No Excuses Coaching with Ryan Montis & Alanna Banks

Season 3, Episode 1, will hit the airwaves next Monday; you don't want to miss it. The entire season will focus on all things social media for new and growing coaches. We've also got some fun ideas to get you, our listeners, more involved.  A few excellent ways to support us are by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify, joining the community on Instagram @itsthen...

We love creating content for our excellent listeners. Thank you for supporting our podcast .  We reflect on our first year of podcasting, revealing everything we did wrong along the way. From poor audio quality and no plan to weak marketing strategies and too broad a niche, we lay it all out on the table. We share some of the lessons we learned through trial and error and provide tips for newbie p...

We love creating content for our excellent listeners. Thank you for supporting our podcast . This week we discuss coaches' common mistakes when creating social media content. Join us as we break down the top 10 mistakes you're probably making and give you practical tips on fixing them. So grab your pen and paper because you won't want to miss this episode of social media do's a...

This week we’re diving into a topic that might make some coaches slightly nervous: Chat GPT. Now we totally understand why you might be nervous about giving Chat GPT a go; it’s natural to feel uneasy about new technologies, especially when they promise to be the next big thing. Still, we want you to get curious and raise your awareness because this technology is here to stay.  We’ve discovered som...

Do you feel like your personal life is getting in the way of your business success? If so, then this podcast episode is for you! We've got five secret strategies for pushing through in your business, even when experiencing challenges in your personal life, straight from the mouths of expert coaches. Listen in to hear tips on how to stay motivated and productive when life throws you a curvebal...

You're stifling your business if you're a coach, healer, energy worker, or hypnotist and avoiding social media because you think it's toxic or don't "do" social. In this episode, we discuss why you need to shift into the mindset that social media is a business tool that will help amplify your business and how you can choose to adopt an attitude that believes creating...

The biggest roadblock to change is often the voice in your head trying to talk you out of whatever you want to do to change. We found a list of 16 familiar voices in your head that sabotage you from achieving your goals. In this episode, we identify these voices and discuss what you can do if these sneaky saboteurs block your success. A few excellent ways to support us are by subscribing to the po...

This week we're asking each other funny questions that have no real answers and talking about nothing in particular. We can guarantee you'll be in stitches or at least mildly amused as we explore the depths of the nothingness that lies beneath these questions and answers. This episode is for the die-hard fan, but please join us for a wild ride and a good laugh as we deep dive into the no...

Are you a new coach with no clients and feeling frustrated? If so, this podcast episode is for you! We discuss the importance of social proof and how to get testimonials to help you build trust with potential customers even if you don't have clients (yet). In addition, we offer pro tips on eliciting killer testimonials and creative ways to source testimonials, and we share strategies we'...

People don't buy coaching; they buy solutions to issues they're experiencing. Therefore, defining a niche for your coaching business is critical to your success. Alanna and Ryan discuss the benefits of defining a niche and talk about Alanna's specialization in helping women overcome sexual anxiety through the process of Sexual Freedom Hypnosis. This episode is a must-listen.   A few...

Alanna shares a personal story about how three words Ryan shared during training prompted her to stop drinking alcohol for six months. The story gets unpacked further, and a discussion about the elements required to create transformative change through conversational hypnosis ensues. This is a must-listen episode for easy takeaways to apply to your coaching business today. A few excellent ways to...

There are so many myths about the coaching industry, and we bust the top five myths, according to Forbes.com, in this episode. There is no doubt you may have been confronted with these myths by friends and family. So listen in to get some great language and arguments to demystify these ridiculous claims. A few excellent ways to support us are by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, a...

Alanna's recent trip to Disney World sparked a conversation about how coaches and entrepreneurs can apply a Disney-centric approach to their mindset and customer experience.   A few excellent ways to support us are by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify, joining the community on Instagram @itsthenoexcusespodcast and learning more about what we offer @alannabankscoac...

This is a throwback to our most popular episode from Season 1. We discuss the two traits that many wildly successful people have. Maybe you have them too. Check out this must-listen episode and have a wildly successful year.  We're running a  giveaway! To enter to win an awesome No Excuses mug, tell us how much you love us in a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts or send a review to @itst...

Happy New Year! Discussing articles and lists is one of our favourite activities on the No Excuses Coaching podcast, and this week doesn't disappoint. We go deep into Mark Manson's article titled Five Problems with the Self-Help Industry . Ryan makes some excellent observations, Alanna gets heated, and it's a powerful discussion you want to tune into. We're running a  giveaway!...

The holidays are layered with all kinds of beliefs; sometimes, those beliefs can impact your well-being during the holidays. In this episode, Ryan and Alanna share their tried and true tips for staying sane as an entrepreneur during the holiday season. If you're a new entrepreneur and still figuring out how to navigate self-employment life, this episode will be helpful. We're also runnin...

These five words are Alanna's secret weapon for living a life she enjoys. I'm not available for that. Alanna shares what "I'm not available for that" means and how people can integrate it into their lives. Alanna and Ryan also discuss what they're unavailable for and provide many examples. This is the perfect boundary-setting episode as we enter the holiday season. Yo...

Your beliefs are the lens through which you see the world. And depending on what you believe, your beliefs could be holding you back from achieving success. Alanna and Ryan share twelve empowering beliefs that will give you a refreshing perspective and inspire you to teach them to your coaching clients. They also provide practical examples to apply these belief shifts to your life. Please subscrib...

Alanna and Ryan react to a list of 50 funny motivational quotes, and they soon realize that the funniest thing about the list is the conversation created from the reactions. This episode is a reminder that personal development doesn't have to be so intense; it can be fun and easy too. Please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify, join the community on Instagram @itsthen...

Before you say, "but I've tried everything, and nothing is happening!" listen to this episode for inspiration. You'll leave with a list of things you can start doing today to accelerate your results, generate leads, and build your coaching business. Please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify, join the community on Instagram @itsthenoexcusespodcast and l...

Be careful what you consume. Unfortunately, a lot of content in the self-development world does more harm than good. Alanna and Ryan talk through a list of lousy self-help beliefs and reframe them into more empowering statements. Buying into flawed ideas is a great way to keep you stuck or feel like something is deeply wrong with you and your life. This episode is a must-listen. Please subscribe t...

You might be wondering who are Alanna Banks and Ryan Montis anyway? And it's a good thing to wonder because if you're going to listen to the No Excuses Coaching podcast every week, you need to connect with the hosts on a deeper level. Right? Alanna and Ryan reveal everything from their music choices and chocolate preferences to their favourite journal prompts and thoughts on being introv...

People feel stuck. It's a common complaint. You might be feeling stuck in life for a variety of reasons. Alanna and Ryan reveal the three most common causes for feeling stuck and provide coaching and actionable suggestions for overcoming your stuckness. You don't want to miss this episode. Please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify, join the community on Instagra...

Napoleon Hill once said, "Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve." Alanna and Ryan use the creation of the No Excuses Coaching podcast as a metaphor for building your elite coaching business. It's not about what you are doing. It's about what you believe and who you are being. Expand your beliefs in this must-listen episode. Don't miss it! Please subscr...

The mindset. The attitude. The strategies.  Being an elite coach lights you up, but your insecurities surface when you think of establishing yourself as a coach.  Do I know enough?  What if I can't fix their problem?  Who am I to think I can be a coach?  And on the flip side, you're figuring out how to be an entrepreneur and build a business which feels very overwhelming.  Each week entr...