# EP775☕"How Do I Stop 'Friend-Zoning' My Leads? I Keep Giving Away Everything For Free In The DMs Instead Of Converting Them Into Paying Coaching Clients."

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Podcast: [The Paul Gough Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-paul-gough-show-1109380)
Published: 2026-06-05T21:00:00+00:00
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