Are you ready to take your coaching business to the next level and experience explosive growth? In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, Samantha brings together a star-studded panel of experts from the Profitable Coach Summit to reveal the secrets that will help you break through to unprecedented success. Five powerful speakers from the Summit share their hard-won wisdom and proven strategies for supercharging your impact, income, and fulfillment as a coach. Register for the Profitab...
Mar 20, 2024•20 min•Ep. 568
In this episode, Samantha brings you another special sneak peek into the upcoming Profitable Coach Summit, a unique event that blends spiritual and energetic business practices with solid business foundations. The summit aims to help coaches create a thriving business that allows them to make more money, have more time, and enjoy the freedom to live their best life. Samantha introduces clips from four of the summit's speakers, each sharing their expertise on various aspects of building a success...
Mar 18, 2024•14 min•Ep. 567
In this special episode, Samantha shares a sneak peek into the upcoming Profitable Coach Summit, featuring a fantastic lineup of 30 expert speakers. These coaches have not only achieved financial success but have also created businesses that align with their passions and desired lifestyles. The summit aims to provide a holistic approach, integrating both spiritual and energetic disciplines with savvy business strategies. The Profitable Coach Summit brings together a diverse group of successful c...
Mar 14, 2024•24 min•Ep. 566
Are you a coach who feels like your expertise isn't translating into the sales it should be? Do you find yourself struggling to stand out in a crowded marketplace, wondering how to ignite your business and unlock your full potential? In this episode, Melanie Benson sits down with Samantha, the host of the Profitable Coach Summit, to explore the untapped opportunities that await coaches who are ready to leap forward and create the business of their dreams. Together, they explore the current lands...
Mar 11, 2024•18 min•Ep. 565
Achieving outward success while inwardly feeling unfulfilled and stressed is a common paradox many entrepreneurs face. We strive to reach goals that promise happiness, only to end up drained, overwhelmed and wondering if there is a better way. In this episode, Liam Naden shares a refreshing new paradigm for effortless success by understanding how to harness the full power of the brain. He draws from his diverse life experience that ran the gamut from self-made millionaire to homeless and back ag...
Mar 04, 2024•52 min•Ep. 564
Do you want more people to know who you are? If so, podcast guesting is a great way to build your authority, and grow your audience. But how do you get booked on more shows? In this episode of Influence By Design, Samantha Riley chats with Renée Warren, a public relations and media expert. They dive deep into the world of podcast pitching and discuss the immense value of being a guest on podcasts. Renée explains why podcast interviews offer unparalleled access to engaged audiences, allowing you ...
Feb 26, 2024•45 min•Ep. 563
There are potentially thousands of people who do what you do. So how do you stand out in a sea of noise? Having your own frameworks make your content unique and help you stand out in your industry. No matter how busy or noisy your field is, a solid framework can earn you phenomenal reviews and revenue for your business. In this episode of Influence By Design, Samantha speaks with Amanda Walker, certified Master Coach and creator of the Best Damn Coach Podcast, about the power of frameworks. Aman...
Feb 19, 2024•29 min•Ep. 562
Business success doesn't happen by accident. Yet many owners fall prey to thinking overnight wins could happen at any moment. In reality, sustainable growth requires patience to build foundations properly, then precision to course-correct issues before catastrophe hits. In this episode, Samantha and Tim pull back the curtain on navigating business with intention. Sparked by the TV show The Profit, they talk about the early warning signs across three culprit areas - people, profits, and processes...
Feb 14, 2024•33 min•Ep. 561
Do you spend enough time nurturing your relationships? If you don’t, you are missing a seemingly simple strategy which can drastically change the trajectory of your business. In this episode of Influence By Design, Samantha Riley chats with Esther Kiss, a public relations and media expert and the founder of Born to Influence. Samantha and Esther share generous tips on how to ask for introductions and recommendations to grow your network. They remind us that when crafting pitches, we must emphasi...
Feb 12, 2024•42 min•Ep. 560
Is there something holding you back from confidently raising your rates? If you’ve been waiting for that much-needed push to go for it, this episode will give you the tools and confidence you need. In this episode of Influence By Design, Samantha and Tim have an interesting discussion about pricing and how business owners can charge more while actually doing less. They explore the mindset issues entrepreneurs constantly deal with, including lack of clarity in their messaging, not knowing who the...
Feb 07, 2024•30 min•Ep. 559
Did you know writing a book can help you grow your business exponentially? If you’ve been thinking about publishing your own book, this episode will give you insights about how to use it to sign more clients, before you actually put pen to paper. In this episode of Influence By Design, Samantha talks to Chris Benetti, founder of Smart Author Media about strategies for leveraging your book to grow your business. They explore how a book serves as an excellent "front end" offer by allowing you to p...
Feb 05, 2024•38 min•Ep. 558
If you’re considering taking your first steps toward scaling your business, you’ve come to the right place. This episode will let you in on the secrets of growing and scaling your business, so you can be better informed before taking this major step in your entrepreneurial journey. In this episode of Influence By Design, Samantha and Tim talk about two distinct business concepts — growing and scaling. Growing a business involves increasing revenue, whereas scaling requires efficiency and profita...
Jan 31, 2024•26 min•Ep. 557
As entrepreneurs and business owners, finding clarity around who you serve and the unique value you offer, is crucial yet challenging to navigate. Having crystal clear clarity on your niche while also positioning yourself as an industry leader requires courage and conviction. In this episode, Samantha talks about an issue central to growing your business - what is the difference between niching and positioning, and why is it important to do both deliberately? Understanding this distinction provi...
Jan 25, 2024•16 min•Ep. 556
Sacred geometry is an ancient science that reveals hidden universal patterns using numbers and geometry. These energetic cycles and rhythms deeply influence our lives, whether we are consciously aware of them or not. In this episode, expert Jean Sheehan illuminates the energy and opportunities of 2024 based on the principles of sacred geometry. She provides practical guidance on how we can best navigate this year by embodying qualities like responsibility and freedom. Understanding yearly energe...
Jan 22, 2024•39 min•Ep. 555
As coaches and consultants, our strong relationships with clients are key. Now, new AI technologies promise to help us reach more people, but how do we use these tools without losing the personal touch our clients value? In this episode, Samantha and Tim dive into this challenge. They look at how AI is used to mimic human chats and explore the tough questions about being open and keeping connections real. Even as technology moves fast, we need to think carefully about how we use AI in our work. ...
Jan 17, 2024•19 min•Ep. 554
Money is one of the most emotionally-charged topics. Our relationship with finances shapes the trajectory of our lives and businesses on so many levels. In this powerfully vulnerable episode, Samantha opens up the conversation around transforming your money mindset so that you can finally expand your impact and income. Limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging patterns around money often hold us back from abundance and freedom without us even realizing. By examining where our money wounds originated ...
Jan 15, 2024•22 min•Ep. 553
The new year brings an air of possibility and fresh starts. However, after an indulgent holiday period, getting back into business mode can feel daunting. Sales calls seem even more intimidating when you're struggling to find your momentum. So how do you reignite your passion and quickly get clients booked? In this week's episode, Samantha and Tim tackle that exact question. They share practical strategies to not only reconnect with existing leads, but also actively spark new conversations. Toge...
Jan 10, 2024•24 min•Ep. 552
We live in an age of lightning-fast technological advancements, where new platforms and AI capabilities emerge almost overnight. For coaches trying to grow their businesses, it can be incredibly difficult to keep up. You formulate a strategy, finally feel like you’ve caught up to the latest trends, and then...everything changes again. In this episode, Samantha and Leon acknowledge that struggle. They dive head first into forecasting the coaching landscape in 2024. What changes can we expect from...
Jan 08, 2024•18 min•Ep. 551
As we embark on a new year, many of us feel inspired to set ambitious goals for business growth and life fulfilment. However, as statistics show, most resolutions fail by mid-February as everyday realities set in. How can we make sure 2024 is different? In this planning-oriented episode, Samantha and Leon provide a blueprint for manifesting your biggest dreams while avoiding the common pitfalls. They also offer wisdom on avoiding Parkinson's Law, using forecasting to set revenue goals, and produ...
Jan 04, 2024•48 min•Ep. 550
As we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the promise of a new year, it is the perfect time for reflection and intention setting. In this episode of Influence by Design, hosts Samantha and Leon model how to find the lessons of the past year to create an extraordinary future. Samantha and Leon dedicate time on New Year’s Eve to journal and discuss insights uncovered across nine key areas of their lives, examining what worked, what didn’t, and overarching themes. They share the personal development r...
Jan 02, 2024•32 min•Ep. 549
In this episode, Samantha and Tim reflect on their 2023 themes. They explore whether they achieved what they set out to, the lessons learned, and how that guides their focus for 2024. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: How Samantha rediscovered the fun she created in 2023 (0:40) Tim’s realization about loving his work (5:57) The power of planning breaks as well as blocking work time (7:51) When letting team members move on accelerates progress (13:23) Discovering community gardens and getting...
Dec 23, 2023•28 min•Ep. 548
Growing a business to over $5 million in revenue is possible, but it requires solving key problems at each stage of growth. In this episode of Influence By Design, business growth strategist Michael Wark shares his 3-step framework for scaling a profitable and sustainable business. Samantha and Michael talk about the distinct challenges faced at each revenue milestone — cracking $1 million, $5 million, and beyond. They talk about the bottlenecks including the founder being overworked, lacking fi...
Dec 19, 2023•34 min•Ep. 547
What's the secret sauce behind every exceptional salesperson, regardless of product or industry? That's the guiding question explored in this episode with Glenn Michael Milliet. With nearly 50 years working in the beauty industry, Glenn Michael Milliet brings an unusual blend of hair stylist chops and sales psychology expertise. Dubbing himself the “Business Communication Expert”, Glenn draws the curtain back on the hidden drivers of buying behavior. Leveraging decades of coaching business owner...
Dec 11, 2023•41 min•Ep. 546
We all know the old adage - "time flies when you're having fun". Yet as entrepreneurs consumed by business-building, we often neglect to pause and assess if we are truly enjoying the ride. Moreover, in the relentless pursuit of goals, it becomes easy to lose perspective across critical areas that ultimately enable or derail our success. In this introspective episode, Samantha and Tim emphasize why consistent self-reflection is imperative not just professionally, but personally too. As 2023 draws...
Dec 07, 2023•33 min•Ep. 545
Many experts focus intensely on creating their courses and programs, yet overlook the crucial need to build an audience who will actually buy from them. In this episode of Influence by Design, Samantha chats with Ellen Finkelstein on how to build an engaged email list to help your business thrive. Your “list” is a list of people you can legally reach out to, and Ellen emphasizes the value of building your email list.She shares how synergistic partnerships, "freebie swaps," and consistency have s...
Dec 04, 2023•39 min•Ep. 544
Your business' purpose should be to generate enough income to support your desired lifestyle. In this episode of Influence by Design, Samantha talks to Tim about the importance of calculating your actual lifestyle costs and then determining the revenue you need from your business, rather than going around and chasing vague targets. “A million dollars” has become a go-to goal for most entrepreneurs wanting to grow their business by increasing revenue. However, very few successfully hit the $1M ma...
Nov 30, 2023•25 min•Ep. 543
Many entrepreneurs frequently find themselves falling into the traps of sustaining a business and ensuring they stay afloat despite challenging circumstances. It’s not uncommon to find yourself waiting, searching, and chasing after those evasive buyers, the ones who will propel your business to greater heights and help you make your mark in the industry. Have you sent countless emails, thinking that sending out as many as you can will boost your chances of finding the right buyers? Are you alway...
Nov 27, 2023•46 min•Ep. 542
In Part 2 of The Traits of Eight Figure Entrepreneurs, Samantha and Tim continue to dive into the defining mindsets and attributes of highly successful 8-figure entrepreneurs. Having covered the first four traits in Part 1, they now explore four additional qualities that set next-level entrepreneurs apart. Listeners will gain powerful insights on how embracing challenges, surrounding yourself with a strong peer network, cultivating an insatiable appetite for learning, and balancing confidence wi...
Nov 22, 2023•22 min•Ep. 541
It's easy to get trapped on the hamster wheel of managing a business, relentlessly chasing productivity, sustainability, and revenue without ever having the chance to pause and appreciate the journey. In this episode of Influence by Design, Angela Henderson offers her thoughts on aligning your business with your true desires — be it spending quality time with the people who matter most, exploring the world, revelling in your hobbies, or simply enjoying life. Angela shares her wisdom on embracing...
Nov 20, 2023•41 min•Ep. 540
What does it take to build a business generating over $10 million per year? In this episode, Samantha and Tim pull back the curtain on the key traits and behaviours that set eight figure entrepreneurs apart. They dive into what it really takes to reach the next level of business success. Samantha and Tim draw from their experience coaching and interacting with ultra-high earning entrepreneurs. They share the mindsets, values, and actions that allow people to grow financially successful companies...
Nov 15, 2023•24 min•Ep. 539
