Making Of A Coach

What if the thing holding your coaching business back isn't your niche, your website, or your offer — but the fact that you're not treating LinkedIn like the pipeline it actually is? In this episode of Making Of A Coach, we sit down with LinkedIn coach and executive career strategist Melanie Mitchell-Wexler, who built her entire coaching business from the ground up — no plan, no savings runway, no...

What do 38 years of triathlon, Crohn's disease, a World Championship qualification, and a SaaS career have in common? A guy named Sean Luitjens who figured out that the frameworks for winning in endurance sports are the exact same ones that work in business, coaching, and life. In this episode of Making Of A Coach, host Josh Jurkovich gets into it with endurance OG and Metta Performance coach Sean...

Most business owners spend years grinding to build something — and almost no time thinking about how to get out. Len Bruskiewitz, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor and FocalPoint Business Coach based near Boston, has spent his career fixing exactly that. In this episode, Len walks Josh through the three-step process he uses to help business owners aged 55+ understand what their company is actually...

What if the reason your relationships keep struggling — or your success feels hollow — has nothing to do with your mindset and everything to do with your nervous system? In this episode of Making Of A Coach, host Josh Jurkovich sits down with emotional regulation coach Coleman Housefield to unpack one of the most misunderstood skills in personal development. Coleman shares his own origin story — l...

Executive stress is real. Fulfillment doesn’t come from a bigger paycheck. And Aleksei Groshenko is helping leaders finally figure it out. In this episode of The Making of a Coach Podcast, I sit down with executive coach and organizational psychologist Aleksei Groshenko to unpack what’s really going on behind burnout, imbalance, and stalled leadership growth—and why the answers almost never live i...

I’ve done a lot of personal growth work in my life. I’ve hired coaches, gone to therapy, read the books—but nothing has been as transformative as the work I’ve done with Clay Ickes, a psychedelic therapist and licensed psilocybin facilitator. In this episode, we dive deep into: How psychedelics can help break free from old emotional patterns Why “no bad parts” is the key to real self-compassion Th...

Here’s the truth: there’s a book inside you. Not just any book—a book that changes people. A book that could open doors, build authority, and make someone say “I needed this.” But you’re probably overthinking it. You’re stuck in your head. And that’s where Jim Woods comes in. He’s a book coach and ghostwriter who’s helped dozens of leaders finally get that story out of their soul and into the worl...

I’ll just say it—if you’re still not showing up on video in 2025, you’re leaving opportunity, brand equity, and straight-up money on the table. In this episode, I sat down with my good friend and video wizard Mike Faraci, founder of Red Button Media (and author of Rethink Everything), to talk about why most people struggle with video—and how to finally get over it. We cover: Why looking and soundi...

For Coaches, Entrepreneurs, and Anyone Living Paycheck to Paycheck: What if your money problems aren’t about money at all? In this episode, I sat down with Uzrad Lew — former Israeli intelligence officer, investment banker, and founder of YOUNITY — to unpack why America’s middle class is collapsing… and what he’s doing to stop it. This isn’t another budgeting app. It’s a ground-up revolution in fi...

What if the solution to your career frustration… isn’t a new job? Most people aren’t actually burned out. They’re misaligned. Trapped in a career that doesn’t reflect who they are — or who they want to become. This episode with Jamie Allen of The Entrepreneur’s Source offers a powerful alternative: Career Ownership™ — and the coaching that gets you there. Episode Highlights: The 3 biggest reasons...

Tired of sending out 100 résumés and hearing nothing back? Here’s the truth no one tells you: The best jobs aren’t posted. They’re unlocked through strategy, clarity — and bold outreach. In this episode of The Making of a Coach, I sat down with Penny Pearl, founder of 2Actify, to unpack the hidden rules of career growth — and how the top 15% play a very different game than everyone else. The #1 re...

You don’t need a louder voice. You need a clearer message. Ken Freire knows what it’s like to be stuck behind the scenes. From helping grow Michael Hyatt’s coaching empire to launching his own AI-powered company, Solo:Scaled — Ken has always been the guy behind the growth. Until he finally stepped out front. In this episode, Ken shares what it really takes to build a coaching business that lasts:...

Can you build an empire… and still feel empty? Most high achievers are chasing a feeling — not just a goal. But what if that feeling never comes? In this episode, Austin Mao (entrepreneur, spiritual guide, and founder of Ceremonia) shares how he went from leading one of the largest Airbnb operations in Vegas... to sitting in the jungle, reliving the trauma he had spent decades avoiding. And how th...

Are you drifting through your calling — or building it on purpose? Most people don’t fail because they dream too big. They fail because they drift too small. In this episode, Doug Greathouse shares how he walked away from "safe success" — and followed God into something greater: The 3 types of capital every entrepreneur must build Why drifting is the enemy’s secret weapon How your spiritual walk d...

“I don’t tell my clients what to do. I give them space to figure out what they already know.” – @LynellShattls In Episode 12 of The Making of a Coach, Lynell shares: Why career transitions feel so heavy How she uses the Pain-Gain Model to help clients find clarity Why so many leaders are stuck in meeting hell & how to escape it What every coach needs more of: listening without bias Whether you...

Less doing, more being. Dr. Martin Kettelhut spent years in academia... until one conversation changed everything. He realized real transformation comes through listening, presence, and being — not more effort, hours, or hustle. In this episode of The Making of a Coach, we explore: The ‘self-led business life’ philosophy Why so many high-achievers are unfulfilled The key to sustainable success: be...

Tired of ghosted resumes and lifeless job apps? The problem isn't your experience — it's your story. In this episode of The Making of a Coach, I sit down with career coach Brad Wiens from Echo Canyon Coaching to talk about: Crafting your Authentic Career Narrative Why motivation > qualifications in the eyes of hiring managers How to create your dream job description (before it exists) A 3-step...

Success isn’t the goal. Fulfillment is. Mark Myers had the career, the respect, the life. Then it all changed. After the loss of his wife, he was forced to confront a truth most men run from: Feelings matter. And you can’t lead others until you learn to lead yourself. This episode is a straight shot to the heart of what real leadership looks like: Why self-awareness is a superpower The “evolution”...

Ever felt like leadership wasn’t in your DNA? That you weren’t “naturally” cut out for it? This week's guest, Thomas Cox, reverse-engineered what great leadership actually looks like. He spent 20+ years decoding leadership like a scientist. What he found? Not more fluff, but a universal truth that actually holds up. This episode is a MASTERCLASS in real leadership — the kind you can learn, practic...

What happens when a worship pastor walks away from 38 years of ministry… to become a coach? In this raw and powerful episode, I sit down with Bernie McGraw, who lost 75+ pounds, rediscovered his identity, and found the courage to start over — at 59 years old. We talk about: Why transformation starts in the body… but never ends there How food became the “acceptable sin” in the church Why most pasto...

This is for the coach who's thinking about doing their own thing — but hasn't taken the leap yet. Johnny Els was a personal trainer working in gyms — until COVID hit and he had no choice but to go all-in online. Fast forward: he's built TruFit Academy, helped 100+ clients drop 2,500+ pounds combined, and now coaches high performers full-time. We talk: → Starting your own coaching business from scr...

Most people think “branding” is just a cute logo and some Canva graphics. It’s not. It’s your identity. It’s who you are and what you stand for. And if that’s unclear? You’re building a brand that no longer fits. I sat down with Charissa Higgins and McKenna Dodge from Unbound Branding — two women who are on a mission to blow up the BS around personal branding. They don’t sell “pretty.” They reflec...

Coaches, consultants, business owners—this episode is for YOU. Nathan Schock is the owner of FiveFour, a company that helps businesses scale without the chaos. And trust me, this guy KNOWS what he’s talking about. Why most leaders get stuck and how to break through The real reason your business isn’t growing (hint: it’s not what you think) How to simplify your business so you can scale faster The...

Fitness coaches, LISTEN UP—episode 3 of The Making of a Coach Podcast is a masterclass. Tobias Young took his own fitness business to six figures before most people even knew what online training was… and now he helps trainers do the same. How Tobias built a thriving online coaching biz (before it was even a thing) The biggest mistake fitness coaches make when trying to stand out The 3 pillars eve...

This episode hits different. On The Making of a Coach podcast, we go deep into the world of coaching, success, and personal development. Whether you're a coach, consultant, entrepreneur, or just someone hungry for more, this show is about the real stories, strategies, and hard-earned lessons from those who've been in the trenches. Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode on your favorite streamin...