In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Michael Sheedy shares his transformational journey from overcoming adversity to building a thriving online coaching business. He opens up about how fitness became his lifeline, pulling him out of a destructive environment and into a life of purpose, discipline, and impact.

Michael breaks down the pivotal shift from in-person training to a scalable online model, revealing how he leveraged authenticity, personal development, and strategic content to attract high-performing clients. He dives into why visibility and consistency are non-negotiables in today’s coaching world, and how storytelling rooted in truth can build unshakable trust with your audience.

This episode is packed with hard-earned insights on dependability, sustainable growth, and creating offers that genuinely solve problems. Listeners will walk away inspired and equipped with real strategies to grow a coaching business that not only generates revenue but transforms lives.

Shownotes: "Fitness saved me from drugs." "I doubled my income online." "You need to build a moat.""Your brand is your business." "Creativity comes from conviction." "I do the work." "Your brand is your story." "I consider myself altruistic." "She completely changed her life."

⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 - From Rags to Riches: The Journey Begins 02:55 - The Power of Personal Development 06:05 - Transitioning to Online Coaching08:57 - Building a Scalable Business Model 12:09 - Creating a Unique Offer for High Performers14:48 - The Importance of Visibility and Consistency 22:10 - The Importance of Dependability in Business Relationships 25:02 - Authenticity and the Power of Storytelling 30:05 - Building a Sustainable Coaching Process 36:54 - Creating a Supportive Community for Growth 40:00 - Personal Inspiration and the Impact of Family

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