# Should I Become A Coach?

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Podcast: [Coaching Clinic: scale your business, acquire high ticket clients & master coaching skills](https://stenobird.com/podcast/coaching-clinic-scale-your-business-acquire-high-ticket-clients-master-coaching-skills-6744539)
Published: 2025-12-03T06:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://coaching-clinic.captivate.fm/episode/should-i-become-a-coach
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The Realities of Becoming a Professional Coach SUMMARY John and Angie discuss the challenges and rewards of becoming a professional coach. They highlight the personal and professional demands of coaching, the importance of realistic expectations, and the need for thorough preparation. The conversation underscores the differences between coaching, consulting, and mentorship, emphasising that coaching is not a quick or easy path to success. The hosts also touch on the high failure rates in the coaching industry and the misleading marketing tactics that oversimplify the process of becoming a successful coach. They conclude with a call for aspiring coaches to deeply understand their motivations and readiness for the role. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Personal Insights on Coaching 00:30 Challenges and Realities of Coaching 01:57 Starting a Coaching Business: Expectations vs. Reality 03:42 The Entrepreneurial Shift: From Employee to Business Owner 11:36 Financial Considerations and Transition Strategies 16:09 The Harsh Statistics of Coaching Business Failures 19:25 The Importance of Genuine Passion and Experience in Coaching 27:03 Conclusion and Call for Audience Feedback Want to contact the show? You can leave us a voicemail. It's free to do, and we might feature you on our next episode. All you need to do is go to https://speakpipe.com/thecoachingclinicpodcast and leave us a message. You can also find our clips and full episodes on the exclusive Coaching Clinic YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@coachingclinicpodcast You can send us a video or voice message on LinkedIn: John's LinkedIn Profile or go to PresentInfluence.com for coaching enquiries with John Angie's LinkedIn Profile or visit AngieSpeaks.com 2023 Present Influence Productions Coaching Clinic: scale y…

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