ve been ignoring your group or haven’t created one yet, this is your sign. Again, Facebook isn’t dead, it’s your warm-lead pipeline. So let’s build your 10K-month Facebook group blueprint! Topics covered on Turning My Facebook Group Into a Money-Making Machine:
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| How to Create Your Very First High-Ticket Offer [Ep 74] | 03 déc. 2025 | 00:20:56 | |
Are you a licensed clinician stuck between therapy and coaching, unsure how to market yourself without confusing your audience or compromising your license? If you've been thinking about creating a high-ticket offer but don't know where to start, I recorded this episode just for you! In today's episode, I talk about exactly how to position yourself as both a therapist AND a coach strategically, ethically, and profitably. You'll learn the three non-negotiables your coaching program must pass, the six steps to designing an offer that actually sells, and why your clinical credentials are your biggest asset (when positioned correctly). I'm also sharing why most therapists don't have a marketing problem but a messaging problem. Plus, I'm calling out the mistakes that keep coaches from selling consistently, even when their high-ticket offer is solid. If you're ready to build a scalable coaching business with a high-ticket offer, this episode gives you the exact framework. Let's build something powerful together! Topics covered on High Ticket Offer:
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| 2026 Marketing Strategies You Need to Know to Grow Your Coaching Business [Ep 73] | 26 nov. 2025 | 00:18:27 | |
Ready to learn the 2026 marketing strategies that are going to move the needle in your coaching business? The online coaching industry is massive and the demand for support is skyrocketing, but the way we market needs to shift. In today's episode, I'm sharing three marketing strategies that are actually going to work in 2026. I use all of these in my own business, so I’m not teaching theory - this is what’s actually working. We're diving into the difference between the ‘‘guru formula’’ and the human-led formula. I’ll break down the kind of visibility that cuts through the noise, the type of value that builds real trust, and how conversion happens through actual conversations - not complicated systems. If you're ready to stop hiding behind tech and start building a coaching business that lasts, this episode is for you! Topics covered on 2026 Marketing Strategies:
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| Your “Safe” Business Model Is a Trap! Here’s How to Build Real Freedom Instead [Ep 72] | 19 nov. 2025 | 00:21:25 | |
Are you stuck trading dollars for hours while dreaming of building freedom in your business? In this episode, I’m opening up about the big decisions I made this year that completely changed the way I work and lead. From letting go of team members I adored to rebuilding my systems from the ground up, I share what it really looks like to scale to multiple six-figure months. The truth is, what got you here won’t get you where you want to go. The economy is changing, buyer behavior is changing, and staying comfortable in your current model is actually decline in disguise. I’m getting brutally honest about why I'm restructuring everything right now, even though things are "working." If you’ve been feeling that pull for something different but you’re scared to make a move, this conversation will give you the clarity, permission, and gentle push to stop playing small and start building the kind of business your next chapter requires. Topics covered on Building Freedom:
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| How Carly AI Can Replace Your Entire Team for Under $70 a Month [Ep 71] | 12 nov. 2025 | 00:10:14 | |
What would it do for your business if you had a brand strategist, niche coach, launch planner, sales coach, and content writer working for you 24/7 for less than the cost of dinner? In today's episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on Carly AI! Carly AI is my personal 7 figure business playbook packaged into a team of custom-trained AI assistants that my private clients have been raving about for months. If you're wearing all the hats in your coaching business, staring at blinking cursors for hours, or freezing up when clients say "I need to think about it," this episode is for you. I'm breaking down exactly how these seven specialized agents can help you collapse years of work into months, from writing done-for-you captions to reverse engineering your entire launch plan in minutes. Plus, I'm sharing the limited-time founder's price that won't be available again. If you're tired of building your business alone and ready to finally get out of the content hamster wheel, this is your moment to discover what's possible when you have the right systems in place. Topics covered on Carly AI:
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| How Getting in the Right Room Changed Everything for My Business [Ep 70] | 05 nov. 2025 | 00:13:06 | |
What if getting in the right room is the ONE decision that takes you from zero to seven figures? I’ve invested over six figures in mentors, masterminds, and coaches — and I literally just dropped $5K this morning to get in a room with an eight-figure earner. Why? Because proximity isn’t an expense, it’s a multiplier. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down what getting in the right room really means (hint: it’s not about celebrity access or one-off events), how to spot the wrong rooms that drain your time and money, and the three ways proximity fast-tracks your business growth. I’m also sharing my 30-Day Proximity Protocol, so you can start building momentum right now, whether you have $0 or $20K to invest. One of my clients used this framework in a single power hour, made one messaging shift, and booked three consult calls in just seven days. That’s the power of proximity. So here’s my challenge to you: stop waiting, stop spinning, and get in the right room — now. Topics covered on Getting in the Right Room:
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| Stop Letting Fear Keep You Stuck & Start Making Smart Moves Instead [Ep 69] | 29 oct. 2025 | 00:15:13 | |
Is fear quietly keeping you stuck while you believe you’re playing it safe? In today’s episode, I get real about the fears that hold therapists back from growing beyond back-to-back sessions and building the freedom they crave. So many of us think we’re making responsible choices by sticking to what we know, but the truth is, fear is keeping you stuck and costing you more than you realize. I open up about my own journey, how I went from burnout and a capped income to earning six figures a month. You’ll hear why the “safe” path of sticking only to therapy is actually the riskiest move, and how shifting your mindset can help you scale quickly. If you’re ready to stop letting fear run your business and start saying yes to more income, freedom, and impact, this episode is for you. Join me for some tough love, honest conversation, and the push you need to finally put fear in the backseat and take the wheel of your business. Topics covered on Fear Is Keeping You Stuck:
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| Why I'm Shutting Down My $4 Million Coaching Business Program & What's Coming Next! [Ep 68] | 22 oct. 2025 | 00:14:20 | |
I stepped away from a multi-million dollar coaching business and came back with completely fresh eyes. So in today's episode, I'm about to share the most exciting announcement I've ever made on this podcast! And trust me, it impacts everything about how I run my business and serve my clients. After personally coaching over 400 clients and generating over half a million dollars while on maternity leave, I realized something had to change. Not because things weren't working, they were working incredibly well, but because I discovered gaps that were holding my clients back from even faster success. This isn't just another program update. It's a complete evolution that addresses every single frustration I've heard from my clients over the years. Whether you've been with me since day one or you're just discovering my work, what I'm about to share will completely shift how you think about building your coaching business. I'm even addressing that question my mother-in-law asked me about people copying my work, and my answer might surprise you. Topics covered on Shutting Down My $4 Million Coaching Business Program:
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| The Future of Marketing for Therapists: Why Your Psychology Today Profile Won't Fill Your Practice Anymore [Ep 67] | 15 oct. 2025 | 00:15:26 | |
Are you waiting for referrals to fill your private practice while wondering why it's getting harder every year? The future of marketing for therapists looks nothing like it did in 2010, and if you're not adapting, you're being left behind. In this episode, I'm taking you on a journey from the old days of Psychology Today listings and passive waiting to today's reality where clients expect to see, hear, and connect with you before they ever book a call. I break down exactly why your static website and referral list won't cut it anymore, and what's actually working right now to attract clients consistently. You'll discover the different types of buyers in today's market, from the silent lurkers who watch you for months to the ones who binge your content and buy immediately. I also address the elephant in the room: why adding coaching to your private practice isn't about abandoning therapy, but about creating freedom and breaking through that income ceiling. If you've been feeling stuck, invisible, or exhausted from trading dollars for hours, this episode will show you exactly what needs to change and how to position yourself for success in this new era. Topics covered on Future of Marketing for Therapists:
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| Getting Backlash for Charging Premium Rates? Here's How to Handle the Hate [Ep 66] | 08 oct. 2025 | 00:10:51 | |
Have you ever been attacked by your own therapist colleagues for charging premium rates? If you've felt the sting of being called "greedy" or "all about the money" simply because you decided to stop martyring yourself for low wages, this episode is for you. I'm sharing the raw truth about what really happens when therapists start charging premium rates, and spoiler alert, the backlash usually comes from the people you'd least expect: your therapist friends, the Facebook groups, the colleagues who should be cheering you on. Well, guess what? Their criticism isn't about you at all! It's about the uncomfortable mirror you're holding up to their own stuck patterns. I break down exactly why this happens, especially for women in our field, and give you five concrete strategies to handle the hate while you build your sustainable private practice. Because every time you say out loud "I'm charging premium rates" with confidence, you're not just making a business decision. You're literally rewriting history and paving the way for every therapist watching silently, wondering if it's possible for them too. Topics covered on Charging Premium Rates:
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| How I Built Consistent $100K Months for Over Two Years (And How You Can Too) [Ep 65] | 01 oct. 2025 | 00:15:43 | |
Have you ever wondered if $100K months are actually possible for someone like you? I get it. I remember when six-figure months felt completely out of reach for me too. But I've been hitting consistent $100K months for over two years now, and today I'm pulling back the curtain on exactly how it happens. I'm breaking down the 13 specific pillars that took me from eating trail mix in my car between therapy sessions to building a multiple six-figure business with 40-50% profit margins. Plus, I'm celebrating one of my clients who just messaged me about hitting her very first $100K month, and I'm sharing the exact three shifts she made to get there. You'll discover why your messaging matters more than your follower count, how to build a sales team before you think you're ready, and the tracking numbers that actually move the needle. I'm giving you my proven frameworks, my team structure, and the mindset reframes that made all the difference. This is the real, behind-the-scenes truth about six-figure months. No fluff, just the strategy and systems you need. Topics covered on How I Built Consistent $100K Months:
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| Is the Coaching Industry a Pyramid Scheme? Setting the Record Straight Once and for All [Ep 64] | 24 sept. 2025 | 00:16:04 | |
Is the coaching industry a pyramid scheme? Five people asked me that last week, and I get why. Between coaches coaching coaches, sketchy screenshots, and straight-up liars, the noise is real. What annoys me is people shaming others for investing in growth while they waste money daily. In this episode, I break down why the pyramid-scheme label sticks, call out shady tactics, and draw the line between manipulation and ethical selling. I share my own journey—from LCSW to a successful online biz—including the debt, the fear, and why I hid my income. If you’re a wellness pro questioning if coaching is legit, or just want to make good money helping people without guilt, this one’s for you. Topics covered on Is the Coaching Industry a Pyramid Scheme:
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| Calling BS on the Coaching Business Myths Flooding Your Instagram Feed Right Now [Ep 63] | 17 sept. 2025 | 00:14:29 | |
Are you being sold a lie about how to build your coaching business as a therapist? I'm calling out the BS I've been seeing online lately, especially from therapists who are literally running coaching programs while telling you coaching doesn't work. Yeah, you heard that right! In today's episode, I'm breaking down the real pros and cons of every path you're considering: private practice, group practice, intensives, and coaching. I've done them all, and I'm sharing why I walked away from some and doubled down on others. You'll hear my honest take on why intensives are just a bigger chunk of dollars for a bigger chunk of hours (spoiler: still burnout), what really happened when I had clinicians under me, and why a coaching business (when done right) gave me the freedom to voice memo my team while doing tummy time with my baby. If you're tired of back-to-back sessions draining your energy and capping your income, this episode will give you the clarity you need to decide your next move. Topics covered on Coaching Business Myths:
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| My Top 3 AI Tools That Save Me DOZENS of Hours Every Month [Ep 62] | 10 sept. 2025 | 00:18:27 | |
Still Googling everything and spending hours on presentations? In today's episode, I'm sharing my favorite AI tools that have completely changed how I run my business and my life. I literally just created a professional webinar presentation in UNDER five minutes using AI, and it looked better than anything I could have made spending hours in Canva. I'm breaking down exactly how I use three specific tools - from creating brand photos without a photographer to having ChatGPT help me with everything from launch plans to baby food recipes. Yes, you heard that right - baby food recipes! Look, I get it if you've been avoiding AI because it feels overwhelming or too techie. I was there too. But these tools have given me back dozens of hours every month that I now spend with my five-month-old or focusing on the parts of my business I actually love. You don't need to be tech-savvy, and you definitely don't need to use every AI tool out there. Just start with one, have fun with it, and watch how much easier your life becomes! Topics covered on AI Tools:
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| The Identity Transformation That Took Me From $50K Therapist to Seven-Figure CEO [Ep 61] | 03 sept. 2025 | 00:16:58 | |
What if the real block between you and a million dollar business… is who you think you’re allowed to be? This isn’t some mindset fluff. Your identity is either keeping you capped at $50K or launching you toward seven figures. I used to think therapists like me couldn’t earn more than a “decent” salary, even after quitting my 9 to 5. Then came the moment my dad warned me not to be the breadwinner (not about my husband, about generational fear). That same week, I chucked my phone across the room after posting my revenue. We’re talking deep money wounds, starving artist syndrome, and the silent contracts we sign just to stay liked. But here’s the deal: if being accepted means playing small, it’s not acceptance, it’s self abandonment. Your next level demands a new identity. Let go of the broke, burnout version of you and when you do? You become the permission slip for everyone else to rise too. Topics covered on Identity Transformation:
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| How to Become a CEU Provider in 3 Months (Even If You've Never Taught Before) with Michelle Risser [Ep 60] | 27 août 2025 | 00:21:22 | |
What if you could get paid repeatedly for teaching what you already know? In this episode, I’m chatting with Michelle Risser about becoming a CEU provider—an overlooked income stream most therapists don’t even realize is possible. Michelle shares why starting with a course is actually a mistake, how to work backwards from approval requirements, and the truth that your therapy license alone is enough. We even break down real numbers: a 3-hour training for 20 people at $60 each = $1,200, you can repeat anytime. After 15 years of doing this herself, Michelle now helps therapists launch this revenue stream with her complete course and templates. If you’re ready to earn beyond back-to-back client sessions, this convo is a total eye-opener. More about Michelle Risser: Michelle is a therapist in private practice and a multi-passionate entrepreneur. She believes that diversified income streams are the key to more impact and less burnout for mental health professionals. Michelle is passionate about helping therapists step into their expertise as approved CEU providers so they can have more income and more impact! She's the creator of several courses and group programs and also offers 1:1 consultation. Michelle lives with her family in Central Ohio, rows on a rowing team, is a cat lady with no cats, and is obsessed with knitting. Topics covered on Become a CEU Provider:
Resources from this episode: This episode is sponsored by Berries — an AI-powered scribe tool designed for mental health pros. It’s HIPAA-compliant, private, and makes writing notes so much easier. Just record your sessions (with consent!),and Berries creates accurate, compliant notes for you—so you can stay present with clients and reclaim your time. 🎉 Try it at heyberries.com with code CARLY50 for $50 off your first month. Connect with Michelle Risser:
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| Therapist to Coach: How Peggy DeLong Hit $7K in Month One While Keeping Her Practice [Ep 59] | 20 août 2025 | 00:27:29 | |
What if you could add $7K/month without leaving your therapy practice? Peggy DeLong, a psychologist of 23 years, did just that—launching her coaching business and enrolling 5 women in 30 days. She found a way to protect her license while finally building the business she truly wanted. Peggy shares how midlife worked in her favor, how she got over calling herself a coach, and the legal steps that made her feel safe. Even after losing her mom just days into the launch, she turned that grief into momentum. Her story is proof of what’s possible when you bet on yourself. More about Peggy DeLong: Dr. Peggy DeLong, is a psychologist, professional speaker, author, therapist, and Midlife Awakening Coach, she helps others with overwhelm to experience peace and joy in their lives through utilizing her framework of The 4 Ps for Mental Health (Prioritize, Plan, Practice, Prosper) and her research-backed, brain-based proprietary methodologies, The Grateful Day and The Prioritize P.E.A.C.E. Method. Topics covered on Therapist to Coach:
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| Scaling a Group Practice While Being a Mom with The Entrepreneurial Therapist [Ep 58] | 13 août 2025 | 00:27:02 | |
In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Swimm, “The Entrepreneurial Therapist,” for a no-fluff chat on scaling your group practice without burning out. As a new mom and business owner, Danielle dives into building multiple revenue streams minus the hustle culture, why she skips Instagram in favor of SEO, and the mindset shift from therapist to CEO. We unpack the real differences between hiring associates vs. licensed therapists, why tracking your energy trumps tracking your time, and her Monday productivity hack that transforms her week. If you’re done trading time for money and want a thriving practice and a life, you’ll want to hear this. More about Danielle Swimm: Danielle Swimm is a therapist in Annapolis, MD. She's a group practice owner and also runs The Entrepreneurial Therapist, a consulting company where she helps female therapists start and scale their private practices through courses, big ideas and group practice. She is passionate about helping female entrepreneurs push beyond their fears, and learn mindset, marketing and systems. She's a single mama of a 5 year old and in her free time hikes and reads. Resources from this episode:
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| Time Management Strategies for Therapists Building a Coaching Business in the Margins of Life [Ep 57] | 06 août 2025 | 00:14:41 | |
Do you ever feel like there aren't enough hours in the day? The time management strategies I'm sharing today are for therapists building coaching businesses in the margins of life - while juggling kids, clients, home responsibilities, and trying to squeeze in self-care. No fluff theory or rigid systems that only work with six hours of childcare in a silent house (because who has that?). Instead, I'm breaking down what actually works when you're maxed out. I'll show you why focusing on just one intentional action daily creates major momentum, how Parkinson's Law affects your productivity, and why energy-based time blocking beats traditional scheduling methods. Plus, you’ll learn how to leverage those precious 15-minute windows that pop up throughout your day. My clients with full caseloads and families are making this happen, and you can too! You don't need more time. You need better boundaries, smarter constraints, and possibly a mindset shift about what's really possible in the time you already have! Topics covered on Time Management Strategies:
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| How to Scale to a Group Practice: From 1 to 55 Therapists in 3 Years with Nicole McCance [Ep 56] | 30 juil. 2025 | 00:21:31 | |
What if scaling your group practice let you tuck your kids in at night? In this episode, I talk with Nicole McCance, a retired psychologist who built a 55-therapist practice in 3 years, while raising twins, and sold it. Now, she teaches her 5-step system to help other therapists grow as well. We break down how to hire your first clinician, fill their schedule, and use consult scripts that convert. If you’re hitting an income cap or exhausted from working nights and weekends, this one’s your game-changer. More about Nicole McCance: Nicole McCance is a Psychologist (retired) turned Business Coach for therapists scaling to a group practice. She expanded her private practice to 55 therapists and multiple 7 figures in 3 years (with toddler twins at home). She now teaches therapists how to help more people, make more money, and have more freedom following her proven method: The McCance Method Resources from this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Berries — an AI-powered scribe tool designed for mental health pros. It’s HIPAA-compliant, private, and makes writing notes so much easier. Just record your sessions (with consent!),and Berries creates accurate, compliant notes for you—so you can stay present with clients and reclaim your time. 🎉 Try it at heyberries.com with code CARLY50 for $50 off your first month. Connect with Nicole McCance:
💕 Looking for more support? Click here to explore different options to work with Carly Quote: "I was able to grow my practice to 55 therapists, but the thing I'm most proud of is that it ran without me." - Nicole McCance | |||
| Why Nervous System Regulation Is the Missing Piece to Overflow [Ep 55] | 23 juil. 2025 | 00:18:10 | |
Is your nervous system sabotaging your wealth-building efforts without you even realizing it? Nervous system regulation is the missing piece that most entrepreneurs overlook when trying to create sustainable wealth. I see it all the time. Brilliant women who have the right strategies, who've invested in mentors and done all the "right things," but still aren't experiencing the overflow they desire. The truth? It's not about adding another funnel or content strategy. It's about expanding your capacity to hold success. When your body doesn't feel safe to receive abundance, you'll unconsciously repel the very things you want. So in today's episode, I'm taking you beyond mindset work into the deeper realms of energetics and nervous system regulation. You'll discover why safety is part of your business strategy, how to recognize when you're in survival mode, and practical ways to rewire your subconscious to become an energetic match for wealth. This is the conversation that might change everything for your business, so tune in now! Topics covered on Nervous System Regulation:
Resources from this episode: Enter The Podcast Giveaway Here: 💕 Looking for more support? Click here to explore different options to work with Carly 💕 What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop me a DM on Instagram - I’d love to hear from you! Quote: "One of the biggest truths I've learned is that regulation is part of the plan. Overflow is the result.” - Carly Hill | |||
| What Tech and Systems Do You Need When Starting a Coaching Business? [Ep 54] | 16 juil. 2025 | 00:17:07 | |
Feeling overwhelmed by all the tech you think you need to start your coaching business? Breathe easy - because you do not need thousands of dollars for fancy websites, funnel systems, and shiny software to land your first client. I built my first coaching business with just pen and paper, a Google Doc, and an Instagram account. That's it! And guess what? I wasn't a tech wizard! In today's episode, I'm cutting through the noise and busting the biggest myth that's keeping new coaches stuck. I'll walk you through exactly what you need (just three simple things!), what you absolutely don't need, and how to keep everything streamlined so you can focus on what actually matters: getting paying clients through human connection. No fancy systems required. So if tech overwhelm is holding you back, this episode is your permission slip to simplify and start making money. I'll meet you wherever you are on your tech journey - free, low-cost, or all-in options - so you can stop overthinking and start coaching. Topics covered on What Tech and Systems Do You Need When Starting a Coaching Business:
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