# How to Grow a Coaching Business with Malcolm Reid, Sr.

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Podcast: [The SmallBizChat with Melinda Emerson](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smallbizchat-with-melinda-emerson-1185911)
Published: 2026-06-10T11:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://smallbizchatpodcast.com/episodes/AI512Jj6erx
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## Resource

In this episode, Melinda Emerson is joined by Malcolm Reed Sr. to explore his journey into business coaching and the common challenges faced by coaches. They discuss the critical role of building robust business systems and the importance of establishing a solid business infrastructure. Malcolm shares insights on the risks of positioning oneself as a guru and offers strategies for building trust and authority without relying on social media. The conversation highlights integrity within the coaching industry and recommends the first system overwhelmed coaches should implement.

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