188: The Journey to 6 Figures with Brian Bost
Episode description
In this episode of The Successful Nurse Coaches Podcast, Shelby sits down with nurse coach and addiction recovery expert Brian Bost, whose journey from a detox center nurse to thriving six-figure business owner is nothing short of inspiring.
Brian shares the real story behind how he went from feeling unfulfilled in his nursing role to building a private practice offering in-home detox services and coaching for recovery clients. He didn’t follow the “traditional” path—in fact, Brian never completed a nurse coaching certification. Instead, he joined our Make The Leap program and turned his personal story and clinical experience into a high-impact business that changes lives.
We talk about:
- Why Brian left his detox center job (and corporate career before that)
- What made him say yes to private practice—and to a $4,000 investment
- How he overcame fear of charging for coaching (starting at $1,400 to now $7,500+ packages!)
- The moment his business "dog-legged left" and exploded with in-home detox referrals
- His ethical and intuitive approach to offering coaching post-detox
- How male nurse coaches (like Brian!) are vital to this work and community
This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered:
- Can I really do this without certification?
- Is it ethical to work with clients in crisis?
- How do I make this sustainable?
- What’s possible on the other side of fear?
Whether you're just starting out or scaling a practice, Brian’s story is a bold reminder that belief, connection, and action can change everything.
🔗 Links & Resources:
- Connect with Brian Bost:
- brian@briantherecoveryguy.com
- https://www.briantherecoveryguy.com/
- Learn more about Make The Leap:
- https://www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com/maketheleapwithTSNC
- Join our free Facebook community:
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach
- Follow us on Instagram:
- @thesuccessfulnursecoaches
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Mentioned in this episode:
NLCA Cohort 4